Our hosts decided we would have lunch at the Heavy D Caffeine Cafe in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, a restaurant that resembles an American-style diner. But unlike most American-style diners, the coffee was also excellent. Great Coffee (And Lunch) In...
Great Coffee (And Breakfast) In Hillcrest, South Africa
After landing at King Shaka International Airport in Durban, we stopped by Avis to pick up a car and were soon on our way. We had a bit of time before our first appointment and stopped for coffee (which...
FTU Returns To Southern California – Save $50 On Your Ticket
For the last decade, I’ve spoken at Frequent Traveler University (FTU) events around the nation and I invite you to join me for a great discussion about miles, points, and travel in beautiful Orange County, California next month. FTU...
United MileagePlus Account Services Will Be Limited This Weekend
United Airlines has let Live and Let’s Fly know that MileagePlus account services will be limited for a brief period this weekend. Do plan ahead if you intend to redeem miles or request upgrades. United MileagePlus Account Services Will...
Lufthansa Unveils Stunning New First Class Suite
Lufthansa today has revealed two renderings of a new first class product as part of its new “Allegris” product generation. The new suites look amazing, though I’d imagine the implications are bad for award travel. New First Class Suite...
United Airlines CEO Previews Large Widebody Aircraft Order
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has confirmed rumors that United is preparing to place a huge order for widebody jets. Report: United Airlines Is Planning A Large Widebody Aircraft Order Speaking recently in Denver, Kirby told pilots United is...
Review: FlySafair 737-800 Cape Town – Durban
FlySafair is a South African budget carrier based in Johannesburg. I had the opportunity to take a pre-dawn flight on FlySafair from Cape Town to Durban. FlySafair 737-800 Review (CPT-DUR) I joined the trip rather late in the game...
United Airlines Ramps Up Service To Australia
As summer approaches in Australia, United Airlines is ramping up its service to the Land Down Under. United Airlines Increases Australia Service With borders fully re-opened in all Australian states, United is restoring a number of routes we have...
Turkish Airlines 777-300ER Diverts After Violent Passenger Attack
A Turkish Airlines 777-300ER bound for Jakarta was forced to divert after a passenger violently attacked flight attendants. Violent Passenger, Allegedly Under Influence Of Alcohol, Attacks Flight Attendants, Forcing Turkish Airlines 777-300ER To Divert The incident occurred on TK56,...
Fighter Jets Scramble To Intercept A321 After Bomb Threat Onboard
Two Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets escorted a Jet2 Airbus A321 to London Stansted after a bomb threat was made against the flight. Bomb Threat Prompts RAF Escort, A321 Diversion To London, And Passenger Griping… LS922 departed from...
Review: Bidvest Premier Lounge Cape Town (CPT)
Years ago I reviewed the Bidvest Lounge in the international terminal at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and on my last trip I had the chance to review the Bidvest domestic lounge. Bottom line: it’s a very decent Priority...
If You Must Go To Starbucks, You Can Now Earn Delta SkyMiles
Ok, self-confessed coffee snob here. The main takeaway from this story is that you should never spend your coffee money at a certain well-known Seattle coffee chain if it can be avoided. But if you do, you can now...
American Airlines Is Opening A Hotel In Texas
American Airlines will open a 600-room hotel in Fort Worth next year, but the public will not be allowed…it is for employees only. Skyview 6, A New American Airlines Hotel In Fort Worth, Texas The so-called Skyview 6 hotel...
Official: United Airlines Reveals New Summer Transatlantic Routes (Full List)
United Airlines has revealed its transatlantic expansion plans for 2023, including a resumption of historic routes, a trio of news ones, and increased capacity on others. The result is a planned increase of transatlantic seats by 10% compared to...
Review: Hyatt Regency Cape Town
I had a very brief but pleasant stay at the Hyatt Regency Cape Town. Hyatt Regency Cape Town Review Altering arriving from Newark on United Airlines, I hopped in an Uber for the 20-minute drive to the Hyatt Regency...
United Airlines Teases New 2023 International Routes
United Airlines will announce its new transatlantic routes for 2023 tomorrow and has once again teased us with a fun new video. United Airlines Will Announce New 2023 Transatlantic Routes Tomorrow Patrick Quayle, United’s Senior Vice President of Global...
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Business Class To Cape Town [2022]
To reach Cape Town from the USA, it just makes sense to fly a U.S. carrier versus an all-day connection in London, Paris, Amsterdam, or Frankfurt. I flew United Airlines on the Boeing 787-9 in Polaris business class from...
Hilarious: Miami Man Blames ALTITUDE, Not Mushrooms, For Violence On United Airlines
The man at the center of a recent violent outburst on United Airlines has blamed his behavior on…the high altitude of the flight, not psychedelic mushrooms. Miami Man Blames Altitude For Poor Behavior On United Airlines Flight, Not His...
Zonked Man Assaults Multiple Flight Attendants On United Airlines
A Florida man was arrested by the FBI for assaulting a pair of flight attendants after a mushroom trip gone bad on a United Airlines flight. Crazed Man High On Mushrooms Attacks Pair Of Flight Attendants On United Airlines...
First Boeing 737 MAX Flight In Mainland China Since 2019
A MIAT Boeing 737 MAX has landed in China from Mongolia, representing the first commercial MAX flight on the Mainland since the aircraft was grounded in 2019. MIAT Operates First Boeing 737 MAX Flight To China Since 2019 MIAT...
