As the World Cup gears up in Doha, I offer a review of my recent stay at the Hyatt Regency Oryx during a long layover in Qatar. Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha Review After landing at Hamad International Airport (DOH)...
Is Frontier’s GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly-Pass A Good Deal?
Frontier Airlines announced an all-you-can-fly “GoWild” deal for the upcoming 2023-2024 travel year – but is it a good deal? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Walt Disney World Raises Prices, Again, With New Wrinkle
Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida has again raised prices but this year they add a new wrinkle to further consume families and visitors. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Adding Apple AirTags Due To London Baggage Handler Strike
A London baggage handler strike ahead of an upcoming trip caused me to add Apple AirTags to my checked luggage, here’s how easy they are to add. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Stowaway Pigeon Ejected From Flight
As we end the week, let’s end it on a lighter note and turn our attention to Mexico, where a pigeon has made headlines around the world for his failed attempt to be a stowaway on a flight. Unsuspecting...
Inexcusable Debauchery At The Waldorf Astoria Bangkok
Debauchery is an excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures like partying, alcohol, and drugs. A wild party inside the pricey Waldorf Astoria hotel in Bangkok may have been fun for the youth who attended, but when it came at the expense...
The End Of First Class On Thai Airways?
While Thai Airways is still selling first class tickets on at least two routes, I do wonder what kind of first class experience it can offer if its first class lounge and spa are permanently closed. Permanent Closure Of...
Fire Truck Strikes LATAM A320-200 In Lima, Killing Two
A freak accident in Lima, Peru that saw a fire truck collide with a LATAM Airbus A320-200 on an active runway has resulted in the death of two firemen, although all passengers and crewmembers onboard survived. Fire Truck Strikes...
Review: Chef Geoff’s IAD (Priority Pass Restaurant)
I returned to Chef Geoff’s at Washington Dulles last week for dinner and wanted to update my review of this Priority Pass restaurant. I’m happy to report the food was excellent. I arrived at 8:45 pm ahead of my...
United Airlines Promises Better Onboard Meals. Here’s A Preview.
United Airlines has acknowledged that its in-flight meals have been slow to change but is promising new choices with more variety in the weeks ahead. Let’s take a look at what United Airlines is saying and preview five new...
Review: Air Algérie A330-200 Business Class
A big part of my visit to Algeria was flying the Algerian flag carrier, Air Algérie. While my expectations were frankly low, especially after my ground experience at the airport, I was very pleasantly surprised with the onboard product...
Star Alliance Loyalty Program Offers Great Arbitrage Potential
I suppose I’m just dreaming, but dormant Star Alliance could really differentiate itself with its own loyalty program and a transferable currency that would build serious brand engagement and loyalty. While unlikely to ever happen, there is great potential...
Why Dual Citizens Should Avoid Travel To Russia
Dual citizens who may be considering a trip to Russia should think twice. A new decree signed by Vladimir Putin may put them on the front lines in Ukraine. Putin Signs Orders Making Dual Russian Citizens Eligible For Military...
United Airlines Will Reintroduce Polaris Ice Cream Sundae Service On Select Routes
At long last, the full ice cream sundae service is returning to United Airlines Polaris business class…but only on a few routes to begin. “Signature” Ice Cream Sundae Service Returns to United Airlines Polaris Business Class…On Four Routes To...
The Captain Has Turned On The Fasten Seatbelt Sign…Now Obey!
Cheat sheet for flying: when the captain turns on the fasten seatbelt sign, you fasten your seatbelt. A group of travelers on a flight to Singapore must have slept through that day in class and now find themselves in...
Review: Air Algérie VIP Lounge Algiers (ALG)
The Air Algérie Lounge in Algiers (ALG) was one of the oddest lounges I have ever visited, not so much because of the lounge itself but because of how eerily quiet it was. Air Algérie Lounge Algiers (ALG) Review...
As JetBlue Adds Paris Flights, Here’s What Is Still Missing
JetBlue promised to reshape the transatlantic landscape through competitive fares and to some extent it has done so, but with the carrier now announcing new service to Paris it really has a chance to disrupt the market…but that will...
Man Finds Himself Stuck In Middle Seat Between Mom, Dad, And Baby….
I don’t fault anyone for pre-reserving an aisle and window seat in hopes that the middle seat will stay empty, but I do wonder whether it is appropriate to keep that arrangement when a stranger is later assigned to...
Union Reminds Flight Attendants That They Must Check Out Of Layover Hotels, Settle Incidental Charges
A short memo caught my eye to United Airlines flight attendants from its union. Apparently, some flight attendants are not checking out of layover hotels and some may even be running up charges for incidental purchases and not settling...
Review: Hyatt Regency Algiers Airport
I used the Hyatt Regency Algiers Airport as my base during my time in Algeria. While not perfect, this full-service hotel was lovely, with generous accommodations, great benefits for Globalist members, and a superb gym and pool. Hyatt Regency...
