Last week I had a three hour connection in Denver, giving me a perfect opportunity to try out the Timberline Steaks & Grille, a Priority Pass restaurant. I wrote about this restaurant when it was first introduced to the...
THIS Is How You Deal With An Unruly Passenger
When a passenger is so disruptive that a diversion is required, one course of action makes sense to me: ban him for life. It’s invariably a him, isn’t it? That’s what happened to passenger on Jet2 after a flight...
Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: June 10, 2018
Greetings from Midtown Manhattan. I’ll be on my way home shortly after a great weekend at FTU in New York. If you missed it, there the next event is in Washington DC coming up in August. It was a great...
Exchanging Free Business Class For Paid
Though we already had our Christmas tickets purchased, a change in the plans thanks to Hotwire.com had us swap in our “free” (paid with miles) tickets for reasonably-priced business class tickets. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
My Travel-Worthy Favorite Foods
One of the best parts of traveling to new places is sampling new cuisines. Traveling to a place to eat something exotic is nothing new. Foodies from all over the world are flooding the feeds of Instagram and Anthony...
Breaking News: Aircraft From Havana Crashes After Takeoff
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, add us today. The Daily Mirror has breaking news out of Havana,...
Should This Man Have Been Thrown Off My Flight?
What happens when you just cannot hold it, but defy FAs in using the lavatory? On my way back from Hawaii, the man across the aisle from me simply could not hold it. At least that’s what he said....
How Would You Handle a Brat Playing Loud Video Games on Airplane?
As the proud father of one, I’ve undergone a radical transformation when it comes to baby on airplanes. I used to be part of the crowd that loved to “hate” on babies making noise, but now am one of...
Pictures: LAX Automated People Mover
Yesterday, I shared details about the new “Automated People Mover” (trains) coming to Los Angeles by 2023. This project will make public transportation more accessible at LAX as well as eliminate some of the pollution that perpetually hangs over...
Five Unconventional Places I Hope To Visit This Summer
Summer is the time of year I usually stay home: it’s when most people have time to travel and therefore the perfect opportunity for me to take a break from traveling and avoid the crowds. This year, due to...
The 10 Least Expensive Cities in the World
Yesterday I shared the 10 most expensive cities in the world. Today, we’ll explore the 10 least expensive cities in the world. Each year The Economist publishes a list of the most and least expensive cities in the world....
Why Are There So Many Animals In Airline Cabins?
An honest question: why are there so many animals in airline cabins? How did people ever get by without them in the past? As near as I can tell, this is a uniquely American issue. I never see pets...
The 10 Most Expensive Cities in the World
What are the 10 most expensive cities in the world to live in? The Economist compiles an annual report each year and is out with its 2018 list. This list is formulated based upon a number of factors, including...
Our Best Souvenir: Professional Vacation Photography
Photos capture unforgettable memories and quality is important. Hiring a photographer on your vacation can give you the greatest souvenir of all. While you may think it’s out of your budget, you might be surprised to find that vacation...
Bizarre Business Class Advice in Harper’s Bazaar
It’s time to start calling out the mainstream media on fake upgrade and premium cabin stories. Several days ago a friend at United Airlines forwarded me an internal communication heralding the high ranking of United Polaris from Harper’s Bazaar. I...
Guide: Transit Without a Visa in Vietnam
Transiting through Vietnam is tricky if you don’t have a visa. But it’s possible. Here’s how to do it. Obtaining a visa in advance is not necessary if you arriving into Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, or Da Nang....
Upside.com Wooing Businesses With Elaborate Gifts
I have used Upside.com for business trips in the past with mixed results. I was shocked and amazed at what they sent me to remind me of why I should book business travel with them. Can you believe what...
Pruitt’s Latest Defense of First Class Travel: Civility
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt has a new justification for flying first class: the “toxic” political environment… After reading all the comments in my recent commentary on first class travel for government officials, I can almost understand his...
“Poop and Run” by Fake Service Animal at Newark Airport
As airlines seek to crack down on the rampant exploitation of emotional support animals to skirt pet cargo fees, one passenger shows there are other ways to cheat the system. Flyertalk member UK Stages details what he observed at Newark...
The Bahamas’ Zone Taxis Hurt Bahamians
I wrote a few weeks ago about the airport Taxi touts in Panama but this is not that story. In the Bahamas, taxi zones are in place and are especially expensive for short distances. While you might think this will...
