An obese passenger has accused United Airlines of discrimination, claiming the aisles are too narrow for her. Obese Passenger: United Airlines Should Make Wider Aisles – It Is Guilty Of Discrimination Against “Plus-Sized” People A “plus size model” who...
T-Bone Lunch At Rustique Boutique Hotel – Middelburg, South Africa
We stopped for lunch at Rustique Boutique Hotel, well known for its selection of steaks, while on our helicopter tour. What a treat! T-Bone Steak Lunch At Rustique Boutique Hotel In South Africa From a proper braai to biltong snacks...
Massive United Airlines Devaluation: What To Do Now
United Airlines rolled out a massive devaluation of economy class awards last week and now has devalued premium cabin awards as well on both United metal and on partner carriers. This represents a gut punch to MileagePlus members and...
Taste Test: French Fries On United Airlines
While United Airlines gets an A for effort, the French Fries served in first class left much to be desired. French Fries In United Airlines First Class This month, United has introduced a cheeseburger with French Fries on its...
“Don’t You Ever Tell Me To Speak English!” (Fight Breaks Out On My United Airlines Flight)
With a rolling delay putting everyone in a foul mood, an odd fight broke out on my United Airlines flight from Houston to Los Angeles on Monday between two passengers that appeared to be over a first class passenger...
My Helicopter Ride In South Africa On Bell 206L
I had the unique experience of spending over 90 minutes in a Bell 206L helicopter in South Africa on a journey that surveyed several coal mines. Bell 206L Helicopter From Pretoria To Middelberg, South Africa A ministry supporter who...
Brunch At Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel – Pretoria, South Africa
It was great to be back in South Africa. Rather than hotel hopping this trip, I stayed with good friends in Pretoria. On a pleasant Saturday morning, we enjoyed a lovely brunch at the Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel, a...
Flight Delays Mar My Trip Home, But Make Homecoming Sweeter
Yesterday turned from a day of annoyance at my miscalculation to one of aggravation over creeping delays that got me home three hours late. There was no silver lining to any of my travel yesterday: but it made me...
My Foolish $1,000 Airport Lounge Visit
Ok, confession time. I made a huge blunder yesterday that cost me $1,000. I underestimated something very important, but have learned an important lesson that I want to pass on to you. My Choice To Visit An Airport Lounge...
Drunk Passenger Wedges Her Elbow Onto My Tray Table…One Row Behind Her!
A group of young ladies were having such a lively time on my Kenya Airways flight to Johannesburg that one must not have noticed that she was resting her elbow on my tray table, not her own. The thing...
Nani: Hawaiian Airlines’ Luxe New 787 Business Class Suites
Hawaiian Airlines is transforming itself from leisure to luxe in terms of its premium cabin product with a new business class seat set to debut on its Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets. Hawaiian Airlines Unveils Adient Aerospace Ascent Business Class...
Mother-Daughter Pilot Teams At United Airlines + FedEx
As Bob Dylan sang, “The Times They Are A-Changin.” A pair of mother-daughter pilot teams, one at FedEx and the other at United Airlines, is making history as we reflect upon Mother’s Day and the changing face of aviation....
Terrified Emirates Business Class Passenger Stays Awake In Fear Seatmate Will Urinate On Her
Many years ago, I wrote a story about my “golden shower” on Emirates…as a joke. Little did I think then that Emirates would actually allow a passenger to urinate repeatedly in the business class cabin. But a business class...
Review: Kenya Airways 787-8 Economy Class
From Nairobi to Johannesburg, I traveled on Kenya Airways on a Boeing 787-8 in economy class. Service was pleasant onboard and the meal was acceptable, but the chronically-delayed airline was late again. Kenya Airways 787-8 Economy Class Review After...
United Airlines Retrofits First Narrowbody Aircraft With Modern Interior
Two years after United Airlines debuted its ambitious “United Next” program, the first narrowbody aircraft retrofit with modern interiors has entered service. First A319 Retrofit With New Interior Enters United Airlines Fleet As “United Next” Ramps Up Linda Jojo,...
Cute Mother’s Day Note From United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby
A number of people have shared with me a Mother’s Day note that United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby sent to employees today (and also posted on his Instagram page). 2023 Mother’s Day Note From Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO Here’s...
Celebrating Traveling Moms on Mother’s Day 2023
On Mother’s Day it’s only natural to reflect on the women in our lives that make traveling better for families like mine. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Another Data Point Suggests Hyatt Ziva, Zilara Going Away
Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara may be going away according to a new data point. 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...
Despite Flaws, 32% Will Use ChatGPT To Plan Travel Anyway
According to a new report, 32% will use the AI model, ChatGPT, to plan travel despite inaccuracies and vaguery. 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...
Is Spirit Airlines Employing Off-Duty Cops To Protect Gate Agents?
Earlier today I wrote about a Spirit Airlines incident at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport in which a gate agent was viciously attacked by a deranged pregnant passenger. I want to focus our attention on an issue that was casually mentioned...
