At the conclusion of the ceremony unveiling the new partnership between United Airlines and Emirates, I caught up with Sir Tim Clark, the President of Emirates, and asked him about the different service philosophies onboard Emirates and United. His...
Amtrak Cancels All Long-Distance Train Service
UPDATE: The strike has been avoided. It is not yet clear when Amtrak long-distance and California services wil resume. The original article appears below. Facing a freight labor rail strike on the tracks it utilizes, Amtrak has proactively cancelled...
RwandAir Will Join Oneworld Alliance
RwandAir, the flag carrier of Rwanda, has announced its intention to join the oneworld alliance. RwandAir Will Join Oneworld Alliance With Aid Of Qatar Airways Even with the recent addition of Royal Air Maroc, the oneworld route network has...
United Airlines And Emirates Pledge Powerful Partnership
United Airlines and Emirates have announced a new partnership that is currently more aspirational than practical, yet could evolve into a powerful new axis between former bitter rivals. Details: United + Emirates Partnership Today United and Emirates announced a...
Nightmare Dog Fiasco On Delta Air Lines Flight
In what can only be described as a nightmare fiasco, a dog had a messy accident onboard a Delta Air Lines flight…then got loose. Loose Dog Gets Loose – Dog Accident On Delta Air Lines Flight Was The Ultimate...
German Government Sells Its Lufthansa Stake, Earns $760 Million Profit…While U.S. Taxpayers Left Holding The Bill
To those who blanketly pan “European socialism” I wonder how you feel about Lufthansa paying back its government bailout in full and now the German government completing a sale of its stake in the airline for a profit of...
Photo Essay: Dubrovnik, Croatia (And Why I Won’t Go Back In Summer)
I spent a few days in Dubrovnik last month and had a wonderful time. That said, I doubt I will return during the busy summer months on future trips. Dubrovnik, Croatia Photo Essay Dubrovnik is a stunning city. It’s...
Chaos Returns To Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
If your travel is originating at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) over the next couple of days, arrive early and be prepared to be patient, as the chaos has returned. The airport is experiencing a meltdown with security staffing similar...
United Airlines Prepares For Premium 737 MAX 10 To Replace Aging 757-200
The first United Airlines 737 MAX 10 has been spotted in Seattle, though delivery is still about a year away and could be complicated by regulatory challenges. Still, United intends a premium sub fleet of this aircraft with lie-flat...
First Class Damsels Face Prison Time For Unruly Behavior On American Airlines Flight
A pair of women who assaulted both passengers and crewmembers onboard an American Airlines flight from Dallas to Los Angeles in first class now face prison time for their poor choice of behavior. Women Face Sentencing For Unruly Behavior...
Wait, Some Airports Still Charge For Wi-Fi?
I genuinely wasn’t aware there were any airports left, even in the developing world, that do not offer free wi-fi, but that was my experience at Dubrovnik Airport. What a great way to fleece customers. Some Airports Still Do...
Review: Business Lounge Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
The Dubrovnik Airport Business Lounge (DBV) is far more comfortable than the gate area to wait for your flight, but that’s really not saying much… Business Lounge Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) Review Once you proceed through security, walk down the main...
New Orleans Mayor Flies First Class, Claiming Economy Class Is Unsafe For Black Women
In an amazing display of audacity and arrogance, the Mayor of New Orleans, LaToya Cantrell, has justified her first class travel on the basis that economy class is unsafe for black women. Appalling: How The Mayor Of New Orleans...
Manspreading On An Airplane Is Grossly Unacceptable
Keep your feet to yourself on an airplane. There is no instance when “manspreading” is allowed except when the seat next to you is open. Manspreading On An Airplane – Not Okay A user posted the following picture on...
Review: Hotel Villa Dubrovnik
After two nights at the Hotel Excelsior, I moved on to Villa Dubrovnik, a beautiful boutique hotel that really shines if you are looking for a more intimate guest experience. Villa Dubrovnik Review What I loved about this hotel is...
Venice Latest To Add Tourism Tax, Won’t Stop Over Tourism
Venice, Italy has added a tourism tax, joining heavily visited cities around the world, but it won’t stop over tourism. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Traveler Cheat Code: Appointment Scanner For Global Entry
I highlighted the 18-month potential delays for new Global Entry applications, and ways to beat it last week. But since using the Appointment Scanner service, there’s nothing I’d more emphatically recommend. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
Nurse On Pittsburgh-Orlando Spirit Flight Saves Infant Life
A nurse onboard a Spirit Airlines flight from Pittsburgh to Orlando saved the life on an infant passenger who had stopped breathing. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Passenger Praised For Refusing To Change Seats On 10-Hour Flight So Family Could Sit Together
A passenger has been praised for refusing to give up his seat on a 10-hour flight so that a family could sit together. In this case, I’m totally on the side of the passenger. Passenger Praised (And I Praise...
Repulsive Passengers Should Clean Up After Themselves On Airplanes
I find myself in the strange position of defending European budget carrier Ryanair, for it seems like it is being unfairly blamed for a mess onboard it did not create. Dear Repulsive Passenger, Don’t Make A Mess Onboard Airplane...
