U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has announced a number of new high speed train projects, including a link from Las Vegas to Los Angeles, asking why the US cannot have the sort of rail infrastructure that Japan has....
Southwest Airlines Flight Attendants Reject 20% Pay Raise Brokered By Union
After five years of negotiations, Southwest Airlines and the union representing its flight attendants finally shook hands on a new contract deal. But by a 2-1 margin, flight attendants have rejected the deal, setting back contract talks in a...
CLEAR’s Cutting-Edge Facial Recognition Technology in Airport Security
CLEAR has introduced NextGen Identity+ facial recognition technology to reduce the threat of fraudulent acceptance and speed up clearances. 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...
Reasons Why The Alaska-Hawaiian Acquisition Is Different
The Alaska Airlines acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines is different than the JetBlue acquisition of Spirit, but 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...
Review: Kimpton EPIC Hotel (Miami) One-Bedroom Suite
I’ve spent three nights at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood and really enjoyed my experience. It’s a combination of value, location, and the hotel room itself. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Review: Qantas International First Lounge Sydney (SYD)
The Qantas International First Lounge in Sydney (SYD) is one of my favorite lounges in the entire world, with a delicious menu of food and drinks, excellent service, and a tranquil spa. Qantas International First Lounge Sydney Review As...
Black Woman Thrown Off Delta Air Lines Flight After Confronting White Flight Attendant
This whole story need not necessarily be framed in a black versus white lens, but this is exactly how a black woman has told her story so we will explore it from that angle. A 60-year-old black woman claims...
The United Airlines Christchurch Inaugural Left Without Me…
United Airlines’ inaugural flight to Christchurch, New Zealand is now in the air, the first ever non-stop scheduled flight from the US to New Zealand’s South Island on a US carrier. United Airlines Christchurch Inaugural Takes Off United Airlines...
Brazil Will Require E-Visa For US Citizens With Absurd Stipulation
Brazil will re-introduce visa requirements for US citizens on the basis of reciprocity, but one of the e-visa requirements strikes me as patently absurd. US Citizens Visiting Brazil Will Need E-Visa Effective January 10, 2024 As I predicted in...
Schumer Delivers “Fellow Travelers” Speech
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D – NY) recently delivered a powerful speech on the Senate floor condemning antisemitism and invoking “fellow travelers” in a historical and poignant way. As we end the week, I want to highlight key...
Delta Air Lines Passenger Cooks Shrimp In Lavatory Sink…
A man showcases how he cooked garlic shrimp in a Delta Air Lines lavatory…whether real or not, this is not something we should emulate, as humorous as it may be. Man Cooks Shrimp In Delta Air Lines Lavatory A...
US Wants Mandatory Drug And Alcohol Testing For Foreign Aircraft Mechanics
The US Federal Aviation Administration wants drug and alcohol testing for aircraft mechanics in foreign countries if they perform maintenance for US airlines. US Proposal: Drug And Alcohol Testing For Foreign Aircraft Mechanics In an early Christmas gift to...
Great Coffee In Sydney, Australia
The Australian coffee culture is second to none in terms of quality, though I just got a brief taste of it on my recent to trip to Sydney. Best Coffee Sydney Australia My problem was too much good coffee...
Photo Essay: Springtime In Sydney
I recently spent a day in Sydney, Australia and want to share a photo essay from my springtime afternoon walk through the city. Springtime In Sydney Photo Essay After arriving in Sydney around 6:30 am, I made my way...
3 Reasons You Should Remain Seated When The Plane Lands
My friend Gary wrote Three Reasons You Should Stand Up As Soon As The Plane Lands, but I take a different approach and think you should too. When your plane lands, there is no need to get up and...
United Airlines Will No Longer Block Seats On Boeing 757-300
United Airlines will stop blocking six middle seats on its 757-300 aircraft this winter after determining such seats blocks are no longer necessary despite the higher average weight of passengers. United Airlines Determines Winter Seat Blocking No Longer Necessary...
Bold: Mexicana Will Launch Flights With 737-300
You are forgiven if you might have thought I recycled a headline from the mid 1980s, but Mexicana is planning a delayed relaunch and after its initial aircraft deal fell though, the carrier is eyeing a fleet of three...
AirAsia CEO “Forced” To Fly Singapore Airlines
Poor AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes was “forced” to fly full-service Singapore Airlines when his own carrier was “sold out.” Too Bad, So Sad: Tony Fernandes Conveniently Flies Singapore Airlines Fernandes is a controversial figure in the industry. He helped...
United Airlines Adds San Francisco – Barcelona Service
United Airlines will fly nonstop from San Francisco to Barcelona next summer as part of its plan to offer 30% more seats to Spain in 2024 versus 2023. New San Francisco – Barcelona Nonstop Service On United Airlines United...
Review: Park Hyatt Sydney
The Park Hyatt Sydney remains a top-tier hotel with a superb location, excellent service, decadent breakfast, and pleasant accommodations. Park Hyatt Sydney Review With six years having elapsed since I first offered a review of the Park Hyatt Sydney,...
