Tennis star Novak Djokovic has returned to his native Belgrade via Emirates to Dubai connecting on Flydubai to Belgrade after a judge upheld the Australian government’s decision to revoke his visa and deport him. Djokovic is unvaccinated. Novak Djokovic Flies Emirates + Flydubai To Belgrade After Australia Deportation Djokovic’s immigration saga dragged on for over […]
Is United Airlines Launching Houston – Tel Aviv Service?
As United Airlines looks toward the future and re-evaluates its international route map, is a new service in the works between Houston and Tel Aviv? Will United Airlines Launch Houston – Tel Aviv Service? United has posted a flight attendant job opening for its hub at Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). The primary requirement: the […]
Review: Singapore Airlines A350 Business Class Singapore – Los Angeles
My 15-hour Singapore Airlines flight from Singapore to Los Angeles flew by with great service, great food, and a comfortable rest onboard the Airbus A350 in business class. Singapore Airlines A350 Long Haul Business Class Review Singapore Airlines A350 Configurations Singapore Airlines offers three configurations of its A350-900. The A350-900ULR (“ultra long range”) is intended for […]
Justice? Woman Who Punched Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Faces Only Four Months In Jail
A woman who viciously punched a Southwest Airlines flight attendant is facing only four months of jail time. Does her plea deal let her off too easily for what amounted to a violent, injury-induing attack? Woman Faces Four Months In Jail For Punching Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Vyvianna M. Quinonez, 28, of Sacramento, California stood […]
Review: Escape To Freight Island – Manchester
Part attraction, part food hall, Escape to Freight Island in Manchester, England is the best new venue in the city, and perfect for the holidays. 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. What Is […]
“MillionMiler” Ted Cruz Lambasts United Airlines CEO
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R – TX) and Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines, had a testy exchange during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing this week concerning employee vaccine mandates. Ted Cruz Vs. Scott Kirby Cruz lambasted Kirby for United’s vaccine mandate, noting he over a million miles on United. “I’m proud to say […]
How A Singapore Airlines 737 Flew From USA To Singapore
A Singapore Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 recently made its maiden voyage, traveling from the United States to Singapore with a couple interesting stops along the way. Delivery Flight: Singapore Airlines 737 From USA To Singapore A Live and Let’s Fly reader sent me a screenshot of a Singapore Airlines flight departing from Hawaii on […]
American Airlines: Hoping For Improvement With CEO Isom At Helm
American Airlines announced last week that Robert Isom would replace Doug Parker as CEO of the carrier. Here’s to hoping for improvement – but what other choice do we have? 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 […]
Delta Flight Diverts After Tirade On Slavery Turns Ugly
Well, this story has taken an odd twist. The Delta Air Lines flight that diverted to Oklahoma involved a black passenger who went on a tirade about being enslaved by white men according to witnesses onboard. His refusal to quiet down, despite being handcuffed, prompted the diversion. This in addition to allegedly assaulting a flight […]
How Are Premium Cabin Meal Preferences Sorted On United Airlines?
After my seatmate hissy fit incident last week, I thought it would be helpful to review how meal orders are supposed to be taken and prioritized on United Airlines in premium cabins. Understanding Premium Cabin Meal Order Preferences On United Airlines United offers snack or meal service in premium cabins on most flights over two […]
United Airlines Operates First Passenger Flight Using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel
United Airlines made history on Wednesday by operating the world’s first-ever passenger flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). United Airlines Flies First Flight With 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel + Passengers Onboard The flight took off from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and traveled to Washington National (DCA) with CEO Scott Kirby onboard. United is headquartered in Chicago […]
Fight Club Minneapolis: Multiple Fights Break Out At MSP Airport
Multiple concurrent fights broke in Terminal 2 at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport over Thanksgiving weekend, with chairs and stanchions used to inflict maximum damage. MSP Airport Fight Club: Post-Flight Brawls Get Nasty Video posted to Facebook shows a group (or several groups) of travelers travelers hurling firsts at one another in MSP Terminal 2. The […]
Man Pleads Guilty To Orchestrating $500,000 Lost Luggage Scam
UPDATE: Pernell Anthony Jones, pictured above, has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and one count of committing mail fraud for his role in orchestrating a phony lost luggage scheme that sough to defraud over $500,000 from a number of U.S. airlines. In 2015, Jones began taking “flights with commercial airlines […]
Miles, The Alternative To Sneaking Into Business Class
My post on a woman sneaking up to business class on my Singapore Airlines flight caused quite a stir, with many indignant about me calling her out. But she could have avoided the embarrassment of being marched back to economy class if she just had frequent flyer miles. Miles And Points As The Antidote To […]
Review: SWISS Lounge New York (JFK)
UPDATE: Swiss has moved to Terminal 1 at JFK. This lounge is now the new Wingtips Lounge and no longer a SWISS – Star Alliance Lounge. SWISS has done a marvelous job remodeling its Terminal 4 lounge at New York (JFK). It felt like I was stepping into Switzerland and the food and drink selection […]
Passenger Turns Violent After Weather Delay, Uses Pole To Attack Airline Agent
Although it may seem like poor passenger behavior is confined to the United States and budget carriers in the United Kingdom, a violent incident in Brazil reminds us that poor behavior knows no borders and flight delays speak the common language of frustration. Passenger Uses Pole To Attack Airline Agent After Flight Diversion, Delays The […]
United Airlines Seeks To Capitalize On American Airlines’ Woes
A letter from United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby seeks to capitalize on the recent woes at American Airlines, painting a picture of contrasts concerning operational reliability and passenger behavior onboard. United Airlines Paints A Contrasting Picture With American Airlines The note, with subject line “Fly with confidence this holiday season” and signed by Kirby, was […]
Review: United Airlines Polaris Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD)
United Airlines’ new Polaris Lounge in Washington Dulles represents a huge leap forward in terms of premium cabin ground product, offering a compelling reason to choose United or Star Alliance when departing from IAD. United Airlines Polaris Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD) Review I visited the lounge during a media preview day last month, but held […]
Review: Copa Airlines 737-800 Business Class
From Fort Lauderdale to Panama City and again from Panama City to San Salvador, I flew on a Copa Airlines 737-800 in business class. This review will cover both flights. Copa Airlines 737-800 Business Class Review After landing from Brazil on Azul, I quickly cleared passport control thanks to Global Entry and was soon back […]
United Airlines Terminates Partnership With Hertz
Today is the final day of United Airlines’ relationship with Hertz, marking the end of a multi-year relationship. However United teases that a new car partnership is coming soon. Hertz And United Airlines Terminate Partnership October 31, 2021 marks the final day of the Hertz – United partnership, though Premier members who have status matched […]
