An article in The Street attacks United Airlines by comparing it to Southwest Airlines and arguing its boarding process is punitive and meant to shame customers. I find that argument wholly unpersuasive. Is The United Airlines Boarding Process “Unpleasant”...
Visiting Al-Maghtas, The Jesus Baptism Site In Jordan
During my trip to Jordan, I visited Al-Maghtas, a site many believe marks the location of the baptism of Jesus of Nazareth. This UNESCO World Heritage site that straddles the border of Jordan and Israel is worth a visit,...
Bella! Italian Woman Strips, Attacks Crew After Being Denied Free Business Class Upgrade (But She Claims Crew Blocked Her From Using Lavatory)
An Italian woman reportedly stripped half-naked before attacking flight attendants after she was busted for self-upgrading to business class on an overnight flight. Report: Italian Woman Removes Her Clothing, Assaults Flight Attendants In Fit Of Drunken Rage Over Denied...
United Airlines Adds Super Bowl Flights
With Super Bowl LVII coming up, United Airlines is adding extra flights to get fans to Arizona. United Airlines Adds Super Bowl LVII Flights From Philadelphia + Kansas City Super Bowl LVII is coming on Sunday, February 12, 2023...
10.5 Hours In Air France 777-300ER Economy Class…
All things considered, my family enjoyed a lovely flight from Los Angeles to Paris onboard an Air France 777-300ER in economy class. First Impressions: Air France 777-300ER Economy Class For our winter trip to Germany this year we chose...
Singapore Airlines’ Defiant New Ad Campaign
I think the new Singapore Airlines “world class” ad campaign is a masterpiece, but also adds a subtle touch of defiance that pushes back against not only Gulf carriers, but carriers that have gone woke. Singapore Airlines World Class...
SNL Pokes Fun At Southwest Airlines
Over the weekend, Saturday Night Live (SNL) ran a bit on Southwest Airlines, focusing on the meltdown that took place last month. While I was only mildly amused at the skit, there was one moment that just made me...
It’s Cheaper/Faster To Fly To Buenos Aires Than Ship A Box
I sent a box to Buenos Aires for a client and found it’s nearly cheaper (and definitely faster) to fly myself to Buenos Aires than to ship a 13-pound box. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Conflicting Information Creates Cloudy Summer Travel Picture
Industry leaders have touted how busy this summer will be for travel, but other data points counter that. Will 2023 be a busier travel season than 2022, or fall flat? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Extending Hilton Diamond Status For Three Stays (Or Less)
I was tipped off to a very small status challenge to extend my Hilton Honors Diamond status for just three stays and found that some may extend by as few as one stay. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
Review: Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea
I had a spectacular stay at the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea in Jordan, a lovely and tranquil resort just an hour southwest of Amman. Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea Review Room rates vary from about $170-350/night during the...
A Veteran Commercial Airline Pilot Analyzes American – Delta Runway Incident At JFK
121pilot, our resident pilot on Live And Let’s Fly and captain for a major US airline, has graciously offered his thoughts on the near collision between an American Airlines 777 and a Delta Air Lines 737 at New York...
Pre-Boarding With Children: How Old Until They Are Too Old?
I ran into something frustrating on my recent Air France flight and want to discuss how old is too old when it comes to pre-boarding for families with “young” children. Pre-Boarding With Children – What Should The Age Cutoff...
Dachshund Flies Business Class To Paris…In Her Own Seat
Last week I wrote about a dog who traveled onboard a Turkish Airlines 777 in economy class. Today we check on Fifi, a mini dachshund who flew from Hong Kong to Paris via Istanbul in the comfort of her...
United Airlines Polaris Meal Service: The Sad State Of Affairs
United Airlines has opened a new test kitchen near its Chicago headquarters and is rumored to be rolling out catering improvements this spring. Based upon the sad state of dining affairs in United Polaris Business Class, this cannot come...
How To Obtain A Visa On Arrival In Jordan
Obtaining a visa on arrival is (usually) quick and always easy when landing at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan or any of the land crossings. Here I will explain how to obtain the visa and why...
Southwest Airlines Lost $800 Million During Meltdown!
Remember that Southwest Airlines meltdown over the holidays that stranded tens of thousands of passengers? Southwest has confessed the computer failure cost the company $800 Million. If that is not a wake-up call, I do not know what else...
Review: Qatar Airways A330-300 “First Class” Doha – Amman
Qatar Airways sells its forward cabin as “first class” on flights within the Middle East. While the seat is identical to what is sold as business class on other routes, there are minor differences in service both on the...
How Many Cops Does It Take To Restrain A Frontier Airlines Passenger At Miami Airport?
A woman and her friend acted poorly at the Frontier Airlines ticket counter at Miami Airport. The sun also rose in the east. But perhaps the most interesting angle of the story is how many police officers it took...
Cool: Free Point.Me Award Searches Via Bilt Rewards
I’m a big fan of the point.me search engine for maximizing your points and miles and I am a big fan of Bilt, a loyalty currency that I find extremely valuable for its unique cadre of transfer partners. Not...
