I just laughed when I looked back at my travel goals for 2020 that I posted a year ago. Who would have thought we would have just endured the year that we did? In January, I set out to...
My Top 10 Flights In 2020

As 2020 draws to a close, it is time for my annual “Top 10” series. Here, I’ll look back on my 10 favorite flights from 2020. As a reminder, this is not a top-10 all-time list nor does it...
The 10 Most Popular Live And Let’s Fly Posts Of 2020

What is “popular” is a funny thing. As we close out the year of 2020, I’m looking at back at the 10 most popular posts of 2020 in terms of traffic on Live and Let’s Fly. The trend is...
My Top 10 Hotel Stays In 2020

As 2020 draws to a close, it is time for my annual “Top 10” series. Here, I’ll look back on my 10 favorite hotel stays from 2020. As a reminder, this is not a top-1o all-time list , but...
My Top 10 Airline Meals Of 2020

For this year’s final Meal of the Week, I count down my top 10 airline meals of 2020. To be clear, these are only the best meals I have enjoyed over the last year, not my top 10 all-time...
How I Turned The Tables On A Prostitute In Lomé

As I sat down in the bar, her eyes lit up. I tried my best to ignore her, but I could feel the stare even with my head turned. Then she started pacing around, circling me like a shark...
My Top 10 Airline Lounges In 2020

As 2020 draws to a close, it is time for my annual “Top 10” series. Here, I’ll look back on the 10 best airport lounges I visited in 2020. Note, this is my “top 10” list, but only my...
Photo Essay: Exploring Lomé, Togo

Early on a Sunday morning, before the sun rose, I was up and ready to explore. The following photo essay recounts my walk through Lomé, Togo. Lomé Togo Photo Essay Just outside my hotel was the Monument de l’Independance (Independence...
How Delta Air Lines Used A Mental Exam To Ground And Intimidate A Female Pilot

A judge has ruled that Delta Air Lines unfairly discriminated against a whistleblowing pilot by calling into question her psychiatric health. Judge Rules Delta Discriminated Against Pilot Who Expressed Safety Concerns Karlene Petitt earned a PHD in aviation safety...
Yes! Alaska Airlines Bans Emotional Support Animals

Beginning January 11, 2021, Alaska Airlines will ban all emotional support animals on its flights. Service dogs will still be accepted onboard. Alaska Airlines Bans Emotional Support Animals Live and Let’s Fly wrote about DOT’s decision earlier this month...
When Will New Stimulus Checks Arrive?

Despite a veto threat if Congress did not include $2,000 direct payments to Americans, President Donald Trump ultimately signed the $900 billion coronavirus relief bill. When can you expect to see the $600 in your bank account? Expect New...
Review: Hotel 2 Fevrier Lomé, Togo

The Hotel 2 Fevrier in Lomé, formerly operating under the Radisson Blu brand, is the most luxurious hotel in Togo and was greatly appreciated after a long day on the road. Hotel 2 Fevrier Lomé Review Named for February...