My Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. Sprüngli Bircher Muesli, A...
American Airlines Takes A Conservative Approach To European Growth In 2025
American Airlines has announced five new routes to Europe in 2025, the return of all 2024 routes, and a wider season for travel. The conservative growth marks the practical reality of an airline that is still struggling over both...
Sickening: Spirit Airlines Passengers Show Up Late For Flight, Pull “I’m In The Military” Card, Curse Out Gate Agent
After showing up late to board a Spirit Airlines flight in Los Angeles, a couple demanded that the boarding door be reopened to let them on, offering two bizarre reasons as to why including pulling the military card. Spirit...
Chicken Schwarama Wrap + Falafel In Siem Reap, Cambodia
Siem Reap, Cambodia is exploding with tourism and it is also a city full of expats. For that reason, you’ll have no trouble finding a wide range of cuisine from around the world, sometimes in eclectic combinations like the...
Review: Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor – Siem Reap
I began my time in Cambodia at the historic Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, the original luxury hotel in Siem Reap. This is a very special hotel with much to love about it. Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor Review – Siem...
United Airlines Premier 1K Upgrades: A Reality Check
In my experience, the days of complimentary upgrades for Premier 1K members on United Airlines continue to wane, changing my loyalty valuation. Why United Airlines First Class Upgrades Are Harder For Premier 1K Members My friend Ben from One...
United Airlines Declares Victory In Campaign To Reduce Sick Leave Abuse By Flight Attendants
UPDATE: United Airlines has declared victory in its campaign to curtail the abuse of sick time among flight attendants and now rolled back its “absence certificate” requirement for those who call in sick on a weekend. Live And Let’s...
Review: Singapore Airlines 737-8 MAX Business Class
From Singapore to Siem Reap, Cambodia I flew on Singapore Airlines on a beautiful new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft in business class. For someone who mostly flies within the USA, it’s simply amazing what Singapore Airlines manages to pull...
Diversion: American Airlines First Class Passenger Attacks Flight Attendant When She Tells Him To Stop Vaping Onboard
An American Airlines flight from Milwaukee to Dallas diverted to Tulsa after a first class passenger purportedly became enraged when told to stop vaping onboard and responded by attacking the flight attendant. American Airlines A319 Diverts After First Class...
Ex-Continental Airlines CEO Laments That “Biden And Buttigieg Are Reregulating The Airlines”
An opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal written by former Continental Airlines CEO Frank Lorenzo laments that the Biden Administration and Pete Buttigieg’s Transportation Department (DOT) threaten to ruin the airline industry with unnecessary regulation. Let’s take a...
NY Congressman’s Latest Bizarre Charge Against United Airlines Over Israel Service
Congressman Ritchie Torres (D – NY) is at it again, this time accusing United Airlines of a “thinly-veiled boycott” against Israel for the oddest of reasons. Congressman Torres Claims United Airlines Is Boycotting Israel Because It Flies Over Israel,...
Gross: Delta Air Lines Passengers Overwhelmed By Stench After Parents Change Baby’s Diaper On Seat
It is never okay, even during turbulence, to change a baby’s diaper on your airplane seat. Passengers on a Delta Air Lines flight were treated to the nasty stench of feces after parents decided it was a good idea...
Request Your Free Copy: Final United Hemispheres Magazine Final Print Issue
United Airlines is giving away 50,000 editions of its final printed Hemispheres Magazine to its top flyers…here’s how you can request your free copy. United Airlines OFfering Free Mailed Copy Of Final Hemispheres Magazine Print Issue I recently shared...
US Seizes Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro’s “Air Force One” In Dominican Republic
US authorities have seized the Dassault Falcon 900EX jet of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, alleging it was illegally obtained in violation of sanctions placed against the Bolivarian Republic. US Seiezes “Air Force One” Jet Used By Venezuelan Strongman Maduro...
An Ode To Work On Labor Day
On this Labor Day in the United States, I celebrate work and express thanksgiving for the ability I have to do the work that I love. Labor Day Essay: An Ode To Work Labor Day as a nationwide celebration...
Review: Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Gold Lounge Singapore T3 (SIN)
At its Changi Airport hub, Singapore Airlines offers several lounges including a specially designated KrisFlyer lounge for Star Alliance Gold flyers who are flying in economy class or premium economy class, the subject of this review. Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer...
Delta Air Lines Kicks Man Off Flight For Vulgar Donald Trump Shirt
Delta Air Lines kicked a man off a flight to Atlanta after he refused to remove a vulgar Donald Trump t-shirt. Delta Removes Man For Vulgar Trump T-Shirt On Florida Flight A man showed up to board his Delta...
SAS Exits Star Alliance For SkyTeam With Air France-KLM Gaining 19.9% Share
Air France-KLM has completed its acquisition of a 19.9% non-controlling stake in Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS), a move that will lead to much closer commercial ties and has seen SAS pivot from Star Alliance to SkyTeam. The Future Of...
Thompson Rome (Hyatt) Opening Soon, Looks Stunning
Hyatt is expanding its footprint and the Thompson brand further with its new location in Rome set to open soon. 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...
European Airfares Increase To Save The Environment
Complying with new European environmental regulations, carriers are increasing their fares by adding “green fares” to fly cleaner. I’m skeptical it will last. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
