Air Canada Executive Vice President Mark Nasr understands loyalty and that a primary goal of airline loyalty programs should be to push people to fly the associated airline…a straightforward but increasingly minority position in the frequent flyer world. Air...
What Is The Way? My 2024 Christmas Reflection
Although I am not a theologian or pastor, I like to offer an annual Christmas reflection. This year, I focus on The Way…and how our need for direction to avoid being lost is at the heart of the Christmas...
Christmas Dinner On Aer Lingus And Lufthansa, Plus A Special Duck
I had grand plans to fly Aer Lingus Business Class and Lufthansa First Class before Christmas this year, but after so much recent travel, I decided to lay low and stay home instead. I may not have a new...
All The 2024 Airline Holiday Videos
Christmas is upon us once again. This year has been another strong year for most airlines, though an interesting divergence has continued between budget carriers (losing money) and full-service carriers in the USA (profitable). On the contrary, we see...
Mrs. Christmas Works For Qantas
It’s the most pun-derful time of the year for one Qantas employee in Sydney. Meet Janna Christmas. She was born on December 25th and works for Qantas a customer service agent. “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.”...
How to Say “Merry Christmas” in 26 Languages
One thing that is important to me when traveling is being able to speak a few words in the local language. Even if it is just “hello”, “thank you”, or “do you speak English?” I think it is a...
My Ironic Final Flight Of 2024 On United Airlines As A 1K…
My final United Airlines flight of the year and one of my last flights as a Premier 1K was an ironic one, marked by rolling delays, poor service onboard, and several open seats in first class after a year...
“I’m Going To Drop Your Reservation!” American Airlines Gate Agent Had Enough Of Pesky Family
A family thought it was holding an American Airlines gate agent accountable at Los Angeles International Airport, but really just made the situation worse after appearing to arrive late to board their flight to Chicago. Even so, I have...
American Airlines Resumes Operations After Nationwide Ground Stop, But Travelers Face Over 600 Delayed Flights
A “technical issue” with a vendor forced the grounding of all American Airlines flights earlier this morning. While normal operations have resumed, thousands of travelers’ Christmas Eve plans were disrupted. Travelers Face Over 600 Delayed American Airlines Flights On...
United Airlines Upgrades Champagne To Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée In Polaris Business Class
United Airlines will upgrade its wine and Champagne onboard in 2025, with the introduction of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée in Polaris Business Class and a trio of new wines from around the world. United Airlines Adds Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Champagne...
Review: Virgin Atlantic A330-900neo Economy Class
My Virgin Atlantic A330-900neo flight from New York to London in economy class was not only a solid value, but a solid onboard experience as well. Fierce competition from Norse Atlantic and other carriers means you can score very...
TSA Officers Make Disturbing Discovery At LAX Airport
In a discovery that “surprised even the longest tenured and most experienced TSA officer,” a cache of prohibited contraband was found in the carry-on baggage of a woman attempting to board a flight at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)....
Double Diversion: United Airlines Passengers Flying Between Zurich And Chicago Have Rough Day After Flights In BOTH Directions Divert To Canada Due To Crew Illness
Passengers traveling between Zurich and Chicago ran into issues on both westbound and eastbound flights on Sunday after crew illness on both flights prompted Canadian diversions. United Airlines Zurich – Chicago Flight Diverts To Canada Due To Crew Illness,...
The One Trip I Want For Christmas
As a travel blogger for over a decade and a travel agency owner for about half that, I have just one trip I want for Christmas. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us...
New FTC Rule To Eliminate Junk Resort Fees, Will It Work?
A new FTC rule is intended to create transparency in pricing and eliminate “junk fees” including resort fees for hotel guests. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. New...
New Ad Airbnb Helps Christmas Travelers Avoid ‘Santastrophe’
A new Christmas-themed Airbnb ad highlights hotel challenges for Santa Claus and traveling families. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. New Airbnb Ad Shows How To Avoid a...
Review: Chase Sapphire Lounge San Diego (SAN)
The Chase Sapphire Lounge in San Diego is posh–almost too good to be true–with a superb selection of food and drinks and many comfortable nooks and crannies that make it one of my favorite lounges in the USA. Chase...
United Airlines Adds New Taipei Flight
United Airlines will add a new route to Taipei (TPE) from its remote Guam (GUM) hub in 2025. United Airlines Adds Guam – Taipei Route To Schedule As first noted by Zach Griff, the route is “new” in the...
Air Canada Will “Permanently” Offer Complimentary Beer And Wine On USA Flights
Air Canada will make “permanent” its offering of complimentary beer and wine in economy class on domestic Canadian flights and flights between the USA and Canada. Complimentary Beer And Wine In Economy Class Now A Permanent Feature Of Domestic...
Review: Cross Border Xpress (CBX) From Tijuana Airport To USA
The Cross Border Express (CBX) from Tijuana International Airport to the USA could not have been simpler…it is a far better way to cross into the USA than the conventional land route. Cross Border Xpress (CBX) Review – Northbound...
