Many of you have seen the horrific photos and video of the wildfires currently ravaging Los Angeles County and reached out to ask if I am okay. Thankfully, my family is well…but we are not out of the woods...
Review: Xiamen Airlines 737-800 Business Class
From Jakarta to Tapei, I flew on a Xiamen Airlines 737-800 in business class via Xiamen. Both flights were smooth with warm service onboard, though flying Xiamen felt like stepping back decades into the past in terms of the...
Alaska Airlines Crew Fails To Help Passenger Deal With Obnoxious Seatmate
Airline seats are funny things…rather than your seat being your seat, you get access to the back of one seat and the front of the one behind it. But what happens when you find an obnoxious seatmate who wants...
Trip Report: My Visit To Atlanta To Honor Jimmy Carter…
My trip to Atlanta to honor former president Jimmy Carter turned out to be better than I could have imagined…and made me appreciate him more. My Visit To The Carter Center To Honor Jimmy Carter After a bumpy flight...
Frontier Airlines Challenges American Airlines + Delta Air Lines With Three New JFK Routes
Frontier Airlines has (again) announced three new routes from New York Kennedy (JFK) that will directly challenge legacy carriers on bread-and-butter routes. Frontier Adds Three New JFK Routes Like its “ultra-low-cost” peers, Frontier Airlines has struggled in recent years...
My “Invisible” Avis Rental Car…
After arriving in Atlanta Airport, I took the train to the Rental Car Center, where I tried to pick up my Avis rental car…but apparently it was invisible or in a different dimension. My Avis Invisible Car in Atlanta...
Bumpy Flight But Smooth Service On American Airlines
I’m on my way down to Atlanta to pay my respects to President Carter and want to commend the flight crew on my Chicago to Atlanta flight for the great service onboard despite the very bumpy flight. Bumpy Flight....
Woman Launches Pathetic Racist Rant At Southwest Airlines Check-in Counter In Front Of Her Children
A woman was removed from the airport after a racist, profanity-laced tirade against a Southwest Airlines employee over an overweight baggage issue at the check-in counter. The most scary thing? Her two young children were standing right beside her…...
American Airlines Flight Attendants Warned Not To Leave Passengers Onboard
A recent memo warns American Airlines flight attendants that they must ensure no passengers are left onboard after landing, a “critical” safety breach that is occurring more frequently. Union Warns American Airlines Flight Attendants To Stop Leaving Passengers Onboard,...
I’m Flying To Atlanta To Pay My Respects To President Carter
Continuing a tradition that stretches back to the death of President Ronald Reagan in 2004, I’m going to make a side trip to Atlanta this week as I fly east for business to pay my respects to President Jimmy...
Delta One Lounge JFK: Simply Outstanding
I flew Delta One from New York to Los Angeles and got to check out the Delta One Lounge at JFK prior to my flight…wow, it was outstanding and outshines its peers in many ways. Delta One Lounge JFK:...
Review: Plaza Premium Lounge Jakarta (CGK)
I loved the Plaza Premium Lounge in Jakarta (CGK) Terminal 3, which offers a tranquil environment with a wide selection of food and drink as well as excellent coffee. Plaza Premium Lounge Jakarta Review (CGK) If you are looking...
Review: Garuda Indonesia International Lounge Jakarta (CGK)
Let me be blunt: the Garudia Indonesia International Lounge in Jakarta (CGK), also called the Executive Lounge, is a sorry excuse for a lounge from a five-star carrier at its main hub of operation. Your best is to visit...
Three Luxury Travel Products To Try In 2025
Planning for the year ahead, I’m looking forward to three luxury products I haven’t tried yet but are in my radar for 2025. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us...
Bankruptcy: Silver Airways Could Leave Big Florida Void
Last week Silver Airways filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection, but if the carrier goes away, it could leave a big void in the Florida market. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us...
Review: JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort – Junior Suite
My family checked into the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort for a conference and stayed for a hurricane. The property was a mix of highs and lows. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t...
Canadian Man Arrested For Attacking TSA Officers In Miami…The Day After He Caused A Flight Diversion
Some people just don’t know when to stop. Just ask 28-year-old Canadian man Cameron Dylan McDougall, who was arrested for attacking two TSA officers in Miami International Airport just a day after he caused a flight diversion to Miami....
10 Business Class Products I Hope To Fly In 2025
I’m embracing my status as “free agent” this year, which will make it easier than ever to review new products, but also make the effective use of miles and points all the more important. Here are 10 business class...
The End Of Paper Boarding Passes
A startup airline has made clear it will not ever offer paper boarding passes, with its chief executive predicting that such physical boarding passes will completely disappear by 2030. CEO Predicts The End Of Paper Boarding Passes By 2030...
Air France Captain Resigns Due To Environmental Guilt
A senior Air France pilot has resigned from his position, citing environmental guilt. I cannot recall a previous occasion in which a commercial pilot quit due to “eco-anxiety.” Let’s unpack what prompted this decision. Air France Pilot Quits Job,...
