A Frontier Airlines passenger declared herself “president” and “sovereign ruler” of the seven continents after a pilot refused to return to the gate to retrieve her lost mobile phone. Long live the queen… Frontier Passenger Claims To Be President...
Delta Plans To Unbundle Business Class…Will American + United Follow?
Unbundling business class would be a big deal in the United States, but it appears that Delta Air Lines is seriously considering it, meaning American Airlines and United Airlines will almost certainly follow. But does it make financial sense...
Lufthansa CEO Fears For The Future Of German Aviation
After both Ryanair and Eurowings announced large service cuts in Germany in 2025, Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr says he is concerned that high taxes and fees at German airports will continue to drive carriers away. He’s right. Lufthansa CEO...
Review: SO Paris Hotel (Accor)
We tried the fashion-forward design property, SO/Paris Hotel near the Sarbonne and we have definitively found our new home in the city of lights. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Stolen Miles: American Airlines Requires An FBI Report
My wife found miles were stolen from her American Airlines account; to get them back American Airlines needs a FBI report. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
New Report: Fly Slower, Higher, Only Long Haul For Environment
A new report has a solution to reduce emissions by air travel: fly slower at higher altitudes and eliminate short haul flying. This should totally work. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Pretzel Beer Cheeseburger On United Airlines: Always A Safe Bet
While the “Italian Sub Sandwich” was not for me, the “Pretzel Beer Cheeseburger” was a very satisfying choice on United Airlines…but be sure to grab extra wipes as you board the plane. Taste Test: Pretzel Beer Cheeseburger On United...
There Is No Cultural Appropriation In Bhutan…
Bhutan was my favorite stop on my extended trip to Asia and one of the most beautiful countries I have ever visited. Do you know what else I loved? There is no idea of cultural appropriation in Bhutan. Cultural...
Girl Scores Business Class Upgrade After Encounter With Qatar Airways CEO In Doha Airport
A 20-year old student was upgraded to business class for free after a chance encounter with the CEO of Qatar Airways in a Doha coffee shop. There’s a bit more to the story, though. Girl Goes From Stranded In...
Jessica Chastain Upset At $15 Compensation On JetBlue For Broken In-Flight Entertainment System
Hollywood actress Jessica Chastain was so unhappy over the credit offered by JetBlue when her in-flight-entertainment system malfunctioned that she took to Twitter to complain. Many have castigated her for being petty, but she has a point… Jessica Chastain...
Delta Air Lines Offers Insulting “Goodwill Gesture” To Woman After Drunk, Vaping Seatmate Punches Her
How much compensation from an airline is due—if any—when a passenger attacks you onboard? What if the airline should have known better? That’s what we’ll explore today in the context of a Delta Air Lines flight to Los Angeles...
Woman Outruns Cops At Delta Ticket Counter In Savannah
A woman weaved and dodged past police officers at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport after a dispute at the Delta Air Lines ticket counter. Someone give this woman an NFL contract… Woman Artfuly Dodges Past Cops At Savannah Airport, Hides Behind...
PBH: The Most Unique Airport In The World
Paro International Airport is the only international airport in Bhutan. I’ve already written about how Paro is considered one of the most dangerous airports in the world, but it also happens to be the most beautiful…and unique. Paro International...
American Express Restricts Priority Pass Lounge Access For Platinum Cardholders…In Spain
American Express is limiting Priority Pass lounge access to its Platinum cardholders in Spain, a sign of what may roll out across Europe and, eventually, the United States. Sign Of What Is To Come To US? American Express Restricts...
I’m Seriously Considering The Million Mile Challenge From SAS EuroBonus…
The new “Who Wants To Be A EuroBonus Millionaire” promotion from SAS has caught me by surprise and captivated me. I’m seriously considering going for it in the weeks ahead… Cool SAS EuroBonus Promo: Fly 15 SkyTeam Airlines In...
Wow: United Airlines Adds Service To Mongolia, Greenland, Senegal, And More
United Airlines is gearing up for 2025 with its “largest international expansion in history” including eight new destinations across the globe including Mongolia and Greenland. Let’s unpack this big news. United Airlines Announces New 2025 Destinations, Routes While Tokyo...
Review: Drukair A319 Business Class Kathamandu – Paro (The Most Dangerous Approach In The World)
From Kathmandu to Paro I flew Drukair, also known as Royal Bhutan Airlines, onboard an A319 in business class. The short flight was one of the most delightful of my life thanks to the breathtaking views outside the window,...
United Airlines Teases New 2025 Routes: My Predictions
United Airlines will announce several new 2025 routes tomorrow and has released a pair of teaser videos that offer clues about the new routes. Here are my predictions. My Predictions For United Airlines New 2025 Routes United has released...
Four Carry-On Bags…The Logic Of A Spirit Airlines Customer
I witnessed something while boarding a Spirit Airlines flight that I thought would turn out very differently than it did. A man who ostensibly appeared totally oblivious to the Spirit Airlines carry-on policy may have known all along how...
Should Flight Attendants Be Required To Help Lift Carry-On Bags?
A customer service failure experienced by an 86-year-old United Airlines passenger concerning her request for assistance lifting her carry-on bag should not be conflated with whether flight attendants should be required to lift bags. No, Flight Attendants Should Not...
