I’ve got to hand it to the flight attendants at American Airlines who found a clever new use of their jump seat harnesses to create a barrier to keep passengers out of the rear galley. The only problem? Such...
Review: The Chatwal New York (Hyatt Unbound Collection)
I enjoyed a lovely one night stay at The Chatwal, a historic New York City hotel that is now part of the Hyatt Unbound Collection. The Chatwal New York Review, Part Of Hyatt Unbound Collection The Chatwal used to...
Crazy: Delta Pilot Pulls Out Gun In Cockpit, Threatens To Shoot Captain
Former Delta Air Lines First Officer Jonathan J. Dunn faces up to 20 years in prison after allegedly pulling out a gun in the cockpit and threatening to shoot the captain if he diverted the flight due to a...
Up To 150% Emirates Skywards Transfer Bonus (Today Only) With Bilt
If you hold a Bilt Mastercard (no annual fee), do not forget that today is “Rent Day” with double points in key purchase categories plus a lucrative bonus of up to 150% on Emirates Skywards transfers (but today only)....
10 Things I Love About Finnair As It Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Today, November 1, 2023, marks the 100th anniversary of Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland. I have flown Finnair many times over the years and will celebrate this special day by recounting 10 things I love about Finnair. 10...
Passenger Exacts Revenge On Seatmate Who Stretched Legs Into His Personal Space
A cardinal rule of etiquette on an airplane is that you you keep your personal articles and yourself out of your neighbor’s space. One passenger received a wet reminder of this rule. Passenger Who Placed His Foot In Personal...
Rioters Hunt Down Jews At Russian Airport
A rabid mob of anti-Jewish rioters stormed a Russian airport in search of Jews, with the express intention of killing them, when they caught wind of the imminent arrival of a Red Wings flight from Tel Aviv. What a...
Review: United Club New York LaGuardia (LGA)
The United Club in New York LaGuardia has friendly staff and a nice selection of food and drink. United Club New York LaGuardia Review (LGA) This review of the United Club in New York LaGuardia (LGA) highlights my recent...
Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge New York LaGuardia (LGA)
I visited the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge ahead of my United Airlines flight from New York La Guardia and enjoyed a very short but sweet visit. This is a lounge worth stopping at, especially if you are hungry....
My Lovely Stay At The Chatwal Hotel, New York
I did something I do not usually do and diverted away from the Park Hyatt New York in order to try a more recent addition to the World of Hyatt family, The Chatwal. In a head-to-head match up the...
United Airlines Adds Mid-Flight Tapas Service On Longhaul Polaris Route (Full Menu)
United Airlines is adding a mid-flight tapas-style meal service on its longhaul flights between San Francisco and Singapore in November 2023 and Live And Let’s Fly has now learned what will be on the menu. United Airlines Tapas Menu...
Lufthansa A380 Returns To Los Angeles
I am pleased to see the Lufthansa Airbus A380 serve Los Angeles International (LAX) once again. Lufthansa A380 Now Arriving Daily At LAX As of October 26, 2023 the Lufthansa A380 has again returned to Los Angeles with service...
United Airlines Takes A Conservative Approach To Transatlantic Expansion In 2024
After years of aggressive transatlantic growth, United Airlines is adding only one new destination and a small handful of new routes next summer to Europe. Even so, United plans for its biggest transatlantic summer season ever in 2024. United...
Passenger Vomits All Over Airplane, Prompting Diversion, Then Refuses To Get Off
Maybe it was the fish? After vomiting all over the rear of the aircraft so badly it could not be cleaned, a United Airlines flight diverted. But on the ground, the passenger refused to get off, saying he had...
Review: United Club Denver Concourse A West (DEN)
Not only did I check out the new United Club in B East, but I also checked out the beautiful new United Club in A West while in Denver. The new lounge buttresses United’s growing presence in the A...
Onboard The “Biden Express” From Istanbul To Bogota
Want to fly on Turkish Airlines from Istanbul to Bogota? Good luck…the flight is sold out most days. TK800, jokingly called the “Biden Express,” has become the choice flight for migrants to travel to the Americas and launch an...
How Spirit Airlines CEO Spins Massive Loss
Spirit Airlines just reported its latest financial performance and the picture is very bleak, with the carrier racking up a substantial loss during the busy summer months. Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie Explains Massive Loss During Historically Profitable Period...
El Salvador Adds $1,130 “Airport Improvement Fee” For Africans, Indians
As flagged by One Mile At A Time, El Salvador has added a staggeringly high tariff it calls an “Airport Improvement Fee” for citizens of India and several African nations who are flying through El Salvador International Airport. New...
Vegan Meal In United Airlines Business Class
It’s trendy to be vegan these days, but I pre-ordered a vegan meal in United Airlines business class merely for the novelty of trying a new dish. United Airlines Business Class Vegan Meal A vegan diet is based on...
United Airlines Reminds Flight Attendants That Loyalty Is A Lifetime Endeavor
“A college student flying Basic Economy today may become a loyal MileagePlus member flying Polaris in the future.” So says John Slater, the Vice President of Inflight Services at United Airlines. As United takes delivery of new aircraft and...
