Iranian authorities ordered the diversion of a Mahan Air flight in order to offload the wife and daughter of Ali Daei, a football legend and political dissident in Iran. Mahan Air A310 Diverts To Kish Island To Offload Family...
How Southwest Airlines Addressed Meltdown Publicly Versus Privately
Southwest Airlines is in full meltdown…this is no hyperbole when the carrier is talking about canceling 2/3 of its flights for the rest of 2022. Let’s look at how Southwest is publicly and privately addressing its operational collapse. Southwest...
The New Southwest Effect: Price Gouging On Other Carriers?
Have you tried to book a domestic ticket this week? The “new” Southwest Effect in light of the carrier’s operational meltdown is frankly obscene pricing on other airline routes across the country. Is this just supply and demand or...
Great Coffee In Doha, Qatar
I spent a week in Doha, the capital of Qatar, and enjoyed many great cups of coffee…and did not even have to venture out far. Best Coffee In Doha, Qatar In one sense, I’m sure I missed out on...
My COVID Christmas Redux…
Another Christmas in California, another Christmas ruined by COVID-19… A Very COVID Christmas (Again) When we left off, I had just spent a lovely day with my kids in Orange County, California. Our plan was for a large family...
My Christmas Eve In Orange County, California
I had a great Christmas Eve with my kids in Orange County, California…a bit of calm before an unanticipated storm. Christmas Eve In Orange County My wife Heidi, a nurse, was working so I was left with the kids....
Review: Park Hyatt Doha
There’s a lot to like about the Park Hyatt Doha, a beautiful modern property in Doha’s Msheireb Downtown District. While my stay was not flawless, it was positive overall, with several enjoyable elements. Park Hyatt Doha Review After five...
Sam Bankman-Fried Flies Flagship Business Class On American Airlines
Released on $250 million bail, disgraced FTX-founder Sam Bankman-Fried was pictured relaxing in the American Airlines Flagship Lounge at New York JFK on Thursday, then flying business class to San Francisco as he awaits trial on charges of fraud....
Review: Lufthansa Senator Lounge Paris Terminal 1 (CDG)
Re-opening Terminal 1 at Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) meant the return of Lufthansa’s Senator lounge (defacto Star Alliance). Here’s a quick look. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Bah Humbug: Airlines Cancel 10,000+ Flights Amid Worst Storm
Amidst the worst Christmas weekend storm in US history, flight cancellations have topped more than 1o,000 and it’s not over yet. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Merry Christmas From LiveAndLetsFly, Kyle, And Matthew
Matthew and I want to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and reflect a little on the blog, our readership, and our gratefulness. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
The Other Joseph. My 2022 Christmas Reflection
Although I am not a theologian or pastor, I like to offer an annual Christmas reflection. This year, I want to weave together two biblical stories that touch on travel but also on one of our deepest human needs,...
Southwest Airlines Suffers Meltdown In Denver
Southwest Airlines has imploded in Denver, with the carrier declaring an emergency as operations have suffered a meltdown due to poor weather and inadequate staffing. Sadly, Southwest has responded by threatening employees with termination for not showing up to...
Holiday Note From United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby recorded a very cute video and penned a brief note to employees ahead of the 2022 Christmas holiday. 2022 Holiday Note From United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Kiby has a really cute family and...
All The 2022 Airline Holiday Videos
Christmas is upon us once again. This year has been a strong year for most airlines, with a boomerang of post-pandemic traffic lifting carriers after two years of tepid demand. Many airlines have released special holiday videos this year....
Lufthansa 2022 Christmas Duck
Lufthansa has unveiled its 2022 Christmas duck rather late in the season…and it’s a beauty. Lufthansa 2022 Christmas Duck Unveiled by the official Twitter account of the Lufthansa First Class Terminal in Frankfurt, the new duck is currently available...
Flight Cancellations Approach 5,000 In USA, As Winter Weather Wreaks Havoc On Holiday Travel
As we enter the 5:00 pm ET hour, nearly 5,000 flights within, into, or out of the United States have been cancelled so far today alone thanks to freakishly cold winter weather. Nearly 5,000 Flights Cancelled Today In USA...
A Persian Dinner In Doha’s Souq Waqif
We went out one night while in Doha to the Souq Waqif for a Persian dinner – I highly recommend Parisa for superb Iranian food in Qatar. Parisa – Great Persian Food in Doha’s Souq Waqif Souq Waqif feels...
Qantas A380 Makes Emergency Landing In Baku, Azerbaijan
A Qantas A380 bound for London made a drastic 180º turn, diverting to Baku, Azerbaijan for an emergency landing after encountering a smoke warning in the cargo hold. Qantas A380 Makes Emergency Landing In Baku After Smoke Warning As...
Oops: British Airways Sends Dog To Saudi Arabia…Instead Of Nashville
A man was supposed to fly with his dog in the cargo hold from London, England to Nashville, Tennessee. Instead, he flew to Tennessee and British Airways sent the dog to Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Now...
