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...
Huge Frequent Flyer Programs Struggle At Freddie Awards
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...
Review: Ghostburger In Washington DC
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....
Air France Boycotts Customer Support On Twitter
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...
Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Win Right To Mix Dresses With Facial Hair
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...
My Identical Meal In Lufthansa First Class And Business Class
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...
Review: Lufthansa Senator Lounge Munich (MUC – G28)
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...
2023 Freddie Awards – Farewell To A Travel Icon
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...
United Airlines: “We Are Officially The Largest Airline In The World”
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...
Review: Lufthansa Senator Café Munich (MUC)
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...
SAS Plus No Longer Includes Free Wi-Fi
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...
Review: Lufthansa A350-900 Business Class San Francisco – Munich
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...
Monumental Reprimand Of “River Rat” Thrown Off Frontier Airlines Flight
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...
Flip-Flopping ANA Will Not Honor Mistake Fare, Begins Cancelling Tickets
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...
Review: United Polaris Lounge San Francisco (SFO)
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...
When Nature Calls, How Boldly Will You Violate Fasten Seat Belt Light?
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...
Report: King Charles Rejects Offer By London Heathrow To Name Terminal 5 In His Honor
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...
Swindlers Pulled Off Frankfurt-Bound Flight After Bold Currency Exchange Heist
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:...
A Poignant Warning Not To Make Careless Jokes At Monterey Airport
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...
United Airlines Flight To Tel Aviv Diverts After Passenger Dispute With Flight Attendant Over Crew Seat
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....
