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...
Observations from Flying/Traveling this Week

I had a business trip that took me flying this week from Florida to Colorado. I had some surprises as well as expected experiences. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Practical Problems of Flying During COVID-19

In addition to health and safety requirements, there are some further practical problems when flying during COVID-19. 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...
Chatter: Travel Agents See Higher Ticket Prices in 2021

Travel agent groups have been chatting online about concerns over 2021 ticket prices on the already beleaguered, here’s what they’ve been saying. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Last Call: 50% Off Virgin Atlantic Awards + Cheap Paid Tickets

Virgin Atlantic has revealed its Black Friday Sale, which includes attractive deals on both paid and award tickets. Today is your last day to take advantage of this deal. Black Friday Sale: Half Off Virgin Atlantic Award Redemptions Matching...
Denver Mayor Warns Us Not To Travel…From The Airport As He Boards Flight

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock is taking COVID-19 seriously. He sent out the following tweet at 7:43am yesterday: Pass the potatoes, not COVID. 🏘️Stay home as much as you can, especially if you’re sick. 💻Host virtual gatherings instead of in-person...
My Thanksgiving Travel Plans Are Up In The Air…

If you’re a regular reader, you know that for several years I’ve spent Thanksgiving weekend at the Highlands Inn, a Hyatt property in Carmel. It has become a cherished family tradition. This year, however, we may just stay home....
United Airlines Warns Of Uptick In Cancellations And Decrease In New Bookings

United Airlines warned investors yesterday that it has observed both an uptick in cancellations and a decrease in new bookings, which it blames on a recent spike in COVID-19 cases. Even as United tries to downplay the bad news,...
Fly 35,000 Miles Per Year? You’re In the Top 1%….Of Global Aviation Polluters

Frequent flyers representing only 1% of the world’s population contribute 50% of annual global aviation carbon emissions. But any realistic long-term solution will not punish them. 1% Of People Account For 50% Of Aviation Emissions The figure sounds pretty...
Airport Police Chases And Fake Icelandic Airlines: How To Gain Free Publicity

Two aviation stories, seemingly unrelated, remind us how much our truth-starved culture is willing to pursue news that lacks any credibility or edifying value. The stories also provide clear and convincing blueprints for how to secure free publicity. Police...
A Captain Explains Why Few Pilots Wear Masks In Cockpit

121pilot, our resident airline captain on Live and Let’s Fly, returns today to discuss pilots wearing masks inside the cockpit. In light of a controversial recent decision by American Airlines to dock pay from a captain who forced his...
Fearing Election Unrest, United Airlines Moves Crews Out Of Downtown Hotels

In a sad sign of the times, United Airlines is moving crew out of downtown hotels across the United States due to fears over election-related civil unrest. United Airlines Moves Crew Hotels Out Of City Centers Due To Election...
Airline Warns Of Criminal Prosecution For Falsifying COVID-19 Test

Aerolíneas Argentinas, the flag carrier of Argentina, has vowed not only to ban passengers who flout COVID-19 measures, but turn them over to authorities to face criminal charges. Aerolíneas Argentinas Warns Passengers Who Flout COVID-19 Measures Argentina has faced...
Airline Pilot: We Won’t Bother To Be Peacemakers Onboard When We Are Unfairly Mocked

121pilot, our resident commercial pilot on Live and Let’s Fly, sent me his thoughts on the controversy involving a Delta captain and a passenger who refused to affirm that she would leave off her obscene hat during the flight. -Matthew It’s as simple...
Travel Waivers Still Important Despite No Change Fees

With nearly every airline removing change fees “forever” (rolls eyes), do we still need travel waivers? Yes, yes we do. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Southwest Captain Covers Up “Lewd” Passenger With His T-Shirt

Southwest Airlines has apologized after a woman was forced to cover up an outfit that gate agents deemed “lewd, obscene and offensive.” “Lewd” Dress Code Incident On Southwest Airlines This is what Kayla Eubanks attempted to wear on her...
The New Standard for International Travel?

More countries are re-opening their borders with an asterisk; visitors must demonstrate a negative COVID-19 test. Is this the new standard for international travel? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...