A Norweigan man successfully snuck through security and onboard two Lufthansa flights in Munich even though he had no ticket. Then he got greedy… After Sneaking Onto Lufthansa Flight Without Ticket, Man Gets Greedy…And Gets Caught As shared by...
Tom Cruise Jets From Paris To Los Angeles With Olympic Flag

The Closing Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games included both a travel and aviation angle as the Olympic flag was passed from Paris to Los Angeles, which will host the 2028 games, by Hollywood actor Tom Cruise....
American Airlines SVP Of Premium Inflight Service: “It Really Doesn’t Matter What You Serve”

Brady Byrnes, the Senior Vice President of Inflight and Premium Guest Services at American Airlines, may be in charge of catering and premium cabins at AA, but he believes “it really doesn’t matter what you serve” onboard. That view...
When Your Domestic Flight Lands In A Foreign Nation

Passengers on a domestic US American Airlines flight encountered an unexpected complication when poor weather forced a landing in a foreign nation. American Airlines Domestic Flight Lands In Foreign Nation On Saturday, August 3, 2024, American Airlines 2421 from...
Great Coffee In Seoul, South Korea

Seoul, South Korea is full of coffee shops. The problem was not finding one but choosing which one to try! Best Coffee In Seoul, South Korea On my first full day, I did not go out for coffee because...
My Naked Jjimjilbang Experience in South Korea

While I did not quite encounter a fully authentic Korean spa, I did get a taste of the Jjimjilbang experience while staying at the Grand Hyatt Seoul…an interesting cultural episode. A Luxury Jjimjilbang Experience At Grand Hyatt Seoul It...
Here’s What A REAL Service Dog Looks Like On An Airplane…

I routinely mock fake service dogs on this blog and hold their owners in contempt. Those who selfishly slap a “service animal” vest on their poorly-trained dog place in jeopardy the ability of those who truly need service animals...
TSA Warns Liquid Restrictions Will Remain In Effect Until 2040

If you were hoping the next generation of airport security scanners would spell the end of onerous liquid restrictions, think again. The TSA has warned that its “3-1-1” liquid restrictions will likely remain in effect until 2040 as technology...
Review: Grand Hyatt Seoul

I spent my first night in Seoul, South Korea at the Grand Hyatt, a very nice property at the base of Seoul’s Mount Namsan. Grand Hyatt Seoul Review I booked the hotel for $180/night, which made more sense to...
The Rise, Fall, Drama Behind Away Luggage – And What’s Next

An innovative darling of the design-focused direct-to-consumer business was Away. But now, it’s lost its way and is rumored to be up for sale. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Pilot Analyzes VoePass ATR-72 Crash In Brazil

The VoePass ATR-72 crash in Brazil was terrifying to watch. Our own resident commercial pilot, 121Pilot, has an analysis of what might have led to a plane falling out of the sky. Shocking Imagery If you’re reading this, you’re...
Why Airlines Are Leaving China – What Does It Mean?

A number of western carriers are reducing or ending service to China. Why is this happening now and what does it mean for the future? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
New Class Action Lawsuit Filed By Delta Air Lines Passengers Exposes The Delta Between Promises Made And Promises Kept

Delta Air Lines still has not accepted personal responsibility for its meltodwn last month, but it has promised to make things right by reimbursing its passengers for out-of-pocket expenses incurred during the week-long disaster. But a new class action...
Flight Attendant Explains Why Ice Cubes Can Make You Seriously Ill

You may have seen a headline recently warning you to avoid airline ice cubes (or avoid drinking the coffee or the water onboard). I say baloney. Flight Attendant Suggests You Avoid Ice Cubes Onboard, But I’ll Take The Risk...
Banana Bread Pudding…For Breakfast…On United Airlines

When it comes to airline breakfasts I’m generally very boring and reliably stick to the egg dish. But on a recent United Airlines flight, I tried banana bread pudding, something I never eat at home and worked surprisingly well...
Taco Bell In Seoul, South Korea…

While palling around Seoul, I could not help but to give the Taco Bell a try. Come on, you know I could not resist. Taco Bell – Seoul, South Korea I guess it has become the new tradition…Bangkok, Kuala...
BREAKING: Video Shows Plane Falling Out Of Sky Over Brazil

This is a breaking story, details will change as the story unfolds. An ATR-72 appears to fall from the sky over Brazil. This is the type of aircraft but not the actual aircraft involved. The airline was VoePass, however,...
My Dismal “Flagship Business” Flight On American Airlines

I’ve been quite charitable to American Airlines lately because I’ve enjoyed several good flights in recent weeks…but my luck ran out on a pathetic flight from Los Angeles to New York onboard the (poorly) aging Airbus A321T in “Flagship...
Delta Air Lines Shreds CrowdStrike Rebuttal In Latest Exchange

It’s round three and the gloves are off, with Delta Air Lines sending another dramatic letter back to CrowdStrike after the software company mocked the Atlanta-based airline for a self-inflicted wound following a failed software update. Delta Deconstructs CrowdStrike...
How To Deal With The Climate Thugs Who Vandalized London Heathrow Airport

As I flew out of London Heathrow T5 this week, I noticed the remnants of vandalism from last week’s eco-terrorist climate activists. What can be done to deter these thugs from their infantile and injurious behavior? London Heathrow Vandalism:...