On Wednesday, Lufthansa 469 did not make it past Washington, DC due to unexpected heavy turbulence that injured passengers and crew members onboard and caused a sudden drop in altitude that sent items flying through the cabin. Lufthansa Flight Diverts To Washington Dulles After Severe Turbulence On March 1, 2023 LH469 took off from Austin […]
Corgi Flies In British Airways Club World Suite From Miami To London
British Airways welcomed a Pembroke Welsh Corgi in its new Club World Suite onboard a Boeing 787-10. “Service animals” are always welcome onboard business class on British Airways. Corgi Flies On British Airways In Club World Suite On 787-10 Winston the Corgi is fun-loving, cute, and also a service dog when it suits him. A whole Instagram […]
Ex-Marine Arrested After Trying To Board Florida Flight With Guns And Fake Badge
A former US Marine was arrested at Newark Airport after trying to board a flight to Florida with a cache of weapons and a fake US Marshal badge. Ex-Marine Faces Prison Time For Trying To Board Florida Flight With Cache Of Weapons, Ammunition, And Fake ID Seretse Clouden, 42, was heading from Newark (EWR) to […]
Luxe: Lufthansa A350 “First Class Suite Plus”
We now have new details about the new Lufthansa First Class coming to select Airbus A350 jets in 2024. It will be exclusive. It will be beautiful. And Lufthansa will include a “First Class Suite Plus” that offers spacious accommodations for up to two guests. New Lufthansa A350 “First Class Suite Plus” Will Include Double Bed In […]
Late Arrival Creates Flight Dilemma In Poland
This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. With the late arrival of my bus (7:30 am instead of 5:00 am), I was forced to take a gamble on award flight space that thankfully paid off. Flight Dilemma: Cancel And Rebook Or Fly From […]
Banksy’s War Art In Ukraine
This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. The biggest mistake I made on my trip to Ukraine was failing to check out Banksy’s art in-person. That’s another reason to come back. Banksy’s Street Art Masterpieces In Ukraine Earlier in the war, British street […]
With Massive Aircraft Order, Will Air India Become A Premium Carrier?
Air India has expressed intent to acquire a massive number of both Airbus and Boeing jets that will modernize and transform its fleet. Will Air India in the Tata Group era emerge as a leading premium carrier of the world? New Aircraft Order Is Pivotal First Step, But Air India Must Refresh Service Model Onboard […]
Push For One-Pilot Commercial Aircraft Gains Steam
The topic of single-pilot commercial aircraft has been around for some time, but it got a big push from an unlikely source recently. 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. How Does A […]
Laptop Battery Fire Forces United Airlines Diversion, Sends Four Flight Attendants To Hospital
A lithium laptop battery caught fire on a United Airlines flight, forcing a diversion of the aircraft. While flight attendants successfully contained the fire onboard, four were sent to the hospital. Laptop Battery Fire On United Airlines The incident occurred Tuesday, February 7, 2023, onboard UA2664, a United Airlines flight traveling from San Diego (SAN) […]
How Long Should You Stay In Petra, Jordan?
My last trip to Petra was at a much more leisurely pace than the single afternoon I spent there when I first visited more than a decade earlier. I hope this guide will help you best determine how much time you need to spend in Petra. How Long In Petra Jordan? Days Are Better Than […]
Close Call: Two Airliners Narrowly Avoid Runway Catastrophe
For the second time in recent weeks, two airliners faced a runway incursion that could have been disastrous. Is this becoming more common, or more noticed? 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. […]
“Why Would I Need Pants On?” (Woman Strides Through Miami Airport)
If you’re flying to a warm-weather destination, is it okay to get in the mood by wearing a bathing suit on the flight? One woman certainly thought it was just fine to stride through Miami International Airport without pants on. Woman Walks Through Miami Airport Without Pants On A woman was captured on film going […]
Dachshund Flies Business Class To Paris…In Her Own Seat
Last week I wrote about a dog who traveled onboard a Turkish Airlines 777 in economy class. Today we check on Fifi, a mini dachshund who flew from Hong Kong to Paris via Istanbul in the comfort of her own business class seat on Turkish Airlines. Dog Flies In Business Class On Turkish Airlines, Enjoys […]
Cool: Free Point.Me Award Searches Via Bilt Rewards
I’m a big fan of the point.me search engine for maximizing your points and miles and I am a big fan of Bilt, a loyalty currency that I find extremely valuable for its unique cadre of transfer partners. Not only is Bilt now integrated into point.me, but Bilt Rewards users can use point.me to search […]
Review: Qatar Airways 777-300ER Qsuite Business Class
Qsuite Business Class on the Qatar Airways 777-300ER is always a comfortable ride, but the excellent service and delicious catering on my flight from Tokyo to Doha made this particular journey one of my best-ever flights on Qatar Airways. Qatar Airways 777-300ER Qsuite Business Class Review (NRT-DOH) I booked this ticket, with a connection to […]
Pilot Health Restrictions Eased, Real Reforms Necessary
The FAA updated some pilot health limitations just before the new year, but real reforms remain necessary and out of reach. 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. I’ll preface this post by […]
The “Guide Dog” Scam Infiltrates Turkish Airlines
A viral video flaunts a very cute dog named Maya flying in-cabin on a Turkish Airlines longhaul flight between the USA and Istanbul. It appears the guide dog scam has infiltrated Turkish Airlines… Take Your “Guide Dog” Onboard Turkish Airlines… A video purports to show a dog named Maya boarding a Turkish Airlines flight and […]
Airmanship: What Pilots Need Most
Editor’s Note: In light of the recent American – Delta ATC incident at New York JFK, we are featuring this story again by 121pilot. It is chillingly prescient. In part two of this series, we looked at some of the challenges facing the airline pilot profession. What I will do now is offer some ideas […]
Do Marriott Points Expire? (Bonvoy)
Marriott is one of the largest hotel chains in the world and its loyalty program is one of the largest as well. But do Marriott points expire and what can you do about it? 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 […]
Florida Woman Tries To Slip Emotional Support Snake Past TSA…
A woman traveling from Tampa tried to slip her boa constrictor past the TSA inside her carry-on bag. When confronted, she called the reptile her emotional support snake. Lady Stuffs Her Emotional Support Snake In Carry-On Bag, Tries To Fly From Tampa, Florida While passing through the security checkpoint at Tampa International Airport (TPA), Transpiration […]
