It is hard to believe that United Airlines Polaris Lounge at San Francisco (SFO) has now been open for five years. Here’s an updated review of United’s flagship SFO lounge. In short, this business class lounge has held up quite well and remains a treat…though you will need to give yourself a lot of time […]
Review: Chelsea Lounge New York (JFK) – First Class Lounge For American Airlines + British Airways
An evening departure to Los Angeles gave me all day to lounge hop in Terminal 8 at New York. This review covers the Chelsea Lounge, which is the flagship first class lounge for American Airlines and British Airways at JFK. Chelsea Lounge New York JFK Review American Airlines and British Airways now both fly out […]
Review: Turkish Airlines 777 Business Class Los Angeles – Istanbul
After a few days at home, it was back to Istanbul for the final portion of my trip. As we emerge from the pandemic era, Turkish Airlines can once again be relied upon for a full-service experience filled with culinary delights onboard its 777-300ER in business class. Turkish Airlines 777 Business Class Review Using Turkish […]
Review: United Airlines 737-700 Business Class
It is not often that I find myself on a United Airlines 737-700 so when the opportunity arose to fly one from Bogota to Houston in business class, I took it. United Airlines 737-700 Business Class Review I arrived at 2:45 am from London and did not leave Bogota until 7:30 am, which gave me […]
Review: United Airlines 767-300 Polaris Business Class Chicago – Zurich
This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. I enjoyed great service by a veteran Chicago-based crew and also managed an extended nap onboard my United Airlines 767-300 Polaris business class flight to Zurich, but United still has a long way to go when […]
Review: United Polaris Lounge Chicago (ORD)
Over four years after I first offered a review, the United Polaris Lounge in Chicago remains a stellar lounge and a compelling reason to choose United or Star Alliance when flying in business or first class out of ORD. United Polaris Lounge Chicago Review (ORD) I did not have long before my flight to Zurich, […]
Review: United Airlines 787-10 Business Class Los Angeles – Chicago
This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. My trip to Chicago was smooth and productive onboard a United 787-10 in Polaris Business Class, a great ride for a domestic flight. United Airlines 787-10 Polaris Business Class Review Since I was enjoying breakfast in […]
First Stop, United Polaris Lounge LAX For Breakfast
This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. I’m starting my trip to Kyiv with breakfast at the United Polaris Lounge at Los Angles International Airport. Polaris Lounge LAX Breakfast – Surprisingly Excellent United offers cheap one-way fares from Los Angeles to Warsaw ($449 […]
Steakhouse Cheeseburger On United Airlines
It seems that every month United Airlines offers a slight variation on its cheeseburger, so for this week’s Meal of the Week let’s review the “steakhouse cheeseburger” I enjoyed earlier this week. Steakhouse Cheeseburger On United Airlines – Yea Or Nay? United Airlines promises that improvements to its onboard catering are coming, and they cannot […]
First Look: New United Club In Chicago O’Hare
A long-expected and much-needed new United Club opens today in the C Concourse of Terminal 1 at Chicago O’Hare (ORD). Here’s a first look at the new lounge. New United Club In Chicago O’Hare (ORD) In C Concourse – First Look United travelers at Chicago O’Hare know all too well the bottleneck inside the old […]
Reaction: My Family Tries United Polaris (Business Class)
I’ve taken many trips in United Polaris but my family hasn’t had the chance until now. Here’s what they thought of United’s business class 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, add us today. Winter […]
My Top 10 Airline Lounges Of 2022
As 2022 draws to a close, it is time for my annual “Top 10” series. Here, I’ll look back on the top 10 airline lounges I visited in 2022. Note, this is not my all-time “top 10” list, but only my “top 10” list of lounges I visited this year. 10. Air France Lounge 2F […]
Is Qatar Airways Al Mourjan Lounge Best Business Class Lounge In The World?
Based upon the comments in my review, it seems that no major business class lounge divides readers more than Qatar Airways’ Al Mourjan Business Class Lounge in Doha. I’m firmly in the fan camp and would even put this lounge in the running for the best business class lounge in the world. Best Business Class […]
Dear Fellow United Flyers, Let’s Not Ruin The New Lounge Concept
To my dear fellow flyers on United Airlines, let’s not mess up the great innovation United has introduced in Denver via its Club Fly Lounge. Moderation is key. New United Lounge Concept In Denver Requires Our Cooperation United Airlines has introduced a great concept at Denver International Airport it is calling the United Club Fly […]
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Business Class To Cape Town [2022]
To reach Cape Town from the USA, it just makes sense to fly a U.S. carrier versus an all-day connection in London, Paris, Amsterdam, or Frankfurt. I flew United Airlines on the Boeing 787-9 in Polaris business class from Newark to Cape Town. This review recounts my journey and what to expect onboard. United Airlines […]
Tahesha, The Star Of The United Polaris Lounge Newark
When I encounter employees in airport lounges, onboard flights, or at hotels that go above and beyond their call of duty, I like to recognize them. Today, I want to commend Tahesha, the star of the United Airlines Polaris Lounge at Newark. Tahesha Goes Above And Beyond In Newark Polaris Lounge I had arrived from […]
Review: United Polaris Lounge Newark (EWR)
I have visited the United Airlines’ Newark Polaris Lounge this year a number of times and wish to update my review. Rather than delete my old review, I am publishing my new review above my old one. I will do this for “major” lounge reviews going forward, which will provide insight into how lounges change […]
Business Class Doors Aren’t Where US Airlines Need To Improve
Soon nearly all US airlines will likely offer doors on business class seats, a nice privacy improvement, but this is not where they need to improve. 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, add us today. […]
Will American Airlines Finally Eliminate International First Class?
We’ve predicted it for years, but a knowledgeable insider suggests that international first class on American Airlines is finally on the way out. Insider: American Airlines Will Eliminate International First Class Currently, American Airlines offers its international or premium first class product onboard select Airbus A321 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Just last week there was […]
Review: United Polaris 777-200 Washington – Paris
I was able to try United’s Polaris business class service from Washington Dulles to Paris (777-200) and had a mixed 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, add us today. Flight Details As I covered […]