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...
Pair Of So-Called “Travel Experts” Fail Spectacularly
Two travel bloggers, both of whom should have known better, get ripped off en route to the Pitons of St. Lucia and end up on a ride from hell through a Caribbean port. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
Right Call: Turks & Caicos Lets Ammo Traveler Holder Off Easy
A Pennsylvania man was arrested at a Turks & Caicos airport for possession of 20 rounds of rifle ammunition. He was let off easy and that was the right call. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Sorry Karen, An Open Middle Seat Is Not YOUR Personal Space!
It’s always nice to have an open middle seat on an airplane, but that does not mean you can claim it for yourself when you have a seatmate two seats away. Airplane Etiquette: Open Middle Seat Is Shared Space...
Please Do Not Put Your Water Bottle In Airplane Overhead Bin!
While it is good to hydrate, an airplane overhead bin is not the place for a water bottle…unless it is empty. Recently, I rose after takeoff to grab my bag and noticed it was wet. My heart sank…I immediately...
Can’t Find An Airline Ticket To Europe? Blame Taylor Swift.
It’s a phenomenon that I love, but one that is putting serious pressure on airfare from the US to Europe this summer: Americans are flocking to Europe to see Taylor Swift…and saving money doing so. It’s a win-win situation...
Not Ok, Boomer: Demographic Challenges Await Travel Brands
With the largest population demographic now the Baby Boomers entering retirement, travel brands need to plan for the future that awaits, not the customers they have. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Plus-Size Travel Influencer Says Airport Worker Refused To Push Her Wheelchair, Leaving Her Gasping For Breath
A “plus-size” travel influencer says an airport worker in Seattle refused to push her in a wheelchair when she saw how large she was. Forced to walk up the jetbridge herself, she nearly fainted due to a lack of...
My (Mis)Adventures On Sound Transit In Seattle…
I used public transport during my trip to Seattle and while I did not encounter the level of behavior I did in Dallas, there was one quite interesting exchange. Seattle Public Transit: The Fare Evaders Win Admittedly, I’m not...
When A Passenger Of Size Rests His Elbow On Your Arm In Your Airplane Seat…
Very simple: if your seatmate creeps into your personal space, you do not have to tolerate it. That’s all I need to say about a recent incident with a passenger of size extending beyond his armrest on United Airlines....
Taylor Swift Flew 178,000 Miles In 2023
Pop singer Taylor Swift is naturally quite the world traveler, though her air travel totals for 2023 are not quite as high as I would have thought. Taylor Swift 2023 Air Travel: A Closer Look 21-year-old Jack Sweeney is...
New York to Miami – The Automatic Gratuity Has Gone Too Far
Restaurants and even retail locations are adding an automatic gratuity but enough is enough. Can you refuse to pay automatic gratuities? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
WATCH: US Coast Guard Rescues Disney Cruiser By Helicopter
A passenger onboard a Disney cruise ship had to be airlifted by helicopter from the Coast Guard while the ship was at sea, revealed in dramatic footage. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
BREAKING: Israel Retaliates Against Iran, Travel Disruptions
In a tit-for-tat air-only conflict between Israel and Iran, Israel has fired its latest salvo, and flight disruptions abound. 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...
Spirit Airlines Employee Drops F-Bomb On Rude Passenger In South Florida
A Spirit Airlines employee in Florida lost her cool when a passenger purportedly cursed her out, returning an F-bomb with one of her own…on camera. Passenger And Spirit Airlines Employee Exchange F-Bomb In Ft. Lauderdale We don’t know what...
