The introduction of American Airlines new Flagship lounge at Philadelphia is an utter disappointment and lags significantly behind the competition. New Flagship Lounge Open In Terminal A the American Airlines lounges (Philadelphia) are open for business and on a...
A Two-Star Hotel Stay at the World’s Biggest Luxury Conference
In the most conflicted possible experience, I found myself in a two-star hotel during the world’s largest luxury travel conference, ILTM Cannes. But why? Why I Intentionally Booked A “Two-Star” Hotel Location, location, location. For this particular event, ironically...
Spirit’s Engine Deal Buys Time
Spirit’s new Pratt deal and $140M cash boost buy breathing room, but survival still hinges on running a tighter airline, not just signing smarter contracts. A Lifeline Arrives, Quietly Spirit Airlines has spent the better part of the last...
48 Hours In New York City For Family Christmas Magic
My daughter had been romanticizing Christmas in New York City and with nearly no notice, my wife and I decided to make it happen. Behold the power of points. Let’s Go To New York City At 3:30 in the...
United, Delta, American Make Flying a Premium Privilege
As Spirit and Frontier struggle, United, Delta, and American lean harder into premium travel, quietly reshaping air travel into something fewer people can afford. United, American’s New Premium 787-9s Matthew has covered the rollout for American’s 787-9P (Premium) with...
Explaining Delta’s Basic Premium Economy To A Child & Father
This week, I had the unique challenge of explaining Delta’s latest market segmentation to both my 11-year old daughter, and my father and this is how it went. What’s New In Travel This Holiday Season? A reporter for a...
Spirit’s Demise Is Bad News for All Air Travelers
Is Spirit Airlines going out of business as soon as this weekend? It’s possible, but if it does it spells bad news for all flyers in the US, not just Spirit’s. Other Carriers Pouncing On Spirits Misfortune The media...
Breaking: Terror Attack on Sydney’s Bondi Beach
Gunmen open fire on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia at a Jewish event. Today Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach became the setting for an unspeakable tragedy. On the evening of December 14, 2025, a terror attack unfolded during a Hanukkah...
Virgin Voyages’ “Status Match” Feels More Like A Tease
Virgin Voyages advertises a status match program, but what travelers receive is a one-time perk bundle than anything resembling real elite status. Background: A Match That Really Isn’t One Virgin Voyages has launched what it calls an “Enhanced Status...
What Visa’s Data Says About Luxury Travel’s Future
Visa’s credit card data from ILTM Cannes hints at who will be traveling in style, where they are going, and which destinations are quietly losing their shine. A Payments Company Walks Into ILTM… A senior economist from Visa, Dr....
Book Review: Unreasonable Hospitality – Perfect For Travelers
Will Guidara’s rise through the restaurant elite offers excellent insights into the service industry and has applications throughout travel. A Rare Book Review It’s not often that Live And Let’s Fly features a book review nestled amongst our hard-hitting...
Will An Airbus A350-2000 Take On The Boeing 777X?
Airbus is openly studying a stretched A350-2000 to match Boeing’s 777X. Here is why Emirates and other giants suddenly care about a few extra rows. Background: From Superjumbos To Stretched Twins Once upon a time, airlines that wanted serious...
New Questions In The Carnival Cruise Death Of Anna Kepner
New details about how Anna Kepner was found on a Carnival cruise are raising hard questions for investigators, the cruise line, and her grieving family. Live And Let’s Fly reached out to Carnival weeks ago for comment as news...
Is The Airbus A320 Having Its Boeing 737-MAX Moment?
After a sudden dive, a global software recall and thousands of grounded jets, is the Airbus A320 staring down its own 737 MAX-style reckoning or just a painful reset? Background: From One Bumpy Flight To A Global Headache This...
Has The MD-11 Already Flown Its Last US Flight?
With every grounded MD-11, the trijet era slips further away. After the UPS crash and a sweeping FAA order, have we already seen its last US takeoff? A Crash, An FAA Order, And A Trijet In Trouble On November...
Disney Drops Major Travel Agency After Allegations Emerge
Disney cut ties with Smart Moms Travel. Here is what the owner says happened and what it means for anyone who books through a travel agency. Why A Disney Travel Agency Is In The Headlines Disney fans are used...
Photo Essay: The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, “Ilma”
As part of a travel agency preview, I toured the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s Ilma. It’s not a perfect product, but luxury travelers should take note. Tour Invitation As a luxury travel agency owner, I was invited to tour the...
United And Southwest Bring Back Airline Debit Cards
United and Southwest quietly revived airline debit cards. Here is who they help, what they offer, and when you should skip them. A Throwback Idea Makes A Comeback For years, the story in airline loyalty has been simple. If...
Will Thanksgiving Flights Calm Down After The 2025 Shutdown?
With the government finally reopening, will Thanksgiving flyers face chaos or find surprisingly calm skies at the airport this year? The Longest Shutdown Finally Blinks After forty-three days of political chicken, the federal government is open again, paychecks are...
Ryanair Profit Jumps As Europe Stays Close, Skips US For Now
Ryanair posts a significant increase in net profit as Europeans swap short hops over trips to the US, reshaping demand on both sides of the Atlantic. Profit Pop Fueled By Staying Closer To Home Ryanair just reported a superb...
