El Al Israel Airlines reported its highest-ever quarterly profit, benefiting from decreased competition as a result of the war in Gaza. El Al Reports 150% Profit Increase Thanks To Limited Competition During Gaza War As Israel’s only reliable lifeline to the outside world in terms of air travel, El Al has maintained full operations during […]
Disney World Food Allergy Death Lawsuit Faces Challenge Over Disney+ Terms And Conditions
A woman died from food allergies at a Disney Park, her husband sued the company but due to terms and conditions in the Disney+ app, his lawsuit was thrown out. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Tragedy […]
When The Gate Agent Wishes You A Great Flight And You Say, “You Too…”
I find the United Airlines’ social media team pretty adept and I love a new video out today that humorously reminds us not to say “you too” when the gate agent wishes us a great flight. Most of us have been in a situation where we are lining up to board our flight and get […]
When Your Domestic Flight Lands In A Foreign Nation
Passengers on a domestic US American Airlines flight encountered an unexpected complication when poor weather forced a landing in a foreign nation. American Airlines Domestic Flight Lands In Foreign Nation On Saturday, August 3, 2024, American Airlines 2421 from San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) to Miami (MIA) diverted to Nassau (NAS) in the Bahamas due […]
Banana Bread Pudding…For Breakfast…On United Airlines
When it comes to airline breakfasts I’m generally very boring and reliably stick to the egg dish. But on a recent United Airlines flight, I tried banana bread pudding, something I never eat at home and worked surprisingly well as a pre-arrival dessert breakfast. Bread Pudding In United Airlines Polaris Business Class Eggs are a […]
BREAKING: Video Shows Plane Falling Out Of Sky Over Brazil
This is a breaking story, details will change as the story unfolds. An ATR-72 appears to fall from the sky over Brazil. This is the type of aircraft but not the actual aircraft involved. The airline was VoePass, however, we do not own media rights for any VoePass aircraft including the ATR-72. What We Know […]
United Airlines Makes Basic Economy (A Little Bit) Less Punitive
In a policy reversal soon to go into effect, United Airlines will make it possible to check-in online when traveling on a basic economy ticket, a small reprisal for a ticket type that remains comparatively punitive. United Airlines Makes It Possible For Basic Economy Passengers To Check-In Online First noted by Zach Griff, Live And […]
A Vicious Emotional Support Dog Or Cute Seatmate?
When does a friendly dog become a threat to others on an airplane? What should you do if you encounter a poorly behaved-dog on a plane? Cute Or Vicious? Dog Gets “Friendly” With His Seatmates View From The Wing shared the following tweet, simply commenting, “Those faces tho.” As the resident dog critic on Boarding […]
Introduction: A Return To East Asia On A Very Special New Aircraft
Welcome to my next trip report, which will recount my recent brief trip to Japan and South Korea. The entire trip was built around one flight: flying in first class on the brand-new JAL A350-1000. Yet I managed to maximize my few days away from home with additional flights and two excellent hotel stays. JAL […]
Southwest Airlines Assigned Seating Will Be Its Death
Southwest has announced its biggest change in its 57-year history, but now that it’s changed this last bastion of its legacy, it will have to keep changing its model. Southwest Airlines is dead. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us […]
Official: The Future Of Southwest Airlines Is Assigned Seating, Redeyes, Premium Options
Southwest Airlines is abandoning its traditional business model and introducing redeye flights, assigned seating, and premum options including extra-legroom seats as it seeks to adjust to an ongoing structural change in air travel demand. Southwest Airlines Ends Open Seating For years, seats have been first-come, first-served on Southwest Airlines. With such open seating have come […]
DCA Slot Roulette: Who Should Win The New Beyond-Perimeter Slots?
Airlines are jockeying for new beyond-perimeter routes after Congress approved five new slots for longer-distance flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Who should those slots go to? DCA Slot Awards: Five New Beyond-Perimeter Slots Are Up For Grabs Here is what airlines have requested: Las Vegas (LAS) – Southwest Airlines with “direct” service […]
What Boeing’s 777X Test Flights Say About The FAA, Future
Boeing’s long-anticipated 777-X program just got a big boost with the start of certification flights. Here’s what those test flights say about Boeing, the FAA, and the future of air travel. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook […]
Delta Air Lines Plans Service To Saudi Arabia, Partnership With Riyadh Air
Delta Air Lines unexpectedly announced a strategic partnership with Saudi startup Riyadh Air and also plans service to Riyadh, the capital of Saudia Arabia, from the United States. Delta Air Lines Partners With Riyadh Air Delta Air Lines already partners with Saudia, formerly known as Saudi Arabian Airlines. Saudia is the flag carrier of Saudi […]
A Mile-High Omelet With A Mile-Long Ingredient List…
I’ve got this problem. I like airline food. But whenever I start to look into what I’m actually eating, I suddenly become less hungry. That was the case with an omelet I recently consumed on United Airlines in economy class. Yes, it was admittedly rather delicious…but the ingredient list certainly made me scratch my head. […]
The Travel Market Is Clearly Softening, A Few Examples
The travel market has been at all-time highs in recent months but there’s tangible evidence it is softening, here are some examples. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. TSA Processed Record Passengers, […]
Southwest Airlines Google Flights Integration A Poor Choice
Southwest Airlines has recently added flight prices and purchasing options to Google Flights but it’s the worst idea the carrier could implement. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Southwest Adds Pricing, Booking […]
Comfort Food In American Airlines First Class
I have to give American Airlines credit for a great dinner on my recent flight from Chicago to Los Angeles. Short ribs and mac n’ cheese may be the comfort food of unsophisticated palates (guilty as charged), but it was a very enjoyable American Airlines meal. Short Ribs In American Airlines First Class When booking […]
We Got Taken For A Ride In St. Lucia…
Our first port stop on my Explora Journeys cruise was Castries, St. Lucia. St. Lucia is an island nation in the West Indies that gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1979. I wanted to visit the picturesque Pitons (volcanic mountains) during our all-day stop, but things did not quite work out as planned. Kyle […]
Cute: Artist Sketches Singapore Airlines Captain During Delay, Surprises Him
One artist turned a flight delay into a perfect moment to sketch a picture of the captain of his Singapore Airlines flight, and then surprised him with the picture. Artist Uses Delay To Paint Portrait Of Singapore Airlines Captain, Then Surprises Him With It James Lim is known for producing portraits and is extremely talented. […]
