Chicago and New York City have added COVID-19 fees and closely monitored guests, but are the new measures helping or hurting tourism? If you are considering signing up for a new credit card please click here and help support...
Even At 30,000 Feet, You Are Entitled To Your Opinion On Masks…
There’s a big difference between being entitled to an opinion and being entitled to act upon that opinion. That important realization presents itself today in the form of a travel column. You Are Always Entitled To Your Opinion, Even...
Airline Change Fees Aren’t Gone Forever
Almost every major US airline has announced that change fees are gone “forever.” No, they aren’t. If you are considering signing up for a new credit card please click here and help support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us...
A Wretched Note To Flight Attendant From A More Wretched Passenger
What–other than languishing in a supreme state of wretchedness–would move a passenger to take the time to write a condescending, bitter, angry, handwritten note to a flight attendant? Angry Passenger Writes Horrific Note To Flight Attendant A passenger was...
Observations From A Trip To Virginia Beach During COVID-19
My family took a road trip this week to Virginia Beach. We were surprised by what we found. If you are considering signing up for a new credit card please click here and help support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t...
Major Student Travel Agency Bankrupt, First Domino To Fall?
STA Travel, a European travel agency with 52 global offices has gone into Administration in the UK, a bankruptcy death sentence. Is it the first domino to fall? If you are considering signing up for a new credit card...
US And UK Officials Discuss Transatlantic “Air Bridge” Between London And New York
High-level officials from the United States and United Kingdom are allegedly discussing the creation of a transatlantic “air bridge” that would restore travel between New York and London. Details: Transatlantic “Air Bridge” Between New York And London Since March,...
Non-Stop Flights, Not Hubs, The Way Forward
See As airlines begin to alter their schedules for the coming months, they are moving away from the favored hub-and-spoke model in favor of non-stops. If you are considering signing up for a new credit card please click here...
The Case For and Against Immunity Passports
Immunity passports are medical confirmation that allows those with immunity to pass through countries with health restrictions. If you are considering signing up for a new credit card please click here and help support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed...
Are Airline Employees “Essential” Workers?
At the heart of the debate over whether to extend payroll support for U.S. airlines is a fundamental question: are airline workers essential workers? World’s Most Powerful Flight Attendants Calls Airline Employees “Essential” Workers Sara Nelson, President of the Association...
How To Guarantee A Blocked Middle Seat When You Fly
Some airlines guarantee they will continue to block middle seats while others make no promises. But you don’t have to rely on an airline to ensure you have a blocked middle seat: whatever airline you fly, no matter the...
Virtual Citizenship Taking Hold, Remote Workers Optimistic
Many countries have realized during the coronavirus crisis that their approach to citizenship and work visas may be outdated. Recognizing opportunity is different from seizing it, but maybe a sea change is ahead. If you are considering signing up...
The Rise Of “Revenge Travel”
The Washington Post introduced me to a new term this morning called “revenge travel.” I think it applies to me… Are You Ready For Revenge Travel? Like many of you, I had all sorts of trips planned this year....
United Introduces New Onboard Filtration Protocol To Purify Cabin Air
United Airlines claims it will further reduce the spread of COVID-19 by increasing the air flow volume of its HEPA filters. United Airlines Sees HEPA Filters As Key To Healthy Onboard Environment United will “maximize air flow volume” on...
How We Could See Only Five U.S. Airlines Survive Our Dystopian Era
COVID-19 cases are surging in the USA, antibodies are now thought to only last 2-4 months, and the efficacy of a potential vaccination doubtful. Let’s imagine a world in which things do not get better. What will this pandemic...
United Airlines Will Route China Flights Via South Korea
Matching Delta, United will also operate its Shanghai flights via Seoul, South Korea. The technical stop will spare crews from overnight stays in Mainland China. United Adds Seoul Technical Stop To China Flights After a multi-month hiatus, United plans...
My Sober Assessment Of In-Flight Alcohol Bans
Many airlines are restricting or suspending the sale of alcohol onboard. Is this simply the latest cost-cutting move masked as “hygiene theatre” or are there reasonable concerns about the consumption of alcohol onboard flights in the pandemic era? I’ve...
Data Points Suggest Fast Recovery for Travel Industry
Data points from public and private travel businesses suggest a fast recovery for the travel industry. If you are considering signing up for a new credit card please click here and help support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us...
2019 Was Peak Travel, When Will it Return?
In 2019, many metrics suggest the world saw peak travel. Due to the Coronavirus crisis and countries shutting their borders, the question of whether Peak Travel will ever return and if so, when, remains unanswered. If you are considering...
How Nations Protect Their Airlines
Have you noticed something the pandemic has only highlighted more clearly? Countries have and countries will continue to protect their large airlines. We saw a number of airlines fail in 2019 including: Adria Aigle Azur Avianca Brasil Flybmi Germania...
