For the second time in recent weeks, two airliners faced a runway incursion that could have been disastrous. Is this becoming more common, or more noticed? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Couple Abandon Child At Airport Over €25 Fee
In a shocking case of avoiding additional airfare costs, a couple purportedly abandoned their child in Tel Aviv as they did not purchase a ticket for them to fly. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
It’s Cheaper/Faster To Fly To Buenos Aires Than Ship A Box
I sent a box to Buenos Aires for a client and found it’s nearly cheaper (and definitely faster) to fly myself to Buenos Aires than to ship a 13-pound box. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Conflicting Information Creates Cloudy Summer Travel Picture
Industry leaders have touted how busy this summer will be for travel, but other data points counter that. Will 2023 be a busier travel season than 2022, or fall flat? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Extending Hilton Diamond Status For Three Stays (Or Less)
I was tipped off to a very small status challenge to extend my Hilton Honors Diamond status for just three stays and found that some may extend by as few as one stay. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
How Much Does It Cost To Charter A 767 Private Jet?
Conducting research for a client this week I found out just how much it costs to secure a charter flight on a 767 private jet. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Pilot Health Restrictions Eased, Real Reforms Necessary
The FAA updated some pilot health limitations just before the new year, but real reforms remain necessary and out of reach. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Visiting Cedric Grolet’s Iconic Parisian Pâtisserie (Opera)
On our trip to Paris, we had the chance to visit the famous Cédric Grolet’s Pâtisserie near Opera and it lived up to all of the hype. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
What You Need To Know About Hilton Honors Diamond Status
Navigating Hilton Honors loyalty program can be difficult but here’s what you need to know about Hilton Diamond status. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t...
Universal Studios, Disney Bring Big Announcements This Week
Universal Studios and Disney have launched big announcements all week. From new locations, to ride launches, and even the possibility of a new theme park. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Don’t Lose Your Capital One Card, They’re Irreplaceable
I temporarily misplaced my Capital One card and called for a replacement. Hilarity/tragedy ensued. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or...
Review: Best British Sunday Roast at Ducie Street Warehouse
In addition to our time spent living in Manchester, England we have had innumerable Sunday Roasts. Ducie Street Warehouse has been voted England’s best, and here is our review from a recent visit. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
Do Marriott Points Expire? (Bonvoy)
Marriott is one of the largest hotel chains in the world and its loyalty program is one of the largest as well. But do Marriott points expire and what can you do about it? If you are considering booking...
International Roaming: T-Mobile Vs Verizon
During the pandemic, my family switched from T-Mobile to Verizon but no more, we came crawling back. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us...
Is Southwest Airlines’ Cancellation Compensation Enough?
Southwest Airlines experienced a meltdown last week resulting in the cancellation of 70% of its flights. They’ve offered compensation but was it enough? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Marriott Elites Soft Landing, Hyatt Globalists Back To 2019 Levels
Hotel chains suffered during the pandemic to secure and maintain elites. With travel roaring back, Hyatt is back to pre-pandemic levels while Marriott appears to struggle. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Reaction: My Family Tries United Polaris (Business Class)
I’ve taken many trips in United Polaris but my family hasn’t had the chance until now. Here’s what they thought of United’s business class experience. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
My 1,000th Post on LiveAndLetsFly
This exact post is my 1,000th as a travel blogger on this site and there’s a lot to look back and think about. This post is as much about you as it is about me. If you are considering...
2023: Destinations, Trips, Experiences I Am Excited About
I am overjoyed to flush 2022 down the drain and get this new year started. Here are the destinations, trips, and travel experiences I am excited about in 2023. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Review: Lufthansa Senator Lounge Paris Terminal 1 (CDG)
Re-opening Terminal 1 at Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) meant the return of Lufthansa’s Senator lounge (defacto Star Alliance). Here’s a quick look. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
