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...
Conflicting Information Creates Cloudy Summer Travel Picture
Industry leaders have touted how busy this summer will be for travel, but other data points counter that. Will 2023 be a busier travel season than 2022, or fall flat? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Man Swats Passenger On Wrist Who Kept Opening His Window Shade
A New York real estate agency resorted to swatting the hand of his seatmate after he repeatedly tried to open the window shade…in the row in front of him. He was seated one row behind. But while this particular...
How Much Does It Cost To Charter A 767 Private Jet?
Conducting research for a client this week I found out just how much it costs to secure a charter flight on a 767 private jet. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
7 First Class Products I Hope To Fly In 2023
At this early point in the year it is not clear if I will push for elite status once again on a US carrier or truly embrace the freestyle life of buying whatever ticket works best based on date,...
Universal Studios, Disney Bring Big Announcements This Week
Universal Studios and Disney have launched big announcements all week. From new locations, to ride launches, and even the possibility of a new theme park. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
5 Business Class Products I Hope To Fly In 2023
At this early point in the year it is not clear if I will push for elite status once again on a US carrier or truly embrace the freestyle life of buying whatever ticket works best based upon date,...
10 New Countries I Hope To Visit In 2023
I’m setting what I hope will be an achievable goal in 2023: visit 10 countries I have not previously visited. 10 New Countries For 2023 As I focus on the more important matters of my family, cultivating my career...
My 1,000th Post on LiveAndLetsFly
This exact post is my 1,000th as a travel blogger on this site and there’s a lot to look back and think about. This post is as much about you as it is about me. If you are considering...
2023: Destinations, Trips, Experiences I Am Excited About
I am overjoyed to flush 2022 down the drain and get this new year started. Here are the destinations, trips, and travel experiences I am excited about in 2023. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Bah Humbug: Airlines Cancel 10,000+ Flights Amid Worst Storm
Amidst the worst Christmas weekend storm in US history, flight cancellations have topped more than 1o,000 and it’s not over yet. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Merry Christmas From LiveAndLetsFly, Kyle, And Matthew
Matthew and I want to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and reflect a little on the blog, our readership, and our gratefulness. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Amazing: Watch Tom Cruise Ride Motorcycle Off Cliff In Norway
I am amazed by the bravery of Tom Cruise…so much so, that it warrants this post. And yes, I’ll link it to travel. Tom Cruise And “Adventure” Travel Cruise is filming the next installment of Mission Impossible and the...
What Are The Effects Of AI (ChatGPT) On Travel Blog Writing?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) writing tools have advanced greatly, especially with GPT-3. But what are the effects on travel blog writing or online content generally? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Man FaceTimes His Family On Flight…Should We Have All Joined In?
I continue to see a proliferation in the use of noise-emitting electronic devices without using headphones. But how about an innocent onboard call with your children before a flight takes off? How To Deal With A FaceTime Call On...
British Airways Reduces Redemption Surcharges….For More Miles
I really got my hopes up reading headlines yesterday that British Airways had massively dropped redemption surcharges on award tickets. In once sense, it is true, but it will cost your more Avios in what can better be described...
The Consequences Of Annoying Your Airplane Seatmate By Punching His Seat
Travel tip: if you want your neighbor to stop reclining his seat, you do not punch the seat. For when you do, you might find your laptop broken. Passenger Punches Airplane Seat, Prompting Man In Front Of Him To...
Passengers Fight Over Overhead Bin Space – Is The Space Above Your Seat Yours?
A pair of passengers in India engaged in a shouting match over who had rights to the a certain overhead bin on a flight. I believe that access to overhead storage in your cabin of service if purely on...
My Biggest Airplane Pet Peeve
Have you noticed a problem at airports and especially on airplanes that is getting worse by the day? I’m talking about people using electronic devices without earphones. It’s not just kids and lately, I’ve encountered violators on nearly every...
