Welcome to my next trip report, a brief recount of my recent transcontinental trip to the East Coast on American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. As a loyal United Airlines flyer, it’s nice to check out the competition once...
“I’m An American Citizen!” Woman Denied Boarding On Delta Air Lines Unloads On Gate Agent

Oh dear, even in this political climate, pulling the “I’m an American citizen” card is not a good way to get onboard a Delta Air Lines flight when you are intoxicated. Intoxicated Woman Denied Boarding On Delta Air Lines...
United Airlines Will Resume Tel Aviv Flights Next Month

United Airlines will resume flights to Tel Aviv next month from its Newark hub, ramping up to double daily service by the end of March 2025. United Airlines Resumes Tel Aviv Service – March 2025 With a ceasefire in...
Review: Hyatt Regency Deerfield, Illinois

I’ve made several recent trips to Chicago and my go-to hotel has been the Hyatt Regency Deerfield. It’s nothing fancy, but does the job and is quite convenient to the northern suburbs of Chicagoland. Hyatt Regency Deerfield Review My...
United Airlines 787-9 To London Diverts After Onboard Fire

A United Airlines 787 Dreamliner en route to London diverted to Chicago after an entertainment unit caught fire, sparking swift action from flight attendants to extinguish the flames. United Airlines 787-9 Diverts To Due To Entertainment System Fire The...
Hey Hyatt Globalists, Do You Add Gratuity To Your Free Breakfast?

A question to my readers who are World of Hyatt Globalist members, do you add gratuity when signing your breakfast bill even though gratuity is included? Hyatt Globalist Breakfast Gratuity: Do You Add It? For years, I’ve added gratuity...
No-Brainer: 5 Reasons The World Of Hyatt Credit Card Is Worth Keeping In Your Wallet

I’m a big fan of the World of Hyatt Credit Card and this is one of the few hotel credit cards that makes sense whether you are loyal to Hyatt or not. It’s a card that, when used correctly,...
Great Coffee In St. Louis, Missouri

It’s rare that I enjoy a conversation more than coffee, but I got both at an unexpectedly delightful third-wave coffee shop on a cold and gray winter afternoon in St. Louis, Missouri. Best Coffee In St. Louis, Missouri It...
My Latest Pathetic Flight In American Airlines “Flagship” Business Class…

Oh, American Airlines…you have such potential, but you have to get the little things right. My latest “Flagship” business class light on the A321T from New York to Los Angeles is another case study of AA not even trying…...
Thank You United For Bringing Back My Favorite Treat!

After nearly a year-long hiatus, United Airlines has brought back the beloved stroopwafel to its lineup of free snacks on onboard. Stroopwafel Returns To United Airlines Last week I wrote about United dropping hints about a big announcement. This...
The Insane Reason Man Told Judge Why He Got So Drunk On His Flight That Cops Had To Drag Him Off

There are two stories in one here. The first is how an inebriated man had a total meltdown on a flight, so bad that he had to be dragged off the flight by several cops. But the second story...
United Sniffing Around The Wrong Carrier For Assets

Rumors swirled this week that United Airlines is considering a merger, acquisition, or asset purchase from JetBlue Airways. They should be looking elsewhere. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us...
Disney World Is Charging $1,000 For A Murphy Bed Studio?

Disney World Resorts have opened a new resort and the standard view studio is so small that it features a Murphy bed rather than a standard bed and it runs $1,000 per night. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates...
AA 5342: President Trump’s Crash Response Was Unacceptable

American Airlines subsidiary, PSA, and an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided killing 67 people in Washington DC. President Trump’s response was entirely unacceptable. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us...
United Airlines Grants Me 1K Status Extension…

United Airlines has extended my MileagePlus Premier 1K status for another year… How I Received A Premier 1K Status Extension From United Airlines When I wrote in late 2024 about how I was losing my United 1K status, some...
Honoring The Life Of Ian Epstein, Flight Attendant Who Died in American Airlines 5342 Crash

When deaths occur on a mass scale, there is a tendency to focus on numbers rather than people. But every life has a story and today I want to focus on Ian Epstein, one of the flight attendants who...
United Airlines Fuels More Speculation After “Denial” Of Merger Talks With JetBlue

United Airlines’ denial of merger talks with JetBlue won’t do much to silence rumors that United is actively considering the acquisition of JetBlue. Is United Airlines Considering A Merger Or Acquisition Of JetBlue? Chatter about a JetBlue – United...
Review: Hyatt Regency St. Louis At The Arch

Yes, there are better hotels in St. Louis, but I thought the Hyatt Regency St. Louis At The Arch served its purpose well and was quite convenient with friendly service and a nice gym. Hyatt Regency St. Louis At...
Breaking: Philadephia Learjet Crash, Second Crash In Week

In a developing story, a Learjet appears to have crashed into a building in Philadelphia, the second notable crash in a week following American Airlines 5342. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us...
554-Pound Rapper Sues Lyft After Driver Says She Was Too Big To Get In His Car

A morbidly obese rapper from Detroit has sued Lyft, the ridesharing app, after her driver refused to transport her, telling her she was too big for his Mercedes Benz. Rapper Sues Lyft After Driver Tells Her She Was Too...