An American couple visiting Mykonos, Greece encountered a horrible surprise when they were slapped with a huge bill for a small lunch. They fell prey to a common tourist restaurant scam that I’ve witnessed (and thankfully never fallen victim...
Mediterranean Salad On JetBlue
Last week I had the chance fly JetBlue from New York to Los Angeles and tried out the Mediterranean Salad from JetBlue’s EatUp Café. Healthy JetBlue Mediterranean Salad I was seated in the last row of the aircraft (by choice)...
Sara Nelson Throws “Little Rocket” Shade At Elon Musk
Sara Nelson, the AFA-CWA President who is often referred to as “world’s most powerful flight attendant” has not only condemned Elon Musk, who faces allegations of sexual assault from a flight attendant, but even thrown shade at his manhood....
Wow: Bloody Brawl Between United Airlines Employee And Customer At Newark Airport
2:00PM ET: Updated with comment from United Airlines, longer video A United Airlines employee and a passenger were captured on video fighting at a Newark Liberty International Airport airport check-in desk, with both men exchanging blows and the United...
JetBlue Putting Emphasis On “Hostile” Takeover Bid
JetBlue was aggressive again in its quest to acquire Spirit and block its creation of a ULCC mega-carrier with Frontier. However, the carrier is now taking shots in this hostile takeover that is souring its image. If you are...
Elon Musk Sexual Assault Accuser Is Flight Attendant
Elon Musk, one of the world’s richest men, allegedly sexually assaulted a flight attendant aboard his private jet. 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...
First Impression: Austrian Airlines 767-300 Vienna-Washington DC Business Class
For my first experience with Austrian Airlines, I was able to try its business class product from Vienna to Washington DC (Dulles). Here is my first impression. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Shrewd Model Uses Air Vent To Dry Lingerie On Southwest Airlines Flight
This is not so much a post on the poor etiquette of a passenger, who disgustingly dried her lingerie using the air vent on a Southwest Airlines flight, but a tribute to her shrewd and effective marketing. Shrewd: Model...
Barista Coffee Bar: United Airlines Warms My Heart And Soul
If you’re a regular reader of Live and Let’s Fly, you know how important coffee is to me. That’s why I am ecstatic that United Airlines has added a barista coffee bar to its newest lounge in Newark Airport....
Photo Essay: Ulm Minster
Ulmer Münster (Ulm Minster) is the tallest church in the world, with its Gothic spires dotting the skyline of Ulm for over 600 years. Ulm Minster Photo Essay This is not technically a cathedral due to ecclesiastical matters we will...
This EconoLodge Includes Amenities Like Mold, Blood Stains, Hair, Rat Traps…
My friend Brian, who writes The Gate blog on Boarding Area, recently had quite a stay at an EconoLodge in Mississippi. Is Choice Hotels really so desperate for properties that it would allow a horribly nasty hotel to remain...
Great Coffee In Ulm, Germany
The historic city of Ulm, Germany, founded in 850 AD and a former free imperial city, offers rich history, a cathedral with the tallest steeple in the world, and also some exquisite coffee…in a movie theatre. Best Coffee In...
Review: United Club Newark (EWR – C123)
I already teased a few pictures, but now it’s time for a detailed look at the largest and most splendid United Club, now open near gate C123 at Newark Liberty International Airport. As far as United Clubs go, this...
The Airline Pillow Trick…Don’t Rest On It
A video has gone viral on TikTok that purports to show how to beat paying baggage fees by stuffing clothes inside a pillowcase. This is not a travel hack I would rest on… Pillow Flies Free? It Depends. The...
American Airlines 737-800 Veers Off Runway At Charlotte Airport
An American Airlines 737-800 ran off the runway at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) on Thursday in Charlotte before safely taxiing to the gate. What could have caused this incident to happen? American Airlines 737-800 Veers Off Runway At...
Spirit Airlines Calls JetBlue Offer “Misleading” And Urges Stockholders To Reject Hostile Takeover Bid
The Spirit Airlines Board of Directors has unanimously recommended that shareholders reject the hostile takeover bid from JetBlue, explaining that JetBlue has misled Spirit shareholders with “inaccurate statements and mischaracterizations.” Spirit Airlines Board Urges Shareholders To Reject JetBlue Hostile...
Should A Dog Use Passenger Lavatory On Airplane?
I was recently on a flight with a dog that appeared to use the mid-cabin lavatory for mid-flight relief. Is that appropriate? Is It Appropriate For A Dog To Use Lavatory On Commercial Airplane Flight? Midway though a four-hour...
Wow: New United Airlines Newark Lounge Is Best Club In The System
The newest United Club at Gate 123 opened today at Newark Liberty International Airport. I had the chance to visit and am very pleased to report that this represents the finest United Club ever built, particularly in terms of...
Great Coffee In Blaubeuren, Germany
Great coffee is catching on in Germany and I was elated to find a superb café in Blaubeuren. Best Coffee In Blaubeuren, Germany Right in the heart of town near the Stadtkirche St. Peter und Paul sits a beautiful...
Crazy: Japan Will Reopen Its Borders To Only 50 Tourists
Japan will soon be welcoming tourists back for the first time since the pandemic began…but only 50 of them. Japan Will Reopen Borders – But Only 50 Tourists (Total) Will Be Allowed In a move that can only be...
