Released on $250 million bail, disgraced FTX-founder Sam Bankman-Fried was pictured relaxing in the American Airlines Flagship Lounge at New York JFK on Thursday, then flying business class to San Francisco as he awaits trial on charges of fraud....
Review: Lufthansa Senator Lounge Paris Terminal 1 (CDG)

Re-opening Terminal 1 at Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) meant the return of Lufthansa’s Senator lounge (defacto Star Alliance). Here’s a quick look. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Bah Humbug: Airlines Cancel 10,000+ Flights Amid Worst Storm

Amidst the worst Christmas weekend storm in US history, flight cancellations have topped more than 1o,000 and it’s not over yet. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Merry Christmas From LiveAndLetsFly, Kyle, And Matthew

Matthew and I want to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and reflect a little on the blog, our readership, and our gratefulness. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
The Other Joseph. My 2022 Christmas Reflection

Although I am not a theologian or pastor, I like to offer an annual Christmas reflection. This year, I want to weave together two biblical stories that touch on travel but also on one of our deepest human needs,...
Southwest Airlines Suffers Meltdown In Denver

Southwest Airlines has imploded in Denver, with the carrier declaring an emergency as operations have suffered a meltdown due to poor weather and inadequate staffing. Sadly, Southwest has responded by threatening employees with termination for not showing up to...
Holiday Note From United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby recorded a very cute video and penned a brief note to employees ahead of the 2022 Christmas holiday. 2022 Holiday Note From United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Kiby has a really cute family and...
All The 2022 Airline Holiday Videos

Christmas is upon us once again. This year has been a strong year for most airlines, with a boomerang of post-pandemic traffic lifting carriers after two years of tepid demand. Many airlines have released special holiday videos this year....
Lufthansa 2022 Christmas Duck

Lufthansa has unveiled its 2022 Christmas duck rather late in the season…and it’s a beauty. Lufthansa 2022 Christmas Duck Unveiled by the official Twitter account of the Lufthansa First Class Terminal in Frankfurt, the new duck is currently available...
Flight Cancellations Approach 5,000 In USA, As Winter Weather Wreaks Havoc On Holiday Travel

As we enter the 5:00 pm ET hour, nearly 5,000 flights within, into, or out of the United States have been cancelled so far today alone thanks to freakishly cold winter weather. Nearly 5,000 Flights Cancelled Today In USA...
A Persian Dinner In Doha’s Souq Waqif

We went out one night while in Doha to the Souq Waqif for a Persian dinner – I highly recommend Parisa for superb Iranian food in Qatar. Parisa – Great Persian Food in Doha’s Souq Waqif Souq Waqif feels...
Qantas A380 Makes Emergency Landing In Baku, Azerbaijan

A Qantas A380 bound for London made a drastic 180º turn, diverting to Baku, Azerbaijan for an emergency landing after encountering a smoke warning in the cargo hold. Qantas A380 Makes Emergency Landing In Baku After Smoke Warning As...
Oops: British Airways Sends Dog To Saudi Arabia…Instead Of Nashville

A man was supposed to fly with his dog in the cargo hold from London, England to Nashville, Tennessee. Instead, he flew to Tennessee and British Airways sent the dog to Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Now...
Emirates Gives Us A Lump Of Coal For Christmas

Devaluations are fair game. Unannounced devaluations are not. Emirates may have a red and white livery, but it is no Father Christmas. Quite the contrary, Emirates just delivered us a lump of coal for Christmas with its latest Skywards...
Review: Four Seasons Hotel Doha

I spent five glorious nights at the Four Seasons Doha and loved every moment of it. This is a lovely hotel in Doha that offers comfortable accommodations, delicious food, and a great staff of caring employees. Four Seasons Doha...
United Airlines Will Add Complimentary Snacks To Shorter Routes In Economy Class

As United Airlines continues to restore services to a pre-pandemic level, complimentary snacks in economy class will return to all but the shortest flights. United Airlines Adds Complimentary Snacks On Shorter Flights In Economy Class In a memo to...
American Airlines Offers Me Free Platinum Pro Status…

American Airlines has again offered me a generous status match via Word of Hyatt and I am quite tempted to take advantage of the “Instant Status Pass” program. Yet I do not see how I can possibly earn enough...
United Airlines’ Pilot Union Boss Neil Swindells Resigns After Backlash Over Inflammatory Comments

That was fast. After news broke on Monday about a series of inflammatory posts made in an online forum by Captain Neil Swindells, the new union boss representing pilots at United Airlines has resigned. United Airlines Captain Neil Swindells...
Monkey Tale Beach Club In Doha

We began our time in Doha by unexpectedly sipping cocktails at the Monkey Tale Beach Club inside the Grand Hyatt hotel. Plotting Our Course At Monkey Tale Beach Club In Doha A bit of background, first. When we booked...
Woman Goes Ballistic In Miami Airport, Throws Printer And Monitor At American Airlines Gate Agent

A woman went ballistic at Miami International Airport, attacking an American Airlines gate agent and eventually throwing a monitor and printer before being surrounded by passengers, who confined her until she could be arrested. Crazed Woman Attacks American Airlines...