I spent one night with friends and one night at the Hyatt Place U.S. Capitol during my trip to Washington, DC last week. I chose the Hyatt Place based primarily upon location and in that respect I still misjudged...
Petty Air France Demands Cancellation Fees But Denies Refunds
Some airlines have been very kind in permitting refunds during the pandemic. Then there is Air France, which continues to nickel and dime in the worst possible way while playing games with refunds. Air France Games Refunds I’ve already...
Alaska Airlines Pilot, Flight Attendant Retire Early…To Save Their Kids’ Jobs
In a touching move, a husband and wife who have spent more than three decades working for Alaska Airlines have retired together in hopes that it will save the jobs of their children, who have followed in their footsteps. A...
Tragic Death In Delta Lavatory Leads To Policy Change
Delta Air Lines will carry an overdose-reversing drug after a tragic overdose led to a passenger death on a transcontinental flight. Deadly Delta Flight Leads To Stocking Overdose Drug Onboard The overdose occurred in 2019. A man was found...
United Airlines Returning To JFK? Not So Fast…
News broke on CNBC today that United Airlines is returning to JFK after a five year hiatus. While United has been very clear for three years about its desire to return to New York Kennedy, let’s not celebrate just...
Drug Deals And Other Adventures On The Bus To Newark Airport…
I had the great pleasure of watching a pair of drug deals take place during my short bus ride on NJTransit from New Jersey Penn Station to Newark Airport. Just another ride to the airport… The Drug Bus To...
747-8 Will Be “Flagship” Of Lufthansa Fleet
As the likelihood of the Airbus A380 returning to the active Lufthansa fleet diminishes, the German airline is already calling the Boeing 747-8 its new flagship aircraft. Lufthansa CEO Calls 747-8 The New Flagship Aircraft First the bad news,...
Why United’s Tel Aviv Flight Is Departing Three Hours Later Tonight
Ask and you shall receive. For one Tel Aviv – bound passenger, all it took was a note to United Airlines to re-accommodate her schedule. But rather than re-book her, United re-scheduled her flight to depart nearly there hours...
Airlines Shift Focus From Visible To Invisible Safety Assurances
The idea that middle seats can be blocked on a long-term basis without dramatically increasing fares is far-fetched. But passengers love open middle seats (can you blame them?) and cheap fares. That’s why you can expect airlines to unleash...
Review: Turkish Airlines Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD)
The Turkish Airlines Lounge in Washington Dulles was one of my favorite Star Alliance and Priority Pass lounges in the USA due its excellent food selection. But be warned: food selection is currently quite limited during the pandemic. Here’s...
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker On Face The Nation
First it was Southwest CEO Gary Kelly. Then United CEO Scott Kirby. Now American Airlines CEO Doug Parker has had his turn on CBS Face the Nation. Two Takeaways From American CEO Doug Parker On Face The Nation Parker...
Travel Is Supposed to Return When the Curve Is Flattened, Right?
At the beginning of the coronavirus crisis, the message was all about flattening the curve to stay ahead of the virus, but is travel still going to return once the curve is flattened? If you are considering booking travel or signing...
The New Standard for International Travel?
More countries are re-opening their borders with an asterisk; visitors must demonstrate a negative COVID-19 test. Is this the new standard for international travel? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Southwest Companion Pass The Easy Way
I’ve called Southwest Companion Pass the best deal in Travel for Americans. There’s an offer to get it the easy way. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
JetBlue Secures London Heathrow Slots
UK Aviation News reports that JetBlue has secured London Heathrow slots for it planned new London service starting in 2021. Report: JetBlue Secures Slots, Will Serve London Heathrow In April 2019, JetBlue announced it intended to serve London (and...
Photo Essay: My 10-Mile Walking Tour Of Washington, DC
One reason I spent a night in the District earlier this week was for the chance for a late-night walk through the monuments, something I have not done for a decade. It remains one of my favorite activities and...
United Airlines Will Proceed With Foreign Base Closures After Arbitrator Rules Against Union
An arbitrator has dismissed union complaints, giving United Airlines the green light to proceed with its planned closure of three international flight attendant bases. Union Had Battled United Airlines Plan To Close Three Foreign Bases In June, United announced...
Air France Suspends Service To Venezuela
Blaming COVID-19, Air France will suspend flights to Caracas, Venezuela for up to two years. But it wants to return…at least that is the official line. Air France Will “Suspend” Service To Venezuela Air France was one of the last...
Great Coffee In Washington, DC
Of course I had to find some great coffee in Washington, DC during my recent trip. This time, I did not have to look far, finding a great café in NoMa across the street from my hotel. I also...
United Airlines Cracks Down On “Leisurely” Coffee Sippers
I noticed a slight variation on the mask announcement on my United flight last night: passengers are now reminded they can only “briefly” remove their mask to eat or drink while onboard. Say goodbye to a long cup of...
