An American Airlines pilot in Texas has sued his employer for what his complaint calls a “leftist” pension plan that favors progressive values over financial growth. Let’s break down this lawsuit and see if it has any merit. American Airlines Pilot Lawsuit Seeks To Dismantle “Leftist” ESG Pension Goals Bryan Spence is the lead plaintiff […]
Introduction: A Family Trip To Europe On SkyTeam
Welcome to my next trip report, a brief series recounting my visit to France, Germany, and the Netherlands earlier this year. For this family trip, we exclusively flew SkyTeam, flying out on Air France and returning on KLM. A Family Trip To Europe On SkyTeam – Air France + KLM Longhaul Economy Class The trip […]
Brussels Airlines Upgrades Business Class Catering
Brussels Airlines is improving its short-haul and mid-haul catering in business class, with refreshed menus and a major upgrade to the meal presentation. This marks a substantial improvement for the Star Alliance carrier. Catering Matters: Brussels Airlines Plans Upgrades To Business Class Menus + Presentation Let me start by what I love most about what […]
United Airlines Denounces Delta Air Lines’ Haneda Slot Proposal As A “Self-Serving Scheme”
United Airlines is mounting an aggressive challenge to Delta Air Lines’ efforts to obtain more flexibility in the use of Tokyo Haneda slots assigned in 2019. Delta Air Lines Wants More Flexibility To Use Tokyo Haneda Slots – American Airlines Agrees In 2019, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) dispersed a number of new slots […]
T-Mobile Tightens Free Onboard Wi-Fi On United Airlines
T-Mobile Magenta customers who have enjoyed complimentary unlimited wi-fi on United Airlines will now find their internet passes limited to one hour, with four additional full flight passes per year. T-Mobile Restricts Onboard Wi-Fi On United Airlines For Magenta Customers When United and T-Mobile unveiled a new partnership to offer complimentary wi-fi onboard last September, […]
How To Obtain An E-Visa To Kenya
The Republic of Kenya no longer issues visas on arrival, but does offer an e-visa system online, but you need to prepare for it in advance. Don’t let your Kenyan visa go to the last minute or else you might find yourself denied boarding… Guide: How To Obtain An E-Visa To Kenya A visa is required […]
Delta Air Lines Passenger Freaks Out After Passenger Pushed Her Seat When She Reclined
A woman began yelling at her seatmates behind her, claiming that her seat was pushed the entire flight and that she had a right to recline. The incident occurred on a Delta Air Lines flight in economy class. Woman Lectures Seatmates On Delta Air Lines, “I’m Allowed To Put My Seat Back!” Video begins with […]
United Airlines Feels The Regional Jet Pinch
The ability of United Airlines to set up profitable flight banks and offer connectivity from smaller cities remains compromised due to a regional jet pilot shortage. However, United sees this problem stabilizing and has also indicated that it will, when possible, bring back more regional service via United Express. United Airlines Sees Regional Jet Pilot […]
Shirtless José Suffers Meltdown When He Can’t Get Window Seat On American Airlines Flight To Florida
Shoeless Joe, meet Shirtless José. One passenger suffered a meltdown when told that no window seats were available on his American Airlines flight to Florida. Man Suffers Meltdown On Florida-Bound American Airlines Flight When Denied Window Seat The incident occurred at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) at the American Airlines boarding gate of a flight […]
AI (ChatGPT) Travel Planning Tools Deficient, Erroneous
If you’re on social media, you’ve likely seen many of the uses for ChatGPT as a travel planning tool. To the naked eye, it looks great but it’s a façade that sets users up for failure. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you […]
No, The Overhead Bin Above Your Seat DOES NOT Belong To You!
An interesting side discussion broke out last week in the context of a story I wrote about an American Airlines passenger purportedly booted from a flight for placing his bag in the “wrong” overhead bin. Just who does the overhead space above your seat belong to? I contend that within a cabin of service, overhead […]
Why Did United Premier Silver Get Upgrade Ahead Of Premier Platinum?
The whole “dress up nice” or “flirt” to get an upgrade scheme is a fool’s errand, but being seated in an oversold cabin greatly increases your odds of a “free” upgrade to the next higher cabin. But why did a spouse with (lower) Premier Silver elite status get upgraded on a United Airlines flight instead […]
Frontier Airlines Passengers Pranked By Pilot “Selfie”
Imagine sitting in your seat on a plane and suddenly receiving an unsolicited picture of the pilot…with his shirt off. That happened on a Frontier Airlines flight, though it wasn’t the pilot who sent the selfie…or even a picture of the pilot. Prankster Sends Shirtless “Selfie” Of Pilot To Other Passengers Via AirDrop On Frontier […]
Homeless Man Helps Himself To Luggage In Atlanta Airport
A man could not find his checked bag. Two days later, he tracked it back to the airport…where he found a homeless man laying near baggage claim wearing HIS clothes. Homeless Man Found Laying Down At Atlanta Airport With Stolen Bags And Wearing The Content Inside Jameel Reid arrived in Atlanta from Los Angeles on […]
New Turkish Airlines 777: Only 7 Business Class Seats, 524 Economy Class Seats
Turkish Airlines has a fairly eclectic fleet of aircraft from around the world. From ex-Jet Airways to ex-Aeroflot, the flag carrier of Turkey not only has many different aircraft types, but many different configurations within that type. Its latest acquisition, however, puts a whole new emphasis on economy class. Turkish Airlines now has high-density Boeing […]
Epilogue: Blogging The Middle East Adventure Of A Lifetime
My 2022 Middle East trip report is finally done…three months and 62 segments later. Whew. I want to take a few moments to reflect back on the trip itself and also reflect back on the process of blogging an extended trip report. Blogging An Extended Trip Report + Final Reflections On Middle East Trip I […]
The Tragic Death Of A United Airlines Flight Attendant
Kayleigh Scott, a beloved United Airlines flight attendant and human being, has tragically died via suicide. The loss is a painful reminder of how fragile life is and that we must do more to stay in touch with friends and loved ones who might be undergoing depression. RIP Kayleigh Scott, United Airlines Flight Attendant Scott […]
Review: Sterling Pacific (Best?) Aluminum Carry-On Luggage
I tried out Sterling Pacific’s carry on luggage and loved it. Here’s why I think it might be the best carry on luggage on the market. 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. […]
Frontier Airlines Pays Bonus To Gate Agents For Stopping Oversized Bags
Frontier Airlines pays a $10 bonus for every oversized bag that is stopped by gate agents from boarding a flight. Frontier Airlines Offers $10 Bonus For Every Oversized Bag Stopped By Gate Agents Yes, Frontier pays a bounty to gate agents who interdict oversized hand baggage that passengers try to sneak onboard. Yes, that means […]
“I Wanted To Slap Him” (Man Angry Seatmate Would Not Switch Seats So He Could Sit Next To Wife)
While you have no obligation to move seats on an airplane, I am of the opinion that if you are offered a swap to a comparable or better seat, you should make the trade. But one man refused to move from one aisle to another, prompting an angry outburst from a husband who wanted to […]
