Sam Chui recently sat down with H.E. Akbar Al Baker, the CEO of Qatar Airways. The interview touched on many topics, but discussion on the future of the A380 caught my attention. Al Baker is clear: he sees no...
American Airlines Showers 777s On Miami
American Airlines is ramping up its Miami service, with dedicated Boeing 777 service on two key domestic routes and a plethora of widebody service to Latin America. American Airlines Will Exclusively Run Boeing 777 Between Miami And Los Angeles...
Nasty, Hair-Pulling Brawl Over Overhead Bin Space
Somehow I missed this earlier in the week, but the video below brings disputes over overhead bin space to a whole new level. All I can say is that fighting with fellow passengers concerning overhead bin space is always...
A Misleading CDC Study On Middle Seat Blocking
Don’t be fooled by the headlines or lead paragraphs in other media outlets: the latest CDC study promoting vacant middle seats on airplanes fails on so many levels to grapple with the issue in a meaningful way. Pointless CDC...
Crowds At LAX Indicate A Return To Normality
I shared of the poor etiquette of my fellow passengers at LAX, but the entire airport was packed…I have not seen it this full in over a year. And with California set to fully re-open on June 15th, life...
Ventana Big Sur, A Millennial Hotel
My wife and I spent the weekend at the Ventana Big Sur, a Hyatt resort on the beautiful California Coast. My takeaway: this is such a millennial hotel. Ventana Big Sur: A Millennial Mecca The parking lot was full...
Southwest Airlines Devalues, Expect Others To Follow
Airlines will devalue this year…because they can get away with it. We’ve already seen it with United and Delta. Now we’ve seen it with Southwest Airlines. Expect more. Spend your miles now. Southwest Airlines Devalues Without Notice…Others Will Too...
Marriott Must Control Its Pesky Properties Which Levy Credit Card Surcharges
Marriott needs to crack down on renegade properties which defy corporate policy by passing on credit card surcharges to guests. The nickel-and-diming undermines confidence in the brand and aggravates customers. Westin In Florida Continues To Flout Marriott Policy, Levy...
Sad: Terror At Kahala Hotel & Resort In Honolulu
Over the years, I’ve raved about the Kahala Hotel & Resort in Honolulu, my favorite hotel on the island of Oahu. Today, I’m sad to report about a shooting and suicide that occurred at the hotel over the weekend....
Humble Hideki Matsuyama Travels Like The Rest Of Us
Hideki Matsuyama won the Masters Golf Tournament on Sunday. He’s earned over $35 million over the course of his professional golfing career. But his non-pretentious flight home via Atlanta and Chicago showcases a different personality than other celebrity golfers....
United Airlines Brings Micronesia Fleet To Mainland
Facing a steady climb in domestic demand but border closures restricting international travel, United Airlines may soon start utilizing Boeing 737s from its Micronesia fleet on domestic flights. These aircraft are quite different than the rest of the United...
Hands Off My Espresso, American Airlines!
Silly American Airlines. Silly corporate double-speak. So we’re really supposed to believe you are removing espresso pods and milk frothers to save fuel? It’s time to learn from the example of your new partner JetBlue and start offering gourmet...
Review: United Club Chicago O’Hare (ORD – B6)
Confession time. When I was a kid, I used to stand outside this lounge, flag down a person coming in, and ask to be guested in. Yes, that’s my memory of the B6 United Club at Chicago O’Hare. Much...
The Slobs Of LAX
Hey people: pick up your trash. What is so hard about picking up after yourselves? I could not believe the mess people left at a gate area at LAX prior to my recent flight. Slobs At LAX Use Gate...
United Airlines Resumes Pre-Pandemic Boarding
United Airlines will resume its “Better Boarding” group-style boarding process on Thursday, April 15, 2021. United Airlines Returns To Pre-Pandemic Group Boarding In a memo to employees, United explains the reason for the change: Now that more customers are...
Investigators Use Water Bottle On Spirit Airlines To Solve Murder Mystery
In 1985, Roger Dean and his wife D.J. suffered a home invasion robbery in the early hours of the morning. The assailant demanded Roger tie up his wife and provide him $30,000 in cash before murdering him. Now more...
Reports From Abroad… Armenia is Wonderful Right Now
Friends and family recently traveled to Armenia and reported back about their experience. 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,...
Spend All Your Frequent Flyer Miles In 2021
Travel was virtually impossible last year, and that’s why this year you should spend all of your frequent flyer miles. All of them. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Hyatt Milestones Disappointment, Prediction Becomes Reality
In 2021, Hyatt elites maintain their status from 2019/2020 but Hyatt’s milestones disappoint and sadly, my prediction from four years ago becomes reality. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
My Aggravating Secondary Screening At Washington Dulles
I received the orange box again during my recent international-domestic connection through Washington Dulles…but at least now I know why. Another Orange Box Secondary Screening By DHS At Washington Dulles I travel with two passports. At least before the...
