It has been a tough week filled with one bad news story after another. With so many serious issues to contend with, I hope this posts serves as welcome diversion, even if only for a few minutes. Whenever I...
Is A United Airlines-JetBlue Merger Really Dead?
I want to state at the outset that I have no insider information beyond the words of Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines, but those words are quite telling. Is he teasing us or hinting at something more?...
Nasty: Air India 10-Hour Flight To Nowhere After Illiterate Passengers Clog Eight Lavatory Toilets
Pictures have emerged showing what forced an Air India flight to Delhi to return to Chicago after five hours in the air; a 10-hour flight to nowhere. The only thing more nasty than the pictures are the vile passengers...
New Korean Air Livery: Why Fix What Wasn’t Broken?
Korean Air has officially revealed its new livery. Once again, I’m asking myself why airlines cannot leave well-enough alone? Korean Air Unveils New Livery On March 11, 2025, Korean Air formally unveiled its new livery at a ceremony in...
Delta Air Lines Bans Passenger After Their “Service Dog” Attacks Blind Man And His Real Service Dog
Delta Air Lines has purportedly banned a passenger after their (fake) service dog attacked a blind passenger and his (real) service dog. Report: Passenger Banned After Fake Service Dogs Attack Blind Man And His Real Service Dogs After Delta...
United Airlines Will Retire 21 Aircraft, Blaming Plunging Demand
Blaming plunging demand from the US federal government and between Canada and the USA, United Airlines will accelerate the retirement of 21 aircraft, a move CEO Scott Kirby claims is evidence of how nimble United has become. United Airlines...
How I Keep My Kids Quiet On Flights Without Seatback Screens
No seatback screen for kids? No problem. My best advice for keeping children occupied on a flight without screens is to keep them busy eating and drinking. Small snacks made a big difference on our two-hour flight on a...
United Airlines CEO Thinks Customers Are “Sticky”
Among the many interesting remarks made by United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby yesterday, I found his reference to customers as “sticky” both interesting and quite compelling. United Airlines CEO: Customers Are “Sticky” Kirby appeared with other airline CEOs at...
Teen In Fake Uniform Tackled After Trying To Board Flight With Shotgun
Quick thinking by the passengers and flight crew on a Jetstar flight outside of Melbourne, Australia may have saved the day after a young man boarded the aircraft with a shotgun and knife. Teenager Tackled After Boarding Jetstar Flight...
Southwest Airlines Devalues Points, Travel Credits, Cheap Fares
It wasn’t just the elimination of free checked baggage that was announced today at Southwest Airlines. In the weeks ahead, we will also see points worth less, the return of expiration on travel credits, and the formal introduction of...
Suicide: Southwest Airlines Eliminates Free Checked Baggage
As Elliott Investment Management continues to turn Southwest Airlines upside down, the carrier’s most fundamental differentiator will soon be eliminated: Southwest will no longer offer free checked baggage. Southwest Airlines Will Charge For Checked Bags Starting May 28, 2025...
American Airlines Rolls Out “Spring Flavor Awakening” In Admirals Club Lounges
American Airlines is rolling out new seasonal menus in its network of Admirals Club airport lounges, another sign that it is taking seriously its commitment to invest in its premium product. New Spring Menus In American Airlines Admirals Club...
Delta Air Lines Cuts Profit Forecast By 50-70%, Blames Eroding Consumer Confidence + Economic Uncertainty
Shares prices of Delta Air Lines are tanking after the Atlanta-based carrier sharply revised its profit forecast downward, blaming eroding consumer confidence and growing economic uncertainty over the US economy. Delta Air Lines Cuts Profit Forecast Citing Diminished Domestic...
Introduction: A German Holiday On United Airlines + British Airways + Air France
Welcome to my next trip report, which will cover my summer holiday to Germany with flights on United Airlines, British Airways, and Air France. A German Summer Holiday On Air France, British Airways, United Airlines As I promised, I’m...
United Airlines CEO Lays Out Three-Step Plan To Modernize FAA, Heaps Praise On Trump Administration
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has penned a three-step plan to “finally fix” the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and in so doing, heaped lavish praise on the Trump Administration and Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. United Airlines...
Chilling: British Tourist Detained In USA Over “Visa Violation”
In an era of tightened borders and a new emphasis on enforcement in the Trump Administration, foreign visitors to the USA must be very careful not to run afoul of the visa they are traveling on. One 28-year-old British...
Excellent Experience: British Virgin Island Boat Charter
We spent the day on a chartered boat in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and our experience could not have been better. Here’s how it went. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us...
Speaker Scum: Common Traveller Annoyance Gets A Name
Recent complaints on Reddit and around the internet give a new name to a common traveller annoyance and fears of fast wifi onboard are growing the concern. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed...
Aer Lingus, Pittsburgh Steelers Partner – But No Flights?
Aer Lingus announced a new partnership with NFL team, Pittsburgh Steelers, but oddly Aer Lingus hasn’t added any flights to Steel City yet. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us...
Happy Birthday, Mom!
My dear mother has a round birthday today and I am so thankful for her love and support over the years. Happy Birthday To A Mother Like No Other! Since I take Sundays off, I don’t usually have the...
