From Singapore to Siem Reap, Cambodia I flew on Singapore Airlines on a beautiful new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft in business class. For someone who mostly flies within the USA, it’s simply amazing what Singapore Airlines manages to pull off on a flight under two hours long. Singapore Airlines 737-8 MAX Business Class Review I […]
Did Southwest 737 MAX 8 Really Descend To 150 Feet Above Tampa Bay?
A Southwest Airlines 737 MAX 8 purportedly came within 150 feet of the ground during its approach into Tampa Bay. But are we reading the altitude correctly or is this potentially a case of improper instrument settings and therefore an incorrect altitude reading? Close Call? Southwest Airlines 737 Purportedly Drops To 150 Feet Above Ground […]
Southwest Airlines 737 MAX 8 Plunged To Only 400 Feet Above Ocean Near Hawaii After Apparent Pilot Error
A Southwest Airlines 737 MAX 8 plunged to only 400 feet above the Pacific Ocean after a junior pilot made a serious mistake onboard. The entire incident happened months ago, but is only now coming to light after Southwest Airlines sent its pilots a memo about the sequence of events. Southwest Airlines 737 Plunged To […]
Chilling: Dutch Roll Incident On Southwest Airlines 737 MAX 8
A Southwest Airlines 737 MAX 8 experienced a Dutch Roll at 32,000 feet, which is not a pastry from Holland but a scary technical incident that put the aircraft out of commission and has prompted a federal investigation. Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 Encounters Dutch Roll At 32,000 Feet Let’s review the incident, as […]
United Airlines Adds 190 Flights For Political Conventions
United Airlines will increase capacity by 75% to and from Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention in July and add 118 flights to and from its hub in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention in August. United Airlines Adds Nearly 200 Flights For Republican + Democratic Political Conventions United will increase its service to Milwaukee […]
My Great Flight On American Airlines 787-9 In Business Class
We’ve focused so much attention on labor relations at American Airlines, but I want to give credit to AA for a great flight onboard the 787-9 in business class. The onboard product and service are quite nice. American Airlines 787-9 Business Class: Another Great Flight My wife and I recently flew from Chicago to Los […]
United Airlines To Boeing: Stop Building 737 MAX 10
United Airlines has officially told Boeing to put the brakes on its 737 MAX 10 project for United, noting that production delays and certification concerns have forced United to plan for a fleet without an aircraft that was meant to be a cornerstone of its fleet renewal plan. CEO Kirby Confirms United Airlines Has Told […]
Mystery: United 737 MAX 8 Veers Off Runway In Houston
A United Airlines 737 MAX 8 appeared to land in Houston without issue, but shortly thereafter overshot the runway and came to a stop on the grass with the left landing gear collapsed. What happened? United 737 MAX 8 Veers Off Runway And Onto Grass In Houston Pictures and video show a Boeing 737 MAX […]
United Airlines CEO Clarifies Future Of Boeing 737 MAX 10
Comments made by United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby on CNBC suggested his carrier was considering canceling its Boeing 737 MAX 10 order, but that is not the case. If anything, the comments were strategically aimed at extracting further concessions from Boeing for its beleaguered MAX program. In Expressing Skepticism Over 737 MAX 10, United Airlines […]
FAA “Recommends” Boeing 737-900ER Inspections
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recommended visual inspections of Boeing 737-900ER mid-exit door plugs, expanding the scope of the investigation after the mid-flight incident on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282. FAA Now Recommends Visual Inspections Of Boeing 737-900ER On January 5, 2024, AS1282, a Boeing 737 MAX 9 (737-9) suffered a mishap shortly after […]
Reasonable Question: Is The 737 Max Safe?
Following yet another incident, most recently on Friday night, reasonable questions about one of Boeing’s most controversial planes are being asked: Is the 737 MAX safe? 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. […]
Donald Trump Calls Boeing 737 Max “Unattractive, Fat, And Slow”
Speaking of Rosie O’Donnell the Boeing 737 MAX, former US President Donald Trump called the aircraft “unattractive, fat, and slow.” He further lamented that Boeing missed an opportunity by not updating the 757 aircraft instead. I find it terrific that Trump has taken such an interest in America’s premiere aircraft manufacturer. Trump Unleashes On Boeing […]
American Airlines Flight Attendants Want Up To $92/Hour, Plan Strike Vote
With pilots at “Big Three” set to ratify lucrative new contracts, now flight attendants are seeking massive pay raise…to the tune of up to $92 per hour on American Airlines plus a bevy of other bonuses. In the days ahead, expect flight attendants to vote to authorize a strike in an effort to accelerate contract […]
Review: United Airlines 737 MAX 8 First Class
From Houston to Washington I had the chance to fly on a 737 MAX 8 for the first time on United Airlines in first class. The return of seatback screens is a great addition to the aircraft and the mood light, fast wi-fi, and large overhead luggage compartments make this a very modern aircraft. United […]
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Business Class Johannesburg – Newark
After a lovely two weeks in Africa, it was time to head home. A long flight lay ahead of me in United Airlines Polaris Business Class from Johannesburg to Newark on a Boeing 787-9. United Airlines 787 Business Class Review – Johannesburg To Newark Some flights are worth gambling for an upgrade on. This is […]
Review: Turkish Airlines 737 MAX 8 Business Class
Turkish Airlines is so predicable…and that’s such a good thing. I flew Turkish Airlines from Alexandria, Egypt to Istanbul and enjoyed great service, delicious food and drink, and a comfortable business class seat onboard the 737 MAX 8, all on a flight that took only two hours in the air. Turkish Airlines 737 MAX 8 […]
Southwest Airlines 737 Max 8 Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Cuba
A Southwest Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Cuba after a bird strike occurred after takeoff. Bird Strike Sends Southwest Airlines 737 Max 8 Back To Cuba For Emergency Landing On Sunday, March 5, 2023, Southwest Airlines flight 3923 took off from Havana, Cuba (HAV) bound for Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FLL). Just after takeoff, […]
Review: Virgin Atlantic 787-9 Economy Class
Virgin Atlantic offers a very respectable long haul economy class product with great service, edible meals, and a wide library of in-flight-entertainment. Virgin Atlantic 787-9 Economy Class Review I flew from Los Angeles to London on Virgin Atlantic because it was the only flight that worked in my schedule. I redeemed miles for the booking, […]
United Airlines Prepares For Premium 737 MAX 10 To Replace Aging 757-200
The first United Airlines 737 MAX 10 has been spotted in Seattle, though delivery is still about a year away and could be complicated by regulatory challenges. Still, United intends a premium sub fleet of this aircraft with lie-flat seating in business class that will eventually replace the aging fleet of 757-200 planes currently operating […]
Boeing Chief Technical Pilot Found Not Guilty In 737 MAX Trial
The former chief technical pilot of the Boeing 737 Max program was found not guilty of deceiving regulators after less than two hours of jury deliberation. Not Guilty: Boeing 737 MAX Chief Technical Pilot Spared Jail Time Mark Forkner faced four counts of wire fraud for what federal prosecutors called a deliberate and willful attempt […]
