Hoping to avert a class action lawsuit, Alaska Airlines has proactively offered a full refund, counseling, and a $1,500 payment to every passenger onboard flight 1282, which was forced to make an emergency landing last Friday after a major technical issue shortly after takeoff. $1,500 Compensation From Alaska Airlines To Passengers On 737 MAX 9 […]
Boeing CEO Acknowledges “Mistake” But Doesn’t Say WHAT Mistake…
Boeing CEO David Calhoun has admitted to a “mistake” concerning the Boeing 737 MAX 9 after last Friday’s incident on Alaska Airlines, but has not specified what that mistake was. It makes his entire set of remarks nothing short of enigmatic. RE: 737 MAX 9 – Boeing CEO Admits “Mistake” But Doesn’t Elaborate Boeing executives […]
Video: Did Aeromexico Flight Attendant Film Up Skirts?
An Instagram video appeared to show a male Aeromexico flight attendant filming up the skirt of women as they board a flight. 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. Video Posted on Instagram […]
Why An Alaska Airlines 737 Took Four Hours To Travel 337 Miles
An Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 took four hours to fly from Oakland, California (OAK) to Los Angeles (LAX), a distance of only 337 miles. What made this journey take so long? Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 Photoshoot In the Sky Between OAK – LAX On October 10th, Alaska Airlines 9820 took off from Oakland […]
United Airlines Debuts First 737-800 With “United Next” Interior
The first United Airlines 737-800 is now flying with a refreshed “United Next” interior. First United Airlines 737-800 With Refreshed Interior Now Flying This week, the first 737-800 (73Y) featuring United’s modern new interior has taken to the air. It follows the completion of the first Airbus A319 and A320 retrofits. United is refreshing its […]
United Airlines Retrofits First Narrowbody Aircraft With Modern Interior
Two years after United Airlines debuted its ambitious “United Next” program, the first narrowbody aircraft retrofit with modern interiors has entered service. First A319 Retrofit With New Interior Enters United Airlines Fleet As “United Next” Ramps Up Linda Jojo, United’s Chief Customer Service Officer shared a trio of pictures on LinkedIn, explaining: “Flying this weekend […]
Review: United Airlines 737-700 Business Class
It is not often that I find myself on a United Airlines 737-700 so when the opportunity arose to fly one from Bogota to Houston in business class, I took it. United Airlines 737-700 Business Class Review I arrived at 2:45 am from London and did not leave Bogota until 7:30 am, which gave me […]
Official: Free In-Flight Wi-Fi On United Airlines For T-Mobile Customers
Free in-flight wi-fi internet on mobile phones has arrived at United Airlines for T-Mobile customers on select flights. Free In-Flight Wi-Fi On United Airlines For T-Mobile (Limited Routes, Planes, Devices) United Airlines joins American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta Air Lines in providing T-Mobile customers with the ability to text, email, search and stream on […]
Pilots Are Claiming Exhaustion. Do We Really Want Them Flying Our Children?
Pilots have become increasingly vocal in recent weeks they are overworked and tired. Is this a clever union negotiation tactic or are pilots truly exhausted? And if they are exhausted, do we really want them flying our children? Pilots Claim Exhaustion – A Real Concern Or Shameful Bargaining Chip? Delta Air Lines pilots are protesting […]
My Mileage Run To Washington, DC For Bob Dole Funeral
How do you honor an American hero and re-qualify for United 1K status at the same time? You fly from Los Angeles to the District of the Columbia via Florida and New Jersey. My Washington, DC Mileage Run On United Airlines To Attend Dole Funeral United Airlines extended my Premier 1K status for another year, […]
Musical Chairs On United Airlines
Ah yes, the game of musical chairs. The music stops and everyone rushes to find a seat. You have to move quick because there are not enough for everyone. While perhaps you can think of a better analogy, the latest United Airlines app update offers a very helpful middle seat avoidance feature…but the potential to […]
My Seatmate Throws A Hissy Fit Over His First Class Breakfast
This morning I flew from Los Angeles to Denver on United Airlines in first class. Breakfast was served onboard. When my seatmate wound up with his second choice, he threw a hissy fit for the ages. A Hissy Fit Over Breakfast On United Airlines I knew this guy would be trouble when I boarded the […]
United Airlines Counts Up Accomplishments
United Airlines presented its first quarter results today, which are quite healthy. But do the numbers and many accomplishments tell the whole picture? I’m not going to breakdown the numbers, but it was a strong quarter. Q1 is traditionally the slow quarter for United, but it reported excellent numbers across the board. Instead, let’s focus […]
United May Replace 757s With A321XLR
In the coming years, United plans to replace its aging fleet of Boeing 757 and 767 aircraft. Now United is floating the Airbus A321XLR as a potential replacement. Speaking to employees in a video that was seen by Flight Global (and me), United President Scott Kirby discussed United’s fleet renewal plan. Currently, United has a […]
Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: February 25, 2018
Hello from the American Express Lounge at San Francisco International Airport. I’m on my way home from FTU after a great weekend in Seattle. It was an honor to meet many readers. Remember, there are four upcoming Frequent Traveler University events in the months ahead: London Brisbane New York City Washington, DC I enjoy these […]
American Airlines Will Make Passengers Sit Upright Earlier Before Landing, Making Redeyes Even Worse
American Airlines is preparing cabins for landing earlier, a move meant to protect flight attendants from turbulence injuries during descent. I understand the safety concern, but I still think this is an overreaction that materially worsens the passenger experience, especially on redeye flights. However, there’s a compromise that I hope AA (and other carriers) will […]
The Aging Playboy, The Prada Bag, And The Inflight Romance Scam
I really felt sad for my seatmate, who was engaged in a frenzied WhatsApp conversation on a flight up the California coast with his “girlfriend” that was impossible for me to avoid and left me very thankful that I am out of the dating game… My Seatmate’s WhatsApp Romance Drama Screamed Scam This was on […]
Spirit Airlines 2.0: Can A Grassroots Campaign Bring The Airline Back From The Dead?
A viral grassroots campaign wants everyday travelers, former employees, and Spirit fans to buy Spirit Airlines and relaunch it as a community-owned “Spirit 2.0.” It is certainly a long shot unlikely ever to come to fruition, but I love the sentiment behind it: not every distressed airline has to be carved up by private equity. […]
American Airlines Is Winning Me Over With BBQ, Brisket, And Better Admirals Club Food
Kudos to American Airlines for really improving the food menu at its Admirals Club lounges. I’ve been seriously impressed by the beef brisket and BBQ pork along with fresh salads and new charcuterie options. American Airlines Has Upped Its Admirals Club Food Game AA is really trying hard to re-invent itself, recognizing that if it […]
ETIAS Is Coming But You Probably Won’t Need It Yet
Europe’s ETIAS authorization arrives in late 2026 with a €20 fee. Here is what it requires, and why your fall trip is probably not affected. ETIAS Headlines Have Travelers Worried This week there has been plenty of coverage warning that Americans will soon need a “visa” to visit Europe. It makes for a great scare […]
