Travel expert Samantha Brown explains why she never leaves home without duct tape. I must admit, it has never been one of my carry-on items, but it will be going forward… Always Travel With Duct Tape… Brown makes some excellent points about why it is smart to carry duct tape with you when you travel. […]
Cayman Airways Adds Service To Los Angeles
Cayman Airways will launch nonstop service between Los Angles and Grand Cayman this autumn thanks to a new aircraft delivery that finally makes this journey possible. Cayman Airways Will Fly Nonstop To Los Angeles The new route was announced earlier this month and will launch on November 5, 2022 from Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) […]
Cool Airplane Trick: Use Air Sickness Bag To Create Mount For Phone
Those new TikTok-like videos that are flooding my Instagram feed are overall pretty annoying, but I did learn a genuinely useful trick for mounting my mobile phone on the seatback in front of me when flying in economy class using an air sickness bag. Use Air Sickness Bag To Create Mount For Mobile Phone This […]
Selfish Lufthansa Strike Strands Over 100,000 Passengers
For everything there is a season, but a “warning” strike in the midst of one of the busiest weeks of travel merits our scorn. Yet that is exactly what ground staff workers are doing today at Lufthansa, forcing Lufthansa to cancel over 1,000 flights and strand more than 100,000 passengers. Selfish Lufthansa Strike Needlessly Strands […]
An Airbus Captain Weighs In On American Airlines A321 Takeoff Incident
Our resident pilot, 121pilot, offers his commentary on the American Airlines flight 300 incident, a takeoff mishap in 2019 that led to the scrapping of an Airbus A321. A final investigation has now been published, blaming the issue on pilot error. -Matthew Klint, Editor Airbus Pilot Analysis: American Airlines A321 Takeoff Incident On April 10, 2019 […]
The Value of Spirit Airlines’ Free Spirit Points
We evaluate a number of loyalty programs for the value of their points and the program. Here is what Spirit Airlines’ Free Spirit points are worth. 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. […]
Turkish Airlines Debuts “Aeroflot” Airbus A350
It’s not huge news that one airline took over the cancelled aircraft deliveries of another carrier, but it is rather noteworthy when it involves the heavily-sanctioned Russian flag carrier Aeroflot and represents a very cool addition to the Turkish Airlines fleet. Turkish Airlines Takes Delivery Of Airbus A350 Originally Intended For Aeroflot Turkish Airlines is […]
Insane: Delta SkyClub Crowding Getting Worse
I love the concept of an airport lounge as a tranquil oasis away from busy crowds, but that is not the case at many airport lounges this summer. Delta Air Lines, with its close lounge access partnership with American Express, appears to have been hit hardest. Sadly, the frankly insane crowding of Delta SkyClub lounges […]
European Flight Cancellations – Here’s What You’re Owed
With flights delaying and cancelling everywhere, travelers are owed money from carriers who fail to deliver passengers within a specific window. Here’s what you’re owed. 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. Flight […]
Uber Driver Doubles Her Monthly Tips After Switching To Tesla
With fuel prices high, electric cars have become relatively cheaper to operate. One Uber driver in Los Angeles found that switching from a Toyota to a Tesla actually saved her money…then found that her tips doubled. Uber Driver Makes Lucrative Switch To Tesla As Her Expenses Drop And Tips Double When gas prices climbed significantly […]
Norse Atlantic Adds Nonstop Los Angeles – Berlin Service
Transatlantic budget carrier Norse Atlantic is adding new service in August between Berlin, Germany and both New York City and Los Angeles. Norse Atlantic Will Fly From Berlin To Los Angeles And New York It has been many years since Los Angeles has seen nonstop service to Berlin, which ended in 2017 when Air Berlin […]
Spirit Airlines Calls JetBlue Offer “Misleading” And Urges Stockholders To Reject Hostile Takeover Bid
The Spirit Airlines Board of Directors has unanimously recommended that shareholders reject the hostile takeover bid from JetBlue, explaining that JetBlue has misled Spirit shareholders with “inaccurate statements and mischaracterizations.” Spirit Airlines Board Urges Shareholders To Reject JetBlue Hostile Takeover Offer, Calls It Inaccurate + Misleading JetBlue’s latest attempt to buy Spirit Airlines bypassed the […]
Southwest Airlines’ Half-Hearted Approach To In-Seat Power
Kudos to Southwest Airlines for finally announcing that it would install in-seat power onboard its massive fleet of Boeing 737 MAX jets. But you really should temper expectations, as the installation process will be gradual and there will only be USB power available. That strikes me as a great missed opportunity for a carrier that […]
Man Duct-Taped To Seat After Groping Flight Attendants On Frontier Airlines Flight (Now Sentenced)
UPDATE: Maxwell Berry has been sentenced to 60-day in jail followed by one year of supervised release, fined $2,500, and ordered to pay $1,500 in restoration over his August 1, 2021 incident onboard a Frontier Airlines flight to Miami. He must surrender himself by August 1, 2022. Jordan Galarza, who Berry struck in the face with […]
Spirit Airlines Rejects JetBlue Takeover
Spirit Airlines rejected JetBlue’s takeover bid, JetBlue responded by upping its offer, and Spirit Airlines has once again rejected the offer. The move marks wisdom by Spirit and (understandable yet foolish) desperation by JetBlue. Spirit Airlines Rejects JetBlue Takeover Bid Spirit’s board of directors unanimously rejected JetBlue’s takeover offer, explaining that it did not represent […]
United Airlines Flight Attendants Union On The Defensive Over Delta’s New Pay Raise
It’s interesting to me that in one breath the union representing United Airlines flight attendants applauds the recent announcement by Delta Air Lines that it will pay flight attendants during boarding, attacks it, and claims credit for it. United Airlines Flight Attendants Union Walks Fine Line Over Recent Pay Bump At Delta Air Lines Flight […]
A Battle For Control On Air France 11
Our resident captain, 121pilot, brings us expert analysis on the recent Air France 11 incident, which we first covered here. What Really Happened Onboard Air France 11? As regular readers of Live and Let’s Fly will recall, on April 5, 2022 there was an incident with an Air France 777 landing at Charles De Gaulle […]
United Airlines CEO Promises Refunds For Immunocompromised
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby believes it is “very unlikely” that the mask mandate will return, but also held out an olive branch, in the form of a refund, to immunocompromised passengers who may be uncomfortable flying. United Airlines CEO Promises Refunds For Immunocompromised Who Don’t Feel Comfortable Traveling Speaking on NBC’s Today Show, Kirby […]
My First Airplane Trip Without A Mask In Two Years
I flew yesterday for the first time since the mask mandate was lifted…it was a bit surreal, to be honest…but strangely satisfying. My Airplane Trip Without A Mask…Two Years In The Making I am glad to see the mask mandate come to an end. At the same time, I respect those who choose to continue […]
Potential Causes: Exploring China Eastern 737 Crash Possibilities
There’s been little information out of China with regard to the China Eastern 737 that crashed last week, but from what we do know, we have some possibilities to include and exclude from consideration. 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 […]
