Explora Journeys is preparing its inaugural voyage and they don’t want to be called a cruise line – this is the ship for people who don’t like to cruise. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Terrifying: Charlotte’s Carowinds’ Fury Coaster Catastrophe
A Charlotte theme park, Carowinds experienced a near-miss catastrophe as a large crack in a support beam separated from the track. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
VacayDelay: Service Gives Lounge Passes For Delayed Flights
HelloVacay, a new travel company has launched an innovative product that offers lounge access during delays for $29/year. For this article, I interviewed CEO, Ryan Beachum, about the product and the company. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
Airline Status Seller BasisTravel Seemingly Shuts Down
Two weeks ago I posted about an airline status seller, BasisTravel.com, and its dubious offering. It seems they have now shut down. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Why One 777X Model Isn’t Selling Well
Sales of Boeing’s updated 777X line have been serviceable for the 777-9, but one model isn’t selling well at all and it’s prompting a rethink about the airframe. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Travel Warning Issued As Paris Protests Set City Ablaze
For nearly a week, Paris protests have embroiled the city. During the busy summer tourist season, some countries have issued a travel warning. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Anniversary Of A Hoax: Pan Am Flight 914
On today, July 2nd, 1955, with 57 passengers on board, Pan Am World Airways Flight 914 left New York and the plane disappeared for 37 years. Or did it? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Renovating Relics: Washington Dulles Flushing Up To $160 Million
Government waste at its worst, Washington Dulles is renovating its “mobile lounges” moon buggies at a staggering cost of up to $160 Million. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Shady Airline Status Seller, BasisTravel, Hurts Elite Challenges
A company is outright selling airline status matches and challenges through shady practices and it’s not good for elite loyalty members. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
United Poised To Follow American’s Revenue Loyalty Program
United Airlines appears poised to follow American Airlines model for an entirely revenue-based loyalty program. Here are three leading reasons why. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Father’s Day Is Different This Year
For the last 4-5 years I have been posting every Sunday here on Live And Let’s Fly, but this Father’s Day is different. A little more perspective, a little more wisdom, and a lot more love. If you are...
Celiac Passenger Vomits Throughout 15-Hour Emirates Flight
A celiac passenger (gluten allergy) chronicled her ordeal on a 15-hour Emirates flight after she was served a standard croissant. What’s the airline’s responsibility? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Virgin Galactic Preps Imminent Space Tourism Flights
Virgin Galactic is finally ready to begin its space tourism flights in the next few months taking tourists to space, albeit for a brief but relatively affordable flight. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Reflections On The Passing Of A Reader, Commenter
As Matthew outlined yesterday, we regrettably say goodbye to a former commenter and reader of Live And Let’s Fly. My reflections differ from Matthew’s. Suicide Prevention Hotline If you or someone you know is suffering from suicidal thoughts, there...
Why The Largest US Hotel (Outside Of Vegas) Was Abandoned in San Francisco
The largest US hotel outside of Las Vegas, the Hilton Union Square in San Francisco, California has been abandoned by its owner at a cost of $750 million, here’s why. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Four Children Found Alive 40 Days After Amazon Plane Crash
Four children have been found alive in the jungle 40 days after surviving a plane crash that took the lives of their mother, the pilot, and an indigenous leader. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Award Inflation and Economic Inflation: How They Relate
United has inflated its award redemption prices for customers, charging more nearly uniformly for frequent flyer award flights. How does its increase relate to broader economic inflation? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
The Odd Reason To Buy A Hilton Grand Vacations Timeshare
On a recent visit to Orlando, we participated in the infamous Hilton Grand Vacations Club tour and while it doesn’t work for our family, the timeshare pitch has come a long way and almost made financial sense. Almost. If...
United Airlines Pilots Union Authorizes Strike Vote: What This Could Mean For The Airline And Passengers
The United Airlines Holdings Inc. pilots union has unanimously authorized a strike vote, according to a recent report by Reuters. This move by the union comes in the wake of months of negotiations over pilots’ contracts, with the pilots...
The Points Guy Calls TSA Relatively Unskilled, Is He Wrong?
In an interview this week with CNBC, Brian Kelly “The Points Guy” called TSA workers “relatively unskilled.” He was dragged by pundits but was he wrong? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
