American Airlines has been using web specials to dupe passengers into more restrictive awards after eliminating redeposit fees. 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. American Airlines Removed Redeposit Fees In a slew […]
Justice? Jail Sentence Reduced For Teen Who Flouted Cayman Islands Quarantine Rules
Skylar Mack, the 18-year-old American who faced four months in jail for violating the quarantine law of the Cayman Islands, has just had her sentence halved to two months. Does she deserve any jail time at all? Jail Sentence Reduced For Skylar Mack, The American Who Flouted Cayman Islands Quarantine Law Mack arrived in Grand […]
When You Miss Flying So Much You Buy Airline Seats For Your Home
There’s a cute story trending on TikTok about a man who missed flying so much he ordered a pair of Delta first class airline seats to re-create the flight experience at home. Man Buys Airline Seats For Home Steve Simao lives in Seattle. He works for Windstar Cruises and enjoys photography. He is also loyal […]
Review: JetBlue A321 “Even More Space” Economy Class
JetBlue’s “Even More Space” product offers industry-leading legroom for economy class. This A321 review covers my journey from Palm Beach to Los Angeles. JetBlue A321 “Even More Space” Economy Class Review I chose not to fly Mint on the return…that was tough, especially for a flight blocked at over 6.5 hours, but wanted to give […]
Airlines, Consumers Send Mixed Messages About Holiday Travel
Airlines have indicated they will cancel more flights due to dropping demand over the holiday period, but consumers are sending a different message. 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. CDC Urges Travelers […]
Review: Andaz West Hollywood (Suite)
My wife and I enjoyed a staycation last month at the Andaz in West Hollywood. It’s a great Hyatt property in the heart of LA that I look forward to returning to. Andaz West Hollywood Review We live less than a half hour away from the hotel with normal traffic and headed over to the […]
Masterpiece: My Final Aeroplan Redemption
With a new Aeroplan program coming that explicitly prohibits backtracking, I made one final odd but strategic redemption. This redemption demonstrates why I love Aeroplan (despite our troubles) and why I am officially crazy. My Beautifully Convoluted Final Aeroplan Redemption Last Friday Aeroplan shut down for the weekend. When it re-opens, hopefully sometime today, a […]
Airport Police Chases And Fake Icelandic Airlines: How To Gain Free Publicity
Two aviation stories, seemingly unrelated, remind us how much our truth-starved culture is willing to pursue news that lacks any credibility or edifying value. The stories also provide clear and convincing blueprints for how to secure free publicity. Police Pursuit On Tarmac Of Van Nuys Airport First to Van Nuys, California where police officers chased […]
Ryanair Trolls President Trump, Kanye West
Irish budget carrier Ryanair, known for its brash CEO who always speaks his mind, has waded into the U.S. presidential election with a barrage of tweets which troll several members of the Trump family as well as Kanye West. Ryanair Tweets Troll Trump, West, and U.S. Politics Usually when we write about controversy at Ryanair […]
Final Tupolev TU-154 Flight Lands In Russia
The last Tupolev TU-154 in passenger commercial service has landed for the final time, marking the end of an era. Final Tupolev TU-154 Commercial Flight In Russia Alrosa Airlines (6R) was the last civil operator of the TU-154, a tri-engine Russian aircraft that first flew in 1968 and entered service with Aeroflot in 1972. In […]
Delta Removes Hearing-Impaired Passenger After Flight Attendant Confrontation
Andre Hilton is an interior designer in Atlanta. He’s also hearing impaired. He was also thrown off a Delta flight after trying to hold a flight attendant accountable. Delta Ejects Hearing-Impaired Passenger This is a story relating to masks, but only tangentially so. Per Hilton, he was having a conversation with his seatmate and his […]
Emirates A380 Laboratory Now Open (Oh Wait, That’s The Bar)
The famous Emirates A380 onboard bar has re-opened, though I must say at first glance it looks more like a laboratory. The Emirates A380 Laboratory Bar Re-Opens Honestly, I saw the picture above and thought that Emirates was doing some COVID-19-related experiment. Maybe partnering with scientists to work on a vaccine or test. But on […]
Horrifying: Unmasked Passenger Decks Delta Flight Attendant After Her Boyfriend Refused To Wear Seatbelt
In yet another story showcasing disgustingly poor behavior onboard a commercial flight, an unmasked woman got into the face of a Delta flight attendant then decked her. According to one eyewitness, the assault of a Delta flight attendant wasn’t even over masks. Rather, it was because the flight attendant had the audacity to tell the […]
A Pathetic, Brutal Brawl On Allegiant Airlines (Over Masks, Of Course…)
Another day, another nasty brawl onboard a commercial airline flight in the United States. What’s that you say? Yes, of course it was about masks. Well, and face shields too. Masked Man Fights Shielded Man On Crowded Allegiant Flight (For Our Safety) If we thought the elimination of alcohol in the pandemic era would help […]
Alaska Airlines Hints At Return To All-Boeing Fleet
For years, every Alaska Airlines plane bore a slogan on the fuselage below the flight deck which stated, “Proudly All Boeing.” That changed after the merger with Virgin America, which had an exclusive Airbus fleet. But Alaska is dropping hints that it is well on its way to returning to an all-Boeing fleet. Alaska Airlines […]
Marriott Adds Valuable Free Nights to New Credit Cardholders
Marriott Bonvoy has a few credit cards available to new consumers, but one, in particular, has added a lot of potential value with free nights for new cardholders. 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 […]
Southwest Companion Pass The Easy Way
I’ve called Southwest Companion Pass the best deal in Travel for Americans. There’s an offer to get it the easy way. 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. Why Southwest Companion Pass Is […]
I’m Flying To Washington, DC To Pay My Respects To RBG
I honor people, but I also honor institutions. For both of those reasons, I am headed to Washington, DC to pay my respects to Justice Ginsburg. A Trip To DC To Say Goodbye to Justice Ginsburg I published my reflections on the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg last Saturday. I maintain that no matter your […]
Two-Year-Old Booted From American Airlines Flight For Not Wearing Mask While CEO Frolics Without One
Cue the false equivalency charges, but today we are going to look at a tale of two masks on American Airlines. Enough is enough with the masking of tiny children, especially when they are trying to sleep…especially when the CEO of American Airlines is pictured smiling with friends outside a restaurant without a mask on. […]
Emirates Will Launch World’s Longest 777-300ER Flight?
UPDATE: Emirates updated its schedule yesterday and swapped out the 777-300ER for a 777-200LR. Thus, it looks like we won’t see a 777W on this route. I’ve reached out to Emirates for confirmation and will update this post accordingly. Emirates will resume nonstop service between Dubai and Auckland in January, but instead of using the […]
