The idea that one hand washes the other is about as old as time itself, but usually this is not something that you choose to broadcast so publicly. When an American Airlines ticketing agent recognized a pastor heading to New York, she upgraded his ticket to first class on the spot. Pastor Scores Free Upgrade […]
Airline Pilot Turns Fear Into Profit
Are you afraid to fly? A commercial pilot is happy to hold your hand through a consultative phone call. But have your credit card ready. Dial A Pilot: Airline Pilot Offers $50 Phone Call To Help Calm Your Fears About Flying I see it myself in some of the comments on this blog and some […]
United Airlines Debuts New First Class Seat With Wireless Charging
United Airlines has debuted a new first class seat for use on domestic aircraft that features a number of upgrades including wireless mobile phone charging, seatback screens, and additional privacy. New First Class Seat With Wireless Charging On United Airlines As counterintuitive as it may be, United calls its most premium lie-flat longhaul product business […]
Review: Hyatt Place San Pedro Sula
I chose the Hyatt Place San Pedro Sula for my one-night stay and found the hotel centrally located and comfortable with a nice pool and respectable breakfast. Hyatt Place San Pedro Sula Review I spent a night here for $80 plus tax…a reasonable price considering the comfort of the hotel and because it helped me […]
JSX Represents A Legal Test Case For Innovation
There has been a lot of discussion about whether JSX operates within the spirit or letter of the law, but I want to focus on one important point: innovation occurs via loopholes and legal gray areas and the JSX business model represents an important test case for the future of aviation in the USA. JSX […]
Carrot Top Provides Eyewitness Account Of Woman Who Had Meltdown Over “Ghost” On American Airlines
Comedian Carrot Top was onboard the American Airlines flight in which a woman had a meltdown over an imaginary passenger onboard. He’s now given us a bit more insight into what led to the breakdown in the first place. Carrot Top Provides Info On Odd Breakdown By American Airlines Passenger There was great interest in […]
American Airlines Passenger Has Meltdown Over “Imaginary” Passenger
A woman demanded to get off an American Airlines flight for fear of…an imaginary passenger? Meltdown On American Airlines: Woman Freaks Out Over “Imaginary” Passenger I’m trying to make sense of the video below, which has gone viral with millions of views on TikTok. The video is totally not safe for work in terms of […]
Spirit Airlines Passenger Charged With Attempted Murder After Placing Police Officer In Chokehold At Ticket Counter In Orlando
When you do not get the answer you want from a Spirit Airlines check-in agent, the answer is not to attack the agent and then to attack the police officer who is called in to break up the fight. One Spirit Airlines passenger now faces an attempted murder charge after overpowering the officer and placing […]
Why One 777X Model Isn’t Selling Well
Sales of Boeing’s updated 777X line have been serviceable for the 777-9, but one model isn’t selling well at all and it’s prompting a rethink about the airframe. 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 […]
Passenger Mutiny At Washington Dulles Sends Gate Agents Running In Fear
A sad situation at Washington Dulles International Airport with plenty of blame to go around. A lack of communication leading up to a flight cancellation on Royal Air Maroc incited a passenger revolt that prompted gate agents to flee the gate area in fear for their safety. After Royal Air Maroc Flight Cancellation At Washington […]
My Trip To Newark On United Airlines Comically Unravels
It was a late night at Los Angeles International Airport last night. Very late. In the end, I drove home and climbed into my own bed at 3:15 am. But for six hours I gave it the good fight in an attempt to reach Newark on United Airlines despite a cacophony of delays. But the […]
“Service” Dog Slumbers Under Duvet In British Airways Business Class
In March, I introduced you to a cute Corgi named Winston who traveled in British Airways business class from Miami to London in the comfort of business class. Winston is back again…making an encore in British Airways business class and so exhausted from his “service dog” duties that he had to nestle under a duvet […]
American Airlines A321 Captain Greets Passengers Wearing Tefillin
Too often we hear ugly stories about discrimination or alleged discrimination on the basis of race or religion onboard an airplane. Today, we share a story on American Airlines that could have turned out bad, but ultimately turned out quite positively. Captain On American Airlines Comes To Aid Of Jewish Passenger, Then Puts On His […]
Ritz-Carlton Maldives Butler Accused Of Raping Female Guest
In a startling claim that has played out on Twitter, a Chinese female guest at the Ritz-Carlton Maldives has accused a hotel staff member of raping her in her villa. Claim: Ritz-Carlton Maldives Butler Raped Female Guest, Then Hotel Tried To Cover It Up A solo Chinese traveler has described in graphic detail a rape […]
Review: United Airlines 757-300 First Class
For the first flight leg on my father-son trip, we flew from Los Angeles to Houston on a United Airlines 757-300 in first class. These old workhorses are nothing special, but we enjoyed a pleasant flight. United Airlines 757-300 First Class Review My favorite time to travel eastbound across the country is not early in […]
Woman Attacks Punk Traffic Guard At New York JFK With Her Baseball Bat
In case the title was not clear, I neither condone unnecessary violence nor revenge, but I am having a hard time feeling sorry for a traffic guard outside Terminal 5 at New York JFK who was attacked by a woman with a baseball bat after slamming a flashlight on her car. Woman Attacks Punk Traffic […]
Celiac Passenger Vomits Throughout 15-Hour Emirates Flight
A celiac passenger (gluten allergy) chronicled her ordeal on a 15-hour Emirates flight after she was served a standard croissant. What’s the airline’s responsibility? 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. Gluten-y, not […]
Introduction: A Father-Son Trip To Washington, DC
It really feels like as we grow older, time accelerates. Both my work and my immediate family require immense attention, often leaving me little time to spend with others that I love, like my parents. When an opportunity arose for a quick trip to Washington, DC, I decided to take my Father along, which turned […]
Bratty Kid Draws All Over Airplane With Her Marker. This Is Not Okay.
As the father of two, I have a great deal of experience with markers on walls, floors, clothes, and just about everything else. Even in an act of desperation on a longhaul flight, it is not okay to let a restless (and bratty) kid draw all over an airplane seat, window, wall, and tray table. […]
Review: Air France 777-300ER Economy Class
There was much to like about Air France 777-300ER in economy class from Los Angeles to Paris, though a mostly-empty flight (after an 18-hour delay) certainly made a material difference in terms of our comfort. Overall, we enjoyed excellent service onboard, a nice selection of in-flight-entertainment to help pass the time, but regrettable meals. Air […]
