I recently wrote about the new trend of “rawdogging” on flights. However, numerous doctors have come forward to advise against the practice. What could be wrong with sitting in solitude? Plenty, as it turns out… Doctors: Rawdogging On Flights...
Insanity: Resort Guests Reserve Pool Chairs At 1:00 AM

From a dimension of travel I simply do not understand comes the concept of reserving pool chairs and the insanity of lining up like a Black Friday Walmart sale to reserve them at the crack of dawn or in...
My Mildly Pathetic Birthday At London Heathrow…

My birthday turned out to be a rather pathetic comedy of errors at London Heathrow, though I learned a bit in the process and can only really laugh about it at this point. Happy Birthday To Me, Alone At...
Southwest Airlines Assigned Seating Will Be Its Death

Southwest has announced its biggest change in its 57-year history, but now that it’s changed this last bastion of its legacy, it will have to keep changing its model. Southwest Airlines is dead. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
A Call To Action For Pilots And Air Traffic Controllers

Let me start with a confession. I’m bad with names. Utterly terrible. Odds are that five minutes after meeting a new first officer I’ve forgotten their name already. I can remember a lot of other details without issue, but...
A Call To Action For Airline Passengers

Last week, Matthew wrote about an American Airlines flight on which in the midst of an emergency evacuation there were multiple passengers refusing to follow crew commands. In recent years, society has tended to focus an increasing amount of...
The Problem With The Airlines’ “Capacity” Earnings Narrative

Airlines from the busiest markets in the world have stated that there was too much capacity on the market, but that masks a bigger problem – bad for investors and flyers alike. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
The Great Airport Burger Debate: Five Guys, Shake Shack, Or In-N-Out Burger?

When it comes to airport burgers, do you prefer Five Guys, Shake Shack, or In-N-Out Burger? I’ve tried all three and I must say the choosing a favorite has been difficult… Airport Burgers: Which Are Best? You probably think...
Delta, Lufthansa Join Major Airlines, Revise Earnings Down

Delta Air Lines and Lufthansa have both revised earnings down within the quarter citing capacity as the reason. Combined with the others, the true picture is pretty clear. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
A Female Perspective On Live And Let’s Fly

I’m pleased to introduce Elena, who will be providing hotel reviews and other musings on Live And Let’s Fly from time to time. -Matthew Allow me to introduce myself, I’m Elena from Austria. If there’s one thing I noticed...
Vlogger Denied Lounge Access, Takes Out Anger On Lounge Staff

I’ve been thinking a lot about what happened to vlogger Aljoscha Wendholt, popularly known as Josh Cahill, at a Luxair Lounge in Luxembourg and it has led to some introspection. Cahill Denied Lounge Access In LUX: Is His Outrage...
Air Canada, Air France Raise Concerns, Joining Others

Air Canada and Air France are the latest major carriers to raise concerns about meeting revenue targets issued for the financial quarter. They join nearly half of US carriers and major cruise industry executives. If you are considering booking...
Sometimes It’s Best To Not Take The Trip

A combination of challenges made it difficult to take a surprise trip last week. But sometimes, it’s best to skip the trip and plan for the future instead. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
The Travel Market Is Clearly Softening, A Few Examples

The travel market has been at all-time highs in recent months but there’s tangible evidence it is softening, here are some examples. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
New Trend: “Rawdogging” On Flights

It always makes me laugh to see new “trends” really just repackage ancient traditions. The term may not be familiar, but “rawdogging” on flights is gaining traction (tuning out all distractions, including in-flight-entertainment and even food and drink onboard)....
How Jetsetting 25-Year-Old Has Already Made Over $100K This Year Traveling The World

I’m quite impressed by the story of 25-year-old Alexandra Hallman, a California woman who has turned her love of travel and photography into what sounds like a lucrative hustle. While her unique qualities may make it difficult to replicate...
I Confronted A Woman Using FaceTime Mid-Flight. Her Reaction Was Pathetic…

I write about a lot of bad behavior onboard and sometimes I even experience it myself. Like on a recent American Airlines flight where a woman repatedly conducted FaceTime video calls and doomscrolled Instagram with the sound at full...
Trump Activist Claims American Airlines Flight Attendant Gave Her Poor Service In First Class Due To MAGA Hat

A Trump activist has accused an American Airlines flight attendant of providing poor service in first class. The passenger alleges she was skipped over during beverage service for wearing a MAGA hat. American Airlines Flight Attendant Allegedly Provided Poor...
The Most Divisive Things You Can Do On An Airplane

A new poll reveals what annoys Americans most on an airplane. What do you think is the most divisive behavior onboard an airplane? Poll: The Most Divisive Behavior On An Airplane YouGov polled 1,152 random Americans last month and...
Rapper Storms Gate At Newark Airport With Metal Stanchion In Nasty Brawl

Janae Nierah Wherry, known more widely as Sexyy Red, is a popular American rapper. But the rapper got into some trouble at Newark Airport that ended with her arrest after she joined a brawl, entering the fight brandishing a...