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Category Archives: United Kingdom

United Kingdom

The Royal Family Uses A Surprisingly “Commoner” Business Class Seat On RAF Voyager

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 23, 2023December 23, 2023 7 Comments
Royal Family RAF Voyager

A short video offers us a rare insight into the passenger cabin of the RAF Voyager, an Airbus A330 used by the UK Royal Family and other top government officials. As it turns out, these VIP travelers use the...

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NewsUnited Kingdom

Collapse Of Air Traffic Control System In UK Leaves 200,000 Stranded

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 30, 2023November 13, 2023 11 Comments
airplanes parked on a runway

It has been a rough few days for air travelers in the United Kingdom after an unspecified “technical issue” caused the UK Air Traffic Control system to collapse. It is estimated that 200,000 passengers remain stranded as flight delays...

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United Kingdom

Paperwork, Not Fee Will Negatively Impact British Tourism

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 19, 2023February 17, 2023 13 Comments
British Airways Defends 747 Retirement

The United Kingdom announced a new entry scheme that will add a fee and paperwork to visitors, but it’s not the cost that will hurt British tourism.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...

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United Kingdom

Celebrating Thanksgiving Abroad: Why We Do It

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 27, 2022November 27, 2022 11 Comments
thanksgiving in manchester 2022

For most of the last decade we have celebrated Thanksgiving abroad, here’s why. 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 followed us on Facebook or Instagram,...

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NewsUnited Kingdom

Fighter Jets Scramble To Intercept A321 After Bomb Threat Onboard

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 13, 2022November 13, 2023 4 Comments
a jet planes on a runway at night

Two Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets escorted a Jet2 Airbus A321 to London Stansted after a bomb threat was made against the flight. Bomb Threat Prompts RAF Escort, A321 Diversion To London, And Passenger Griping… LS922 departed from...

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United Kingdom

I’m Flying To London To Bid Farewell To Queen Elizabeth II

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 15, 2022November 13, 2023 58 Comments
a woman wearing a crown and a plane flying in the sky

I’ll be flying to London this evening in hopes of being able to file past the casket of Queen Elizabeth II and pay my final respect in person. My Brief Trip To London To File Past The Casket Of Queen...

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United Kingdom

Harry and Meghan Choose Private Jet Over American Airlines

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 6, 2022November 14, 2023 93 Comments
a man and woman smiling

Apparently, American Airlines First Class wasn’t good enough for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for their latest trip to London. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex left Jubilee festivities early and flew on a private jet back to Santa...

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PhotosUnited Kingdom

Photo Essay: Platinum Jubilee Of Queen Elizabeth II From The Perspective Of An American Visitor In London

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 4, 2022November 14, 2023 7 Comments
a group of people in a crowd

Yesterday I offered a narrative version of my brief trip to London to celebrate the the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Today I offer a photo essay, which includes more photos from my three-day trip. Platinum Jubilee Photo...

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United Kingdom

I’m Enroute To London For Queen’s Platinum Jubilee!

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 1, 2022November 14, 2023 32 Comments
a group of people in uniform marching on a street with flags

This week, the UK and Commonwealth will honor Queen Elizabeth II for her 70 years on the throne. Her Platinum Jubilee is unprecedented in the history of the British monarchy. I’m on my way to London to join the...

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United Kingdom

Wow: Pilot Calls Police To Rescue Plane Full Of Passengers Abandoned By Ground Staff

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 1, 2022November 14, 2023 23 Comments
a group of people sitting in an airplane

If you thought my story on the Queen’s 15-minute delay into London was a yawn, how about sitting hostage onboard an aircraft for three hours after the ground staff just went home? We pivot now to Manchester, as flights...

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NewsUnited Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth II Circles London, Unable To Land In Private Jet

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 1, 2022November 14, 2023 7 Comments
a woman in a purple hat and purple coat

Flight delays and bad weather do not just impact the commoner, but also the Queen herself, Elizabeth II. Her Majesty found herself, like thousands of others, circling over London due to bad storms yesterday, with her private jet unable...

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Hotel ReviewsHyattUnited Kingdom

Hotel Review: Hyatt House Manchester, England

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 30, 2022January 31, 2022 12 Comments
Hyatt House Manchester suite The Graduate restaurant

For the first time, our annual return to Manchester, England was at a Hyatt property. Our experience was excellent, here’s what we liked. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...

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United Kingdom

Manchester’s “Curry Mile” Delights Indian Food Lovers

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 9, 2022January 8, 2022 6 Comments
manchester curry mile fireworks

Manchester, England is home to one of the largest concentrations of Indian and Pakistani restaurants outside of the subcontinent. Rusholme’s “Curry Mile” delighted us on our visit.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...

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CoffeeUnited Kingdom

Great Coffee In Manchester, England: Ditto

Kyle Stewart Posted onDecember 26, 2021December 26, 2021 1 Comment
ditto coffee manchester

Taking a leaf from Matthew’s page, I decided to add to his “Great Coffee In…” series with a Manchester England addition: Ditto. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....

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Restaurant ReviewsUnited Kingdom

Review: Mowgli Indian Street Food (Manchester)

Kyle Stewart Posted onDecember 26, 2021December 26, 2021 10 Comments
mowgli manchester mother butter chicken house lamb curry

As former residents and frequent visitors of Manchester, we are familiar with many of the city’s restaurants. Mowgli is one we come back to again and again for amazing Indian street food and it’s easy to see why.  If...

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covid-19United Kingdom

What It’s Like Traveling In The UK Right Now

Kyle Stewart Posted onDecember 19, 2021December 20, 2021 21 Comments
Carnaby Street London

My family arrived in the UK last week and here is what it has been like since our arrival. 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...

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ReviewUnited Kingdom

Review: Escape To Freight Island – Manchester

Kyle Stewart Posted onDecember 19, 2021December 19, 2021 2 Comments
Escape to Freight Island

Part attraction, part food hall, Escape to Freight Island in Manchester, England is the best new venue in the city, and perfect for the holidays.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...

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United Kingdom

UK Airlines Attack Omicron Restrictions, Demand Fresh Bailout

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 14, 2021December 13, 2021 21 Comments
UK Airlines Omicron

Airlines in the United Kingdom are pushing back against the latest government restrictions on travel, warning the measures have already destabilized and may create a “permanent scarring” of the airline industry. UK Airlines Push Back Against Government’s “Haphazard” Approach...

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NewsUnited Kingdom

In UK, Government Loosens Mask Rule But Airlines Do Not…Will USA Follow?

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 6, 2021November 14, 2023 13 Comments
a group of people wearing face masks and standing on an airplane

If England is any indicator, it may be a long time before travelers can fly without masks, even once mandatory mask requirements are lifted. Even with the lifting of a national mask law, airlines have not indicated their mask...

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United Kingdom

Are Brits Barmy? (Poll Finds Most Want Travel Banned)

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 7, 2021November 14, 2023 24 Comments
a group of people walking on a bridge

As CEOs from airlines on both sides of the Atlantic call for the immediate opening of a quarantine-free travel corridor between the United States and United Kingdom, I was shocked to learn that most Brits want all international travel...

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