Delta CEO Ed Bastian admitted that his carrier went too far, too fast with its recently announced changes to the SkyMiles program and Sky Club lounge access, but stopped far short of saying that these changes were unreasonable or...
Fun: “U.S. Capital Airport Codes” On Jeopardy!
Here’s a fun category on Jeopardy! concerning U.S. airport codes. Can you guess the correct answers? Test Your Knowledge Of Airport Codes On Jeopardy! Flagged via Ross Feinstein on X, there was a fun Jeopardy! category last night that...
Pathetic: Another No-Notice Delta SkyMiles Devaluation On Redemption Side
As if the new high bar to qualify for Medallion status was not anti-loyalty enough, Delta continues to whittle away at what little value is left in the SkyMiles program, this time with a devaluation on trips originating or...
Death Of American Airlines Flight Attendant Leaves More Questions Than Answers
There are a lot of unanswered questions surrounding the tragic death of an American Airlines flight attendant at a Marriott Hotel in Philadelphia Airport. Unanswered Questions Surrounding Death of American Airlines Flight Attendant At Airport Marriott Hotel In Philadelphia...
British Airways Pilot Boasts Of Being “A Very Naughty Boy” During Wild Layover
A British Airways pilot has been sacked after boasting to a flight attendant about a very “naughty” layover in South Africa fueled by every conceivable debauchery then trying to fly a packed aircraft to London with booze and drugs...
Will Coming COVID-19 Wave Cause Travel Chaos?
Passengers traveling from London Gatwick are facing delays and cancellations this week due to a COVID-19 outbreak among air traffic controllers. As winter approaches, will COVID-19 again cause travel chaos? Rising COVID-19 Cases Threaten Global Travel COVID-19 never went...
United Airlines Requests Tokyo Narita – Haneda Swap From Houston And Guam
United Airlines has asked for permission to swap its service from Houston to Tokyo Narita for Tokyo Haneda and also to swap one Guam – Tokyo flight from Narita to Haneda. United Airlines Wants To Add Two New Tokyo...
Review: Hilton Malta
If you are a loyal Hilton Honors member, there is much to like about the Hilton Malta. And even if you are not, this hotel has many things going for it including an ideal location, great pools, and superb...
Donald Trump Calls Boeing 737 Max “Unattractive, Fat, And Slow”
Speaking of Rosie O’Donnell the Boeing 737 MAX, former US President Donald Trump called the aircraft “unattractive, fat, and slow.” He further lamented that Boeing missed an opportunity by not updating the 757 aircraft instead. I find it terrific...
Woman Pilfers Plates, Glasses, Headphones, Blanket From Business Class
I understand the video below is probably meant to be a joke, but I’ve seen so much of this sort of thing over the years that I have to wonder whether it really is so far-fetched to watch a...
Review: Lufthansa Panorama Lounge Frankfurt (FRA)
We stopped by the Lufthansa Panorama Lounge before our flight out of Frankfurt and this remains an odd lounge compared to other Lufthansa lounges, but a very nice one with a generous spread of food and drink. Lufthansa Panorama...
Review: Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
We spent a short night at the Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport and had a very nice stay. With the S-Bahn station literally right outside, this hotel is one of the most convenient off-site properties at Frankfurt Airport. Hyatt Place...
Another False Accusation Of Child Trafficking On American Airlines
Another American Airlines flight, another false accusation of child trafficking. As is often the case, the father had a different skin color than his children. No matter how well-intentioned, I find it difficult to accept the “better safe than...
What I Learned At A Luxury Travel Conference This Week
This week I attended the ILTM (International Luxury Travel Market) in Nassau, Bahamas. Some of it was as expected, other things were eye-opening. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
SO Maldives: The Incredible New Maldives Resort
A brand new Maldives resort is opening in November and it looks stunning. 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 Facebook or Instagram,...
SIM Swapped: What Is It, And What I Did About It
While traveling in the Bahamas this week, I was the victim of sim swapping. What is it and what did I do about it? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Three Things I Want From Flight Attendants
A flight attendant has told us three things she hates about passengers. Here are three pet peeves I have against flight attendants. Three Reasonable “Pet Peeves” I Have Against Flight Attendants An American Airlines flight attendant named Ally Case...
American Airlines Economy Class Passenger Kicked Off After Using First Class Overhead Bin
Should a passenger have been kicked off the flight for becoming snippy with flight attendants after he was admonished not to use a first class overhead bin when traveling in economy class? Economy Class Passenger Kicked Off After Quibbling...
Review: Lufthansa A321-200 Economy Class
To begin our journey home, we flew from Malta to Frankfurt on a Lufthansa Airbus A321-200 in economy class before connecting the following morning on the same aircraft type to Copenhagen. The flights were pleasant and (mostly) uneventful. Lufthansa...
Delta Adds More Transpacific Service From LAX
Delta Air Lines is ramping up transpacific service from its Los Angeles (LAX) hub with more service to the South Pacific and a return to Mainland China. Delta Adding More LAX Transpacific Flights The fight for supremacy in Los...
