Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia has stood for over 1,500 years, first as a cathedral, then as a mosque, and now as a museum. But a recent battle to return the Hagia Sophia to mosque status threatens to upend decades compromise...
Americans Locked Out Of Europe? Exceptions And Uncertainty Abounds
There’s more to the story about the Americans who chartered a private jet, flew to Italy, then were turned away. Entry exceptions have been made and continue to be made and entering Europe for the determined American traveler is...
Qantas Flight Attendants Will Serve As Hotel Quarantine Wardens After Security Guard Trysts
What happens when security guards engage in congress with the people they are supposed to ensure are lawfully quarantining? Answer: a wave of COVID-19. But now Qantas flight attendants have been summoned to the rescue in a new role...
Chrissy Teigen: Everything Wrong with Your American Airlines Tweet
Chrissy Teigen, supermodel, celebrity, author, and wife of John Legend tweeted at American Airlines yesterday but it was all wrong. 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...
More Viking River Cruises Coming to the Mississippi
Viking just announced more river cruises are coming to the Mississippi in 2023. While this isn’t usually my method of travel, the sailings look inspired. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
An Eco Trip Everyone Can Get Behind
A Hawaiian crew took a trip regardless of the Coronavirus and it’s something everyone can get behind, cleaning up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Independence Day 2020: Traveling Back To Look Forward
Every Independence Day in the USA I like to offer a few thoughts on my heart. This year Independence Day takes on a whole new meaning in light of all that has occurred over the last two months. Daniel...
United Airlines Re-Introduces Coffee, Tea, Ice, and Alcohol
After a multi-month hiatus, United Airlines has restored a number of beverage options to its cabins. United Restores Ice, Alcohol, Coffee, Tea…On Select Flights Effective July 3, United once again offers a number of additional beverages onboard. Systemwide Complimentary...
Supermodel’s Stinging Rebuke Of American Airlines Rings Hollow
I’m normally quite impressed by the knowledge and passion Chrissy Teigen displays when it comes to air travel. Not this time, however. A stinging rebuke of American Airlines by the supermodel really misses the mark. Supermodel Rebukes American Airlines...
Great Coffee In Barcelona
I didn’t have to go far to find great coffee in Barcelona…all I had to do was walk down to my hotel’s lobby. Wherever I am in the world, I search for great coffee. While in Barcelona, it was...
Review: Westin Bonaventure Los Angeles
121pilot, our resident pilot on Live and Let’s Fly, recently stayed at the Westin Bonaventure during a crew layover in Los Angeles. He graciously composed the review below, which gives insight into how full-service hotels are dealing with the...
Union Boss Warns Guests To Stay Away From Southern California Hotels
A union boss has warned against visiting Southern California hotels, stating hotels are not taking COVID-19 precautions seriously. But is this hotel warning just union scaremongering or a new threat to California hotel guests? A California Hotel Warning Speaking on...
Another Scandal Rocks Pakistan International Airlines
As if the pilot scandal was not enough, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) finds itself embroiled in a new ticketing scandal. PIA Ticketing Scandal: How PIA Ticket Agents Scammed Their Own Airline As reported by Dawn, Pakistan’s leading English newspaper,...
Woman Attacks Five Spirit Airlines Employees In Anger Over Baggage Fee, Then Coughs On Cops While Claiming She Has COVID-19
Yesterday wasn’t a good day for Emmari Jackson. Angered by an unexpected fee for her carry-on bag, the 21-year-old launched a full-scale attack on a cadre of Spirit Airlines staff, at one point even striking a supervisor with a...
Fake Flights Are Taking Off
Would you spend an afternoon checking in for a flight, going through security screening and passport control, boarding an A330, enjoying food and beverage onboard, but never actually leaving? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, China Airlines and...
Coming Up: New Trip Reports
For the last few months I have held off on publishing new trip reports. But it’s time to start clearing the backlog. In what seems like ages ago but was only late March, I made the choice to stop...
As American Retreats, Will Delta Or United Step Up At LAX?
American Airlines announced it is drastically scaling back its international presence in Los Angeles, slashing the majority of its longhaul flights. Will Delta and United step in to fill the void or is LAX simply too difficult a hub?...
Air Canada Fights To Keep Your Money
In what has been a fascinating back-and-forth, Air Canada continues to insist it has a legal right to deny refunds on cancelled flights. I give Air Canada credit for being bold…but not for understanding law. Background A Bermuda resident...
Pakistani Pilot Probe Spreads To United Arab Emirates
In light of disturbing accusations of forgery and cheating amongst licensed pilots in Pakistan, authorities from the United Arab Emirates are now seeking to verify the credentials of the many Pakistani pilots and engineers gainfully employed in the UAE....
Why Dubai May Be Very Crowded This Summer
For citizens of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) hoping to escape the summer heat, air conditioning is likely going to be the only choice for the summer 2020 months. Government officials have barred citizens and residents from leaving the...
