United Airlines will return to positive core cash burn for the month of March. That doesn’t mean profit, but it’s a huge milestone and step in the right direction. United Airlines Predicts Positive Cash Burn In January, United disclosed that its daily cash burn had dropped to $19 million. Today, United CEO Scott Kirby announced at […]
A Cool New Way To Board A Plane, But Good Luck…
Brazilian airline Azul deserves great credit for its innovative new boarding process, even though I am skeptical that it will work in theory. New Azul Boarding Process Is Great…In Theory In what appears more like a Disneyland ride than a flight boarding process, Azul has introduced a color-coded, projection-style system of boarding. It solves numerous […]
Horrible: Uber Driver Attacked By Vicious Female Trio
Profanity. Racial slurs. Assault. Pepper spray. All in one Uber ride? For what? Asking a passenger to wear a mask. Uber Driver Viciously Attacked By Three Women In San Francisco For, Subhakar Khadka, this nightmare became a reality earlier this week. The driver, an immigrant from Nepal, had picked up three women in San Francisco. One […]
Southwest Kicks Off Disabled Man For Not Wearing Mask, Despite Federal Exemption
Southwest Airlines kicked off a young disabled man for not wearing a mask despite federal law on his side, proof of vaccination, and a negative COVID-19 test. Southwest Removes Disabled Passengers For Mask Violation Bryan Crislip and his mother planned to fly from Chicago Midway to Los Angeles on Monday on Southwest Airlines. Bryan, 22, […]
California Approves Reopening Disneyland, Other Theme Parks
California has resisted reopening much of its economy, however, this week that all changed as California approves reopening Disneyland and other theme parks. 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. Disney California Parks […]
Did Delta Air Lines Fire Drag Queen “Lady MAGA” For Supporting Trump?
Political activist Ryan Woods is perhaps better known as Ryanna Woods or Lady MAGA. The drag queen is a Log Cabin Republican from Utah and vocal Trump supporter but now finds himself terminated from Delta Air Lines. Woods claims he was sacked by Delta for his conservative activism and Trump support. Why Did Delta Fire […]
Anyone Been To Central America Lately?
The travel bug is biting again and I’m looking into 1.) countries I have not been to, 2.) that are open to U.S. travelers, and 3.) that involve airlines or hotels I have not yet reviewed. It seems that Central America is beckoning. My 2021 Central America Trip Despite having already had COVID-19 (from the […]
Slob: Airline Passenger Sleeps With Bare Feet On Windows
Airplane Etiquette 101: keep your feet off the seats, walls, and windows around you. Apparently one passenger did not get the memo. Airline Passenger Makes Creative Use Of Aircraft Windows With Feet… Passenger Shaming, one of my favorite Instagram accounts, brings us a video of a deplorable passenger utilizing two windows as a pseudo foot […]
Thai Quarantine Hotel Serves Man Cockroach Leg, Sues Him For Complaining About It
The Kingdom of Thailand is again welcoming tourists, but requires incoming international travelers to quarantine for two weeks even with a negative COVID-19 test. The quality of quarantine hotels can vary greatly. One man returning from the United States was less than delighted about his quarantine accommodations, but is now facing a defamation lawsuit by […]
United Airlines Adds Boston – London Service
United Airlines will add service between Boston and London, beating JetBlue to the punch and marking the first act of retaliation for JetBlue’s expansion at Newark. In Retaliation Against JetBlue, United Airlines Adds Boston – London Service Yesterday, JetBlue announced 10 new routes from Newark (EWR), most of which compete directly with United Airlines. JetBlue […]
Cool: United Airlines 777 Photobombs The Sun…
Here’s a cool story from California, where a United Airlines 777 crossed the path of the Sun at just the right moment. United Airlines 777 Photobombs Sun Andrew McCarthy is a California-based astrophotographer. On January 17th, he accidentally captured incredible photos and video of a United Airlines Boeing 777-200 crossing the path of the Sun. […]
Myanmar (Burmese) Coup Concerns, Saddens Me
Myanmar experienced a coup early this week under the guise of protecting free and fair elections. It concerns and saddens me for a variety of reasons. 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. […]
New Travel Show Concept Needs Support
A reader wrote in with a unique message this week, there’s a new travel show concept and it needs your support. 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. New Travel Show Concept A […]
Cute: Baby Kangaroo Hops Down Aisle On American Airlines Flight
While emotional support animals will soon be banned on American Airlines, one last kangaroo managed to slip onboard and hop down the aisle, much to the delight of those onboard. A Cute Kangaroo On American Airlines The kangaroo appeared onboard a recent flight from Charlotte, North Carolina (CLT) to Newport News, Virginia (PHF), operated by […]
Why I Doubt United Will Require Employee Vaccinations
United Airlines CEO, Scott Kirby, made a statement this week suggesting that he would like to require vaccinations for all employees. Here’s why I doubt United will actually accomplish that. 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 […]
United Airlines “Ready To Partner” With Biden Administration
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is ready to partner with the Biden Administration and sees three broad areas of potential cooperation. United Airlines Embraces Biden Administration Acknowledging the new administration on his social media channels, Kirby expressed his desire to work with the Biden-Harris Administration. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]
Spirit’s New Loyalty Program Is Here, And It’s Really, Really Good
Spirit Airlines, the a la carté value carrier, relaunched its Free Spirit loyalty program today along with new credit cards. Spirit is becoming surprisingly competitive with larger carriers. Here’s everything you need to know. 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 […]
Woman Booted Off Flight For Refusing To Wear Mask, Making Racial Slurs
A woman wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat was thrown off a Frontier Airlines flight for refusing to wear a mask then calling a black passenger “nigger” as he deplaned. Mask Incident On Frontier Airlines The incident occurred last month on a Frontier Airlines flight from Seattle to Denver. After the lady and her […]
Aviation Reinsurance Rates Up To 250% Higher In 2021
With the industry still reeling from the aftermath of two Boeing 737 MAX crashes, aviation reinsurance rates are up by as much as 250% in 2021. Aviation Reinsurance Rates Rise In 2021 The 737 MAX is now back in the air in the United States and other nations, prompting unease even as Boeing underwent an […]
Yes! Alaska Airlines Bans Emotional Support Animals
Beginning January 11, 2021, Alaska Airlines will ban all emotional support animals on its flights. Service dogs will still be accepted onboard. Alaska Airlines Bans Emotional Support Animals Live and Let’s Fly wrote about DOT’s decision earlier this month that airlines no longer need to accommodate emotional support animals, only trained service dogs. Alaska noted “emotional […]
