The Air India Maharajah Lounge in Delhi (DEL) Terminal 3 frankly beat my expectations, though they were quite low to begin with. As the lounge now undergoes renovation through April 2025, I am hopeful that it will emerge as...
Report: Americans Avoiding Travel During Election Week
The upcoming election has some travelers changing their plans and either delaying or forgoing travel during the upcoming US presidential election. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Thanksgiving...
Should I Buy Airline Stocks?
I’ve deliberately avoided buying airline stocks for years, but I wonder if I am just leaving money on the table… Is It Time To Jump Back Into Airline Stocks? Richard Branson once said, “If you want to be a...
Reflection: Grateful For Onboard Doctors Whilst Abroad
While at sea or far flung to the corners of the earth, having a doctor onsite can really be the difference between a dream and a nightmare. If you are considering booking travel please consider Scott & Thomas, it supports...
New Report: Fly Slower, Higher, Only Long Haul For Environment
A new report has a solution to reduce emissions by air travel: fly slower at higher altitudes and eliminate short haul flying. This should totally work. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
The Restorative Value Of Travel, A Personal Story
On a recent trip, I was forced to slow down and relax and I had no idea just how healing and restorative travel can be even after all of these miles and years. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
JetBlue Eliminates Hot Meals On Transatlantic Flights In Economy Class…
In a sad reflection of the new cost-cutting mentality at JetBlue, hot meals have been eliminated from Core (economy) class on transatlantic flights. JetBlue Eliminates Popular Hot Meal Service On Transatlantic Economy Class Flights JetBlue offers quite a unique...
Riding Out Hurricane Helene At The JW Marriott Marco Island
I was attending a conference at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort and we all chose to ride out Hurricane Helene, here’s what that experience was like. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
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...
Flight Attendant Says Lavatory Closed So He Defecated On The Galley Floor…
When a flight attendant blocked a man from using the lavatory as the aircraft was on final descent, the man responded by dropping his trousers and defecating on the floor of the forward galley. But what he did after...
The Curse Of A UNESCO World Heritage Designation
Earlier, I wrote about how to best avoid crowds when visiting Angkor Wat in Cambodia. The millions of visitors who flock to the ancient Khmer capital city are a poignant reminder that a UNESCO World Heritage designation can be...
US Travel And Tourism Sets New Record For GDP Contribution
In 2023, a new record was set for the United States Travel and Tourism sector for its GDP contribution and 2024 looks to be even higher. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
DOT Probes Frequent Flyer Programs In Futile, Pointless Effort
The United States Department of Transportation announced a probe into the largest rewards programs of four airlines in the country. But it’s entirely pointless and will change nothing. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
European Airfares Increase To Save The Environment
Complying with new European environmental regulations, carriers are increasing their fares by adding “green fares” to fly cleaner. I’m skeptical it will last. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Labor Day Travel Surge Expected To Be Highest On Record
As Labor Day approaches, travelers across the United States are gearing up for what promises to be one of the busiest travel weekends in recent memory. This surge in travel activity marks the unofficial end of summer and highlights...
How To Deal With A Seatmate Who Stinks
Sitting next to a smelly seatmate on a flight is a delicate issue, but if your seatmate fails the basic hygiene test, you should feel free to speak up and either move or have the offending passenger (re)moved. How...
Alaska-Hawaiian Greenlit, JetBlue-Spirit Struggle To Survive
Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines have not been challenged on its acquisition by the DOJ during its standard review period in what appears to green light their merger while Spirit and JetBlue struggle to survive independently. If you are considering booking...
Unethical? Starbucks CEO’s “SuperCommute” 1,000 Miles 3 Days Weekly
Starbucks has appointed a new CEO that pledges to “SuperCommute” 1,000 miles for three days weekly in the office. Is this unethical? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Moron Thinks He’s Entitled To Your Legroom Too…
How do you deal with a moron who thinks that he is not only entitled to the legroom under his seat, but also the legroom in front of your seat too? When you buy an airline ticket, you are...
Doctors Advise Against “Rawdogging” On Flights
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...
