An American Airlines mechanic in Miami was arrested and faces sabotage charges. He has confessed to deliberately disabling a navigation system on an aircraft in hopes of securing overtime pay. On July 17, Abdul-Majeed Marouf Ahmed Alani allegedly tampered with the air data module (ADM) system, causing a warning message to appear when pilots powered up […]
American Airlines Gives Apologies, Delta Gives Raises
American Airlines is in a never-ending war with their employees, so much so that they instructed how to apologize better while Delta gives their employees raises. A tale of two airlines. 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 Running Out of Employee Groups to Offend
This week, American Airlines revised its previous plans to not seek damages against mechanics and even the caterers have staged a sit-in. American Airlines management is running out of employee groups to offend. 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 […]
Leaked: American Airlines Flight Attendant Sick Policy
Following a lawsuit filed by the State of New York against American Airlines, attention has been drawn to their Flight Attendant sick leave policy. I have published it here. 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. The Document […]
Contrary to American Airlines Own PR, They Do Penalize Workers Individually
American Airlines Public Relations contacted me to correct a previous article stating that the carrier was not going after employees directly. Now, there are two examples that this isn’t the case. 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. […]
CEO Doug Parker Should Fix American Airlines, Not the Market
Following yet another co-operative op-ed, CEO Doug Parker of American Airlines had time to meet with President Trump this week to discuss Middle East airlines infringing on competition. He should fix his own airline first, not the competitive market. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If […]
Union Warns Members Not To Fly “Unsafe” American Airlines
The battle between American Airlines and its mechanics union just turned even uglier. Now an affiliated union is warning its members not to fly “unsafe” American Airlines. American Airlines recently sued the TWU-IAM, the union representing their mechanics. AA claimed the union has staged an illegal work slowdown that has led to 650 unnecessary flight […]
American Airlines Executives Throw Away Cash, Buy More AAL Stock
This week American Airlines senior executives loaded their personal coffers with even more American Airlines stock (AAL). Was it a sign of hubris or idiocy? 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. Executives Buy More AAL Stock Six […]
Can American Airlines CEO Doug Parker Survive The Summer?
American Airlines has had difficulty with employee groups lately and morale is low. But with the stock price at an all-time low and the potential for employee action, can CEO Doug Parker possibly survive the summer? 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 […]
Meanwhile, Disaster Awaits American Airlines
American Airlines faces an imminent storm if it cannot reach an agreement with its mechanics. Why? The union has promised it. American Airlines and TWU-IAM, the union representing AA mechanics, are locked in a bitter battle. American has filed a lawsuit against the union, seeking an injunction for what it describes as “illegally gain[ed] leverage […]
American Airlines Employee Unions Failing Membership
After an outpouring of messages, comments, and material evidence it is clear that American Airlines employee unions are failing their membership and it’s everyone that pays the price. 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 Flight […]
American Airlines Flight Attendants Are Furious
Last week I wrote that replacing American Airlines CEO Doug Parker would not be enough to change the course of the airline. Many American flight attendants reached out and they are furious. 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 […]
Hollywood Actor Sues American Airlines After Pinky Stuck In First Class Armrest
A California man is suing SkyWest and American Airlines after his pinky became stuck in a first class armrest. It took both mechanics and firefighters to dislodge his finger. The incident took place on September 09th aboard an American Eagle flight (operated by SkyWest) from Reno to Los Angeles. Stephen Keys, a C-list actor, claims in […]
It’s Been A Rough Start In 2024 For Commercial Aviation
Just three weeks into 2024, and already it’s been a very rough start for commercial aviation, specifically in the United States. 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. Airline Executive Headlines In the […]
Pete Buttigieg Criticized For Soothing Rhetoric Over Decisive Action
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has been criticized for his response to the latest Boeing 737 MAX 9 drama by a leading left-wing publication. I’m much more willing to give Buttigieg the benefit of the doubt. Should Pete Buttigieg Be Doing More After Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 Emergency Landing? The Nation, a progressive magazine founded […]
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Says Russian Airspace Should Be Off-Limits To All Carriers Serving USA
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has asserted that Russian airspace should be off-limits to any carrier that wishes to serve the United States. United Airlines CEO Kirby: Foreign Carriers Flying To USA Via Russian Airspace Is a “Crisis In The Making” In a prophetic-like manner before a gaggle of reporters at the IATA conference in […]
MD-82 Crash Lands At Miami, Catching Fire And Injuring Three
A McDonnell Douglas MD-82 from a Dominican discount airline crashed landed at Miami International Airport yesterday, then burst into flames. Three passengers onboard were injured and the aircraft is now permanently out of service. RED Air MD-82 Crash In Miami: What We Know So Far RED Air flight L5203 was operating from Santo Domingo, Dominican […]
Review: Copa Airlines 737 MAX Business Class
My journey from Panama City to Los Angeles onboard a Copa Airlines 737 MAX in business class represents a big step forward for the Panamanian carrier. A lie-flat bed in business class and upgraded soft products make Copa far more competitive than it ever has been. Copa Airlines 737 MAX Business Class Review I booked […]
Avelo Airlines Announces “Ivy League” Expansion In New Haven
Budget carrier Avelo Airlines will add to its route map with a new East Coast hub in New Haven, Connecticut. The choice of airport, located just minutes from Yale University, marks a riskier bet than Avelo’s West Coast operations. Last month, Avelo Airlines launched operations from Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR). Live and Let’s Fly was on […]
Practical Problems of Flying During COVID-19
In addition to health and safety requirements, there are some further practical problems when flying during COVID-19. 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. Mechanical, Equipment Swap, Delays Flying Allegiant was always a […]