A mechanical issue onboard a Swan Hellenic vessel led to the difficult decision to abandon Antarctica on a cruise whose very point was to visit Antarctica. When full refunds were not offered, hunger strikes began onboard. Swan Hellenic Antarctica...
My Loutish Seatmate Should Have His Social Credit Score Docked…
I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. How can someone be so oblivious or indifferent to the fact that his mobile phone is disturbing everyone onboard the aircraft...
An Easy Connection In Xiamen
I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. While the transit was rather rough in Jakarta, it was easy enough in Xiamen, China, though a great reminder that “Big...
Passenger Complaint: Lavatory Closed So Southwest Airlines Pilot Could Flirt With Young Flight Attendant…
A passenger complains that travelers were turned away from the forward lavatory–even though it was empty–so that a pilot could engage in extended chit-chat with a flight attendant. If this is what happened, I hope Southwest Airlines will remind...
Augustine Nursed Back To Health On Xiamen Airlines 737 Business Class!
I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. Time for a health update on my son Augustine…some bad news followed (thankfully) by some good news. After coming to the...
CGK T3: Garuda Lounge (Thumbs Down), Plaza Premium Lounge (Thumbs Up)
I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. Jakarta Airport (CGK) has two lounges in Terminal 3, a Garuda Indonesia Executive Lounge and a Plaza Premium Lounge. I visited...
Come On Indonesia, Our Jakarta Transit Was Needlessly Painful…
I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. We made it to Jakarta, where I hoped to check in for my Xiamen Airlines flight to Xiamen and proceed directly...
Speculation: Lots Of Airline Shifts In The Spring Of 2025
The new US legislative and regulatory environment could mean big changes for the airline landscape in the spring of 2025, here’s why. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today....
Oneworld: Aer Lingus, American Airlines Tie-Up Foreshadowing
Aer Lingus and American Airlines have announced reciprocity between the two loyalty programs, does this foreshadow a return to oneworld for the Irish carrier? If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add...
Shake-Up: Holland, Princess, Seabourn All Change Leadership
Carnival leadership changes mean Seabourn, Princess Cruises and Holland America lines will all see significant changes at the top of the organizational chart. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us...
KLM 787-9 Economy Class: A Perfect Fifth Freedom Flight
I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. I’ve got to hand it to KLM…I just love the Dutch carrier and I love the full service on short Fifth...
KLM’s Curious Approach To Upgrades
I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. I tried to upgrade my KLM Fifth Freedom flight from Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta and failed…it seems that KLM did not...
Our Trip Takes A Turn For The Worse In Kuala Lumpur…
I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. Maybe all that ice cream in the Saudia Lounge was a bit too much? Augustine appears sick and now I’m looking...
“Ugh, Shoot Me In The Eye Now!” United Airlines Flight Attendant’s Reaction To Request For Orange Juice
A United Airlines flight attendant was overheard bitterly complaining about her job and even about an orange juice request on a transatlantic flight. How should United deal with such bitter employees? United Airlines Flight Attendant Hates Her Job…And Let’s...
Saudia 787-9 Business Class: World-Class
I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. Hello from Kuala Lumpur. Saudia seriously impressed onboard the 787-9 in business class…we enjoyed a lovely 8.5-hour flight from Jeddah to...
Top Up Your Marriott Free Night Award Certificate
I’m still shaking my head that I somehow missed the news that you can now top up your Marriott free night award certificates by adding up to 15,000 points to secure a more expensive property. Top Up Your Marriott...
Awfully Wonderful: My Vexing 8-Hour Jeddah Airport Layover
I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. There’s a paradox here and it drove me crazy like nothing on this trip has up until now. The beauty of...
A Thanksgiving Resolution
Once upon a time there was a boy who loved to fly around the world using his miles and points. Around the globe he flew, visiting the far corners of the world; meeting new people and surveying new lands....
United Airlines CEO Is Proud To Be An American On Thanksgiving
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby released a 2024 Thanksgiving video message to employees today celebrating his carrier, his wife, and the United States of America. United Airlines CEO Counts Up His Blessings, Including America The short video was released...
Saudia Transit Desk Tells Me There Are No Airline Partners…
I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. Saudia might want to do a better job of training its transit desk and lounge agents in Jeddah (JED) that the...
