Oh what a difference a hallway makes in dividing two worlds, one in the heavens and the other in the dungeon. This review covers the sorry step-sister of the Polaris Lounge, the C17 Untied Club located directly across the...
My Tragic Journey In EgyptAir 787-9 Business Class

Oh EgyptAir. Such potential, but such a failure to deliver. My journey from Washington to Cairo featured a new aircraft with an objectively nice business class seat. But the soft product left me speechless. EgyptAir 787-9 Business Class – A Flight To Forget First, the good. EgyptAir...
I Spent The Night Sleeping On A Bench At Dulles Airport

I did something I have not done in many years: slept on a bench at the airport. My overnight at Washington Dulles reminded me of the days of my youth and how I used to stretch my travel budget...
Conservative Judge In Texas Upholds United Airlines’ Vaccine Mandate For Employees

Trump-appointed U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman has attacked United Airlines’ vaccine mandate, but upheld it. The ruling, which declines to block United’s vaccine policy with a preliminary injunction, allows United to proceed with placing employees who have obtained medical...
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...
Hilarious: “Invisible Man” Tries To Sneak Into Airport Lounge

I witnessed something that made me laugh out loud during my recent trip to New York JFK: a man pulled a bandana over his face and tried to waltz into an airline lounge, then acted like he was lost...
My Epic Trip To Bangkok To Dine On An L-1011 Jet!

Thailand reopened to foreign tourists this month from a handful of nations, shortening the amount of quarantine time to one day. With Thailand now open, I am jetting off to Bangkok on a wild itinerary with one overarching goal:...
Lawsuit Alleges Spirit Airlines Flight Attendant Liquored Up Passenger, Then Groped Him

A Spirit Airlines flight attendant has been accused of making unwanted sexual advances against a passenger, including groping him in the rear galley. Spirit Airlines Faces Lawsuit From Passenger Who Says Flight Attendant Groped Him The complaint alleges that...
$39 One-Way Fare Sale On United Airlines

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)...