Human kindness is perhaps the greatest gift we can bestow upon others. At the Andaz Munich, Lilian bestowed that graceful lovingkindness upon my family, particularly Augustine. Lilian At Andaz Munich Warms Our Heart And Soul Through Her Selfless Service...
Wow: Pilot Calls Police To Rescue Plane Full Of Passengers Abandoned By Ground Staff
If you thought my story on the Queen’s 15-minute delay into London was a yawn, how about sitting hostage onboard an aircraft for three hours after the ground staff just went home? We pivot now to Manchester, as flights...
Queen Elizabeth II Circles London, Unable To Land In Private Jet
Flight delays and bad weather do not just impact the commoner, but also the Queen herself, Elizabeth II. Her Majesty found herself, like thousands of others, circling over London due to bad storms yesterday, with her private jet unable...
Pilot Yells At Passengers. I Support Him.
I feel like we sometimes place supremely unrealistic expectations upon flight crews, who after all, are human too. In the case of frustrated outburst from a Wizz Air pilot, my sympathy goes to the captain, not just the passengers....
The Hoodlums Of Southwest Airlines Face Justice…
A pair of naughty travelers have finally faced justice for their transgressions onboard a Southwest Airlines flight. One man received a 48-day jail sentence for pleasuring himself in front of his female seatmate while the infamous woman who assaulted...
New Flight Attendant Uniforms For Italian Flag Carrier (Again?)
While Air France and British Airways have kept flight attendant uniforms relatively stable for nearly two decades, the Italian flag carrier has gone through a trio of changes in just six years. Maybe the uniform was never the problem...
Review: Andaz Munich (Residence Suite)
After “roughing it” in a guest room without ensuite facilities for a few days, it was lovely to arrive at the Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor and enjoy a spacious residence suite. Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor Residence Suite Review This...
Oops: Both ITA Airways Pilots Fall Asleep On New York – Rome A330 Flight
Mi dispiace! An extended silence from the flight deck onboard an ITA Airways Airbus A330 flight to Rome suggests that both on-duty pilots took a little pisolino onboard. On-Duty ITA Airways Pilots Fall Asleep In Cockpit During New York –...
The Utter Pain Of Visiting Dachau Concentration Camp
Visiting Dachau Concentration Camp proved to be one of the most emotionally-wrenching experiences I have ever encountered. Dachau Reflections I made it a point on my Germany trip to visit Dachau, one of the most notorious of all Nazi...
Delta Air Lines CEO Meets Pope Francis
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian recently met with Pope Francis at the Vatican, presenting the Pontiff with a Roman cross cut from a Delta engine blade and a generous six-digit financial gift to a papal charity. Pope Francis...
Flight Cancellations Continue At Delta, With Twitter Team Losing it
While flight delays and cancellations are no laughing matter, I had to chuckle at Delta’s Twitter team for acting human…it has been a rough weekend for the Atlanta-based carrier. With Flight Cancellations Mounting, Delta Air Lines Twitter Team Loses...
Avianca (Abra) Setting Pace In South America
Avianca has announced tie-ups with a couple of airlines in a landmark deal in recent weeks and is quickly setting the pace for growth and change in Latin America. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
The Problem with Vacasa (Vacation Rentals)
Vacasa is another vacation rental business but they have a unique model that causes unique problems. 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 on...
Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Dubai Wasl District
During a trip through Dubai, an extensive layover gave me a chance to try the Hyatt Place Dubai Wasl District and like other Hyatt properties in Dubai, wow did it impress! If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
Hot Deal: Antarctica Expedition Via Seabourn Cruise (From $8,999)
I’ve never been into cruises, but I am seriously considering what could be a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Antarctica. Luxurious five-star accommodations via Seabourn Cruise for under $9,000 per-person is the best price I’ve ever seen. Antarctica Expedition From $8,999 Via Seabourn...
First Class Denver Scramble On United Airlines
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, even though I generally don’t eat breakfast until midday (intermittent fasting). I make an exception when I fly, though, and quite enjoyed a hearty Denver scramble on a recent first class...
KLM “Surge Pricing” Flights From Amsterdam
Yesterday I wrote about the chaos at Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport leading KLM to suspend ticket sales this weekend for all AMS departures. Turns out KLM has adopted a “surge pricing” model instead. Flights are not full, but if you...
Chaos At Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, With KLM Suspending Ticket Sales
In an unprecedented move, KLM is suspending future ticket sales this weekend as it faces mounting chaos at Amsterdam’s Schiphol International Airport (AMS). KLM Suspends Tickets Sales From AMS Due To Continued Airport Chaos Those who have recently flown...
American Airlines Is Retreating Again At LAX
It’s a familiar problem at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): with intense competition, an airline finds profit margins thin, making the carrier more likely to seek routes with higher margins. The latest cutback comes from American Airlines, with a...
Lufthansa CEO Offers Handwritten Apology Notes To Jewish Passengers Denied Boarding, But Class Action Lawsuit Is Heating Up
Lufthansa CEO Jens Ritter has offered a note of apology and compensation to Jewish passengers who were denied boarding on a flight to Budapest on the basis of their appearance. But a class action lawsuit against the German carrier...
