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Month: April 2023

HotelsHyatt

Hyatt Acquisition of Mr. And Mrs. Smith Platform Aligns Well

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 30, 2023April 30, 2023 4 Comments
Mr and Mrs Smith; credit_ Hyatt

Hyatt announced the acquisition of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, a luxury booking platform for boutique hotels and it aligns well with the company’s strategy. Here’s why.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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Travel

Huge Frequent Flyer Programs Struggle At Freddie Awards

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 30, 2023April 30, 2023 13 Comments
freddie awards frequent flyer programs seating

The Freddie Awards signal the best of the best loyalty and frequent flyer programs. This year was full of surprises and point to a possible shift.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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Reviews

Review: Ghostburger In Washington DC

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 30, 2023April 30, 2023 7 Comments
Ghost Burger bar

On a recent trip to Washington DC for the Freddie Awards, my family tried the Instagram-favorite Ghostburger and we were not disappointed. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....

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Air France

Air France Boycotts Customer Support On Twitter

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 29, 2023November 13, 2023 69 Comments
the tail of an airplane

Air France has stopped providing customer support on Twitter, blaming Twitter’s updated terms and conditions. The move makes reaching customer service at the French airline even more difficult. Air France No Longer Offering Customer Support On Twitter Air France...

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Alaska AirlinesLaw In Travel

Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Win Right To Mix Dresses With Facial Hair

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 29, 2023November 13, 2023 115 Comments
a group of people in front of a plane

Alaska Airlines has agreed to fully scrap traditional male and female uniform requirements as part of an ongoing legal battle involving the State of Washington and a flight attendant who identifies as non-binary. Alaska Airlines Fully Scraps Gender Restrictions...

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LufthansaMeal of the Week

My Identical Meal In Lufthansa First Class And Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 29, 2023November 13, 2023 28 Comments
a plate of food with meat and vegetables

What’s the difference between dining in Lufthansa First Class and Lufthansa Business Class? The plate. On Lufthansa, My First Class Dinner Was The Same As My Business Class Dinner Let me let you in on a little secret. On...

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Lounge ReviewsLufthansa

Review: Lufthansa Senator Lounge Munich (MUC – G28)

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 29, 2023November 13, 2023 11 Comments
people walking in a building

I spent 30 minutes in the Lufthansa G24 Senator Lounge in Munich prior to my flight to Frankfurt and enjoyed a tender piece of chicken and the ability to print, which was suddenly vital to continuing my journey to...

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News

2023 Freddie Awards – Farewell To A Travel Icon

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 28, 2023November 13, 2023 25 Comments
a man in a space suit standing on a podium

Last night I attended the 32nd annual Freddie Awards, which always offers a great opportunity to reconnect with fellow bloggers, and industry insiders. Unexpectedly, the night ended with a very special farewell from travel icon Randy Peterson,  a titan...

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NewsUnited Airlines

United Airlines: “We Are Officially The Largest Airline In The World”

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 28, 2023November 13, 2023 80 Comments
a group of airplanes on a runway

United Airlines now claims to be the world’s largest airline. United Airlines CEO Kirby Claims United Now Largest Airline In The World In a video message to employees reviewed by Live and Let’s Fly, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby...

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Lounge ReviewsLufthansa

Review: Lufthansa Senator Café Munich (MUC)

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 28, 2023November 13, 2023 5 Comments
a counter with food and drinks on it

As a coffee aficionado, the Lufthansa Senator Cafe in Munich remains one of my favorite airport lounges in the world because it is centered on good coffee. But there are other treats as well that distinguish this lounge from...

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sas

SAS Plus No Longer Includes Free Wi-Fi

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 28, 2023November 13, 2023 21 Comments
a woman sitting in a plane

Desperate to cut costs Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has cut complimentary wi-fi internet from SAS Plus. This is a foolish move as other carriers move toward faster and cheaper internet. Wi-Fi No Longer Included In SAS Plus SAS does not...

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Flight ReviewsLufthansa

Review: Lufthansa A350-900 Business Class San Francisco – Munich

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 27, 2023November 13, 2023 46 Comments
a plane with many seats

From San Francisco to Munich I flew on Lufthansa onboard the A350-900 in business class. I am not a fan of these seats when traveling solo, but I did manage to sleep well and found the service and food...

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Frontier

Monumental Reprimand Of “River Rat” Thrown Off Frontier Airlines Flight

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 27, 2023November 13, 2023 21 Comments
a woman in a chair

A woman thrown off a Frontier Airlines flight over a seating issue was given a monumental dress down by an angry fellow passenger as she left the aircraft, including being accused of “smelling like a river rat.” Just Another...

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ANALaw In TravelMistake Fares

Flip-Flopping ANA Will Not Honor Mistake Fare, Begins Cancelling Tickets

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 27, 2023November 13, 2023 34 Comments
a woman holding a tray with food on it

So sorry! Japanese carrier ANA will not honor the deeply-discounted business and first class tickets it issued last week, blaming  a currency conversion error for the abnormally inexpensive “mistake fare” tickets. This reversal comes days after the carrier said...

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Lounge ReviewsSan Francisco SFOStar AllianceUnited Airlines

Review: United Polaris Lounge San Francisco (SFO)

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 26, 2023November 13, 2023 61 Comments
United Polaris Lounge SFO Review

It is hard to believe that United Airlines Polaris Lounge at San Francisco (SFO) has now been open for five years. Here’s an updated review of United’s flagship SFO lounge. In short, this business class lounge has held up...

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Travel

When Nature Calls, How Boldly Will You Violate Fasten Seat Belt Light?

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 26, 2023November 13, 2023 31 Comments
a close up of a sign

I witnessed an interesting exchange recently when a man rose up to use the lavatory during moderately heavy turbulence, putting himself and others at risk. How boldly would you violate the fasten seat belt light when nature calls? Man...

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London Heathrow LHRNews

Report: King Charles Rejects Offer By London Heathrow To Name Terminal 5 In His Honor

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 26, 2023November 13, 2023 21 Comments
a man and woman holding a dog

King Charles III has reportedly rejected an offer by London Heathrow Airport to name Terminal 5 after him, noting it might undermine his long-term efforts to combat climate change. Spurned by the King, London Heathrow is creating commemorative luggage...

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NewsSingapore

Swindlers Pulled Off Frankfurt-Bound Flight After Bold Currency Exchange Heist

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 26, 2023November 13, 2023 13 Comments
a collage of a man standing next to a pile of money

In a plot right out of an action thriller, two men who attempted to flee Singapore with $75,000 in stolen cash were pulled off a Frankfurt-bound flight moments before it was set to take off for Germany. Thrilling Bust:...

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Law In Travel

A Poignant Warning Not To Make Careless Jokes At Monterey Airport

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 25, 2023November 13, 2023 17 Comments
a sign on a wall

Earlier today I wrote about my short journey on United Express from Monterey to San Francisco, a flight of only 77 miles. A warning sign about joking caught my attention at Monterey Airport. Warning Sign At Monterey Airport: No...

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NewsUnited Airlines

United Airlines Flight To Tel Aviv Diverts After Passenger Dispute With Flight Attendant Over Crew Seat

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 25, 2023November 13, 2023 35 Comments
a man holding a backpack

In a staring contest that pitted a United Airlines flight attendant against a passenger, the flight attendant won. A United flight bound for Tel Aviv made a u-turn and returned to Newark after a dispute over a crew seat....

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