In multiple appearances on Fox News, the mother and father of the two-year-old girl who was ejected from a United Airlines flight for failing to wear a mask placed the blame on a lack of empathy from flight attendants....
United CEO: “My Main Job Is About People And Taking Care Of People”

United CEO Scott Kirby appeared on Marketplace yesterday, one of my favorite radio programs. While the interview was fairly predictable, the final question evoked an answer I wasn’t expecting. United CEO Focuses On People Kirby was interviewed by Kai...
Hot Deal: JetBlue Mint Transcontinental From $299

I recently reviewed JetBlue’s updated Mint product and fell in love with JetBlue all over again. Easily the best domestic premium product, JetBlue is practically giving away tickets in Mint Class next year with a fire sale from Seattle....
Hot Deal: Chicago To Europe For $107 One-Way (Through Late 2021)

It may be a bit premature to start planning 2021 travel, but if you’re in the Chicagoland area and looking for a cheap one-way fare to Europe, TAP Air Portugal has a deal for you… TAP Air Portugal: Cheap...
United Airlines Was NOT Justified In Kicking Off Two-Year-Old

I’m going to call out United Airlines on a technicality, here. United’s website is simply unclear concerning its mask policy for two-year-olds, United overreacted concerning a two-year-old girl who could not keep her mask on, and removing two-year-olds in...
Emirates President Predicts Business Travel Will Bounce Back

Outgoing Emirates President Sir Tim Clark is not worried about business travel bouncing back. In fact, he believes that there will be more opportunity and desire for business travel than ever before in the years ahead. Is he on...
Eastern Airlines Launching Three New Brazilian Routes

Eastern Airlines plans continued growth in Latin America with three new routes to Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Eastern Airlines Plans Service To Belo Horizonte, Brazil Belo Horizonte is Brazil’s third largest metropolitan region behind Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeriro....
Singapore Cruise Shorted Due to False Positive COVID-19 Result

A Singapore cruise was shortened due to a false positive COVID-19 result; is this a sign of progress or regression? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Disney World Digitally Added Masks to Disobedient

Disney World requires guests to wear masks to enter its resorts in Florida. But when guests violate that policy, Disney is adding one for them. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
The Travel Gadget I Want But Will Never Buy

Some travel gadgets come along and are a no-brainer for me, but the Astrohaus Freewrite Traveler is one that I want but will never buy. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
JAL Incentivizes You To Skip Your In-Flight Meal

Japan Airlines (JAL) is trialing a program in which you can skip your in-flight meal in exchange for an amenity kit. It is billed as an “ethical” way to reduce food waste. But could JAL be laying the groundwork...
Review: South African Airways A330 Business Class

My Africa trip included 10 flights, but my journey from Johannesburg to Accra onboard the South African Airways A330 in business class was easily my favorite flight. SAA truly impressed me with its comfort, service, and dining onboard. This...
United Airlines Expects No More Layoffs Despite Financial Woes

It will be a bleak winter for United Airlines, but CEO Scott Kirby does not expect any more layoffs will be necessary. United Airlines Expects No More Layoffs, Despite Massive Increase In Cash Burn Speaking on CNN, Kirby predicted...
The UK’s Travel Corridor Problem

The United Kingdom has established a number of “travel corridors” between nations. By spending time in these nations, territories, or regions, currently numbered at 77, quarantine can be avoided when returning to the UK. But not if return travel...
Great Coffee In Ventura, CA

Between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara is Ventura, California. I have fond childhood memories of this city and now have the joy of introducing it to my family. It has become our new rest stop when we travel north...
United Flight Attendants Stir Up Controversy Over Crew Quarantine Protocols

A group of flight attendants at United Airlines has insinuated that United forces them to work even when they have been exposed to a colleague with COVID-19. But the issue is more complex and requires a closer look. What...
United Airlines Upgrades Onboard Meals…For Crew Members

United Airlines has upgraded its crew meals at downline stations where shelf-stable meals are required. The meals provide a perfect alternative to the snack boxes currently offered to passengers on the same flights. United Airlines Upgrades Crew Meals Crews...
Review: South African Airways Premium Lounge Johannesburg (JNB)

The South African Airways Premium Lounge in Johannesburg is actually quite nice and was a very pleasant place for me to spend four hours between flights. With good coffee, a wide selection of food, and comfortable seating, it proved...
Review: Mashonzha Lounge Johannesburg (JNB)

The Mashonzha Lounge in Johannesburg is a small Priority Pass at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). While not worth arriving early for, it certainly beats waiting in the gate area. Mashonzha Lounge Johannesburg Review This lounge is located in...
Flight Attendants In Diapers? Disgusting…

China’s civil aeronautics agency is suggesting flight attendants wear diapers when traveling to high-risk destinations. I cannot think of anything more disgusting… China Tells Flight Attendants To Consider Diapers On Risky Flights First, whatever the actual numbers are, I...