Joe Biden has announced plans to nominate Pete Buttigieg as his Secretary of Transportation. As Mayor Pete re-enters the national fray, I have a number of policy suggestions for his consideration. Mayor @PeteButtigieg is a leader, patriot, and problem-solver. He...
United Airlines Will Collect Contact Tracing Info During Flight Check-In
United Airlines, in consultation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has unveiled a voluntary program to collect customer contact tracing information for all international and domestic flights. United Airlines Will Facilitate Contact Tracing Months ago, I...
Review: Accra Marriott Hotel
I spent my first night in Accra at the Marriott hotel, just a few minutes from Accra’s Kotoka International Airport. It is a modern, comfortable hotel and the service was outstanding. Accra Marriott Hotel Review This hotel is Marriott’s first...
Parents Of Two-Year-Old Kicked Off United Airlines Blame Flight Attendants
In multiple appearances on Fox News, the mother and father of the two-year-old girl who was ejected from a United Airlines flight for failing to wear a mask placed the blame on a lack of empathy from flight attendants....
United CEO: “My Main Job Is About People And Taking Care Of People”
United CEO Scott Kirby appeared on Marketplace yesterday, one of my favorite radio programs. While the interview was fairly predictable, the final question evoked an answer I wasn’t expecting. United CEO Focuses On People Kirby was interviewed by Kai...
Hot Deal: JetBlue Mint Transcontinental From $299
I recently reviewed JetBlue’s updated Mint product and fell in love with JetBlue all over again. Easily the best domestic premium product, JetBlue is practically giving away tickets in Mint Class next year with a fire sale from Seattle....
Hot Deal: Chicago To Europe For $107 One-Way (Through Late 2021)
It may be a bit premature to start planning 2021 travel, but if you’re in the Chicagoland area and looking for a cheap one-way fare to Europe, TAP Air Portugal has a deal for you… TAP Air Portugal: Cheap...
United Airlines Was NOT Justified In Kicking Off Two-Year-Old
I’m going to call out United Airlines on a technicality, here. United’s website is simply unclear concerning its mask policy for two-year-olds, United overreacted concerning a two-year-old girl who could not keep her mask on, and removing two-year-olds in...
Emirates President Predicts Business Travel Will Bounce Back
Outgoing Emirates President Sir Tim Clark is not worried about business travel bouncing back. In fact, he believes that there will be more opportunity and desire for business travel than ever before in the years ahead. Is he on...
Eastern Airlines Launching Three New Brazilian Routes
Eastern Airlines plans continued growth in Latin America with three new routes to Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Eastern Airlines Plans Service To Belo Horizonte, Brazil Belo Horizonte is Brazil’s third largest metropolitan region behind Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeriro....
Singapore Cruise Shorted Due to False Positive COVID-19 Result
A Singapore cruise was shortened due to a false positive COVID-19 result; is this a sign of progress or regression? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Disney World Digitally Added Masks to Disobedient
Disney World requires guests to wear masks to enter its resorts in Florida. But when guests violate that policy, Disney is adding one for them. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
The Travel Gadget I Want But Will Never Buy
Some travel gadgets come along and are a no-brainer for me, but the Astrohaus Freewrite Traveler is one that I want but will never buy. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
JAL Incentivizes You To Skip Your In-Flight Meal
Japan Airlines (JAL) is trialing a program in which you can skip your in-flight meal in exchange for an amenity kit. It is billed as an “ethical” way to reduce food waste. But could JAL be laying the groundwork...
Review: South African Airways A330 Business Class
My Africa trip included 10 flights, but my journey from Johannesburg to Accra onboard the South African Airways A330 in business class was easily my favorite flight. SAA truly impressed me with its comfort, service, and dining onboard. This...
United Airlines Expects No More Layoffs Despite Financial Woes
It will be a bleak winter for United Airlines, but CEO Scott Kirby does not expect any more layoffs will be necessary. United Airlines Expects No More Layoffs, Despite Massive Increase In Cash Burn Speaking on CNN, Kirby predicted...
The UK’s Travel Corridor Problem
The United Kingdom has established a number of “travel corridors” between nations. By spending time in these nations, territories, or regions, currently numbered at 77, quarantine can be avoided when returning to the UK. But not if return travel...
Great Coffee In Ventura, CA
Between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara is Ventura, California. I have fond childhood memories of this city and now have the joy of introducing it to my family. It has become our new rest stop when we travel north...
United Flight Attendants Stir Up Controversy Over Crew Quarantine Protocols
A group of flight attendants at United Airlines has insinuated that United forces them to work even when they have been exposed to a colleague with COVID-19. But the issue is more complex and requires a closer look. What...
United Airlines Upgrades Onboard Meals…For Crew Members
United Airlines has upgraded its crew meals at downline stations where shelf-stable meals are required. The meals provide a perfect alternative to the snack boxes currently offered to passengers on the same flights. United Airlines Upgrades Crew Meals Crews...
