I have learned that wisely measuring your words includes abstaining from mocking others, particularly for something you are guilty of too. One US Senator was reminded that it was not only President Biden who falls off airplane stairs… Senator...
What Is Google Flights Price Guarantee? How Does It Work?
Google Flights price guarantee is marketed for some tickets (but not all). What is it and how does it work? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Valid? Passenger Blocks Impatient Man Who Tried To Push Past Senior Citizens During Boarding
I have a very strong opinion about a man who felt entitled to try to push past pre-boarding senior citizens so he could be first onboard, but it seems that others are more sympathetic. But I really don’t think...
Video: Naked Passenger Makes Music, Throws Chair In Airport
A new video has emerged of a naked passenger in the Tel Aviv airport beating his chest and making music before throwing chairs at other passengers. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Fun: “U.S. Capital Airport Codes” On Jeopardy!
Here’s a fun category on Jeopardy! concerning U.S. airport codes. Can you guess the correct answers? Test Your Knowledge Of Airport Codes On Jeopardy! Flagged via Ross Feinstein on X, there was a fun Jeopardy! category last night that...
What I Learned At A Luxury Travel Conference This Week
This week I attended the ILTM (International Luxury Travel Market) in Nassau, Bahamas. Some of it was as expected, other things were eye-opening. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
David Brooks’ Whopper About His Newark Airport Hamburger
In another clarifying cultural moment, New York Times columnist David Brooks lamented about his $78 “meal” at Newark Liberty International Airport. Turns out 80% of that bill was due to his alcohol consumption. David Brooks Laments His $78 “Meal”...
Rude: Jumping Up And Running Down Aircraft Aisle To Be First Off
I know that waiting to exit an aircraft can become very tedious, especially if you are in the back of the plane, but jumping up and bounding past other folks is just plain rude. It is RUDE To Jump...
Flight Attendant Reacts To “Can I Kiss You” Comment From Passenger
A rather cute story to end the week of an interaction between a flight attendant and a passenger that centers on kiss and a misunderstanding over an email address. How A Flight Attendant Responded When Passenger Said “Can I...
Mother Of Three Irate At Delta Air Lines After Being Booted Off Empty Flight
A mother of three is asking for answers after being separated from her family on a Delta Air Lines flight that went out with over 100 open seats. Mother Booted Off Delta Flight Due To Apparent Technical Error, But...
Observation: Cancún Is Kind Of A Nightmare Right Now
After spending as little time as possible in Cancún I have to admit that it’s kind of a nightmare right now, from prices to crowds, to traffic. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
How To Eat A Croissant
Instagram etiquette expert William Hanson has taught me how to eat a croissant when I travel. How To Eat A Croissant – Yes, Apparently This Is A Right And Wrong Way Meet William Hanson, a self-professed etiquette expert. He...
“36B Is A Bra Size, Not An Airline Seat!”
One traveler made clear her disdain for a longhaul flight in economy class saying, “I’m not going to fly to Europe in 36B. 36B is a bra size, not an airline seat.” That may be a cute quip, but...
Avianca LifeMiles Wins USA Today Reader’s Choice Best Program
USA Today polled its readers for their choice of the best frequent flyer program, Avianca LifeMiles came out on top among other surprises on the list. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Getting Refunds for Significantly Delayed, Cancelled Flights
Air travel can be unpredictable, and having a flight delayed or cancelled is a common issue that travelers face. We delve into the matter of seeking refunds for significantly delayed or cancelled flights, with a special focus on the...
Booked: Air Malta, Lufthansa, SAS…In ECONOMY Class
I want to thank each and every one of you who left such thoughtful feedback on my question last week about where we should travel to next. Doors opened and doors shut for us…but our plans our now set...
Global Airlines Wants To Break Into London-New York Market
Global Airlines, a start-up with (now) four A380s wants to break into the London-New York air market. Here’s why and how they might and might not achieve that goal. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Americans Choosing European Travel Over Domestic Trips
It has been a busy summer both domestically in the USA and around the world, but as we approach the end of the summer travel seasons it appears that more Americans are choosing to travel to Europe than in...
Are Airline Amenity Kits Wasteful?
I find myself conflicted when it comes to amenity kits on airplanes…they serve an important purpose but are objectively quite wasteful in many cases. As airlines give lip service to environmental concern, amenity kits represent the greatest tension between...
Oshkosh Tragedy: Multiple Fatal Crashes At Largest Air Show
A number of fatal air incidents have befallen the world’s largest air show, EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin this weekend. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...