Lufthansa has unveiled new special edition Porsche Design-branded pajamas in its first class cabins, which I sampled on my flight to Frankfurt last week. I must admit I prefer these ones to the old ones. Special Edition Porsche Design Lufthansa First...
Great Coffee In Warsaw, Poland
On our way out of Warsaw we stopped at a great café called Ministry of Coffee. Best Coffee in Warsaw, Poland To find coffee in cities I am unfamiliar with, I start by googling for “third wave” coffee and...
Delicious Georgian Food In Warsaw
I do not generally offer restaurant reviews on Live and Let’s Fly, but do want to highlight a wonderful Georgian restaurant I had dinner at in Warsaw, Poland called Rusiko. Rusiko – Great Georgian Food In The Heart of...
Bizarre Delta Air Lines Ghana Flight Prompts Formal Complaint, Threat Of Lawsuit
A group of passengers is threatening a lawsuit against Delta Air Lines after experiencing a bizarre flight to Ghana, with a law firm retained to send a formal complaint to governmental authorities in the USA and in Ghana. Lawsuit...
Did An American Airlines Flight Divert To Rome Just Because A Man Soiled Himself?
A packed American Airlines flight diverted to Rome due to a “medical emergency” onboard. As a result, over 270 passengers were stranded for more than a day. Multiple passengers, however, claim that the reason for diversion was because one...
Photo Essay: Warsaw, Poland
Warsaw was just a stopping point for us on the way to Krakow. As such, I only had a few hours to explore Poland’s most populous city. Warsaw, Poland Photo Essay It was a cold late-October morning that I...
Ouch: Qatar Airways 777 Wing Slams Into Metal Post At Chicago O’Hare
Qatar Airways may be dealing with ongoing Airbus A350 paint issues, but one Boeing 777 has a much bigger problem after slicing into a metal post at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Four pilots have been fired as a result....
Reversal: Spirit Should Buy JetBlue Instead
JetBlue reported a dismal second quarter of 2022 despite taking in the highest revenue in the airline’s history. Spirit Airlines had a greater market cap, will report a smaller loss (or gain) and better operation. Shouldn’t it be Spirit...
US Considers Air Passenger Delay, Cancellation Rules
This week, the US Department of Transportation announced that it was considering air passenger rule changes that offer protections in the case of delays and cancellations. Here’s why that might not work the way we hope. If you are...
IHG Finds Creative New Ways To Disappoint Customers
IHG (Intercontinental Hotels Group) is finding new, creative ways to disappoint customers and no one should be surprised. 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...
How Travel Nearly Bankrupted Vin Scully
Vin Scully, a baseball legend among legends, passed away earlier this week at the ripe age of 94. Like millions of other Angelenos and grateful fans around the world, I am deeply thankful to have enjoyed his magnificent voice...
Is It Rude To Give Yourself A Facial On An Airplane?
My seatmate on a recent airplane flight gave herself a facial. I was amused…not at all offended. But since the thought crossed my mind to join her, I thought I’d put it out for discussion here. Facial On Airplane:...
Candlelight Breakfast In Lufthansa First Class
I flew from New York to Frankfurt in Lufthansa First Class earlier this week, which was a fairly typical (great) flight overall, but there was one element I particularly appreciated that showed special attention to detail and great customer...
Review: Sheraton Grand Warsaw
I spent my first night in Poland at the Sheraton Grand Warsaw, a flagship Sheraton property located in the heart of central Warsaw. This is a full-service hotel with a club lounge that we could only dream of in...
Maven Offers Tips On How To Flirt At The Airport…
A self-professed “dating coach for men” offers her take on how to flirt at an airport, including pick-up lines for how you can break the ice. I’m not convinced, though… “Dating Coach For Men” Offers Instruction On How Guys...
Review: LOT Polish E-190 Business Class
From Brussels to Warsaw I flew on LOT Polish onboard the Embraer E-190 in business class. While not an exciting product, I appreciated the extra space and warm meal in the forward in the cabin. LOT Polish E-190 Business...
My Lufthansa Birthday Celebration Continued In Munich…
I’m not very sentimental when it comes to birthday celebrations, but this particular birthday will always be one of my most memorable. After a great morning in Frankfurt in the Lufthansa First Class Terminal, I received additional surprises, including...
Lufthansa Strikes Deals With Ground Staff After Disastrous Strike
After a crippling strike disrupted operations last week, Lufthansa and the union representing its ground staff have agreed in principle on a new contract. Lufthansa, Ground Staff Union Agree In Principle On Three-Step Pay Raise To Avoid Future Strikes...
Hilarious: Late Night Hosts Lampoon JetBlue – Spirit Merger
Late night hosts wasted no time in lampooning JetBlue’s decision to acquire Spirit Airlines, offering a hilarious take on the deal that is not without a degree of truth. Late Night Hosts Weigh In On Lampoon JetBlue – Spirit...
My Unforgettable Birthday Surprise In Lufthansa First Class Terminal
I had little doubt that I would receive a birthday rubber duck when visiting the Lufthansa First Class Terminal on my birthday, but I did not expect to receive a very special additional one. Birthday Surprise In Lufthansa First...
