Tensions between Venezuela and the United States have now spilled directly into the commercial aviation sphere. Venezuela Bans Six International Airlines Venezuela has revoked operating rights for six international airlines that suspended flights to the country after a United...
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....
Spectacular: Malaysia Airlines A330-900neo Business Class
I had a very nice flight from Kuala Lumpur to Bali on a brand new Malaysia Airlines A330-900neo business class, a beautiful aircraft with a posh business class cabin. Malaysia Airlines A330-900neo Business Class – My First Impressions The...
Scott Kirby Give Thanks United Is “The Best Airline In The World”
A 2025 Thanksgiving message to employees from United Airlines’ CEO Scott Kirby sounds a familiar refrain: United is the best airline in the world. It’s clear to me what Kirby is going here and I can hardly blame him....
Review: Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
The Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge in the Satellite Terminal of Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is an excellent flagship lounge for the Malaysian flag carrier. Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge Kuala Lumpur Review (KUL) I spent 90 minutes in this lounge ahead...
A Pilot Reflects On The Tragic UPS Flight 2976 MD-11 Crash
121pilot, our resident commercial pilot on Live And Let’s Fly, offers his thoughts on the recent crash of UPS Airlines Flight 2976, an MD-11 freighter that tragically crashed shortly after takeoff on November 4, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. The...
“Pack Your Patience!” US Transportation Secretary Chats With United Airlines Flight Attendant
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently sat down with a United Airlines flight attendant to discuss airspace civility as part of his “Golden Age of Travel” campaign. A United Airlines Flight Attendant And US Transportation Secretary Sit Down On...
Malaysia Airlines Surprised Me With Chauffeured Mercedes-Benz Tarmac Transfers For Business Class Passengers
Malaysia Airlines has a very cool “private terminal transfer” option for its premium passengers departing from KLIA Terminal 1, a surprise for me on my journey to Bali. Private Terminal Transfer On Malaysia Airlines: A Pleasant Surprise Before My...
Why I’m Seriously Considering The Frontier Airlines GoWild Pass
The Frontier Airlines GoWild all-you-can-fly pass has been floating around for a while, but with a stronger route network and a surprisingly low price, it suddenly looks far more practical than I expected. Frontier Airlines GoWild Pass: All-You-Can-Fly For...
Taco Bell In Jakarta…
If you know me, you know I was not going to go all the way to Indonesia and not try the Taco Bell while I was in Jakarta. I Went All The Way To Jakarta, Indonesia For Taco Bell...
Does Etihad Have A Point With Its Punitive Award Cancellation Fees?
Loyalty programs change when members push the limits. Etihad Guest has now drawn a line, but the way it has done so with incredibly punitive cancellation restrictions on award tickets raises important questions. Etihad Makes Award Cancellation Fees Even...
JSX Will Launch ATR 42 Service From Historic Santa Monica Airport
Santa Monica Airport has been shrinking for years, yet the fight over its future continues. JSX now wants to make it a place you actually start trips from again. JSX To Launch ATR 42 Public Charter Flights From Santa...
United Airlines Quietly Devalues Miles…Again: Close-In Awards Now Cost 33% More
United Airlines has once again, at least temporarily, quietly raised the miles required for many of its saver awards booked within two weeks of departure, with no notice and immediate effect. Previously, these awards cost 15,000 miles one way...
I Went To See A Monument In Jakarta…But People Wanted To See Me Instead
A group of people surrounded me in Jarkta while visiting the National Monument…they wanted to take a picture with me? I Was A Novelty In Jakarta… As I walked around Jakarta, I noticed the stares…it seems that tourism is...
Does Every Male In Indonesia Smoke?!
As I walked around Jakarta, I could not believe how many men were smoking cigarettes…it honestly seemed like every single guy was smoking. Smoking In Indonesia My son, Augustine, and I flew through Jakarta twice last year on SAS...
Lufthansa Celebrates 100 Years With Fresh Paint Instead Of A Finished Product
Lufthansa is preparing to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026 with a special “anniversary fleet” of aircraft in commemorative liveries, but I cannot help but feel this project is putting fresh paint on deeper unresolved problems within the airline....
Is This The Best Park Hyatt Deal In The World? My $213 Jakarta Stay Says Yes
I spent the last two nights of time in Asia at the Park Hyatt Jakarta, a lovely and inexpensive luxury hotel that left me very satisfied. At only $213/night, I can’t think of a better deal for a five-star...
United Airlines Post Fuels Buzz About Possible In-N-Out Burger Partnership
Over the weekend, United Airlines posted a picture on Instagram, leaving me and many others wondering (hoping, I suppose) that a partnership with In-N-Out could really transform the airline burger wars. A United Airlines Partnership With In-N-Out Burger Would...
A Candid, Honest, Brutal Review Of New SWISS A350-900 Business Class
A reader flew the brand new SWISS A350-900 in “Swiss Senses” business class from Boston to Zurich over the weekend. His thoughts are below and quite interesting. Road Warrior Not Impressed With New SWISS A350-900 Business Class This reader...
Los Angeles Is Getting Two New Nonstop Routes To Africa
Los Angeles may soon become a far more direct gateway to Africa. Royal Air Maroc has announced new nonstop service between Casablanca (CMN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in mid-2026, while EgyptAir plans to launch Cairo (CAI) to...
