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Category Archives: United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Harry and Meghan Choose Private Jet Over American Airlines

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 6, 2022June 6, 2022 93 Comments
Harry Meghan Jubilee Private Jet

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, 2022June 4, 2022 7 Comments
Platinum Jubilee Photo Essay

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, 2022June 2, 2022 32 Comments
Platinum Jubilee Trip

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, 2022June 1, 2022 23 Comments
Pilot Police TUI

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, 2022June 1, 2022 7 Comments
Queen Elizabeth Jet

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, 2021July 6, 2021 13 Comments

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, 2021June 7, 2021 24 Comments
British Travel Poll

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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NewsUnited Kingdom

FAQs: Air Passengers From UK Will Require Negative COVID-19 Test To Enter USA

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 25, 2020December 25, 2020 10 Comments
UK USA COVID-19 Test FAQs

All inbound passengers from the United Kingdom will be required to present a negative COVID-19 ahead of their trip to the United States. The new mandate from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will take effect on Monday, December...

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United Kingdom

The UK’s Travel Corridor Problem

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 12, 2020December 12, 2020 5 Comments
British Airways Fast Track

The United Kingdom has established a number of “travel corridors” between nations. By spending time in these nations, territories, or regions, currently numbered at 77, quarantine can be avoided when returning to the UK. But not if return travel...

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Coronaviruscovid-19United KingdomUSA

Travelers With Negative COVID-19 Test Potentially Freer in UK than British

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 29, 2020September 12, 2021 11 Comments
British Airways Defends 747 Retirement

The United Kingdom announced a waiver that would allow travelers to abbreviate quarantine requirements that could potentially make foreigners freer in Britain than its own people.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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CoronavirusUnited Kingdom

Does the UK’s 3-Tier Lockdown Jeopardize New York-London Corridor?

Kyle Stewart Posted onOctober 18, 2020September 12, 2021 2 Comments
The Manchester Christmas Markets.

The United Kingdom launched a 3-tier lockdown with respect to its pandemic response and limitations. Does this threaten the proposed New York-London travel corridor this winter? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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United Kingdom

The Controversial Paint Job On Britain’s “Air Force One”

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 26, 2020June 26, 2020 31 Comments

The United Kingdom has quietly introduced its own version of Air Force One and like in the USA, the red and white and blue color scheme is mired in controversy. UK Debuts Its Version Of Air Force One For...

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Law In TravelUnited Kingdom

British Airways, EasyJet, Ryanair Threaten To Sue UK Government Over Quarantine Rules

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 8, 2020June 8, 2020 5 Comments
Airlines Protest UK Government

The three largest airlines in the United Kingdom have initiated a legal proceeding against the UK government for what they call an indefensible new quarantine policy that began earlier today. The UK Home Office has announced a new 14-day...

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