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...
Paperwork, Not Fee Will Negatively Impact British Tourism
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...
Celebrating Thanksgiving Abroad: Why We Do It
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,...
Fighter Jets Scramble To Intercept A321 After Bomb Threat Onboard
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...
I’m Flying To London To Bid Farewell To Queen Elizabeth II
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...
Harry and Meghan Choose Private Jet Over American Airlines
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...
Photo Essay: Platinum Jubilee Of Queen Elizabeth II From The Perspective Of An American Visitor In London
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...
I’m Enroute To London For Queen’s Platinum Jubilee!
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...
Wow: Pilot Calls Police To Rescue Plane Full Of Passengers Abandoned By Ground Staff
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...
Queen Elizabeth II Circles London, Unable To Land In Private 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...
Hotel Review: Hyatt House Manchester, England
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...
Manchester’s “Curry Mile” Delights Indian Food Lovers
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...
Great Coffee In Manchester, England: Ditto
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....
Review: Mowgli Indian Street Food (Manchester)
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...
What It’s Like Traveling In The UK Right Now
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...
Review: Escape To Freight Island – Manchester
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...
UK Airlines Attack Omicron Restrictions, Demand Fresh Bailout
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...
In UK, Government Loosens Mask Rule But Airlines Do Not…Will USA Follow?
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...
Are Brits Barmy? (Poll Finds Most Want Travel Banned)
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...
FAQs: Air Passengers From UK Will Require Negative COVID-19 Test To Enter USA
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...
