Sam Chui
Dubai Airshow 2023 Day 3/4 – Orders and Announcements
Emirates has ordered 15 Airbus A350s on the fourth day of the Airshow while Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for 11 additional Airbus A350-900s. Beyond the orders for Boeing and Airbus aircraft, Emirates is set to invest US$950 million in a new engineering facility at...
Sam Chui
Dubai Airshow 2023 Day 2 Orders and Announcements
Airbus kicked off the second day of the Dubai Airshow with an order of 10 Airbus A350s from EgyptAir. Boeing has continued its streak of orders, bagging a significant number of orders for its B787 and B737 MAX jets from various carriers. Moreover, ATR signed its first deal at the...
Sam Chui
Dubai Airshow 2023 Day 1: Big Orders for Boeing From Emirates and flydubai
Boeing has kicked off the show pretty well with huge orders from Emirates, flydubai and SunExpress for Boeing 777X, B787, and B737 MAX jets. The American manufacturer is making a strong start on Day 1 of the Dubai Airshow. Here is the recap of Boeing orders so far. Emirates Orders...
Suites and Lobbies
Review: Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu to Hilo | Boeing 717 | HNL-ITO
Aloha! It’s Brandon. Today, I want to show you my inter-island journey on Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu to Hilo, Flight number 172. From extra busy check-in areas, F22 Raptor sightings, and flying directly over Haleakala, let’s dive into this inter-island experience If you want to see other inter-island flight reviews check...
Sam Chui
Which Airlines Offer the Best Economy Seats?
In this article, we unveil the airlines that offer the best legroom in Economy class by aircraft types. Let’s dive into the data and discover the airlines that offer the best legroom in widebody aircraft. Best Airbus A380 Economy Class Seats The Airbus A380, known for its spacious interiors, showcases...
Sam Chui
Emirates CCO Adnan Kazim on Airline Performance, Aircraft Orders and Middle East Conflict
I met Adnan Kazim, Emirates' Chief Commercial Officer at the sidelines of Arab Air Carriers Organization 56th AGM in Riyadh. We spoke about the latest airline performance, new aircraft orders, and the Middle East Conflict. Here is the Q&A interview transcript. Can you give us an update on Emirates' operation...
Sam Chui
Dubai Airshow: Full Aircraft List Revealed
Dubai Airshow will be held from 13th - 17th November 2023 at the Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai Airshow Site. The biennial event held at the Al Maktoum International Airport to the south of Dubai is set to welcome more than 1,400 exhibitors across the five days that it takes place....
Sam Chui
EVA Air Orders 18 Airbus A350-1000s and 15 A321neos
EVA Air has ordered 18 Airbus A350-1000s and 15 A321neos as a part of its fleet renewal program. The A350-1000s will eventually replace the airline’s fleet of Boeing 777-300ERs, and the A321neos will possibly replace its older A321s that operate short-haul regional routes.  The deal is valued at about $10.1...
Sam Chui
GeminiJets Airplane Models – October 2023 New Release + Discounts
I have been collecting GeminiJets since they launched 20 years ago! During depressing times, I have found that model collecting can really take away some of the stress! Special Offer This is a sponsored post to showcase the latest GeminiJets airplane model releases. Hope you find something you like. To purchase GeminiJets, go to DiecastJets.com and...
Suites and Lobbies
Review: Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 717 Economy KOA-HNL Kona To Honolulu
Aloha, I recently had the pleasure of flying on a Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 717 Economy KOA-HNL (Kona International Airport to Honolulu International Airport). This was an evening flight so I got some great sunset shots in the video when approaching the Honolulu Airport that luckily peaked under the wing. Here’s...
Sam Chui
Hamburg Airport Closed After Armed Hostage Situation
Hamburg Airport has been closed since last night due to an armed hostage situation affecting thousands of passengers. An armed man drove his car through the airport gate with a child and fired twice into the air with a weapon forcing the closure of the airport at 8 PM on...
Live and Let’s Fly
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...
Sam Chui
How Are Transpacific Flights Affected by Russian Volcanic Eruption?
The eruption of a Russian volcano has caused significant delays, diversions, and stopovers on some flights to and from the US across the Pacific. Situated in the northern region of Russia, Eurasia’s tallest active volcano, Klyuchevskaya Sopka, with a height of 4,650 meters (15,255 feet), erupted on Wednesday, November 1,...
Sam Chui
Wide Open: Air France-KLM Flying Blue Business Class Promo & Saver Awards
Note: Seat availability is on a first-come-first-served basis and there are limited availabilities for the summer months. It is best to book immediately if you have fixed travel plans. Every month, Air France–KLM’s Flying Blue program publishes promotional rewards where you can book award seats at heavily discounted prices. Wide Available...
Sam Chui
Photo Report: First Look of Abu Dhabi’s New Airport Terminal A
Abu Dhabi Airport New Terminal A has opened. Covering 742,000 square metres, it is one of the largest airport terminals in the world. I visited the brand new terminal yesterday and here are some information to share with you: At a Glance Terminal Capacity The $3 billion building, which is...