I’ve gyrated between a spectrum of emotions when it comes the announcement from Hyatt yesterday that it would reduce the thresholds to earn elite status in 2021. But I’ve come to peace with it…what else am I going to...
A Return To The Mar Monte Hotel In Santa Barbara
In the end, we took a one-night trip to the Mar Monte Hotel in Santa Barbara, part of the Hyatt Unbound Collection. It represented a perfect “compromise” to my Thanksgiving travel dilemma. A Return To The Mar Monte, A...
Cyber Monday: Consider Saving Your Money Or Donating To Charity Instead Of Buying Stuff You Don’t Need
Happy Cyber Monday. It’s a great day to get a good deal. Some deals, are worth pursuing…like booking travel or buying discounted gift cards for travel that will occur anyway. But perhaps this year you join me in thinking...
Last Call: 50% Off Virgin Atlantic Awards + Cheap Paid Tickets
Virgin Atlantic has revealed its Black Friday Sale, which includes attractive deals on both paid and award tickets. Today is your last day to take advantage of this deal. Black Friday Sale: Half Off Virgin Atlantic Award Redemptions Matching...
Where United Airlines Will Fly The 737 MAX
As United Airlines prepares to resume flight training for the 737 MAX and convince employees that the aircraft is safe, it will base operations out of two hubs. United Airlines Will Base 737 MAX in Denver + Houston All...
American Airlines Offering International Upgrades to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Elites
As American Airlines and Alaska Airlines partnership begins, international upgrades will be available to MVP elites too. 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...
Qantas Signs Own Death Warrant With COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
Qantas, the Australian flag carrier, announced this week that they would require all travelers on its flights to have a COVID-19 vaccine. A move that would surely be Qantas’ undoing. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Travelers With Negative COVID-19 Test Potentially Freer in UK than British
The United Kingdom announced a waiver that would allow travelers to abbreviate quarantine requirements that could potentially make foreigners freer in Britain than its own people. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Kauai Will Require Quarantine: Reasonable, Yet Still Unfair
Starting on December 2, 2020, the island of Kauai will require all arriving passengers to quarantine for 14 days, even with a negative COVID-19 test. The policy is reasonable, yet still unfair in that it was enacted with such...
Man Grills Steak In Delta Air Lines Lavatory…Plus A Personal Confession
Whether real or not, cooking a steak over an open flame in an aircraft lavatory is no laughing matter. That said, the thought has certainly crossed my mind too… Man Grills Steak In Delta Lavatory In a now-deleted video...
Emirates Now Offers Free Hotel Stays In Dubai For Long Layovers
Emirates has resumed its popular “Dubai Connect” program after a pandemic-related hiatus. You can now enjoy a free hotel stay in Dubai if your layover is longer than 10 hours. Emirates Resumes “Dubai Connect” Program – Free Hotel Room...
Lufthansa Introduces “Sleeper’s Row” At Attractive Price
This is probably the ideal time to fly longhaul international in economy class in terms of comfort. With passengers in short supply, your ability to stretch out is better than ever. Seeking to capitalize on this, Lufthansa has introduced...
A Late Autumn Weekend In Trump Country
In thinking about all I am thankful for this week, I cannot help but to express gratitude for the friendships that have helped me through this most difficult year. And for diversions. Sometimes we just a need a break...
What Really Happened To Delta Air Lines On Thanksgiving?
Fact: Delta Air Lines cancelled 272 flights yesterday. It has already cancelled 162 flights today. Fact: Delta is known for its operational reliability and historically has resisted cancelling a single mainline flight. Question: So what is causing so many cancellations?...
Cathay Pacific Will Bypass “Outdated” Union, Negotiate Directly With Flight Attendants
In a move that could form a blueprint for other airlines, Cathay Pacific will no longer negotiate with the union representing its flight attendants over pay and benefits. Instead, it will go directly to flight attendants. Cathay Pacific Will...
Review: JetBlue A321 “Even More Space” Economy Class
JetBlue’s “Even More Space” product offers industry-leading legroom for economy class. This A321 review covers my journey from Palm Beach to Los Angeles. JetBlue A321 “Even More Space” Economy Class Review I chose not to fly Mint on the...
Fond Travel Memories I’m Thankful For Today
“Failure is success in progress.” -Albert Einstein Thanksgiving 2020 comes at a unique time in our history. We are in the midst of a pandemic that has altered our world and our way of life. It has inflicted immense...
Denver Mayor Warns Us Not To Travel…From The Airport As He Boards Flight
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock is taking COVID-19 seriously. He sent out the following tweet at 7:43am yesterday: Pass the potatoes, not COVID. 🏘️Stay home as much as you can, especially if you’re sick. 💻Host virtual gatherings instead of in-person...
Are Delta Air Lines Employees Deliberately Ruining Thanksgiving For Thousands Of Travelers?
Delta Air Lines is lauded as the gold standard of operational reliability, an airline which runs on time and does not cancel flights. But as Delta faces Thanksgiving and its busiest week of the year, it is cancelling hundreds...
United Airlines Will Resume Investments In Onboard Product
United CEO Scott Kirby dreams of United Airlines emerging from the pandemic as the #1 airline in the USA. To that end, United will resume investment in its onboard and ground product, restarting pre-pandemic investments in all cabins. United...
