A passenger was horrified and took to social media to complain about an American Airlines flight attendant he caught “recycling” orange juice in the first class galley. I do not see valid outrage here. Praise For American Airlines Flight...
Schiphol Airport Fumes After Netherlands Scraps Plan To Cut Flights
Irony of ironies, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is angry that flights will not be cut next summer after the Dutch government abandoned its controversial plans to reduce flights. Dutch Government Has Change OF Heart – No Flights Cuts At Amsterdam...
“Judith And Peter” Want You To Know How Blessed They Are
I had to chuckle at a family that checked-in in front of me at the Thompson Hollywood then who I ran into again at the pool. While not as offensive as Tweedledum and Tweedledee, you just have to wonder...
Review: Thompson Hollywood
My wife and I had an excellent stay at the Thompson Hollywood, part of the Hyatt family, including a nice suite upgrade and one of the best breakfasts in all of Los Angeles. Thompson Hollywood Review As part of...
US Senator Badgered By “Journalist” On Amtrak Train, Threatens To Have Him Thrown Off
A US Senator was badgered by a partisan extremist masquerading as a”journalist” on an Amtrak train who relentlessly pestered him about the conflict in Gaza. At one paint, having had enough, the Senator threatened to have him thrown off…which...
Lush Staggers Off Ryanair Flight After His Malfeasance Forces Diversion…
A passenger who had purportedly consumed a few too many alcoholic beverages was mercifully led off the flight to a round of applause by a cadre of French police officers. Intoxicated Passenger Prompts Ryanair Diversion To French Wine Region...
Laternelaufen In Los Angeles On St. Martin’s Day
In the US we commemorate Veterans’ Day on November 11th, but 11/11 is reserved for the celebration of St. Martin’s Day in much of the Germanic and Dutch world. We enjoyed a bit of Germany in Los Angeles on...
Review: Tommie Hollywood (Hyatt JdV)
We spent a night at the Tommie Hollywood which is a mid-tier Hyatt JdV property in the heart of Hollywood. I loved the room, but the key to this property is actually its neighbor. Tommie Hollywood Review (Hyatt JdV)...
Delta Flight Attendant Cooly Confronts Narcissistic Gospel Singer
There are many elements to this story, but my key takeaways are that a Delta flight attendant should be praised for demonstrating remarkable restraint and that gospel singer Bobbi Storm does not praise her Lord by acting like a...
Delta CEO Dismisses United’s New Boarding Process, Then Says He May Copy It…
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian was asked about United Airlines’ new boarding process and after seemingly dismissing it, said he would actually adopt it if ends up working. Delta Air Lines Open To WILMA Boarding On October 26,...
UPDATE: United Airlines Will Not Resume Service To Israel On November 24
UPDATE: United Airlines will NOT resume service to Israel on November 24, 2023 as earlier reported. Initial reports, blamed on a public relations agency contracted by United, were incorrect. A United spokesperson told Live And Let’s Fly: Our Tel...
The Clever Way A Woman Skirted €50 Luggage Fee
An old story, but a clever one, as highlighted by View From The Wing. After a woman was told her baggage was a feather overweight and she would need to pay €50, she cleverly found a way to reduce...
Come See The German Christmas Markets With Us Next Year
We don’t usually host group trips here on Live And Let’s Fly, but I found one worth sharing. A Uniworld river cruise down the Rhine stopping at the Christmas markets in Germany, France, and Switzerland. Care to join us? ...
Eek: United Would Require How Much Spending For Status?
United Mileage Plus was applauded for adding an option to earn status via spending-only this week and not raising qualification rates, but taking a closer look, it might be impossible to do. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
I Love This Free Award Space Search Tool: PointsYeah
Looking for award space can be a pain but several free tools make it easier. My favorite award space booking tool is PointsYeah.com. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Review: Marriott Residence Inn Pasadena, California
We spent several nights at the Marriott Residence Inn in Pasadena, California during the tree saga and quite appreciated the full kitchen and space, though the breakfast and parking made us prefer the Hyatt Place down the street. Marriott...
Justified? American Airlines Bumps Passenger Out Of First Class, Gives Seat To Pilot
A passenger grouses about his girlfriend being downgraded to economy class and her first class seat being re-assigned to a pilot on American Airlines. But there are many circumstances in which this makes perfect sense. Woman Bumped Out Of...
105 Years Later: My Reflections On World War I
In a turbulent world, today marks the 105th anniversary of the end of World War I. The wars currently in progress brought to mind a piece I wrote five ago on the Great War and what followed. My original...
Alaska Airlines Pilot Accused Of Attempted Murder Shares His Side Of The Story
A former Alaska Airlines pilots who faces 83 counts of attempted murder for attempting to shut down engines mid-flight is now telling his side of the story, arguing his depression coupled with the mushrooms he consumed proved a very...
United Airlines Must Upgrade Premium Transcontinental Meals. Now.
Earlier this week I wrote about how Andrew Nocella, the Chief Commercial Officer at United Airlines, has taken a hands-on approach to improving in-flight meal service at United. While I commend the progress he has made, he needs to...
