UPDATE: Switzerland has joined the European Union in blocking Russian airlines its airspace and will block all fights from Russia: In addition – in line with airspace closures in other European countries – Swiss airspace will be closed to all...
Shocking Responses From Hampton Inn General Manager During Overbooking
When is an overbooked hotel not an overbooked hotel? Apparently when booking on hilton.com according to the hilarious responses from this small town Hampton Inn General Manager. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
No Room At The Hampton Inn: Hilton Won’t Discuss Its Oversell/Walk Policy
I reached out to Hilton several times asking questions about their overbooking/overselling “walk” policy and despite my best efforts, they simply wouldn’t answer my very simple questions. Why? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Review: Yerevan, Armenia Airport Lounge (Converse Bank)
During my visit to Yerevan, Armenia, I was invited to visit the Converse Bank Business Lounge. Here’s my review. 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...
Photo Essay: My Visit To Kyiv, Ukraine
As we watch battles unfold across Ukraine, I am thinking back today on my first trip to Kyiv in 2011. Kyiv, Ukraine Photo Essay My colleague from Star Alliance and I took a weekend trip to Kyiv in July...
Black Woman Says Delta Air Lines Forced Her To Move To Back Of Plane So White Women Could Have More Legroom
A black passenger shares of being moved several rows back on Delta Air Lines flight so that her two white seatmates could enjoy more legroom. The optics were bad in the hyperracialized world in which we live, but can...
The Battle For Kyiv Is Now
Just a short pause from our regularly scheduled content to point out that the battle for Kyiv is currently underway and control hangs in the balance. The Battle For Kyiv Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the fate of...
Air New Zealand & Qantas Renew Push For Ultra Long-Haul Service
As the world emerges from pandemic and gears up for an international travel renaissance, both Qantas and Air New Zealand have set their sights on ultra long-haul travel. For Air New Zealand, a new ultra long-haul route may come...
Is Russia Behind British Airways’ Operational Meltdown?
Serious question: is Russia behind the IT crash at British Airways that has caused an operational meltdown tonight? For the second time in less than a week, an IT crash at British Airways has brought operations to a stand-still....
Woman Arrested At LAX, Jailed For 13 Days…Then Police Finally Realized She Was The Wrong Person (This Is Why No-Fly Lists Are Problematic)
I’ve been fairly critical of no-fly lists in general and particularly the push by Delta Air Lines to create a new government-run no-fly list for unruly passengers. A horrible false arrest incident at LAX Airport helps to make my...
Man Faces Prison After Urinating In Galley On Southwest Airlines Flight
A man faces a steep fine and prison time after swearing at flight attendants and maliciously urinating in the rear galley of a Southwest Airlines flight while waiting for a lavatory to open. Man Arrested For Threatening Flight Attendants,...
As Ukraine Defends Strategic Airports, Kyiv Is Under Attack
After waking up Thursday morning to a multifront assault from Russia, Ukrainians mobilized and fought back, resisting Russian efforts to take over major airports. By targeting airports, Russia intended to create tactical air bridges to further leverage its superior...
Miles & Points Made Simple With Promising New Award Search Tool
POINT.ME is a new award search tool that lays the foundation for an award travel metasearch that can truly make our lives easier and our miles and points more valuable. POINT.ME, A Promising New Award Search Tool The new...
United Airlines Adds BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger To Bistro Menu
United Airlines is updating its Bistro On Board menu next month with a pair of new hot sandwiches, including a brioche BBQ bacon cheeseburger. Other catering changes are also planned. A New BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger And Other Changes To...
Delta Air Lines CEO Wants Taxpayers To Finance His Legal Battles
What Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian is proposing not simply banning naughty passengers from U.S. airlines, but asking U.S. taxpayers to finance litigation and collection costs that Delta has shown little penchant to pursue on its own. Yes...
BREAKING: Kyiv Airport Under Attack
Numerous reports are emerging that Kyiv Boryspil International Airport (KBP) is under attack by Russian forces. Report: Kyiv Airport Under Attack By Russian Forces Yesterday evening, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), a senior member of the Senate Committee on Foreign...
Flight Attendant Snitch At American Airlines Infuriates Colleagues
One American Airlines flight attendant now has a target on her back after snitching on a trainee for dozing in flight. The incident underscores the sometimes-contentious relationships within flight attendant ranks over accountability and self-regulation. Flight Attendant Snitch At...
Review: Air Canada 737 MAX 8 Economy Class
For the first leg of my Air Canada mileage run, I flew from Los Angeles (LAX) to Vancouver (YVR) onboard an Air Canada 737 MAX 8 in economy class. While economy class is still economy class, several things impressed...
Elton John’s Private Jet Makes Emergency Landing After Hydraulic Failure Enroute To New York
Sir Elton John encountered a harrowing scare after a hydraulic failure aboard his private jet forced an emergency landing outside London that twice had to be aborted due to intense winds from Storm Franklin. Hydraulic Failure On Private Jet...
Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
The Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge in Los Angeles (LAX) is a comfortable lounge and great option for United Star Alliance Gold travelers who would otherwise not be able to access the United Club one terminal over. Air Canada...
