Most evidence heretofore has suggested that Omicron may be the mildest variant of COVID-19 and provide protection against other variants, should we just abandon all COVID-19 policies as a result? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Denise Richard’s Astonishing Reason For Not Wearing A Mask On Airplane
American actress and fashion model Denise Richards decided to post a maskless selfie onboard a recent flight. That’s common enough. But the way she justified not wearing a mask on an airplane…astonishing. Model Citizen: Denise Richards Offers A Novel...
When All Of Your Travel Plans Go Wrong
Traveling has been more difficult in the past two years than any time my generation can recall, and sometimes, it just all goes wrong. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Free Messaging Via Wi-Fi On United Airlines
United Airlines will offer passengers complimentary messaging over wi-fi starting on December 17, 2021 and rolling out across the mainline and regional fleet by March 2022. Free Wi-Fi Messaging On United Airlines As of December 17th, there will be...
United Airlines CEO Paints A Bleak Future For Regional Jets
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby sees a diminishing market for regional jets while holding out hope that roomier aircraft can create new markets to stimulate demand and solidify loyalty. The Questionable Future Of Regional Jets According To United Airlines...
Viewing A SpaceX Rocket Launch at Cape Canaveral
During a recent trip to Orlando, my family was able to visit the Space Coast and see a SpaceX rocket launch from Cape Canaveral. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Robert Isom To Replace Doug Parker As American Airlines CEO
Doug Parker has announced he will step down as the CEO of American Airlines on March 31, 2022, making official what had been leaked months ago. HIs loyal lieutenant, Robert Isom, will take over as AA’s new Chief Executive...
George Clooney Turned Down An Easy $35 Million To Film Airline Ad
Actor George Clooney has shared that he turned down $35 million to film a one-day airline ad, but refused to to name the airline. However, he has offered us some clues. George Clooney Turns Down $35 Million To Film...
Southwest Companion Pass Still Easy Through Credit Card For Two More Days
The best deal for US travelers is still the Southwest Airlines Companion Pass. For just two more days (through December 7th, 2021) it remains easy to achieve. This is the only travel credit card my wife has applied for...
Fight Club Minneapolis: Multiple Fights Break Out At MSP Airport
Multiple concurrent fights broke in Terminal 2 at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport over Thanksgiving weekend, with chairs and stanchions used to inflict maximum damage. MSP Airport Fight Club: Post-Flight Brawls Get Nasty Video posted to Facebook shows a group...
Will You Respect Mandatory Post-Travel Quarantine In USA?
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....
