Simple question: if the United States imposes a seven-day self-quarantine requirement on incoming international airline passengers, will you respect it? Yesterday we learned that the Biden Administration is considering several new measures that will tighten international travel. One of...
COVID-19 Variant Omicron Threatens Travel Recovery
A flurry of news stories from the last few days has revealed a concerning COVID-19 variant that once again threatens the travel industry’s elusive recovery. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
I Saw The Northern Lights While Flying Over Norway!
My great flight on ANA was made even better by my first-ever sighting of the Northern Lights (aurora borealis) while flying over Norway. Whimsical: I Saw The Northern Lights On My ANA Flight While eating dinner a flight attendant...
American Airlines Elevated A Loyalty Program… Alaska’s
American Airlines announced its new “Loyalty Points” frequent flyer program and elevated Alaska’s in the process. Here’s why. 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 on Facebook or Instagram,...
Passenger Turns Violent After Weather Delay, Uses Pole To Attack Airline Agent
Although it may seem like poor passenger behavior is confined to the United States and budget carriers in the United Kingdom, a violent incident in Brazil reminds us that poor behavior knows no borders and flight delays speak the...
Big Four: United, Southwest Last Holdouts of Status Extensions
Half of the major US airlines (Big Four) have extended status for the second consecutive year due to COVID, even if just for a few months – but not United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Why? If you are considering booking...
Will A Fourth Wave Sink Transatlantic Travel Rebound?
Despite vaccination progress, Europe appears headed for a fourth wave of COVID-19, with many countries reporting the highest number of new cases in several months. Will the USA, where cases are currently falling, still open next month as planned?...
Nowhere To Hide: High Costs Leave Travelers Few Options
Escalating travel prices and gas costs leave travelers with nowhere to run, and nowhere they can afford to hide this travel season. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Dine On A Boeing 707 In The West Bank
The West Bank, part of the Palestinian territory, has no civilian airport, but it now boasts a Boeing 707 that has become a trendy new café and will soon become a restaurant. A New Boeing 707 Restaurant And Café...
I Missed A Flight Again…Will I Ever Learn My Lesson?
I missed another flight, which meant I missed my business class connection on a premium transcontinental flight and several hours of productivity. While an overzealous gate agent was literally to blame, I blame myself for cutting it too close....
Honor Flight: Around Washington DC with Veterans
I wrote previously about the Honor Flight I took, the mechanics of the program, and how to help. But now, I want to reflect on what I saw and why it’s so important. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
What Is An Honor Flight?
I had the opportunity to join an inaugural Honor Flight from Council Bluffs, Iowa, bringing veterans to Washington DC for exclusive tours of the capitol. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
I Will Survive: Alitalia Brand Will Live On
Sorpresa! The Alitalia brand is not going anywhere…at least right now. ITA frames it as a “temporary” move but I continue to predict that Italy’s newest flag carrier will trade under the Alitalia brand. Alitalia Lives To See Another Day:...
A Few Flying Firsts For Me
After millions of miles, I encountered a rare day filled with first-time experiences and lived to tell about it. 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...
How Should You Handle An Unruly Seatmate?
When your seatmate acts up, should you attempt to intercede as a peacemaker or stand aside and leave it to flight attendants? The context for my story is my recent United Airlines flight from Denver to Los Angeles. A...
Feinstein Proposes Vaccine, Testing Requirement For Domestic Travel Despite Lack of Evidence
California Democratic Senator, Diane Feinstein introduces a senate bill requiring proof of vaccination or negative test result for domestic travel but fails to support it with data. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Observations From Another Week Traveling
Traveling this week provided some interesting data points for both business travel and leisure. 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 on Facebook or...
Delta’s No-Fly List, Good Intentions, Bad Idea
Delta announced an effort to unify US carriers to make their own no-fly list for misbehaving passengers. However, execution will make this good intention a very bad idea. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Travel To Change With Buy Now Pay Later Apps
A slurry of new “buy now, pay later” apps have the potential to change the way we travel. 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...
The Reasons Why Business Travel Will Come Back
A Bloomberg article this week spelled doom and gloom for business travel but it’s wrong and here’s why. 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...
