I conducted an experiment on Saturday and it worked according to plan – which has left me somewhat dismayed as we try to piece together fact and fiction in search of truth concerning the war in Ukraine. Bias In...
Review: Delta Sky Club Detroit (A43) – Best Lounge in DTW

Before my Delta Air Lines flight to Amsterdam, I had time to visit all five Sky Club locations in Detroit’s beautiful McNamara Terminal. This review highlights the latest addition, Delta’s A43 club, which turned out to be my favorite...
Hong Kong Lifts Flight Ban, But Barriers Will Remain

Hong Kong is finally wising up to the fact that its “zero covid” strategy is untenable. As it prepares to relax flights bans that have crippled not only flag carrier Cathay Pacific, but the entire nation, the latest proposal...
BREAKING: China Eastern 737-800 Crashes

A China Eastern 737-800 crashed in Southern China this morning, with fears mounting that all 132 passengers and crew onboard are dead. China Eastern 737-800 Crash – What Happened To MU5735? Here’s what we know so far about the...
PLAY Airlines Suffering High Oil Prices, Will That Change?

The new discount carrier, PLAY, has issued a caution on record oil prices, but is there still time to launch to Orlando yet this summer? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Review: Double Tree By Hilton At The Entrance To Universal Studios Florida (Suite)

As annual pass holders and frequent visitors to Universal Studios Florida, my family visits Orlando often. Here was our experience. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Spirit Airlines’ Wifi Fast, Cheap, Available

Spirit Airlines has spent the last three years equipping its fleet with wi-fi and now that I’ve had a chance to try it I can report it’s cheap, fast, and widely available. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
Leveraging Capital One Transfer Bonus For LifeMiles Award Travel

If you have not started thinking about your summer travel, I do have to warn you it may be too late…but don’t despair: with some flexibility you can still find space and a transfer bonus from Capital One plus...
Russian “Doomsday” Plane On Standby As Putin Orders Nuclear Drills

There are many aviation angles to the War in Ukraine, though the latest is perhaps the most sinister. Russia is dusting off its aging fleet of “doomsday” planes as an increasingly erratic President Vladimir Putin has reportedly ordered military...
American Airlines Will Resume Alcohol Sales In Economy Class

After a multi-year hiatus, American Airlines will become the last U.S. airline to resume alcohol sales onboard. Alcohol Sales On American Airlines Set To Resume During the pandemic, U.S. airlines cut alcohol sales in economy class, citing the mask...
Alaska Congressman Dies On Alaska Airlines Flight

Don Young, 88, the long-serving Congressman representing Alaska’s lone seat in the House of Representatives, died on Friday after losing consciousness on an Alaska Airlines flight. Don Young, Longest Serving Congressman From Alaska, Dies On Alaksa Airlines Flight Young...
Review: Delta Sky Club Detroit (DTW – C Concourse)

Before my Delta Air Lines flight to Amsterdam, I had time to visit all five Sky Club locations in Detroit’s beautiful McNamara Terminal. This review highlights the C Concourse Club. Delta Sky Club Detroit (DTW) C Concourse Review This...
Delusional Punk Will Sue Delta Air Lines Over His Right To Wear Explicit Hoodie Onboard

Here’s a funny one: a young man is suing Delta because they forced him to remove his “F*ck Joe Biden” hoodie and banned him from future flights when he initially refused (and also refused to wear his mask). This...
First Look: Finnair A330 Premium Economy Class

On my Finnair A330 flight to London I also had a chance to check out the carrier’s new premium economy class, which offers a more traditional seat than in business class and represents an ideal compromise between economy and...
Review: Delta Sky Club Detroit (DTW – A18)

Before my Delta Air Lines flight to Amsterdam, I had time to visit all five Sky Club locations in Detroit’s beautiful McNamara Terminal. This review highlights the A18 Club. Delta Sky Club Detroit (DTW) A18 Review Closed throughout the...
Man Ejected From JetBlue Flight Even After Removing “Let’s Go Brandon” Mask, Blames “Triggered” Flight Attendant

If this “Let’s Go Brandon” mask story really did occur as told by the passenger, I have a big problem with an oversensitive JetBlue flight attendant. Man Thrown Off JetBlue Flight Even After Removing “Let’s Go Brandon” Mask Video...
Scam: Fake Housekeeping Staff “Inspect” Your Hotel Room, Loot It Instead

A woman has been arrested for posing as a member of hotel housekeeping staff then looting the room she claimed to need to inspect. It’s an important reminder to be vigilant, even in situations which appear innocent. Fake Housekeeping...
Clever Or Crass? Woman Hooks Footrest Onto Her Southwest Airlines Tray Table

A video on TikTok has gone viral of a woman getting “comfortable” on what appears to be a Southwest Airlines flight with her own footrest. Are portable footrests, bare feet, and a massive inflatable travel pillow off-limits or reasonable...
U.S. Senate Votes To End Mask Mandate (Does It Matter?)

A majority of the Democratic-controlled U.S. Senate has voted to scrap the transportation mask mandate, a largely symbolic move that further suggests the days of masks on airplanes are winding down. Majority In U.S. Senate Vote To Eliminate Mask...
Will U.S. Carriers Add Fuel Surcharges To Award Redemptions?

Let me put it this way: if they can get away with it, U.S. airlines will certainly tack on fuel surcharges to award redemptions. But it likely won’t be in same manner as British Airways and Emirates. Facing Higher...