In honor of the return to standard time and the extra hour of sleep, United is running a flash sale with one-way flights starting as low as $39. Flash Sale: One-Way Fares On United Airlines From $39 Key details...
Review: SWISS Lounge New York (JFK)
UPDATE: Swiss has moved to Terminal 1 at JFK. This lounge is now the new Wingtips Lounge and no longer a SWISS – Star Alliance Lounge. SWISS has done a marvelous job remodeling its Terminal 4 lounge at New...
American Airlines Elevated A Loyalty Program… Alaska’s
American Airlines announced its new “Loyalty Points” frequent flyer program and elevated Alaska’s in the process. Here’s why. 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,...
Why Marriott, American Airlines Changes Seem Egregious
Marriott’s and American Airlines loyalty programs have made major changes and boy are the villagers mad – me included. But should we be? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Thoughts, Questions Following Hyatt Ziva Cancun Active Shooter Incident
Tragedy and terror ensued at the popular Hyatt Ziva all-inclusive resort in Cancun. I have some thoughts and questions for our readers. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Review: Avianca A320 Business Class
As long as Avianca is engaging in hygiene theatre, it is best to avoid this carrier, particular in business class. Beyond that, the deplorable hard product does not inspire confidence in the airline itself. This review covers my A320...
American Airlines Wisely Bribes Flight Attendants To Work More
As travel ramps up faster than new hiring, American Airlines faces a dour new reality: it is constantly behind the eight ball when it comes to operations. With no room for error, a local storm can ripple through the...
Southwest Airlines Calls Cops On White Mom Over “Suspicious” Biracial Daughter
Southwest Airlines is in the news again for calling the cops on a white mother traveling with her biracial daughter. A flight attendant thought the little girl was being trafficked. I think the flight attendant should be reprimanded. Southwest...
Anti-Semitic Chant on Ryanair Leads To Flight Attendant Indifference But Passenger Arrest
While flight attendants simply ignored the situation, video posted to social media spurred Essex police to arrest a man thought to have uttered anti-Semitic slogans as an Orthodox Jewish passenger made his way down the aisle on a Ryanair...
Trapped In El Salvador International Airport!
Yes, I was trapped. No, I did not stay trapped…I flew home as scheduled. But if you ever deliberately schedule a long layover in El Salvador International Airport, don’t expect to leave the airport. Trapped In El Salvador International...
Passenger Turns Violent After Weather Delay, Uses Pole To Attack Airline Agent
Although it may seem like poor passenger behavior is confined to the United States and budget carriers in the United Kingdom, a violent incident in Brazil reminds us that poor behavior knows no borders and flight delays speak the...
Will American And United Match Delta’s Upgrade Devaluation?
Delta Air Lines devalued its global upgrade certificates yesterday, now only allowing a confirmed one-cabin upgrade. Will American Airlines and United Airlines shortly follow? Delta Air Lines Devalues Confirmed Upgrades Via Global Upgrade Certifcates Delta Global Upgrade Certificates (GUCs)...
Review: Avianca VIP Lounge El Salvador (SAL)
My love of the Avianca VIP lounge in San Salvador can be summed up in three words: chicken tortilla soup. That made an otherwise drab lounge a rather nice place spend a very long layover in El Salvador International...
Scary: Two Killed At Hyatt Resort In Gunfight Between Drug Dealers
Guests at the Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun were told to rapidly seek cover as at least two men armed with machine guns opened fire in what appears to be a drug-related conflict. Shooting at Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun The...
Great Coffee In El Salvador International Airport (SAL)
For reasons I’ll discuss tomorrow, I was denied the chance to spend my seven-hour layover in central San Salvador and instead was stuck inside the airport. That left me plenty of time to seek out good coffee in El...
United Airlines Seeks To Capitalize On American Airlines’ Woes
A letter from United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby seeks to capitalize on the recent woes at American Airlines, painting a picture of contrasts concerning operational reliability and passenger behavior onboard. United Airlines Paints A Contrasting Picture With American Airlines...
Southwest Airlines Pilot Faces Assault Charge After Heated Debate Over Masks With Flight Attendant Turns Ugly
Can you picture it? Flight attendants and pilots sitting around a hotel bar after a long duty day. The conversation turns to masks. It also turns ugly. One feels strongly masks are the ineffective facial diapers of the weak...
Review: AeroConnections VIP Lounge San Salvador (SAL)
If you find yourself in San Salvador (SAL) with a long layover and a Priority Pass and, the AeroConnections VIP Lounge is not a bad place to pass the time. AeroConnections VIP Lounge SAL Review The lounge is open...
A New Twist In Latest American Airlines Flight Attendant Assault Incident
There’s a new twist in the case of an American Airlines flight attendant who was brutally assaulted on a trip from New York to Orange Country, California. The passenger claims he had just had brain surgery and it was...
Review: United Airlines Polaris Lounge Washington Dulles (IAD)
United Airlines’ new Polaris Lounge in Washington Dulles represents a huge leap forward in terms of premium cabin ground product, offering a compelling reason to choose United or Star Alliance when departing from IAD. United Airlines Polaris Lounge Washington...
