I had a lovely journey on Kenya Airways from Nairobi to New York in “Premier World” business class on the 787-8 and enjoyed gracious hospitality onboard that instantly made Kenya Airways my favorite African carrier. Kenya Airways 787-8 Business...
Woman Arrested At Airport For “Being Too Beautiful” Now Accused Of Murdering Her Mother
Here’s a plot twist. The delusional woman who claimed she was arrested at Las Vegas Airport for being too beautiful now has been arrested again and this time is accused of murdering her mother. If Looks Could Kill –...
Spirit Airlines’ New Seat Gives More Space, Comfort
Spirit Airlines announced today at the APEX EXPO that it will begin installing new seating in all new aircraft deliveries and it’s all good news. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Context Matters: Did Biden Actually Say Airlines Charging Extra For Legroom Is Racist?
President Biden made headlines for his latest gaffe, suggesting that airlines that charge extra for additional legroom are racist. But text outside of context is simply a pretext for misunderstanding. I’m going to give the President the benefit of...
United Airlines Reintroduces Children’s Meals Onboard
United Airlines is gradually bringing back more special meal options after the pandemic. Next month, it will reintroduce the ability to order children’s meals on longer domestic and international flights. Children’s Meals Returns To Special Meal Option On United...
United Airlines Dumps Mercedes-Benz For Jaguar
United Airlines is transitioning to an all-electric fleet for its gate-to-gate transfer program, saying goodbye to Mercedes-Benz and hello to the 2023 Jaguar I-PACE. United Airlines And Jaguar Partner To Offer Tarmac Transfers At Key Hubs If you are...
My Loutish Seatmate Gets Too Comfortable Onboard Flight…
The more I think about this, the more I think this deserves more than a casual mention in my flight review. It’s shocking to me that some people have so little courtesy that they cannot comprehend they are making...
My Five-Minute Connection In Nairobi (NBO)
A mechanical delay in Johannesburg meant my connection between flights on Kenya Airways dropped from one hour to five minutes in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Quick Connection In Nairobi Airport – My Experience My 737-800 experienced a...
Review: Kenya Airways 737-800 Business Class
From Johannesburg to Nairobi I flew on Kenya Airways in business class aboard a Boeing 737-800. This marked my first-ever flight on Kenya Airways. Although the trip home did not get off to a smooth start due to an...
Is “The Flight Attendant” On HBO Worth Watching?
I watched the first episode of The Flight Attendant, a new(ish) series on HBO, and do not plan on watching any more. I don’t like blood and I don’t like murder mysteries… The Flight Attendant On HBO: To Watch...
United Airlines CEO Details Four Problems Constraining Capacity Growth
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby sees surging demand, but has been unable to meet it. He credits three prevailing headwinds for strong revenue, but offers four problems that are constraining capacity growth. United Airlines CEO Credits Three Factors For...
The Mysterious Cayman Airways 737-300 In Johannesburg
As I was preparing to board my Kenya Airways flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi, I noticed a strange sight: a Cayman Airways 737-300. How did a 737 make it from the Cayman Islands to South Africa? What Was A...
American Airlines Explains Why It Will Eliminate First Class
American Airlines offers understandable reasons for its decision to remove international first class, but each one represents a “chicken and egg” problem that may not have been prevalent had AA approached its Flagship First product differently. American Airlines Says...
Review: Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Johannesburg (JNB)
I had a chance to visit the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) prior to my flight and want to provide an updated review. In short, this is still my preferred lounge at JNB. Unlike in...
Woman Booted From Hawaiian Airlines Flight After Warning Crew Not To Speak To Her
An irate passenger was ejected from a Hawaiian Airlines longhaul flight after a crew mistake so incensed her that she became unbearably hostile to the flight attendants. No Trip To Paradise After Irate Passenger Ejected From Hawaiian Airlines Flight...
Why Did Korean Airlines Flight 631 Not Divert?
Even with great relief that there were no injuries on Korean Air flight 631, it is not unreasonable to ask why the incident happened in the first place, especially when other flights into Cebu were not attempting to land....
A South African Braai
On my last night in South Africa, I stayed with a friend in Pretoria. There, I enjoyed a proper South African braai (BBQ). What a treat! South African Braai – The Superlative BBQ Experience South Africans take barbecues to...
Delta Launches Runway Collection (Fashion) with Issa Rae
Delta Air Lines collaborated with a bevy of rising designers to create the Runway Collection in an announcement that featured comedian, writer, and actress, Issa Rae. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Good Availability For Thanksgiving Business Class to Europe
As we plan our annual return to England, we are finding good availability for business class award space to Europe. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
The Upsides To Losing Elite Status
For the first time in more than a decade, I’ll enter next year with almost no elite status, but there are upsides to that too. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
