Silly American Airlines. Silly corporate double-speak. So we’re really supposed to believe you are removing espresso pods and milk frothers to save fuel? It’s time to learn from the example of your new partner JetBlue and start offering gourmet...
Review: United Club Chicago O’Hare (ORD – B6)
Confession time. When I was a kid, I used to stand outside this lounge, flag down a person coming in, and ask to be guested in. Yes, that’s my memory of the B6 United Club at Chicago O’Hare. Much...
The Slobs Of LAX
Hey people: pick up your trash. What is so hard about picking up after yourselves? I could not believe the mess people left at a gate area at LAX prior to my recent flight. Slobs At LAX Use Gate...
United Airlines Resumes Pre-Pandemic Boarding
United Airlines will resume its “Better Boarding” group-style boarding process on Thursday, April 15, 2021. United Airlines Returns To Pre-Pandemic Group Boarding In a memo to employees, United explains the reason for the change: Now that more customers are...
Investigators Use Water Bottle On Spirit Airlines To Solve Murder Mystery
In 1985, Roger Dean and his wife D.J. suffered a home invasion robbery in the early hours of the morning. The assailant demanded Roger tie up his wife and provide him $30,000 in cash before murdering him. Now more...
Reports From Abroad… Armenia is Wonderful Right Now
Friends and family recently traveled to Armenia and reported back about their experience. 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,...
Spend All Your Frequent Flyer Miles In 2021
Travel was virtually impossible last year, and that’s why this year you should spend all of your frequent flyer miles. All of them. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Hyatt Milestones Disappointment, Prediction Becomes Reality
In 2021, Hyatt elites maintain their status from 2019/2020 but Hyatt’s milestones disappoint and sadly, my prediction from four years ago becomes reality. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
My Aggravating Secondary Screening At Washington Dulles
I received the orange box again during my recent international-domestic connection through Washington Dulles…but at least now I know why. Another Orange Box Secondary Screening By DHS At Washington Dulles I travel with two passports. At least before the...
My COVID-19 Vaccination Was Not Virtue Signaling
Let me make one thing clear at the outset: my COVID-19 vaccination and jubilation surrounding it was not crass virtue signaling. Quite the contrary, I see vaccinations as a means to protect others and return to pre-pandemic life. It’s...
Crafting My Own Airline Meal
Each week, my Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. Earlier this...
Why Does The Airbus A320 Make Noises Like A Barking Dog?
Resident pilot 121pilot, a captain for a major U.S. airline, authors a new column on Live and Let’s Fly called Ask Your Captain. His mission: demystify the flight deck and an answer any question you may have on the...
“Is There Anyone Onboard With Flying Experience?”
Resident pilot 121pilot, a captain for a major U.S. airline, authors a new column on Live and Let’s Fly called Ask Your Captain. His mission: demystify the flight deck and an answer any question you may have on the...
Why I (Still) Love the Hyatt Carmel Highlands
My friend Ben from One Mile at a Time had an objectively bad stay at the Hyatt Carmel Highlands. One reason he stayed there was because I encouraged it both in conversation and on my blog. So how could...
Prince Philip Calls Economy Class “Ghastly”
Never one to shy away from expressing his opinion, Prince Philip has some choice words for economy class. Speaking to the Aircraft Research Association, the Consort to Queen Elizabeth II made clear that he would never set foot in economy...
Review: United Club Washington Dulles (IAD – D8)
During my recent international connection in Washington, DC I had time between flights to go lounge hopping. This review focuses on the D8 United Club at Washington Dulles. United Club Washington Dulles Review (D8) United has four United Clubs...
American Express Wages War On The Family…
American Express has updated the terms and conditions of its Platinum card to restrict guests in its Centurion Lounges starting in 2023. Calling this a “devaluation” may be too simplistic, but calling the policy an attack on families is...
Tucker Carlson Blasts United Airlines
I don’t have a TV at home, but several of you have shared this clip with me, so let’s explore Tucker Carlson’s extended attack against United Airlines on his Fox News program last night. Tucker Carlson Attacks New United...
United Airlines Considers Outsourcing Catering Workers While Lavishing Bonuses On Executives
Catering workers picketed at Denver International Airport yesterday after United Airlines hinted it is considering replacing them with cheaper contractors as soon as it legally can. United Airlines May Outsource Catering Workers At Its Flight Kitchens To be clear,...
United Airlines Trials Free Messaging Onboard
United Airlines will trial free messaging onboard a number of popular apps on select Boeing 737 aircraft next week. United Airlines Will Offer Free Messaging Onboard Select Aircraft From April 12 – 18, 2021 United will test a new...
