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Month: January 2025

Avis

My “Invisible” Avis Rental Car…

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 7, 2025January 7, 2025 24 Comments
Invisible Avis Car

After arriving in Atlanta Airport, I took the train to the Rental Car Center, where I tried to pick up my Avis rental car…but apparently it was invisible or in a different dimension. My Avis Invisible Car in Atlanta...

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American Airlines

Bumpy Flight But Smooth Service On American Airlines

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 7, 2025January 7, 2025 8 Comments
Bumpy Flight Smooth Service

I’m on my way down to Atlanta to pay my respects to President Carter and want to commend the flight crew on my Chicago to Atlanta flight for the great service onboard despite the very bumpy flight. Bumpy Flight....

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Southwest Airlines

Woman Launches Pathetic Racist Rant At Southwest Airlines Check-in Counter In Front Of Her Children

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 7, 2025 34 Comments
Southwest Airlines Racist Rant Counter

A woman was removed from the airport after a racist, profanity-laced tirade against a Southwest Airlines employee over an overweight baggage issue at the check-in counter. The most scary thing? Her two young children were standing right beside her…...

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American AirlinesNews

American Airlines Flight Attendants Warned Not To Leave Passengers Onboard

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 7, 2025 7 Comments
American Airlines Flight Attendants Passengers Onboard

A recent memo warns American Airlines flight attendants that they must ensure no passengers are left onboard after landing, a “critical” safety breach that is occurring more frequently. Union Warns American Airlines Flight Attendants To Stop Leaving Passengers Onboard,...

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Travel

I’m Flying To Atlanta To Pay My Respects To President Carter

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 6, 2025 36 Comments
a man in a suit walking down a plane

Continuing a tradition that stretches back to the death of President Ronald Reagan in 2004, I’m going to make a side trip to Atlanta this week as I fly east for business to pay my respects to President Jimmy...

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Airport LoungesDelta Air LinesNew York JFK

Delta One Lounge JFK: Simply Outstanding

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 6, 2025January 6, 2025 28 Comments
Delta One Lounge JFK Outstanding

I flew Delta One from New York to Los Angeles and got to check out the Delta One Lounge at JFK prior to my flight…wow, it was outstanding and outshines its peers in many ways. Delta One Lounge JFK:...

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Lounge ReviewsPriority Pass

Review: Plaza Premium Lounge Jakarta (CGK)

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 6, 2025 1 Comment
Plaza Premium Lounge Jakarta Review

I loved the Plaza Premium Lounge in Jakarta (CGK) Terminal 3, which offers a tranquil environment with a wide selection of food and drink as well as excellent coffee. Plaza Premium Lounge Jakarta Review (CGK) If you are looking...

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Garuda IndonesiaLounge Reviews

Review: Garuda Indonesia International Lounge Jakarta (CGK)

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 6, 2025January 6, 2025 7 Comments
Garuda Lounge Jakarta Review

Let me be blunt: the Garudia Indonesia International Lounge in Jakarta (CGK), also called the Executive Lounge, is a sorry excuse for a lounge from a five-star carrier at its main hub of operation. Your best is to visit...

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Travel

Three Luxury Travel Products To Try In 2025

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 5, 2025 4 Comments
Rosewood Bermuda Tuckers point

Planning for the year ahead, I’m looking forward to three luxury products I haven’t tried yet but are in my radar for 2025. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us...

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Travel

Bankruptcy: Silver Airways Could Leave Big Florida Void

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 5, 2025January 5, 2025 14 Comments
silver airways bankruptcy

Last week Silver Airways filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection, but if the carrier goes away, it could leave a big void in the Florida market.  If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us...

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Hotel Reviews

Review: JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort – Junior Suite

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 5, 2025January 5, 2025 11 Comments
JW Marriott Marco Island pool view

My family checked into the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort for a conference and stayed for a hurricane. The property was a mix of highs and lows.  If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t...

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Law In Travel

Canadian Man Arrested For Attacking TSA Officers In Miami…The Day After He Caused A Flight Diversion

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 4, 2025January 4, 2025 14 Comments
a man with a beard

Some people just don’t know when to stop. Just ask 28-year-old Canadian man Cameron Dylan McDougall, who was arrested for attacking two TSA officers in Miami International Airport just a day after he caused a flight diversion to Miami....

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Business Class

10 Business Class Products I Hope To Fly In 2025

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 4, 2025January 4, 2025 13 Comments
Business Class Products 2025

I’m embracing my status as “free agent” this year, which will make it easier than ever to review new products, but also make the effective use of miles and points all the more important. Here are 10 business class...

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Travel

The End Of Paper Boarding Passes

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 4, 2025 32 Comments
End Paper Boarding Passes

A startup airline has made clear it will not ever offer paper boarding passes, with its chief executive predicting that such physical boarding passes will completely disappear by 2030. CEO Predicts The End Of Paper Boarding Passes By 2030...

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Air France

Air France Captain Resigns Due To Environmental Guilt

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 4, 2025 28 Comments
Air France Pilot Environmental Guilt

A senior Air France pilot has resigned from his position, citing environmental guilt. I cannot recall a previous occasion in which a commercial pilot quit due to “eco-anxiety.” Let’s unpack what prompted this decision. Air France Pilot Quits Job,...

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Air CanadaMeal of the Week

Air Canada’s Genius Meal Service Concept

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 3, 2025January 3, 2025 55 Comments
a plate of food on a table

Air Canada has a great solution for ensuring business class passengers receive their first meal choice while also offering something of value in economy class: generously cater flights and then sell the extra meals behind the curtain. A Genius...

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American Airlines

American Airlines A321T Business Class: Same Broken Product, But Great Service

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 3, 2025January 3, 2025 21 Comments
a screen on a plane

I had a lovely crew and delicious dinner on my American Airlines A321T flight in business class from Los Angeles to Boston, but the cabins are simply falling apart on these soon-to-be-retrofited planes and AA is not even trying...

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Flight ReviewsKLM

Review: KLM 787-9 Economy Class

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 3, 2025 3 Comments
KLM 787-9 Economy Class Review

I enjoyed kind service and a delicious meal on my KLM 787-9 flight from Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta in the extra-legroom “Economy Comfort” section of economy class, a journey of only 699 miles. KLM 787-9 Economy Class Review KLM...

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United Airlines

Exchange Unwanted Gift Cards For United MileagePlus Miles

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 3, 2025 4 Comments
a pile of cards with a logo

I don’t necessarily recommend it because the value is not great, but if you are sitting on unwanted gift cards you can trade them in for United MileagePlus miles. Guide: How To Exchange Unwanted Gift Cards For United MileagePlus...

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Musings

RE: Terrorist Attack In New Orleans – Resist The Urge To Scapegoat

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 2, 2025January 2, 2025 45 Comments
New Orleans Scapegoat

2025 is off to a bloody start in the USA with a violent terrorist attack in New Orleans. As despicable as the villain was who perpetrated this attack, we let his ideology win if we scapegoat an entire group...

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