Resident pilot 121pilot, a captain for a major U.S. airline, authors a new column on Live and Let’s Fly called Ask Your Captain. His mission: demystify the flight deck and an answer any question you may have on the...
“Is There Anyone Onboard With Flying Experience?”
Resident pilot 121pilot, a captain for a major U.S. airline, authors a new column on Live and Let’s Fly called Ask Your Captain. His mission: demystify the flight deck and an answer any question you may have on the...
How To Deal With A Pesky Barefoot Seatmate
There’s a new picture making its way around social media that I find quite detestable. But how do we effectively and rightly deal with seatmates on airplanes who just have no clue? Dealing With A Pesky Barefoot Seatmate This is...
Air Travel, Stimulus Checks, And Durable Goods
Two stories caught my attention, both relating to air travel demand. First, comments from the United CEO that people are ready to travel because they’ve already bought all the durable goods they need during the pandemic. Second, a surge...
How Easy Is Overland Transit Via France?
You all provided such great wisdom and insight concerning my recent Central America question that I wanted to put another question out to you. How easy has it been to get into France lately for non-French citizens? My France...
Compromised Data: American, United, Delta – Oh My
It has been a rough week for frequent flyers and most of them were on the ground. Compromised data at American, United, and Delta Air Lines leaves flyers wondering what’s next? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
Mask Vigilantism Is Out of Control on Flights
There’s a big difference between an intentional mask rebellion and punishing innocent, well-intentioned travelers. Mask vigilantism is out of control on flights and in my experience, it was the flight attendants that were to blame. If you are considering...
Five Flights This Week – My Observations
After five flights this week that touched airports in Pittsburgh, Fort Myers, and Newark on two airlines I wanted to provide some observations of what it’s like for those that aren’t traveling. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
Anyone Been To Central America Lately?
The travel bug is biting again and I’m looking into 1.) countries I have not been to, 2.) that are open to U.S. travelers, and 3.) that involve airlines or hotels I have not yet reviewed. It seems that...
Slob: Airline Passenger Sleeps With Bare Feet On Windows
Airplane Etiquette 101: keep your feet off the seats, walls, and windows around you. Apparently one passenger did not get the memo. Airline Passenger Makes Creative Use Of Aircraft Windows With Feet… Passenger Shaming, one of my favorite Instagram...
300lb Passenger Attempts To Open Aircraft Door Mid-Flight
A Delta flight was interrupted after a large man tried to strong-arm an aircraft door open before being subdued by fellow passengers. But even his great strength could not get the door open. Fellow Passengers Subdue Troubled Man Who...
Cheer Up, Travel Will Come Roaring Back In 2021
Kyle’s excellent piece on the current melancholic nature of travel prompted a nod of agreement, but also a spark of optimism. Travel will come back. It will come roaring back. Because we love to travel. We are human beings....
New Travel Show Concept Needs Support
A reader wrote in with a unique message this week, there’s a new travel show concept and it needs your support. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Rich: Woman Who Flew Private Plane To Storm Capitol Feels “Persecuted” And Asks POTUS For Pardon
A woman who traveled to Washington, DC in her private plane to storm the U.S. Capitol has asked President Trump for an eleventh hour pardon, claiming she is being persecuted. This sad tale is a reminder of personal responsibility...
Review: AHS Business Lounge Cotonou (COO)
After my tour of Cotonou, I had a couple hours before my flight to Istanbul. Turkish Airlines uses the AHS Business Lounge in Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO), also a Priority Pass Lounge. I give the lounge high marks and...
Eight New Countries I Hope To Visit in 2021
Before the pandemic, I was able to visit four new countries in 2020 after going a couple years without visiting a new one. My current country count stands at 135. While traveling for 2021 seems a bit premature at...
American Airlines Throws Off Two-Year-Old For Not Wearing A Mask…While She Is Eating
While perfectly within its rights, American Airlines once again demonstrates the foolishness of throwing off two-year-olds for not wearing a mask. Another Two-Year-Old Mask Incident On American Airlines A family was traveling on American Airlines from Charlotte to Jacksonville....
My Trepidation When Entering A New Country
I don’t suffer from stage fright and actually enjoying speaking before large groups. But I do suffer stage fright of sorts when stepping out from the safe confines of baggage claim into a new land…especially when I do not...
How Much Cash Can You Fly With?
An often asked question is just how much cash you can fly with, and the answer is really threefold. 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...
Cool: Man Bikes 9,300 Miles From China To England!
In what can only be described as an incredible journey, a man completed a four-month, 15-country bike journey from China all the way to England. Bike Journey From China To England Josh Reid, 23, picked up a new bike...
