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Month: February 2023

Lounge ReviewsPriority PassUkraine 2023 Trip Report

Review: Preludium Executive Lounge Warsaw (WAW)

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 28, 2023November 13, 2023 4 Comments
Preludium Executive Lounge Review

While LOT Polish may be the dominant carrier at Warsaw Chopin Airport, contact lounges also exist for non-Star Alliance carriers and Priority Pass users. Let’s review the Preludium Executive Lounge. Preludium Executive Lounge Review (WAW) This lounge is located...

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Lufthansa

Luxe: Lufthansa A350 “First Class Suite Plus”

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 28, 2023November 13, 2023 3 Comments
a tv in a booth

We now have new details about the new Lufthansa First Class coming to select Airbus A350 jets in 2024. It will be exclusive. It will be beautiful. And Lufthansa will include a “First Class Suite Plus” that offers spacious...

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LOTLounge ReviewsUkraine 2023 Trip Report

Review: LOT Polish Business Lounge Polonez – Warsaw (WAW)

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 28, 2023November 13, 2023 11 Comments
LOT Polish Business Lounge Polonez Review

With a long layover ahead, I set up camp in the Lot Polish Business Lounge Polonez, located in the Schengen Area of Warsaw Chopin Airport. The lounge is quite nice and offers a decent assortment of food and drink,...

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NewsUnited Airlines

United Airlines Refreshes Domestic First Class Menu

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 28, 2023November 13, 2023 48 Comments
a plate of noodles and vegetables in a bowl of meat

United Airlines will offer a wider variety or pre-order meals and a refreshed menu of entrees in domestic first class starting tomorrow. United Airlines Adds New Selections To Domestic First Class Menu For many months, United has promised that...

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Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

Late Arrival Creates Flight Dilemma In Poland

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 28, 2023November 13, 2023 12 Comments
a building with cars parked outside

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. With the late arrival of my bus (7:30 am instead of 5:00 am), I was forced to take a gamble...

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Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

Cigarette Smuggling And Polish “Hospitality” At Border

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 27, 2023November 13, 2023 20 Comments
a group of people standing in a line

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. Little did I know when we pulled out of passport control into the no man’s land between Ukraine and Poland...

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Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

My Seatmate Detained At Ukrainian Border…

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 27, 2023November 13, 2023 17 Comments
a group of people in a hallway

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. The Ukrainian border formalities were not bad at all…for me at least. One man was not so fortunate. Ukrainian Border...

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Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

War Does Not Excuse Rude Behavior (Wear Your Headphones, Please…)

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 27, 2023November 13, 2023 13 Comments
a man in a car with a phone in his hand

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. Another story from onboard the bus, and we haven’t even reached the border yet. This is getting comical. Whether in...

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Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

Mother Places Three-Year-Old In Overhead Bin So She Can Sleep

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 27, 2023November 13, 2023 18 Comments
a group of people in a bus

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. We’ve seen flight attendants take publicity shots inside overhead bins, but I’m surprised more parents have not tried what I...

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Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

My Precious Seatmate Won’t Leave Me Alone!

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 27, 2023November 13, 2023 13 Comments
a child looking out a window

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. The legroom may be poor and the temperature like a sauna, but a little girl has taken a liking to...

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Law In TravelMusings

In Defense Of Transportation Secretary Buttigieg

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 27, 2023November 13, 2023 65 Comments
two men walking together

Pete Buttigieg, the US Secretary of Transportation, is perhaps the most closely-scrutinized cabinet official I have witnessed since I began closely following politics leading up to the 2000 US presidential election. While I think many of us would like to...

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Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

Bladders Of Steel On The Kyiv – Warsaw Bus

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 27, 2023November 13, 2023 10 Comments
a building with a sign on it

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. I must say I’m impressed by the Ukrainian people and their bladders of steel. Here, I’m not even being facetious....

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Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

My “Luxury” Bus Ride From Kyiv To Warsaw Is Off To A Rough Start…

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 27, 2023November 13, 2023 33 Comments
a group of people standing in front of a bus

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. I made the mistake of taking the bus company (Prosto Bus Plus) at its word. The joke is on me...

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EasyJet

Conscientious Passenger Chows Down On “Smoky Ultimate BBQ Ribs” In Middle Seat

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 27, 2023November 13, 2023 21 Comments
a box of ribs and french fries

Buster just wanted to enjoy a plate of BBQ ribs with some delectable sides. On his flight. In the middle seat. Such a conscientious passenger… Polite Middle Seat Man Enjoys BBQ Ribs Between Two Passengers On EasyJet Flight I...

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Cruise

Another Cruise Ship Leasing “Condos”, More Absurd Than Last

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 26, 2023February 26, 2023 21 Comments
Victoria cruises majestic

In a growing trend, retired cruise ships are being turned into non-stop homes at sea for well-heeled travelers. The latest is even more absurd than the last.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...

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Editorial

Intolerable Inaction of Secretary Of Transportation Buttigieg

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 26, 2023February 27, 2023 156 Comments
dot probes frequent flyer programs

Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg continues to disappoint, time and time again.  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, add us...

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Travel

FluxJet: Canadian Hyperloop Project Lacks Realistic Outlook

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 26, 2023February 26, 2023 7 Comments
fluxjet hyperloop

A new Canadian startup wants to build a Hyperloop-type project branded FluxJet but lacks a real plan. 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...

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Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

Banksy’s War Art In Ukraine

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 25, 2023November 13, 2023 1 Comment
a graffiti on a wall

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. The biggest mistake I made on my trip to Ukraine was failing to check out Banksy’s art in-person. That’s another...

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Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

A Ride On The Kyiv Metro

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 25, 2023November 13, 2023 7 Comments
a blue train with people standing in front of it

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. I returned my rental car at 9:00 am on the west side of Kyiv, which is right in the heart...

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Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

Sanctuary From Russian Bombs In A Kyiv Church Basement

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 25, 2023November 13, 2023 15 Comments
a person walking in a parking garage

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. I was not without a friend in Kyiv and leading up to my trip was in touch with Bruce and...

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