First it was flight attendants, now it is a pilot. I’ve written about JANET before, the “secret” government airline that transports workers to highly-classified government facilities. The airline is now hiring a 737 first officer! But this won’t be a standard...
Corporate Travel: Comfort Vs. Price
Price is still king when it comes to corporate travel, but queen comfort is a powerful consort. I was speaking to a friend of mine last week about his corporate travel policy. He works for a software company in...
Airline “Humiliates” Handicapped Boy, Asking For “Proof” Of Disability
“Do you have proof your son is disabled?” Jack Johnson suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy. As his genetic disease worsens, the 10-year-old finds himself increasingly confined to his motorized scooter. While returning from family vacation in Split, Croatia on Jet2,...
Review: Tru Hotel Pigeon Forge – Patronizing Millennials
Tru is a new hotel brand by Hilton focused on a younger generation. The select service property (this location in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee) trades design elements for cramped conditions. Does it work or is it patronizing (hint: patronizing)? If...
Cracked Windshield Forces AA Flight To Divert
Yesterday afternoon a cracked windshield forced an American Airlines flight bound for Tokyo to return to Chicago. Flight 153 was operated by a 787-8 with 164 passengers and 13 crew members. The flight left at 3pm CT and returned...
Must-Have Tools For Any Road Warrior
Like many of our readers, I am a full-time road warrior at this point in my career. Readers, friends, and co-workers often ask me what tools I use to make life easier. Here are my must-have tools for any...
All The Patriotic Quotes In Your U.S. Passport
When the U.S. passport was redesigned in 2007, not only was a biometric chip added, but the pages were reimagined. Images were added. Ostensibly to cut down on counterfeits, the dark images have made some stamps difficult to read....
Review: British Airways Galleries Lounge – London Heathrow T3 (LHR)
I’m going to keep this one brief: stay away. In a terminal in which your oneworld business class ticket can get you into the American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Qantas lounges (all superior choices), there is little need to...
Review: Timberline Steaks & Grille Denver Airport (Priority Pass Restaurant)
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...
