My brother Andrew lives in Germany and surprised me with this post waiting in my inbox this morning. I think it’s pretty good! I figure I should introduce myself as I hope to submit more content here as time...
Why Flight Attendants Prefer to Work in Economy Over First Class
“I once had a forty-something male passenger who said he was a picky eater and asked me to remove the almonds from his mixed nuts, the shaved Parmesan from his salad and the cilantro from his tabouleh.” That’s from...
Emirates Swanky New A380 Bar (Pictures + Video)
Profits may be plunging as oil prices remain low and the competition catches up, but Emirates made a U-turn today in its cost-cutting direction with the announcement of a newly redesigned bar onboard its Airbus A380 aircraft. Color me...
A Very Political Ad from Hyatt
World of Hyatt is replacing Gold Passport on March 1st and Hyatt unveiled a new ad campaign today that will air on the Oscars Sunday night. It is a very political ad. First, watch the video– I like the video...
So My Garuda Ground Experience Was Disappointing…
Well, it was bound to happen. When they asked me what kind of berries I wanted, I just assumed every aspect of the Garuda experience would blow me away. The first class lounge did not. I will compare Garuda...
Airline Accused of Banning “Old, Fat and Ugly” Flight Attendants
Such a proud day for Aeroflot yesterday with news that it had been named World’s Most Powerful Airline Brand. But today, allegations have emerged from a disgruntled group of FAs that the Russian carrier is banning flight attendants deemed...
An Economy Meal Far Better than Business Class
Talk about a step down. After my Garuda First Class flight my next flight was a 10hr flight to Houston in United Economy on UA21. I decided not to upgrade because economy was only about ¼ full and if...
The Amenity Kit I Cannot Throw Away
I think we all tend to hold on to certain things, sometimes irrationally. Back in 2005, I picked up a free “United MileagePlus Visa” amenity kit at the ticket counter in Washington Dulles. For the last 12 years, it...
Garuda First Class Team Contacts Me by Email
Setting the tone for what hopefully will be a tremendous overall experience, Garuda Indonesia reached out to me several days before my flight. Talk about customer service! Dear Our Valued Customer Mr. Matthew Jonathan Klint , Warmest greetings from Garuda Indonesia First...
Travel Book Review: “SOAR” by Shashank Nigam
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 or Instagram, add us today. I am always on the lookout for new travel industry books to read....
The World’s Most Powerful Airline Brand
In what is nothing short of miraculous, one of the world’s most loathed airlines has been named the world’s most powerful airline brand. Brand Finance, a well-respected “branded business valuation and strategy consultancy” has named Aeroflot Russian Airlines the...
When a Seatmate Vomits On You…
Just in time for the West Coast lunch hour, the topic of what to do when a seatmate vomits on you. I noticed an absolutely disgusting story on Flyertalk about a sick woman who vomited on her seatmate. With...
Spirit Comes to Pittsburgh – Adds 7 Nonstops
Spirit Airlines announced today that they will start flying from Pittsburgh International Airport (not yet called Mister Rodgers International Airport) this summer. From June the Ultra Low-Cost Carrier brings their “bare” fares to PIT. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
Upscale China Airlines Lounge in Taipei
During my SkyTeam trip I have been to many lounges, most of which simply met expectations. The KLM Lounge in Amsterdam, for example, was a bit bigger than I pictured, but the amenities, food, and service were exactly what...
TSA Scandal: Passengers Bypass Screenings at JFK
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.” The TSA has been tasked with a simple yet fundamental mission: keep American...
I Need Another Star Alliance Status Match
I’m in need of my Star Alliance Gold fix. Anyone know a good dealer? I have lifetime Premier Gold status with United Airlines, which also gives me lifetime Star Alliance Gold status. But that does not help me gain...
Why Flight Attendants Make You Raise the Window Shade
Have you ever wondered why flight attendants force you to raise your window shade prior to takeoff or landing? I always knew it had to do with safety, but never thought through why. The answer, per Condé Nast Traveler, makes...
Twice As Nice: China Airlines A330 Business Class
My Jakarta award via Flying Blue included CI679 from Taipei to Jakarta. When booking, there was no indication the flight was not non-stop. I later found the flight made a ground stop in Hong Kong. That meant even an even longer...
Turkish and Air Namibia Join Forces
Turkish Airlines and Air Namibia have announced a codeshare agreement (effective 01 March 2017) on a limited number of routes with hopes of further collaboration. Air Namibia has only one longhaul international route — to its former colonial overlord in...
Wow! Great Flight on China Airlines A350 Business Class
Hello from Taipei. Fresh off a 12.5hr flight from AMS-TPE in China Airlines’ new A350-900 Business Class, I am pleased to report another great in-flight experience. China Airlines’ A350 is beautiful on the inside and out– The business class...
