Staying at a timeshare property like Hilton Grand Vacations Club SeaWorld Orlando has some advantages for traveling families, but it wasn’t a great fit for my family. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Flight Delays Mar My Trip Home, But Make Homecoming Sweeter
Yesterday turned from a day of annoyance at my miscalculation to one of aggravation over creeping delays that got me home three hours late. There was no silver lining to any of my travel yesterday: but it made me...
Celebrating Traveling Moms on Mother’s Day 2023
On Mother’s Day it’s only natural to reflect on the women in our lives that make traveling better for families like mine. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Why Choose A Window Seat If You Want To Keep It Closed The Entire Flight?
I always choose window seats primarily because I like to look out during my flight. Apparently, some deliberately choose window seats in order to keep the window shade closed… Bad Etiquette? People Who Choose A Window Seat Deliberately To...
Prince Harry Chooses British Airways For Coronation Return Flight
12:15 PM ET UPDATE: Speculation as to what flights Prince Harry would choose for the historic coronation of his father in London have now been fully answered: he flew American Airlines for the outbound and is now flying British Airways...
Huge Frequent Flyer Programs Struggle At Freddie Awards
The Freddie Awards signal the best of the best loyalty and frequent flyer programs. This year was full of surprises and point to a possible shift. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
When Nature Calls, How Boldly Will You Violate Fasten Seat Belt Light?
I witnessed an interesting exchange recently when a man rose up to use the lavatory during moderately heavy turbulence, putting himself and others at risk. How boldly would you violate the fasten seat belt light when nature calls? Man...
Introduction: An Illuminating Trip To Kenya And South Africa
Welcome to my next trip report, a recount of my journey at the end of last year to Kenya and South Africa. Kenya And South Africa – An Illuminating Trip. My trip was church-related and going forward I plan...
Earnings Reports Suggest Airline Pilot Salary Unsustainable
Delta and United have reported losses on the back of airline pilot salary increases and looking forward, they appear to be unsustainable. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
No, The Overhead Bin Above Your Seat DOES NOT Belong To You!
An interesting side discussion broke out last week in the context of a story I wrote about an American Airlines passenger purportedly booted from a flight for placing his bag in the “wrong” overhead bin. Just who does the...
Homeless Man Helps Himself To Luggage In Atlanta Airport
A man could not find his checked bag. Two days later, he tracked it back to the airport…where he found a homeless man laying near baggage claim wearing HIS clothes. Homeless Man Found Laying Down At Atlanta Airport With...
Ouch! Lush Tasered By Airport Police After A Few Too Many Margaritas…
A man who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol was tasered by airport police after resisting arrest. Police Taser Intoxicated Man Who Confessed To Drinking “About” Three Margaritas While Waiting For Flight At Airport Bar Asked how...
Are You Allowed To Trade Your First Class Seat With Someone In Economy Class?
Earlier today I wrote about an incident that occurred onboard an American Eagle flight in which two flight attendants bickered over whether a first class passenger could swap seats with a man in economy class so that she could...
Here’s Why I Support In-Flight Cell Phone Calls
Over six years ago, I weighed in on the use of mobile phones onboard commercial airline flights. Back then, I was for it. Today, I’m still for it. In-Flight Cell Phone Calls: I’m Still For It… JSX now allows...
JetBlue-Spirit Airlines Merger: DOJ Drags Feet On Suit
The Department of Justice let a deadline slip to sue and block the JetBlue-Spirit Airlines merger. Will the DOJ block the combination of the two airlines? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Best Beaches In The World In 2023
TripAdvisor released its reader’s choice Best Beaches in the World list for 2023 and there are a few in the United States. Here’s where to go. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
FluxJet: Canadian Hyperloop Project Lacks Realistic Outlook
A new Canadian startup wants to build a Hyperloop-type project branded FluxJet but lacks a real plan. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us...
Brawl: Spirit Airlines Employees Drawn Into Gate Fight
An all-out brawl at a Spirit Airlines gate included employees from the airline all over bag fees. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us...
A Silly Attack On United Airlines’ Boarding Process
An article in The Street attacks United Airlines by comparing it to Southwest Airlines and arguing its boarding process is punitive and meant to shame customers. I find that argument wholly unpersuasive. Is The United Airlines Boarding Process “Unpleasant”...
It’s Cheaper/Faster To Fly To Buenos Aires Than Ship A Box
I sent a box to Buenos Aires for a client and found it’s nearly cheaper (and definitely faster) to fly myself to Buenos Aires than to ship a 13-pound box. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
