American Airlines’ premium transcontinental service onboard the Airbus A321T offers additional amenities over AA’s other domestic economy class flights and proved an efficient way to travel from New York to Los Angeles in Main Cabin Extra with a bit...
Review: American Airlines 777-200 Business Class Doha – New York
For my trip home from Doha, I decided to try the new Doha – New York service on American Airlines aboard the 777-200 in business class. While not in the same league as Qatar Airways, I walked away from...
Review: Qatar Airways Al Mourjan Business Lounge Doha (DOH)
The Qatar Airways Al Mourjan Business Lounge in Doha (DOH) remains a superb lounge and is now open to all oneworld business class travelers. I recently spent several hours here prior to my Qatar Airways flight to Copenhagen and...
Review: Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha
As the World Cup gears up in Doha, I offer a review of my recent stay at the Hyatt Regency Oryx during a long layover in Qatar. Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha Review After landing at Hamad International Airport (DOH)...
Review: Air Algérie A330-200 Business Class
A big part of my visit to Algeria was flying the Algerian flag carrier, Air Algérie. While my expectations were frankly low, especially after my ground experience at the airport, I was very pleasantly surprised with the onboard product...
Review: Air Algérie VIP Lounge Algiers (ALG)
The Air Algérie Lounge in Algiers (ALG) was one of the oddest lounges I have ever visited, not so much because of the lounge itself but because of how eerily quiet it was. Air Algérie Lounge Algiers (ALG) Review...
Review: Hyatt Regency Algiers Airport
I used the Hyatt Regency Algiers Airport as my base during my time in Algeria. While not perfect, this full-service hotel was lovely, with generous accommodations, great benefits for Globalist members, and a superb gym and pool. Hyatt Regency...
Review: Primeclass Lounge – Tbilisi Georgia (Priority Pass)
On a trip to Georgia, I had the chance to try the Primeclass Lounge at Tbilisi International Airport. Here was my experience. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Review: Amtrak ClubAcela Lounge Washington, DC (WAS)
Let’s just say the Amtrak ClubAcela Lounge at Washington Union Station (WAS) does not hold a candle to the swanky Metropolitan Lounge at New York Penn (NYP). That said, I still appreciated a quiet place to work after my...
Review: Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge New York (NYP)
Amtrak has drastically upped its lounge game with its beautiful Metropolitan Lounge at the Moynihan Train Hall adjacent to New York Penn Station. Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge New York Review The National Passenger Railroad Corporation (Amtrak for short) is a...
Review: Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Augustine and I had a great father-son evening at the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport, which is conveniently located just a few paces from LAX. Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport Review I live close enough to LAX...
Review: Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World
My first meaningful return to Sin City in over a decade took me to the Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World, a Hilton hotel. A nice hotel, but not for Diamonds. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
Review: Kenya Airways 787-8 Business Class Nairobi – New York
I had a lovely journey on Kenya Airways from Nairobi to New York in “Premier World” business class on the 787-8 and enjoyed gracious hospitality onboard that instantly made Kenya Airways my favorite African carrier. Kenya Airways 787-8 Business...
Review: Kenya Airways 737-800 Business Class
From Johannesburg to Nairobi I flew on Kenya Airways in business class aboard a Boeing 737-800. This marked my first-ever flight on Kenya Airways. Although the trip home did not get off to a smooth start due to an...
Review: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Johannesburg (JNB)
I had a chance to visit the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) prior to my flight and want to provide an updated review. In short, this is still my preferred lounge at JNB. Unlike in...
Review: Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank
I spent two nights at the Hyatt House in the Rosebank neighborhood of Johannesburg. While the hotel had a couple of unsavory quirks, I was happy to have a reasonably-priced Hyatt to rest in. Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank Review...
Review: Airlink ERJ-135 Economy Class (PZB-JNB)
From Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg we flew on Airlink, the only game in town. Even with a monopoly on the route and a small ERJ-135 regional jet, the carrier really impressed me. Airlink ERJ-135 Economy Class Review With South African...
Review: Pietermaritzburg Aero Club (PZB)
We arrived at Pietermaritzburg Airport about two hours before our Airlink flight to Johannesburg, which was far too early. Thankfully, we were invited to use the Pietermaritzburg Aero Club, which served as a very comfortable lounge to wait for...
Review: Southern Sun Pietermaritzburg Hotel & Casino
We stayed at the Southern Sun in Pietermaritzburg, a comfortable and convenient hotel for our meetings in the city. Breakfast was a real treat. Southern Sun Pietermaritzburg – Golden Horse Casino Review While $89/night is on the higher side...
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...
