SWISS is updating its soft product in longhaul premium economy and economy class, a genuine upgrade that will make for a better onboard experience, especially in the rear of the aircraft. SWISS Upgrades Economy Class + Premium Economy Soft...
Southwest Airlines Introduces Basic Economy Fares…By Another Name
Without notice, Southwest Airlines massively devalued earnings on its most reasonable Wanna Get Away fares, effectively introducing basic economy fares by another name. Southwest Airlines Guts Earnings On Wanna Get Away Fares The value proposition of Rapid Rewards, the...
Why Does Marriott Allow Its Hotels To Engage In Fraud (By Denying Breakfast Benefits)?
As far as I can see, Marriott properties that deny breakfast benefits are engaging in fraud…the short of bait-and-switch that should be intolerable to the Marriott brand. Dear Marriott, Denying Breakfast Benefits Is Engaging In Fraud The premise of...
My Dilemma In Helsinki
Yesterday I shared how my late-arriving Finnair flight from Amsterdam doomed my connecting flight to Los Angeles, handing me a dilemma in Helsinki. I decided to take a pragmatic approach to rebooking. Flight Rebooking Dilemma in Helsinki: Get Home...
Crazy Florida Couple Arrested For Trying To Force Their Way Onto American Airlines Flight
A Florida couple was arrested for trying to force their way onboard an American Airlines flight after showing up late to board and then using hot coffee as a weapon to repel gate agents from stopping them. No, the...
Ugh…I Misconnected In Helsinki
As I hinted in my earlier Finnair A350 post, our late start from Amsterdam doomed my connection to Los Angeles, though it did not have to end this way… Missed Connection In Helsinki On Finnair The pilots blamed the...
First Impressions: Finnair A350 Business Class
From Amsterdam to Helsinki I flew on a Finnair A350-900 in business class, my first time flying the Finnair A350 since the premium cabin was retrofitted with new seats….that don’t actually recline. Finnair A350 Business Class – My First...
Crazy: American Airlines Gate Agent Threatens To Eject Family Because Father Tried To Carry His Daughter’s Bag
A young family shares a very sad story that occurred on American Airlines and cries out for immediate correction: a gate agent who made up a ridiculous rule requiring carry-on items and then threatened to deny the family boarding...
Denied Access To Oneworld Lounge In Amsterdam…
A learning moment, perhaps? For the lounge agent and maybe for me too? I was denied access…at least initially…to the oneworld lounge in Amsterdam despite holding a boarding pass for a oneworld carrier (Finnair) in business class. I Was...
“Take Me To Jail!” Spirit Airlines Passenger Attacks Gate Agents And Police Officers In Florida After She Was Denied Boarding
Wild video showcases an out-of-control woman attacking gate agents and police officers in Orlando, Florida after being denied boarding on a Spirit Airlines flight. Out-Of-Control Passenger Attacks Gate Agent + Police After Spirit Airlines Denied Boarding In Orlando A...
14 Hours In Cathay Pacific A350-1000 Business Class…
After a lovely time lounge hopping in Hong Kong, I stepped onboard my 14 hour, 15 minute flight from Hong Kong to Amsterdam on Cathay Pacific in business class, operated by an Airbus A350-1000. Here are my first impressions...
My Very Odd Seat On JetBlue
To end my trip to Copenhagen and Brussels, I flew from New York to Los Angeles on JetBlue. I’m not going to review the flight beyond remarking on the very unique seat I ended up with. My Unique A321...
American Airlines Wants $2,896 For An Upgrade On A 190-Mile Flight…
American Airlines offers a first class cabin even on its shorter flights, but the expensive upgrade prices may not be commensurate with the experience onboard…just a friendly warning! An Expensive Upgrade On American Airlines View From The Wing noticed...
Watching Planes Land At St. Martin’s Maho Beach
It’s been a lifelong dream to watch the planes landing overhead at Maho Beach in St. Martin, this week, I got to finally see it for myself. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed...
Several Moon Landing Attempts This Week, Coming Months
Starting Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 several private company moon landing attempts are on the way for the week ahead and coming months. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today....
Additional 5% Off Explora Journeys For Next Two Weeks
For the next two weeks (through Sunday March 16th, 2025) guests can save an additional 5% off Explora Journeys prices, even those that are already on sale. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed...
Reflections On Ukraine On The Third Anniversary Of War
As the leader walked across the White House lawn in military fatigues, much was on his mind. His country was under attack; an unprovoked attack from a neighboring power. A peace deal had been signed, but then brazenly violated....
Bilt Rent Day: Hilton Honors Transfer Bonus + Up To 6X Points On Dining, 4X Points On Travel
If you hold a Bilt Mastercard, you can earn even more points, particularly on travel and dining…but only on the first day of each month, what Bilt calls “Rent Day.” Bilt Rent Day – Up To 6X Points On...
“Service Dog” Gets Lost At Washington Dulles Airport…
A “service dog” got lost in Washington Dulles Airport and I love the way that the United Airlines gate agent paged for the owner… “Service Dog” Goes Missing At Washington Dulles, As Gate Agent Hilariously Pages For Owner Video...
Russia In Talks With USA To Restore Direct Air Service
As relations between Moscow and Washington thaw, Russia is pushing the Trump administration to lift airspace restrictions so that direct air service between the two nations can be restored as early as this summer. Russia Wants To Restore Direct...
