As I alluded to a few weeks ago, I took a trip to “ground zero” of the omicron variant, South Africa, for just one day last month. Now it’s time to share about that wonderful journey. My Conscientious Journey To South Africa The world’s knee-jerk reaction to South Africa’s transparency about the omicron variant really […]
Review: EgyptAir 787-9 Business Class
While EgyptAir has a lot to offer in terms of friendly service and a great business class seat, the unacceptable catering on my Boeing 787-9 flight from Washington to Cairo in business class really left me with a poor impression of the Egyptian flag carrier. EgyptAir 787-9 Business Class Review I booked my flight using […]
I Spent The Night Sleeping On A Bench At Dulles Airport
I did something I have not done in many years: slept on a bench at the airport. My overnight at Washington Dulles reminded me of the days of my youth and how I used to stretch my travel budget by sleeping in airports. How was it? Honestly, not so bad. Sleeping At Dulles Airport For […]
Introduction: My Long Journey Home From Brazil
Welcome to my next trip report, a recount of my recent journey from Sao Paulo, Brazil to Los Angeles…via Florida, Panama City, and San Salvador. My Long Journey Home From Brazil The “point” of this trip was to review Azul’s new A330-900neo in business class, which operates sporadically between Viracopos International Airport outside of Sao […]
Introduction: A Sensational Weekend In São Paulo, Brazil
I’m up for a weekend trip to most anywhere, but I now have a new city I will look forward to returning to: São Paulo, Brazil. When my friend asked if I wanted to join him in Sao Paulo, for a couple days, I agreed because I thought the fellowship would be great. It was. […]
Introduction: A Spur Of The Moment Trip To Istanbul + Belgrade
Sometimes the urge to travel hits us like a ton of bricks. Sometimes, opportunities open that cannot be turned down. And sometimes that all comes together in the form a remarkable last-minute trip that could not have turned out better. Welcome to my next trip report, covering my recent journey to Istanbul and Belgrade to […]
Korean Air Business Class Is Objectively Average
I had a chance to try Korean Air’s Prestige Class (Business Class) from New York JFK to Seoul (ICN) and onward to Bali (DPS). Despite the carrier’s own insistence that they are superior, I didn’t find them to be anything other than average (maybe below) and I challenge anyone to disagree with my assessment. If […]
Review: Lufthansa A350 Business Class
I was impressed by both great service and tasty meals on my very first Lufthansa A350 flight. This business class review covers my journey from Los Angeles to Frankfurt with my wife and two children. Lufthansa A350 Business Class Review Booking We booked two tickets with Avianca LifeMiles (63,500 miles each via American Express Membership […]
Basic Business Class Expansion a Welcome Sight
ZIPAIR, a new Japanese carrier owned by Japan Airlines, is offering Basic Business Class and it’s a great solution to a problem many travellers face. 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, add us today. What […]
Introduction: An Alliance Smörgåsbord To Finland
I should say an alliance voileipäpöytä since the trip was to Finland, but the Swedish smörgåsbord is a more familiar term. Welcome to my next trip report, which covers a trip in late February that included flights on oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance carriers. As with most of my review trips, it all started with one […]
Things A Travel Blogger Cannot Say About Coronavirus
Believe it or not, there are just some things a travel blogger cannot say about coronavirus and the current lockdown around the world. 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, add us today. Caveat: I don’t […]
Vintage Review: Lufthansa A340-300 First Class Chicago To Munich
This week we are taking a walk down memory lane with a vintage first class trip report. I’m sharing photos and brief commentary from a trip I took in the final days of 2010 and first days of 2011 that included many first class flights from five Star Alliance carriers. As we enter a new […]
Loyalty in 2019, Plan For 2020
At the turn of the year (and in this case, the turn of the decade) reflection is important before forging ahead. My loyalty experience in 2019 was interesting, 2020 feels more intentional already. 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 […]
The Thrill Of Doing A Mileage Run Again…
I’ve taken many review trips in 2019, but my mileage run to Sydney was something I have not done in years. And it was thrilling. This wasn’t my first mileage run to Sydney. 1o years ago I took my first one…a LAX-HNL-SFO-SYD-SFO-HNL-LAX trip that included two stops on Honolulu. But ever since United tied RDMs […]
First Time In First Class Terminal + Lufthansa A321 Business Class To Scotland
121pilot, a commercial airline pilot in the United States who has offered his insights and analysis on a number of topics on Live and Let’s Fly recently traveled with his brother and father on a very special trip to Scotland. He asked me if I would be interested in a trip report and I quickly […]
A Pilot’s Review Of Lufthansa First Class
121pilot, a commercial airline pilot in the United States who has offered his insights and analysis on a number of topics on Live and Let’s Fly recently traveled with his brother and father on a very special trip to Scotland. He asked me if I would be interested in a trip report and I quickly […]
Premium Economy Best Way to Qualify For Status
Last week I wrote about the need for a status run on United to maintain my 1K status. It’s clear that Premium Economy is the best way to re-qualify on seemingly any US airline. 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, […]
US Carriers Could Spend $50 on Business Class, Become Terrific
After flying international carriers and US airlines the difference is three-fold: Catering, Service, Network. By fixing just catering any US airline could be unstoppable. 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, add us today. US Business Class Catering Is Terrible There’s […]
Review: ANA 777-300ER Business Class Tokyo Haneda – Chicago
As part of my Hong Kong status run, I returned home via Tokyo on ANA in business class. Here is my review of the product and service aboard ANA’s 777-300ER from Haneda to Chicago. 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 […]
Review: ANA 767 Business Class Hong Kong To Tokyo
As part of my Hong Kong status run, I returned home via Tokyo on ANA in business class. Here is my ANA 767 business class review of the product and service. 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 […]
