Half of the major US airlines (Big Four) have extended status for the second consecutive year due to COVID, even if just for a few months – but not United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Why? If you are considering booking...
Reduced Qualification Globalists Lose Milestone Awards
Top-tier World of Hyatt Globalists won’t have the same benefits from their reduced re-qualification year, but how much does that take away from the status? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Uh Oh: American Airlines Delays, Cancels 2,000+ Flights
American Airlines canceled or delayed more than 2,000 flights over Halloween weekend. Is this another labor issue or just weather? 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...
Review: Be Relax Spa LAX (Priority Pass)
I recently checked out the Be Relax Spa in Terminal 1 at Los Angeles International Airpot (LAX), a new addition to the Priority Pass lounge network. My recommendation: allow yourself plenty of time. But it’s a nice addition, especially...
Flight Attendants Make $150,000 Per Year?!
A flight attendant for American Airlines shares with Business Insider that some of her colleagues earn up to $150,000/year thanks to picking up overtime. How much money do flight attendants make? Flight Attendant Pay – Up To $150,000/Year In...
United Airlines Terminates Partnership With Hertz
Today is the final day of United Airlines’ relationship with Hertz, marking the end of a multi-year relationship. However United teases that a new car partnership is coming soon. Hertz And United Airlines Terminate Partnership October 31, 2021 marks...
Mystery: Four Passengers Collapse On Flight To Greece
At least four passengers collapsed on a flight to Greece, overwhelming crew on the flight from Germany. The circumstances leading to the successive fainting spells reman a mystery. Four Passengers Mysteriously Collapse On Charter Flight To Greece The incident...
My Experience Using Uber In Brazil
I’ve traveled to São Paulo twice this year and used Uber heavily for both visits. In short, Uber is safe, clean, and cheap in Brazil, and therefore highly recommended. Guide: Uber In Brazil As you exit Guarulhos (GRU) airport...
I Set A Trap For The Chicago O’Hare Pizza Thief
After my Green Lake trip this year, I returned to Chicago O’Hare for my late evening flight home on United Airlines. Since I had a bit of extra time, I decided to set a trap for my pizza thief,...
Intoxicated Passenger Sexually Assaults Male Seatmate On Flight To Denver
The lesson is becoming clear for me: if you see something, say something…and don’t wait to do it. An inebriated passenger on a flight to Denver demonstrates this point after victimizing a man who exercised far more patience than...
Lip Service From American Airlines CEO Won’t Protect Flight Attendants From Bad Behavior Onboard
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker took to Instagram yesterday to condemn the brutal attack against a flight attendant earlier this week onboard a flight to Southern California. While the threat of prosecution and flight bans are important, it seems...
Will A Fourth Wave Sink Transatlantic Travel Rebound?
Despite vaccination progress, Europe appears headed for a fourth wave of COVID-19, with many countries reporting the highest number of new cases in several months. Will the USA, where cases are currently falling, still open next month as planned?...
Passenger Punches Flight Attendant On American Airlines Flight, Forcing Diversion
In another incident fueled by alcohol and masks, a premium-heavy American Airlines flight headed to Orange County, California was forced to divert after a crazed man physically attacked a flight attendant. Passenger Punches Flight Attendant On American Airlines In...
London Calling: United Airlines Adds Five New Flights To LHR
United Airlines will add five additional flights to London Heathrow in 2022, including double daily service from Denver, two more flights from Newark, a third flight from San Francisco, and finally launch new service from Boston. United Airlines To...
Review: Mercure São Paulo Nacoes Unidas
For $39, I found the Mercure São Paulo Nacoes Unidas to be an ideal “lounge” for my day-long layover in Brazil’s most populous city. Mercure São Paulo Nacoes Unidas Review I arrived into Guarulhos (GRU) airport at 7:55AM and...
Introduction: My Long Journey Home From Brazil
Welcome to my next trip report, a recount of my recent journey from Sao Paulo, Brazil to Los Angeles…via Florida, Panama City, and San Salvador. My Long Journey Home From Brazil The “point” of this trip was to review...
United Airlines Will Resume Selling Liquor Minis In Economy Class
While American Airlines continues its liquor-free policy in economy class, United Airlines is restoring the sales of all liquor onboard. Starting next month, liquor minis will again be available for purchase in economy class on most United Airlines flights....
KLM Sent Me A Rubber Duck!
I am the proud owner of dozens of Lufthansa rubber ducks but today I added a special duck to my collection…a duck from KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Move Over Lufthansa! My New Rubber Duck From KLM You might recall...
United Airlines Adds Shuttle Service Between Newark & Washington National
United Airlines will run near-hourly shuttle service between Newark and Washington National in order to hold onto its DCA slots, a move that massively increases the number of seats available between the two cities. New United Airlines Shuttle Service...
Federal Judge Declines To Block Southwest Airlines Vaccine Mandate
A federal judge in Texas has rejected a request from Southwest Airlines pilots to place a temporary restraining order on the company’s COVID-19 employee vaccine mandate. Texas Judge Refuses To Block Southwest Airlines Vaccine Mandate The Southwest Airlines Pilots...
