The story of the missing Titanic submarine has no happy ending: debris has been recovered bearing the signs of a violent implosion onboard. On Sunday, the US Navy detected a sound consistent with that of an implosion. In this...
Dinner At Blue Duck Tavern – Washington, DC
Heavy rain meant my father and I did not leave the Park Hyatt Washington, DC and enjoyed a succulent dinner at Blue Duck Tavern. Blue Duck Tavern Review – A Washington, DC Gem When I lived in the District,...
Superlative Singapore Suites: An Amazing A380 Flight
My first leg on the Singapore Airlines A380 in Suites Class was from New York to Frankfurt. While very short and not without flaws, it was still an excellent flight. Singapore Airlines A380 Suites: What A Treat! Years ago...
Chilling: Tailstrike On United Airlines A320 Causes Severe Damage, Yet Aircraft Operates Eight More Flights
A United Airlines Airbus A320 aircraft has sat idle on the ground at Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston since late April, but the facts surrounding this aircraft are quite unsettling. Not only did this aircraft suffer a tailstrike upon...
Premium Cabin Meal Preorders On United Airlines Expand To Widebody International Flights
After rolling it out and then promptly pulling it back, United Airlines will again offer meal preorders in Polaris Business Class on international widebody flights. United Airlines Will Offer Polaris Cabin Meal Preorders On Widebody International Flights Starting July...
Booked! Singapore Airlines A380 Suites + Nepal And Bhutan
For years, the “new” Singapore Airlines a380 Suites has been at the very top of my airline bucket list. Before Singapore Airlines pulled the A380 off of its New York JFK route, I took advantage of an opportunity to...
Delta Air Lines Passenger Demands Extra Seat For Her Massive “Emotional Support” Pitbull
A teenage girl flying on Delta Air Lines asked her seatmate to move in order to accommodate her large “emotional support” pitbull and became indignant (and vaped onboard) when her seatmate refused. Pitbull On Delta Air Lines Flight Annoys...
Latina Passenger Claims American Airlines Gave White Family A Hotel Voucher But Not Her
Never assume racism is the root cause of poor airline customer service when a bad agent or a rude passenger may be the far more likely culprit. Woman Claims American Airlines Gave Hotel Vouchers To White Passengers But Not...
Review: Hyatt Regency Dulles
After arriving into Washington Dulles after 11:00 pm, we spent our first night at the Hyatt Regency Dulles, just five minutes from IAD. The hotel features modern rooms and is quite convenient. Hyatt Regency Dulles Review I booked a...
Qantas Plans To Fight Jet Lag With Chili And Chocolate
As it prepares to launch new ultra-long-haul flights to London and New York, Qantas commissioned a study to probe which foods aided in the fight against jet lag. The results give us a hint of what the in-flight cuisine...
Review: United Airlines 737 MAX 8 First Class
From Houston to Washington I had the chance to fly on a 737 MAX 8 for the first time on United Airlines in first class. The return of seatback screens is a great addition to the aircraft and the...
Ritz-Carlton Maldives Butler Accused Of Raping Female Guest
In a startling claim that has played out on Twitter, a Chinese female guest at the Ritz-Carlton Maldives has accused a hotel staff member of raping her in her villa. Claim: Ritz-Carlton Maldives Butler Raped Female Guest, Then Hotel...
Justice? Man Gets Slap On The Wrist For Groping Two Women On JetBlue Flight
A man who groped two women on a JetBlue flight, including one who was holding an infant, has been spared jail time and sentenced to one year of probation for his poor behavior onboard. Twice As Nice: Man Who...
Review: KLM Crown Lounge Houston (IAH)
After my father and I arrived in Houston, we spent a few minutes in the KLM Crown Lounge during our layover, which gives me a chance to update my review. KLM Crown Lounge Houston Review In short, this lounge...
Review: United Airlines 757-300 First Class
For the first flight leg on my father-son trip, we flew from Los Angeles to Houston on a United Airlines 757-300 in first class. These old workhorses are nothing special, but we enjoyed a pleasant flight. United Airlines 757-300...
Woman Attacks Punk Traffic Guard At New York JFK With Her Baseball Bat
In case the title was not clear, I neither condone unnecessary violence nor revenge, but I am having a hard time feeling sorry for a traffic guard outside Terminal 5 at New York JFK who was attacked by a...
Horror Story On Emirates Is Timely Reminder To Pack Your Own Food
I genuinely feel bad for a young woman who suffers from celiac disease whose consumption of a croissant on a 15-hour Emirates flight led to immense discomfort. I think the important takeaway, though, is that those with severe food...
Father’s Day Is Different This Year
For the last 4-5 years I have been posting every Sunday here on Live And Let’s Fly, but this Father’s Day is different. A little more perspective, a little more wisdom, and a lot more love. If you are...
Celiac Passenger Vomits Throughout 15-Hour Emirates Flight
A celiac passenger (gluten allergy) chronicled her ordeal on a 15-hour Emirates flight after she was served a standard croissant. What’s the airline’s responsibility? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Virgin Galactic Preps Imminent Space Tourism Flights
Virgin Galactic is finally ready to begin its space tourism flights in the next few months taking tourists to space, albeit for a brief but relatively affordable flight. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
