It is now possible for vaccinated U.S. citizens and citizens of 62 other nations to visit Thailand and avoid an extended quarantine under Thailand’s Test And Go program. This guide walks you how I prepared for my trip to Bangkok. Thailand Test And Go Guide If you are a citizen of the the following nations, […]
American Express Benefits Unnecessarily Complicated
With more competition in the premium card space, can American Express continue to make their benefits so hard for cardmembers to use? 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, add us today. Unnecessarily Complicated American Express […]
As A380 Retreats From Global Stage, Emirates CEO Celebrates
Emirates CEO Sir Tim Clark is celebrating the demise of the A380…at other carriers. Meanwhile, Emirates plans to continue to restore A380 service as it sees a unique window of higher fares driven by the reluctance of other carriers to operate the superjumbo jet. Emirates CEO: Other Airlines “Nuts” Not To Restore A380 Service (But […]
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 business class journey on Avianca from San Salvador to Los Angeles. Avianca A320 Business Class Review […]
I Set A Trap For The Chicago O’Hare Pizza Thief
After my Green Lake trip this year, I returned to Chicago O’Hare for my late evening flight home on United Airlines. Since I had a bit of extra time, I decided to set a trap for my pizza thief, just in case he was still lurking. If you’re not familiar with the story, start here. […]
Details: U.S. Relaxes European, UK Travel Restrictions
In a long overdue move, the Biden Administration is set to announce today that travelers from the European Union and United Kingdom will once again be allowed to travel directly to the United States starting in November. Biden Administration Will Relax European, British Travel Restrictions For 18 months, British and Europeans travelers have been shut […]
Insane 737-300 Cockpit Landing
Yes, it is a difficult airport to land in. But no, a 737-300 landing captured on video is not common or normal…it is insane. 737-300 Landing In Paro, Bhutan Is Insane… A curious landing video caught my eye, for a number of reasons: Anyone know the runway? Indonesian registered aircraft but I don’t recognise it […]
An Open Letter to Sec. Of Transportation Pete Buttigieg
Among the many travel reforms proposed by President Joe Biden and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, here are the ones he is missing. 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, add us today. Secretary Buttigieg For those unfamiliar, here’s some background on […]
2024 Five-Month “World Cruise” Sells Out In Hours
In the clearest sign that the travel recovery has exceeded all expectations, a “World Cruise” that takes place in three years sells out in less than 180 minutes. 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, add us today. An Epic Journey […]
Virgin Atlantic Will Re-Open Swanky LHR Clubhouse Lounge
Good news for Virgin Atlantic and Delta travelers from London Heathrow, as the carriers will shortly return to Terminal 3. Virgin Atlantic will also re-open its swanky Clubhouse lounge. Virgin Atlantic, Delta Return To Terminal 3, Re-Open Clubhouse Heathrow Terminal 3 was slated to be used for so-called “red list” travel; travel to and from […]
Hong Kong Adds Antibody Test to Entry
In what appears to be a world-first, Hong Kong has said the next step in reopening is allowing entry based on positive antibody results. 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, add us today. Hong Kong’s […]
United Perks Plus Changes Offers Peek Behind Curtain
United’s Perks Plus, the airline’s business incentive program, made changes to its redemptions. Those changes give us a rare glimpse behind the curtain of United Airlines’ current performance. 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, add […]
The Curious Lawsuit Against Marriott By A United Flight Attendant
Jonathan Ray was a United Airlines flight attendant for more than 20 years. Now he is suing Marriott after staying at a hotel franchise that “ratted” him out to United for conduct he claims he did not commit. United Flight Attendant Sues Marriott For Job Termination In April 2020, Ray was informed by United that […]
Which Countries Does The US Warn Against Travel To? (Full List)
The list of counties which the U.S. State Department advises against travel to increased from 34 to 151. Which countries are on the “do not travel” list?’ May 11, 2021 UPDATE: The United Kingdom has dropped from Category 4 to Category 3 while Israel has dropped from Category 4 to Category 2. State Department “Do […]
Delta CEO: “People Are Ready To Reclaim Their Lives”
Delta CEO Ed Bastian believes that people are ready to “reclaim” their lives and start traveling again. Delta CEO Says People Are Ready To Reclaim Their Lives By Booking Travel Speaking to Lester Holt on NBC Nightly News, Bastian proclaimed: “As the case counts are coming down … and the vaccinations are starting to grow, […]
Delta Massively Devalues Partner Awards (AGAIN)
If the headline looks familiar, it is because I wrote a similar story just months ago. But this isn’t recycled news. Once again, Delta has not just raised the price of partner awards, but massively raised prices. Once Again, Delta Massively Devalues Partner Awards Prices on partner awards using Delta SkyMiles went way up in […]
Americans Flooding Mexico, Some Staying Awhile
Americans enjoy unrestricted travel to few destinations during the pandemic, but not all Americans are traveling for leisure, and some plan to stay a while. 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, add us today. Americans […]
Google’s Shameful Promotion Of Scam Travel Agents
I was fooled twice this week into calling scam travel agencies instead of airlines thanks to misleading Google search results. It is time for Google to crack down on unsavory thieves who prey upon unsuspecting consumers. Google Must Crack Down On Scam Travel Agencies I do have most airline reservation numbers stored in Skype, but […]
As More Nations Ban Travel From UK, Will USA Follow?
The list of nations banning travel from the United Kingdom is growing, with Canada now on the list. Will the United States also ban travel from the UK out of an abundance of caution over the new highly-infectious “mutant” strain of coronavirus? More Countries Banning Travel From UK Within hours of UK Prime Minister Boris […]
A Somber Visit To Cape Coast Castle, Ghana
Like visiting a Concentration Camp, my visit to Cape Coast Castle in Ghana was a somber reminder of the depravity of the human race. A Day Trip To Cape Coast Castle in Ghana I hired a driver in Accra for the four-hour, 150-kilometer journey. The concierge at the Accra Marriott Hotel hooked me up with […]
