I’m “live-blogging” my spontaneous road trip to Las Vegas. At long last, as we approached Los Angeles, our Las Vegas road trip was nearing an end. But not before one…
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No, The 1500 Hour Pilot Rule Does Not Compromise Safety – Live and Let’s Fly
Last Wednesday, Gary Leff at View From The Wing published an article entitled, “How The 1500 Hour Rule To Become A Commercial Pilot Compromises Safety.” The idea that requiring an…
Navigating The Touts Of Petra, Jordan – Live and Let’s Fly
I will present my visit to Petra, Jordan in three parts: in this part I will discuss touts…and how to successfully navigate them. When it comes to exploring Petra, hiring…
What Annoys Flight Attendants Most… – Live and Let’s Fly
As the face of the airline, flight attendants can make or break a flight and can greatly influence the way an airline is viewed. One bad apple can lead a…
Review: Mövenpick Resort Petra, Jordan – Live and Let’s Fly
I spent four nights at the Mövenpick Resort Petra and walked away with a great appreciation for the excellent staff and central location of this hotel, situated directly outside the…
Brawl: Spirit Airlines Employees Drawn Into Gate Fight – Live and Let’s Fly
An all-out brawl at a Spirit Airlines gate included employees from the airline all over bag fees. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please…
Couple Abandon Child At Airport Over €25 Fee – Live and Let’s Fly
In a shocking case of avoiding additional airfare costs, a Tel Aviv couple purportedly abandoned their child as they did not purchase a ticket for them to fly. If you…
Steakhouse Cheeseburger On United Airlines – Live and Let’s Fly
It seems that every month United Airlines offers a slight variation on its cheeseburger, so for this week’s Meal of the Week let’s review the “steakhouse cheeseburger” I enjoyed earlier…
“Why Would I Need Pants On?” (Woman Strides Through Miami Airport) – Live and Let’s Fly
If you’re flying to a warm-weather destination, is it okay to get in the mood by wearing a bathing suit on the flight? One woman certainly thought it was just…
Catfight Over Window Seat Leads To Massive Brawl, With 15 People Thrown Off Flight – Live and Let’s Fly
A refusal to give up a window seat for a special-needs child led to a catfight between two women and ultimately a massive fight between two families in which 15…