Leave it Ryanair to suggest passengers take a bus from Romania to Greece after a flight diversion. What? It’s only about 500 miles. A perfect weekend in sunny Thessaloniki, one of my favorite cities in Greece. What could wrong?...
Watch An A380 Gracefully Land In Severe Crosswinds
The Airbus A380 is a remarkable aircraft, not only in appearance but in versatility. In a fierce winds, there is no aircraft I’d rather be on. Check out this video entitled “Trial by turbulence – A380 thrown around but...
Pilot Drinks Before Flight, Asks Co-Pilot To Lie When Caught
More pilot drinking trouble in Japan, as an ANA pilot was caught drinking then asked his co-pilot to cover for him and lie about it. The two pilots were out drinking the night before their flight. Both were scheduled...
Review: British Airways A380 Economy Class Los Angeles To London
My first flight in British Airways longhaul economy class was not as bad as I expected. In fact, BA even impressed me in one sense. Here’s what you can expect. I missed my earlier United flight due to a...
Hong Kong Airlines Threatens To Sue You For Spreading False “Rumors”
Be careful what you say about Hong Kong Airlines. The carrier has warned that it will sue those who spread false information about its financial health. You might ask how Hong Kong Airlines is doing? Is the carrier making...
The Best Coffee In Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Amsterdam is an excellent coffee city, but Schiphol Airport leaves much to be desired. However, I did find some good coffee there earlier this week. The coffee machine is ubiquitous at AMS. Nearly every restaurant, lounge, or bar, big and...
Uh Oh: London Heathrow Halts Departures Due To Drones
UPDATE: 18:34 GMT – The departure ban has been lifted and flights are beginning to depart once again. Thousands remain delayed. Departures from London Heathrow Airpot are currently suspended while authorities investigate a drone sighting in the area. A...
My First Three Flights In 2019: All KLM
2019 has begun in an odd way for me…three consecutive flights on KLM. No, I’m not making the switch to SkyTeam. I’m a big KLM fan, though these trips have been work necessities rather than leisure trips or for...
Photos: Beautiful New LATAM Business Class Cabin
LATAM has unveiled pictures of its business and economy class cabins. The design is simply superb. Over the next two years, LATAM will update the economy and business class cabins of its fleet of over 200 aircraft. Business class...
Why I’m More Fearful Of Flying to Thailand Than Saudi Arabia…
By now you’ve probably heard about the story of Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, the Saudi teenager who fled from her family and is seeking refugee status in Australia. While transiting in Bangkok, she was interdicted by a Saudi diplomat, who snatched...
Trip Report Roadmap for 2019
As we enter 2019, I want to give you an idea of what to expect in terms of trip reports this year on Live and Let’s Fly. The good news, or bad news, depending upon your perspective, is that...
Securing Saver Awards From Europe During Peak Travel Periods
The best way to secure saver award space during busy travel periods is to be patient and wait. I spent New Year’s in Germany with my family. We planned to return to Los Angeles sometime during the first week...
My Conversation With Southwest’s Herb Kelleher
Southwest founder and Chairman Emeritus Herb Kelleher died last week. I once had a brief conversation with him and reflect on that below. It was 2006 and the U.S. House Transportation Committee was meeting to consider abolishing the 1979...
Football Star Arrested For Drunk And Disorderly Conduct At Washington Dulles Airport
English Football (Soccer) Star Wayne Rooney was arrested for “public intoxication and swearing” at Washington Dulles International Airport. His incident serves as an important reminder that alcohol and sleeping pills do not mix well. Rooney was in Saudi Arabia...
Have You Traded a Welcome Amenity?
Some hotels treat their most frequent guests to a welcome amenity waiting for them in their room. But they don’t always suit their audience. You should never look a gift horse in the mouth, but what about trading one...
“Renewing” a Child Passport Amid the Government Shutdown
Our child’s passport is expiring and it’s time for a “renewal.” With the uncertainties of the government shutdown, it muddied the already opaque process. We decided to pursue the expedited services in an effort to ensure a speedy replacement. ...
Review: Kimpton Seafire Grand Cayman – Junior Suite
One of the most impressive properties inside both Kimpton and, thusly IHG, is the Kimpton Seafire Resort in Grand Cayman. I have been excited to try it from the moment it was announced that IHG Rewards Club points could...
Five New Places I Want To Visit In Countries I’ve Already Traveled To
Yesterday I outlined five new countries I hope to visit in 2019. Today, I outline five places I wish to visit in countries that I have already visited. The world is complex and some places most consider separate countries...
Hot Lunch: Where American Airlines Nicely Beats United
Each week, my Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. The big-three...
Frontier Airlines Wants You To Tip Flight Attendants
Frontier Airlines is encouraging passengers to tip flight attendants for onboard purchases. JT Genter, of The Points Guy, shared of a recent flight experience and provided photographic evidence. He ordered a ginger ale and after swiping his card, a...
