I began my journey home from Istanbul with a flight to Frankfurt on Lufthansa. Even though I would always choose Turkish Airlines over Lufthansa to travel between IST and FRA if given the choice, I did enjoy warm service...
Review: United Airlines Polaris Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
The United Airlines Polaris Lounge LAX remains a tranquil oasis that never seems to get crowded and includes lovely service and a nice selection of food and drinks. United Polaris Lounge LAX Review I’ve visited this lounge often since...
Review: Turkish Airlines 777 Business Class Los Angeles – Istanbul
After a few days at home, it was back to Istanbul for the final portion of my trip. As we emerge from the pandemic era, Turkish Airlines can once again be relied upon for a full-service experience filled with...
Review: United Airlines 737-700 Business Class
It is not often that I find myself on a United Airlines 737-700 so when the opportunity arose to fly one from Bogota to Houston in business class, I took it. United Airlines 737-700 Business Class Review I arrived...
Review: Copa Club Bogota (BOG)
Copa Air Lines operates its own lounge in Bogota, the Copa Club, offering both Priority Pass and Star Alliance Gold passengers an additional lounge option. Copa Club Bogota Review (BOG) I stopped by this lounge just prior to boarding...
Review: Avianca Lounge Bogotá (BOG)
The Avianca Lounge in Bogotá had some odd quirks but was not a bad place to wait to spend the bulk of my layover in BOG. Avianca Lounge Bogotá Review (BOG) I visited this lounge while connecting between international...
Review: Avianca 787-8 Business Class
From London to Bogota I flew in Avianca Business Class on the Boeing 787-8. While the food was deplorable, I do think Avianca has potential (or perhaps better put, still maintains some premium elements) on its longhaul flights. Avianca...
Review: Gild Hotel, A Thompson Hotel (New York City)
Gild Hall, a Thompson Hotel (Hyatt) near Wall Street in New York City is a great Hyatt Privé option in lower Manhattan. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Review: Gulf Air 787-9 Business Class
From Bahrain to London I flew Gulf Air onboard a 787-9 in “Falcon Gold” business class. Overall, my experience was mixed, with some elements I loved and others that made me scratch my head. Gulf Air 787-9 Business Class...
Review: Gulf Air Falcon Gold Lounge Bahrain (BAH)
I spent the night in the Gulf Air Falcon Gold Lounge in Bahrain between Gulf Air flights. There is a lot to like about this lounge, which represents a lounge fitting for a flag carrier’s hub airport. Gulf Air...
Review: Gulf Air A320-200 Business Class
For my next leg of the journey home, I flew Gulf Air from Abu Dhabi to Bahrain on an A320-200 in business class. The short flight featured drama onboard and the meal fell woefully short of my expectations. Gulf...
Review: Al Dhabi Lounge Abu Dhabi (AUH)
The Al Dhabi Lounge in Abu Dhabi Terminal 1, formerly a Plaza Premium Lounge, served as a comfortable and productive work space ahead of my Gulf Air flight to Bahrain. Al Dhabi Lounge Abu Dhabi Review (AUH) It is...
Review: Etihad Airways A350-1000 Business Class
I love the Airbus A350, but no airline has created a more beautiful A350-1000 business class cabin than Etihad Airways. My flight from Istanbul to Abu Dhabi was far too short… Etihad Airways A350-1000 Business Class Review (IST-AUH) I...
Review: IGA Lounge Istanbul
The IGA Lounge in Istanbul remains an excellent Priority Pass lounge, with a wide selection of food and drinks as well as plenty of space to spread out. IGA Lounge Istanbul Review My comprehensive review from 2019 (below) is...
Review: Turkish Airlines 737 MAX 8 Business Class
Turkish Airlines is so predicable…and that’s such a good thing. I flew Turkish Airlines from Alexandria, Egypt to Istanbul and enjoyed great service, delicious food and drink, and a comfortable business class seat onboard the 737 MAX 8, all...
Review: Sterling Pacific (Best?) Aluminum Carry-On Luggage
I tried out Sterling Pacific’s carry on luggage and loved it. Here’s why I think it might be the best carry on luggage on the market. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Review: Pearl Lounge Alexandria (HBE)
I arrived early for my Turkish Airlines flight from Alexandria to Istanbul, which left me time to review the Pearl Lounge at Borg El Arab International Airport, also part of the Priority Pass network. Pearl Lounge Alexandria Review (HBE)...
Review: Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria, Egypt
After a three-hour drive from Cairo, we arrived at the Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano. I spent the next three days here and fell in love with this opulent property in the historic city of Alexandria, Egypt....
Review: JetBlue A321 Mint “Reverse Redeye” New York – Los Angeles
For the final segment of my Ukraine trip, I took a JetBlue “reverse redeye” (a late-night westbound transcontinental flight) from New York JFK to Los Angeles. This will be a short review, because I spent most of the flight...
Review: LOT Polish 787-8 Business Class Warsaw – New York
After an 18-hour bus ride from Kyiv to Warsaw and an 8-hour wait for my flight, it was time to board my flight to New York. While I spent most of the flight sleeping, I found the service and...
