A troubled 11-year-old was duct taped to his seat after losing control on an American Airlines flight from Maui. Troubled Boy Duct Taped To Seat On American Airlines On Tuesday, AA212 departed Maui (OGG) for Los Angeles (LAX). The Airbus A321neo aircraft left Kahului Airport at 12:40pm. Shortly after takeoff, the trouble began onboard, an […]
Spirit Airlines Meltdown Demonstrates Need For More Passenger Rights
The stories are far too voluminous to recount in full, but the meltdown of Spirit Airlines last week demonstrates why we need more rights for passengers who find their flights delayed or cancelled, particularly when the airline is to blame. More Passenger Rights Needed After Spirit Airlines Meltdown Take Nick Havener. He’s 25 years old […]
United Airlines Unveils Latest Elite Status Fast Track Promotion
Unlike Delta Air Lines, United Airlines is not giving away status for another year for free. At the same time, United is making it very simple to re-qualify for Premier status or earn it for less spending with a pair of new promotions. Fly to the Finish: Re-Qualify For Elite Status For 20% Of The […]
Flight Attendants Trade High Heels And Skirts For Sneakers And Pants
In a move that may become increasingly common in the years ahead, female flight attendants at one Ukrainian airline are trading their high heels and skirts for pants and Nike sneakers. SkyUp Champions, New Uniforms For A New Era SkyUp Airlines is Ukraine’s largest carrier. I recently debuted its new “Champions” uniform, which includes: GUDU orange […]
Is The End Of Deceptive Resort Fees Finally In Sight?
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has the power to immediately eliminate hidden fees at hotels and resorts (and indeed, across the economy). It is time for it to act to protect consumers. Transparency should not be a partisan issue. So-called “drip pricing” undermines free markets and cannot be defended. It’s Time For The FTC To […]
Review: Thompson Hotel Chicago Loft Suite
A stunning location, cool design, and now part of the Hyatt family, the Thompson Hotel Chicago and its Loft Suite had us singing its praises, especially during Lollapalooza weekend. What a great value for a Category 4 property. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you […]
Man Breaks Out In Dance On Spirit Airlines
Ok, Mufasa…you made me smile. As we close out the month on Live and Let’s Fly, I thought we should end on a lighter note, with a little dance on Spirit Airlines. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Humans Of Spirit Airlines (@humansofspiritairlines) We have no insight when this flight […]
Il-114-300, A New Russian-Built Turboprop Aircraft
The Ilyushin Il-114 was first launched in the 1990s as an update to the original Il-14, that sought to replace the Douglas DC-3 and Lisunov Li-2 in the Soviet Union. While the project flopped, Ilyushin will soon introduce a new Il-114-300 and has announced its launch customer. Il-114-300, A New Russian Airliner The Il-114-300 will […]
Man Attacked For Taking Too Long To Retrieve Bag From Overhead Bin On Frontier Airlines
In the latest onboard brawl that likely involved racist language, two men exchanged punches onboard a Frontier Airlines flight in Miami. The controversy arose after a man was accused of taking too long removing his bag from the overhead bin. Passengers Exchange Punches On Frontier Airlines Over Race-Fueled Deplaning Incident The incident occurred onboard a […]
R&B Singer Claims He Was Harassed By American Airlines Staff – Is It Reasonable To Ask If You Are Flying First Class?
Here’s a broader question than the specific case on hand: is it reasonable for airline staff to ask you if you are in the correct line or flying first class? R&B Singer Lyfe Jennings Questioned By American Airlines – When Is This Appropriate? I started flying significantly as a teenager and in those early years, […]
Review: Anthony Bourdain Documentary, Roadrunner
A documentary about Anthony Bourdain chronicling his professional career premiered in theaters this week. It was beautiful, and tragic, funny, and heartbreaking. 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. ***Spoiler Alerts*** Though his life was very public, his […]
United Airlines Will Debut Premium Wi-Fi, Free Messaging Next Week
While long hinted, United Airlines will debut a new wi-fi trial across many narrobowdy jets that will include both a complimentary messaging option plus paid high-speed premium wi-fi. United Airlines Will Trial Premium Wi-Fi, Free Messaging Between July 16th and 29th, United will conduct an onboard Wi-Fi test with multi-tiered options, including free messaging and […]
Review: SWISS 777-300ER Economy Class
Economy class is rarely anything to get excited about, particularly in a middle seat of a 10-across layout on an 11-hour flight. Nevertheless, I found SWISS Economy Class onboard the 777-300ER to be entirely tolerable with service that exceeded expectations. This review covers my journey from San Francisco to Zurich. SWISS 777-300ER Economy Class Review […]
United Airlines Plans For Growth At Newark Airport
United Airlines plans to grow at Newark Liberty International Airport, with more flights, more clubs, and more premium seats. United Airlines Eyes Growth At Newark Airport This autumn, United expects to resume its full pre-pandemic schedule of flights out of Newark. In November 2021, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) slot waiver period ends, meaning United must […]
Details: United Airlines Orders 270 New Aircraft
It’s official. United Airlines is ordering 270 new aircraft; a mix of Airbus and Boeing narrbowdy jets. In fact, by 2023, United will be accepting delivery of one jet every three days. United Airlines Orders 270 New Aircraft As expected, United is ordering nearly 300 new aircraft, the largest order in United’s history. The order […]
As Recovery Looms, United Airlines Takes A Victory Lap
United Airlines is patting itself on the back for how it has positioned itself to emerge from the pandemic stronger than ever. It has also made clear that the operational difficulties American Airlines is currently experiencing will not happen at United. While hubris is a dangerous inclination, United’s superior planning and strategic vision are unquestionably […]
Rumor: United Airlines To Buy 200+ New Jets
United Airlines will reportedly announce an order for at least 200 new jets next week, a mix between Airbus and Boeing aircraft. United Airlines Rumored To Place Huge New Jet Order As noted in Forbes and independently confirmed by Live and Let’s Fly, United Airlines will announce a huge new jet order next Tuesday at […]
American Airlines Continues To Cancel Flights
American Airlines continues to cancel flights, having cancelled another 110 flights this morning, as it addresses operational difficulties surrounding 737 pilots. American Airlines Cancels Flights The Wall Street Journal offers a headline that “American Airlines Cuts Some Flights to Avoid Potential Strains” but the strains are already present, both on operations and the thousands of […]
An Open Discussion On Airline Uniforms And Individualism
Yesterday, I shared about United Airlines’ decision to loosen dress and appearance standards for front-line employees like flight attendants and gate agents beginning this fall. While many have applauded the move, I do wonder if it reveals another dangerous lurch toward individualism that we should think carefully about before celebrating. Don’t Uniforms Imply A Uniform […]
American Airlines Flight Attendant Rant 100% Justified
An American Airlines flight attendant took to the PA system on a flight to Charlotte and ranted about passengers. His conduct was 100% justified and I am happy he decided to speak up and shame the hapless passengers who refused to behave onboard. Flight Attendant Sounds Off The incident occurred onboard American Airlines Flight 2511 […]
