Hyatt has dropped two hotels in Russia, becoming the first major western chain to walk away from an existing contact. Hyatt Breaks Ties With Two Hotels In Russia In response to the war in Ukraine, many western businesses, like...
When I Will Still Wear Masks On Airplanes
The mask mandate is over in the United States, with the federal government and all U.S. airlines making clear that masks are no longer compulsory onboard domestic flights. Even though I detest masks and the fear they have become...
UPDATE: United Airlines Will No Longer Require Masks Onboard
UPDATE 6:30PM ET: Just hours after stating it would continue to enforce the mask mandate, United Airlines now says it will no longer require masks onboard or at airports. Live and Let’s Fly has obtained the following communication that...
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Business Class Los Angeles To Tokyo
If you’re flying to Japan on United Airlines in Polaris business class, here’s what you can expect onboard. This review highlights my recent flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo on a 787-9. United Airlines Tokyo Business Class Review This...
Odd: Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Captain Dislocates Shoulder In Flight Deck
How does a captain dislocate his shoulder during a flight? However it happened, it caused so much pain that a flight bound from England to Morocco was forced to divert to Portugal. Captain Dislocates Shoulder, Forcing Emengecy Landing An...
EasyJet To Blame For Tasteless In-Flight Religious Musical Performance
Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble. -Proverbs 21:23 A video has gone viral of a Christian musical performance on an EasyJet flight (a pathetic display of skill and of courtesy, I might add)....
Ordinary Russians Flee Sanctions In Neighbor Countries, Push Up Costs
Traveling to Russian-friendly or Russian-agnostic countries is likely much more expensive than before as ordinary Russians flee sactions and escape where they can. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Unreliability Means Booking Two Tickets For Same Trip
Following a weekend of delays and cancellations, I simply do not trust any carrier to get me where I am going – so now I am booking two tickets for the same trip. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
Review: DoubleTree By Hilton Newark Airport
This was a last-second hotel stay as the last flight out of the night was canceled. I wasn’t able to utilize all services, but here is a quick look into the property with pertinent details. If you are considering...
Business Class Doors Are Just An Unnecessary Gimmick
Doors in business class suites? An unnecessary gimmick as far as I am concerned, based upon my travels and experiences onboard. Business Class Doors – Who Needs Them? American Airlines and United Airlines have hinted they may introduce new...
Lufthansa Easter Duck 2022, A First Class Terminal Souvenir
I flew home via Frankfurt in Lufthansa First Class for Easter, which allowed me to add another special edition duck to my collection. Lufthansa Easter Duck 2022 Lufthansa offers rubber ducks to passengers utilizing its first class lounge facilities....
My Speedy Recovery: Food Poisoning Abroad Is Still A Thing
Just an update to my personal health trials. Earlier in the week, I wrote to you from my bed at the Four Seasons in Istanbul, sick as a dog. I’m happy to report I recovered very quickly and have...
United Airlines Captain Goes On Moonlight Mission To Ukraine
A United Airlines Boeing 767 captain used his long layover in Amsterdam to perform a moonlight mission in Poland and Ukraine, providing help to a people and nation in great need of support. A Special Ukraine Mission For Off-Duty...
Five Ways American Airlines Can Offer A Leading First Class Product
Just a thought piece today on the future of international first class on American Airlines. Not Too Late: How American Airlines Could Offer A Leading First Class Product View From The Wing wonders whether American’s Flagship First Class product...
New Virgin Atlantic “See The World Differently” Ad
Virgin Atlantic is out with a new advertising campaign called “See The World Differently” which includes a 60-second TV ad embracing the individuality of its employees and customers. I like elements of the ad, but still question placing such...
Maudlin Maiden Who Caused Transatlantic American Airlines Diversion Offers Every Excuse In The Book…
Recent police body cam footage offers more insight on an American Airlines diversion in January that forced a London-bound flight to return to Miami due to a disruptive passenger onboard. The passenger’s apology is really a bit much, though....
Delta’s Alternate Reality: CEO Claims Airline Did Not Receive Bailout
Delta Air Lines’ CEO Ed Bastian argued with a straight face that Delta did not receive a taxpayer bailout during the pandemic. Does his claim have any merit? CEO Ed Bastian Claims Delta Air Lines Did Not Actually Receive...
Delta Air Lines Forecasts Profit, Even With Higher Fuel Costs
Delta Air Lines expects to report a profit this quarter, even with climbing fuel costs, thanks to strong demand and higher fares. March 2022 marked the strongest-ever month in company history for new bookings. Delta Forecasts Return To Quarterly...
My (Mis)Adventures On The Dallas Dart…
Someone could have warned me that I probably should have avoided the Dallas DART (light rail) when traveling from DFW Airport to central Dallas. Then again, then I would not have been able to witness a panoply of debauchery,...
My Four Seasons Convalescence Hospital…
A live update from the trip I’m on…it really stinks to be sick, but at least I’m sick in a comfortable place. You may have noticed that posting has been delayed and more limited this week. That was not...
