Like Charles Dickens’ famous opening line, “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” In a counter post to one previously published today, I can prove that flying in 2018 is the best it has ever been. From first class suites at business class prices to a lie flat bed standard […]
Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: December 17, 2017
![AA Flagship Dining LAX](https://liveandletsfly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/AA-Flagship-First-Dining-LAX-Review-9-738x355.jpg)
After another trip to New York, I’m back in Los Angeles until tomorrow…when I’ll fly to Germany for Christmas. It has been a hectic month, so I am looking forward to some downtime. American Airlines’ opened a beautiful new lounge and lounge-within-a-lounge in Los Angeles earlier this week. Here’s my review of the new lounge […]
United Status Challenge: My First Flight
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I was surprised and delighted to see that contrary to stated status match levels, I was granted a status challenge from American Airlines Executive Platinum status to 1K. After reading comments from our readers, I decided to take the plunge and booked my first of a few flights with United. But flying with United is […]
Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: June 18, 2017
![English Manor](https://liveandletsfly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Alton-Manor-738x355.jpg)
Greetings from Alton, England where I woke up this morning to this beautiful backyard view: I’m in England for a family wedding this weekend and staying with my new extended family to celebrate. How’s that for a backyard? I faced a tough choice in terms of my trip home and may have blown it…I’ll lay out details […]