Passengers thought they were flying from Amsterdam to Detroit but ended up in Goose Bay, Canada for 21 hours sleeping in military barracks after a mechanical issue forced a Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300 to divert. Delta A330-300 Diverts...
Review: The Langham Huntington (Pasadena, California)
In an era of minimalism and modernism in luxury hotels, a historic grand hotel dating back to the Gilded Age remains vibrant in a quiet neighborhood of Pasadena, California. My family truly enjoyed The Langham Huntington, a treasure in...
Introduction: The Long Way To Germany On United, Thai, SAS, Lufthansa
My family recently took an autumn trip to Germany since it appears unlikely we will be able to get away for the holidays this year. I decided to use the opportunity to leave a couple days early and take...
PwC Restricts Business Class Travel With A Laughable Justification
Taking a page from the hotel industry, the British office of Big Four accounting firm PwC has restricted business class travel…for the environment. PwC Restricts Business Class Travel Partners and directors at the UK division of PricewaterhouseCoopers have been...
Mysterious Russian Stowaway On SAS Flight To Los Angeles
How does a man without a ticket and without a passport board a SAS intercontinental flight to the United States, land in Los Angeles, and walk off the plane? Russian Stowaway On SAS Los Angeles Flight…How Did He Do...
Review: Qantas A380 First Class Sydney – Los Angeles
My journey home from Sydney to Los Angeles on the Qantas A380 in first class was quite pleasant overall with a heavenly bed and superb onboard cuisine, though the service did not feel much like first class. Nevertheless, I...
Buttigieg Announces High Speed Train Projects After Japan Visit
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...
