In my old age I am becoming less adventurous when it comes to public transport, but I greatly appreciate the rail infrastructure in most European capitals and try to use metro systems when I can. In Helsinki, traveling via...
United Airlines CEO: “We’ve Already Become The Best Airline In The World”

Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines, has two goals: make United the biggest and the best airline in the world. While United’s fleet growth plans very well may objectively make it the largest airline in the world, Kirby...
Bernie Sanders Blames Capitalism And Fox News Blames Pete Buttigieg For Southwest Airlines Meltdown

If you had hoped that 2023 would represent a cooling down in partisan political rhetoric, think again. Although far from being a victim, Southwest Airlines has become the pawn in a partisan blame game that pits counter-narratives over the...
Review: Finnair A321 Business Class Copenhagen – Helsinki

After a productive layover in Copenhagen, it was time for my brief flight to Helsinki, where I would be spending the night. Other than a misplaced meal expectation, my Finnair A321 business class flight was quick and smooth. Finnair...
Power Failure In Manila Causes Widespread Travel Disruption In East Asia

A power failure in the Philippine capital of Manila led to an air traffic control disruption and airspace closure that quickly delayed or grounded flights from both near and far. Travel Disruption In East Asia After Power Failure In Manila...
Reaction: My Family Tries United Polaris (Business Class)

I’ve taken many trips in United Polaris but my family hasn’t had the chance until now. Here’s what they thought of United’s business class experience. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
My 1,000th Post on LiveAndLetsFly

This exact post is my 1,000th as a travel blogger on this site and there’s a lot to look back and think about. This post is as much about you as it is about me. If you are considering...
2023: Destinations, Trips, Experiences I Am Excited About

I am overjoyed to flush 2022 down the drain and get this new year started. Here are the destinations, trips, and travel experiences I am excited about in 2023. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...