The concept of applying miles toward the value of your purchased ticket is a blast from the past at United Airlines and an intriguing one. But there is virtually no value under the current iteration of this redemption option....
United Is Choosing A Very Good Time To Reinstate Alcohol On Flights
A column by Lindsay Rogers at InsideHook argues that United is choosing a “very weird time” to reinstate alcohol on flights. Quite the contrary, I think United is choosing a very good time to bring back its full liquor...
United Airlines Will Resume Nonstop Singapore Service
On January 5, 2022 United Airlines will resume its nonstop service between San Francisco and Singapore. United Airlines Service To Singapore Relaunches In January 2022 As Singapore bucks the trend of its neighbors and takes a “we must live...
The French Language, Respect, And The Air Canada CEO
I’ve thought about this issue for several days and come to the conclusion that the Air Canada CEO needs to learn French. Air Canada CEO In Trouble For Not Speaking French Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau found himself embroiled...
My Singapore Transit Was Not What I Expected
While I was very happy to fly Singapore Airlines home from Bangkok in business class, the transit experience at Changi Airport was not what I was expecting… My Singapore Changi Transit Experience I booked Singapore Airlines from Bangkok to...
Vietnam Airlines Will Be The Most Comfortable Way To Travel Between The USA And Asia
After finally obtaining U.S. regulatory approval, Vietnam Airlines will launch its first nonstop flight to the United States later this month…with a twist that virtually ensures this flight will be a huge money loser, but also perhaps the most...
Taco Bell In Bangkok…
There’s a new Taco Bell in Bangkok and I could not help but to try it during my recent trip. Taco Bell In Bangkok? Yes Please. I spent three days in Bangkok and promise I’ll shortly share all the...
Don’t Touch My Husband! Woman Shoves Flight Attendant For Waking Up Hubby, Now Faces Jail Time
In an odd story that is about masks but not really about masks, an angry wife faces jail time after repeatedly pushing a flight attendant who awakened her husband and reminded him to wear his mask during an overnight...
Official: United Airlines Restores Glassware, Pre-Departure Beverages
After a 20 month hiatus, United Airlines will restore pre-departure beverages in premium cabins on its mainline flights later this month and restore glassware and ceramic cups onboard starting next month. United Airlines Will Restore Pre-Departure Beverages On Mainline...
American Airlines Cuts 27 Routes (Full List)
American Airlines is trimming back its schedule with a number of route cuts that particularly hit New York City hard. American Airlines Cuts 27 Routes In 2022, Including 18 From New York City As reported by Zach Griff at...
My Japanese Feast In ANA Business Class
I did something I normally do not in ordering the Japanese meal on my ANA business class flight from Tokyo Haneda to Bangkok. Japanese Meal In ANA Business Class Over the years, I’ve been told I am greatly missing out...
Southwest Airlines Employee Hospitalized After Passenger Strikes Her With Closed Fist On Head
An irate passenger got into an argument with a Southwest Airlines flight attendant then struck a member of ground staff on the head. That sent the employee to the hospital and the passenger to jail in another incident of...
American Airlines Restores Ice Cream Sundaes And Glassware: Your Turn United Airlines…
American Airlines has restored two key elements of premium cabin service to its premium transcontinental and intnerconinetal flights: glassware and ice cream sundaes. It’s time for United Airlines to do the same. It’s Time For Ice Cream Sundaes And Glassware...
Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Houston West
Returning to the chain after a long sabbatical away, the Hyatt Regency Houston West is welcomed back to the chain. Here was my experience on a recent stay. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
How The COVID Pill Will Change Travel
Several pharmaceutical companies have been working on a pill to treat COVID-19 patients and two have advanced forward. Here’s how the COVID pill will change travel. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Myanmar Set To Reopen To Tourism
Myanmar (formerly Burma) has announced it will reopen to tourism in 2022, but difficulties facing the nation have complicated this welcome back. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
United Airlines CEO: We Will Be Largest Airline In The World By Summer 2022
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is mincing no words: United plans to be the world’s largest airline by next summer as it awaits the return of its 777 jets and continues to take delivery of new jets. United Airlines...
How I Spent My 20-Hour Layover In Tokyo Haneda Airport (I Was Denied Lounge Access)
I arrived into Tokyo Haneda (also known as Tokyo International Airport) at 3:30pm and my connection would not leave until 11:00am the following morning. That left me with a nearly 20-hour layover in HND, most of it spent in...
Lufthansa Pays Back German Taxpayers…Ahead Of Schedule
Lufthansa has paid back the taxpayers of Germany by paying back its federal pandemic aid…and even done so ahead of schedule. What a novel concept to us in the United States. Lufthansa Repays Pandemic Loans In the summer of...
I Saw The Northern Lights While Flying Over Norway!
My great flight on ANA was made even better by my first-ever sighting of the Northern Lights (aurora borealis) while flying over Norway. Whimsical: I Saw The Northern Lights On My ANA Flight While eating dinner a flight attendant...
