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...
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...
Travel Plans Through The End Of The Year – A Big Finish!
The last five months of the year hold big things for myself and my family with a ton of trips booked and lots of firsts for both our son Frankie and the rest of us. If you are considering...
American, Delta, United Airlines Labor Will Want New Deals
On the heels of historic pilot contracts, one labor group at American Airlines is also looking for a me-too revision to its deal, others will follow. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Aer Lingus In Talks For More Trans-Atlantic Service
The Irish airline, Aer Lingus, is again in talks to expand its US footprint, this time at Pittsburgh International Airport. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Do Any Airlines Still Allow Onboard Smoking?
I certainly take smoke-free flights for granted. This was the reason I made such a stink about smoking on a China Eastern flight to Shanghai. But we don’t have to go back all that far to recall a different...
Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge San Francisco (SFO)
The brand new Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge in San Francisco (SFO) has instantly become my favorite Maple Leaf Lounge in the network with excellent service, dining, and lovely indoor and outdoor space. Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge San...
Clueless Passenger Is Confused By Onboard Lounge Seating
Meagan may be too young to remember Southwest Airlines, but there was a time when it was much more common for airline passengers to face each other rather than all face forward. Lounge Seating On Airplanes Is Still A...
Yuck: How Would You Handle Airplane Seatmate Who Side Sits With Her Barefoot Pressed Against You?
How would you handle an airplane seatmate who side sits (or Z-sits) with her barefoot pressed against you? This is not a purely hypothetical question. When Your Airplane Seatmate Side Sits With Her Barefoot Just Inches From You… Sports...
Terrifying: Charlotte’s Carowinds’ Fury Coaster Catastrophe
A Charlotte theme park, Carowinds experienced a near-miss catastrophe as a large crack in a support beam separated from the track. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
VacayDelay: Service Gives Lounge Passes For Delayed Flights
HelloVacay, a new travel company has launched an innovative product that offers lounge access during delays for $29/year. For this article, I interviewed CEO, Ryan Beachum, about the product and the company. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
Airline Status Seller BasisTravel Seemingly Shuts Down
Two weeks ago I posted about an airline status seller, BasisTravel.com, and its dubious offering. It seems they have now shut down. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
I’m Dreading My Trip To Europe This Summer…
I won’t cancel our trip to Europe this summer because my wife has not seen her side of the family since January, but I certainly wish they would come to us instead of us going to them…air travel to...
The Chicago Seminars Civil War
This year there will not be one Chicago Seminars, but two…on the same weekend and in the same city. So what is going on? And should you attend one instead of the other? Chicago Seminars Civil War…One Weekend, Two...
Time for Video Surveillance Onboard Planes?
Six years after I first wrote about the idea of airline video surveillance systems onboard, I find my opinion has changed very little. I’m still rather agnostic about the presence of cameras onboard, though I find many benefits that...
