Two of my most treasured possessions are my first and second passports. They are jammed from cover-to-cover with passport stamps from around the world, telling many stories about my life and the direction it has taken. But will these...
American Airlines Investor Questions Future of Business Travel
Last week, many airlines held earnings calls with investors. One American Airlines investor raised questions about the future of business travel. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Serious Travelers Need Crypto, Not Banks
Financial institutions still struggle with both simple and complex transactions abroad, serious travelers need cryptocurrencies. 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...
Vintage TWA Travel Posters
While I was in the TWA Hotel last week at New York Kennedy, I enjoyed viewing a gallery of vintage TWA travel posters. Vintage TWA Travel Posters The TWA Hotel does so many things well, but one of my...
Humble Hideki Matsuyama Travels Like The Rest Of Us
Hideki Matsuyama won the Masters Golf Tournament on Sunday. He’s earned over $35 million over the course of his professional golfing career. But his non-pretentious flight home via Atlanta and Chicago showcases a different personality than other celebrity golfers....
Reports From Abroad… Armenia is Wonderful Right Now
Friends and family recently traveled to Armenia and reported back about their experience. 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,...
Why Does The Airbus A320 Make Noises Like A Barking Dog?
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...
