I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. From Bucharest to Warsaw we flew on a brand new LOT Polish 737 MAX 8 in economy class, enjoying a pleasant...
Review: TAROM 737-800 Economy Class

I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. You really should not expect much when flying most European carriers within Europe, but TAROM really left a lot to be...
Review: Puerta De Alcalá Lounge Madrid (MAD)

I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. I’m not sure I will ever understand why Air Europa does not operate its own lounge(s) at its Madrid hub, but...
Much-Needed Rest At Hilton Madrid Airport

I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. After a long two days of flying, it was great to check in to the Hilton Madrid Airport and enjoy much-needed...
A Pleasant Trip To Malaga On SAS A320neo Economy Class

I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. It was such a beautiful day in Copenhagen (a rare clear and unseasonably warm November day) that I hated to leave…a...
Review: Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge London (LHR)

The refurbished Singapore SilverKris Lounge in London (LHR) looks a lot like the old one…and that is generally a good thing. Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge London Review Located near gate B36 of LHR T2, the Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge...
Review: Air India Maharaja Lounge New York (JFK)

Other than the sign reflecting Air India’s new logo, nothing about this Star Alliance lounge in JFK Terminal 4 has changed much over the last few years. I’ve provided updated pictures of the food and drink selection, all of...
JetBlue A321LR Redeye: Solid, Even In Economy Class

I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. I find JetBlue such a positively consistent product. While it is never ideal to fly in economy class on a redeye...
Review: Hyatt Vacation Club At Coconut Cove

Our one-night stay at Hyatt Vacation Club at Coconut Cove was a mixed bag for reasons obvious and self-inflicted but a few outside our control too. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us...
Review: Flipside Luggage Carry-On Kimberley (Red)

Flipside Luggage’s Carry-On Kimberley is trying to make life easier for travelers with its clever compartmentalization. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. The End To Laundry Bags Flipside...
Review: The West Hollywood EDITION

Heidi and I recently had a “date night” and decided to spend the night at The West Hollywood EDITION, an upscale Marriott property and my first time staying with that brand. Our stay was largely positive, though I found...
Review: United Airlines 777-200 Premium Economy

After a long layover in Newark spent in the Polaris Lounge, I flew from Newark to San Francisco on a United Airlines 777-200 in Premium Plus, United’s premium economy product. United Airlines 777-200 Premium Economy Review I purchased a...
Review: United Airlines 777-200ER Polaris Business Class Dubai – Newark

I enjoyed a smooth longhaul journey on United Airlines onboard the 777-200ER in Polaris business class from Dubai to Newark, a flight I’d argue is a better option than Emirates’ older business class cabin on the same route. United...
I Skipped The Lounge And Spent My 7-Hour Layover At Grand Hyatt Dubai…

I tried something different in Dubai, spending my extended layover at the Grand Hyatt Dubai rather than in the Emirates Lounge. Grand Hyatt Dubai Review – A Nice Layover Hotel I’ve trained myself to be productive during layovers…it’s generally...
Review: Air India 787-8 Business Class

My first flight on Air India, onboard a 787-8 in business class, exceeded expectations and was marked by a comfortable seat with warm and friendly service. Even so, there is room for improvement as the carrier seeks to transform...
Review: Bhutan Airlines A319 Business Class

After flying into Bhutan on state-run DrukAir, I flew out on Bhutan Airlines, the privately owned competition. The two-hour flight to India on an Airbus A319 in business class was quite pleasant, even if lunch served onboard was not....
Review: Bhutan Airlines Lounge Paro (PBH)

I spent a few minutes in the Bhutan Airlines Lounge at Paro International Airport (PBH)…and that was quite enough. Bhutan Airlines Lounge Paro Review (PBH) While I appreciated the lounge itself, the effort, the friendly hostess, and the cold...
Review: Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary

I spent my last two nights in Paro at the Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary, a five-star wellness-inclusive luxury resort that is part of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) group and Mr. & Mrs. Smith and partners with...
Review: Six Senses Thimphu, Bhutan

Do you remember that time you flew in a premium cabin for the first time and knew it would never be the same flying in economy class again? That was my experience after staying at the Six Senses in...
Review: Le Méridien Thimphu

The Le Méridien Thimphu proved to be a comfortable and centrally-located base for my time in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. Le Méridien Thimphu Review I spent my first two nights in Bhutan here. Booking Let me say firstly...