I got up early yesterday morning ready to write about airline meltdowns, but it proved to be the smoothest day of Thanksgiving travel in recent memory. Moderate weather certainly helped, but it seems that US airlines finally have their...
Can You Sleep On The Floor In Economy Class?
A video has gone viral of a man sleeping on the floor in economy class on a 15-hour flight. Are you even allowed to sleep on the floor on an overnight flight? Sleeping On Floor In Economy Class –...
Rapper Rick Ross Lowballs Flight Attendants For Private Plane
Rapper and record executive, Rick Ross, took to social media to advertise an open position for flight attendants for his private plane, but his offer is a bit of a lowball. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
SAS One Step Closer To SkyTeam
Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) is one step close to leaving Star Alliance and joining SkyTeam after a US bankruptcy court blessed a $450 million loan as part of the beleaguered airlines’ restructuring package. US Court Approves SAS Loan That...
Passenger Exacts Revenge On Seatmate Who Stretched Legs Into His Personal Space
A cardinal rule of etiquette on an airplane is that you you keep your personal articles and yourself out of your neighbor’s space. One passenger received a wet reminder of this rule. Passenger Who Placed His Foot In Personal...
An Alternative Theory On Why Discount Carriers Are Struggling
Airlines in the discount sector in the United States have announced losses in their recent quarterly reports. There’s been much speculation, but I have an alternative theory. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
American Airlines Passenger Upgrades Herself, Asked To Move For ‘White People’
An American Airlines passenger helped herself to a first class seat but was asked to move back to economy. Then another passenger was upgraded to the seat. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Newark Terminal A: Beautiful
The new Terminal A in Newark marks a transformation of one of the ugliest, dilapidated, and dysfunctional terminals in the United States to one of the most modern. Photo Essay – The New And Improved Terminal A @ Newark...
Senator Mocks Biden For Falling Down, Falls Off Airplane
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...
