I spent my final night in Ethiopia at the Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa, a very nice hotel in the heart of the capital city. Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa Review I stayed at the Hilton during my first trip to...
Review: Ethiopian Airlines 737-800 Economy Class
After a great week in Awassa, it was time to return to Addis Ababa and we received an unexpected equipment upgrade on Ethiopian Airlines from a Q400 to a 737-800 for the 55-minute flight back to the capital. Ethiopian...
Review: Haile Resort Hawassa (A Lovely Hotel In Ethiopia)
I spent five nights at the Haile Resort in Hawassa, Ethiopia and loved it…it was a great experience at a new hotel chain (for me), one that is, interestingly, owned by a famous athlete. Haile Resort Hawassa Review The...
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...
Review: Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
The Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge in the Satellite Terminal of Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is an excellent flagship lounge for the Malaysian flag carrier. Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge Kuala Lumpur Review (KUL) I spent 90 minutes in this lounge ahead...
A Candid, Honest, Brutal Review Of New SWISS A350-900 Business Class
A reader flew the brand new SWISS A350-900 in “Swiss Senses” business class from Boston to Zurich over the weekend. His thoughts are below and quite interesting. Road Warrior Not Impressed With New SWISS A350-900 Business Class This reader...
Review: Ethiopian Airlines Q400 Economy Class
From Addis Ababa to Awassa, I flew on a de Havilland Dash 8-400 operated by Ethiopian Airlines in economy class. At only 133 miles, it was a very short and uneventful flight. Ethiopian Airlines Q400 Economy Class Review (ADD-AWA)...
Review: Ethiopian Airlines Domestic Lounge Addis Ababa (ADD)
Ahead of our flight to Awassa, we spent about an hour in the Ethiopian Airlines Lounge in the Addis Ababa domestic terminal. Ethiopian Airlines Domestic Lounge Review – Addis Ababa (ADD) While Ethiopian operates two lounges, a Cloud 9...
Review: Ethiopian Airlines A350-900 Business Class
After an unexpected upgrade, I enjoyed a restful overnight journey from London to Addis Ababa on an Ethiopian Airlines A350-900 in “Cloud 9” business class. Ethiopian Airlines A350-900 Business Class Review (LHR-ADD) You can read about my operational upgrade...
Review: Lufthansa Lounge London Heathrow (LHR)
The Lufthansa Lounge in London Heathrow is functional and practical for Star Alliance flyers departing from Terminal 2A and had a surprise that made me laugh out loud. Lufthansa Lounge London Review (LHR) During my long day in T2,...
Review: United Global Services Lounge London (LHR)
I spent most of my London layover in the so-called “Global Services” section of the United Club, which (eventually) will no longer be a separate section but instead merged into the rest of the lounge. If you visit today,...
Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge London (LHR)
Whenever I am connecting in London Heathrow Terminal 2, my first stop is always the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge thanks to one amenity that none of the other lounges in Terminal 2 offer… Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge...
Review: United Club London (LHR)
The United Club London is my favorite United Club in the system, with great staff, great food, and a beautiful design. United Club London Heathrow (LHR) Review I do love the new United Club in Newark, a sprawling lounge...
Review: United Airlines 787-10 Business Class Los Angeles – London
My journey from Los Angeles to London on United Airlines was pleasant and restful onboard the 787-10 in Polaris business class. United’s consistent seat and excellent bedding make overnight flights to Europe a reliable choice, even if other parts...
Review: JetBlue A321 Mint Business Class [2025]
JetBlue continues to offer a consistent product in Mint Business Class with warm service and excellent food. My A321 journey from Los Angeles to Newark was not without issue, but flying JetBlue was once again a pleasure. JetBlue A321...
Review: Delta Air Lines 737-800 First Class
I flew on a retrofitted Delta Air Lines 737-800 in first class from Seattle to Chicago, enjoying a delicious dinner, though the service was not quite up to Delta standards. Delta Air Lines 737-800 First Class Review (SEA-ORD) I...
Review: Delta Sky Club Seattle A11 (SEA)
The newest Delta Sky Club in Seattle (SEA) in Concourse A near gate 11 provides welcome relief to overcrowding several nice amenities. Delta Sky Club Seattle Review (SEA) – A11 I visited this lounge during my multi-hour layover while...
Review: Delta One Lounge Seattle (SEA)
Consider the Delta One Lounge in Seattle (SEA) like a fancy restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. I very much enjoyed my time here, enjoying a multi-course lunch and excellent service during a four-hour layover. Delta One Lounge Seattle...
Review: Delta Air Lines A321neo First Class
I don’t think my Delta Air Lines A321neo flight from Los Angeles to Seattle in first class could have been smoother: fast, free Wi-Fi, a delicious lunch, and excellent service. Delta Air Lines A321neo First Class Review (LAX-SEA) I...
Review: American Airlines A321neo First Class
While the American Airlines A321neo lacks the seatback screens you will find on Delta Air Lines or United Airlines, our evening flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles in First Class proved quite comfortable after a long day. American Airlines...
