Do you ever return to a restaurant that you may have outgrown, but still brings back happy memories? That was my experience at a salad bar called Soup ‘n Fresh in Southern California. Soup ‘n Fresh In Rancho Cucamonga,...
Review: United Airlines 787-8 Business Class San Francisco – Papeete

My wife and I had a very pleasant transpacific journey to Papeete, Tahiti on United Airlines in a 787-8 in business class to begin our special anniversary trip. The service onboard was spectacular, more than making up for the...
American Airlines A319 Abruptly Aborts Takeoff After Private Plane Lands Unexpectedly In Front Of It At Washington National Airport

There was another close call at Washington National Airport (DCA) on Wednesday after an American Airlines A319 was ordered to abort takeoff in order to avoid crashing into a landing private aircraft. Another Near-Miss At DCA: American Airlines A319...
Lawsuit Claims Eight Unrelated Black Men Were Thrown Off American Airlines Flight After White Flight Attendant Complained About Body Odor

A lawsuit has been brought against American Airlines by a trio of black men, claiming racial discrimination and guilt by association after eight black passengers, none traveling together, were removed from a flight in Phoenix after a white flight...
IndiGo Now Shows Female Passengers On Seat Map

Indian budget carrier IndiGo will now indicate where female passengers are seated during check-in in an effort to help other female passengers avoid sitting by unwanted men. IndiGo Now Lets Female Passengers See Where Other Passengers Are Seated On...
Why I’m Not Rejoicing Over The Departure Of Vasu Raja At American Airlines

Vasu Raja, the Chief Commercial Officer at American Airlines, is out. But I’m not ready to celebrate his departure just yet… Vasu Raja Out At American Airlines, But Will His Replacement Be Even Worse When It Comes To AAdvantage?...
The Amazing Rowena, A Stellar SkyWest Flight Attendant

I’m quick to judge when onboard service is poor, so it is only fair that I recognize a flight attendant who goes above and beyond the call of duty, even on a very short flight up the California coast....
Yikes: Passenger Strips Naked, Runs Up Aisle, Knocks Over Flight Attendant…

It was no ordinary flight from Perth to Melbourne after a passenger onboard stripped naked, ran up the aisle, and knocked over a flight attendant before being pulled down by his seatmates. Naked Passenger Runs Up Aisle Toward Cockpit,...
Review: United Express Embraer E-175 First Class

In terms of comfort, first class on a United Express Embraer E-175 is actually more comfortable than many mainline flights and a great way to travel either solo or with a companion. United Express Embraer E-175 First Class Review...
Bette Nash, World’s Longest Serving Flight Attendant, Dead At 88

Bette Nash, world’s longest-serving flight attendant has died at age 88 after a battle with breast cancer. Her flying career spanned 67 years, setting a world record and inspiring thousands who followed in her footsteps. Bette Nash Set Record...
Aeromexico Suspends Service To Quito, An Extension Of Mexico’s Diplomatic Row With Ecuador

Aeromexico will suspend service to Quito this summer and autumn, in another sign of the growing diplomatic row between Mexico and Ecuador over Ecuador’s former Vice President Jorge Glas. Aeromexico Suspends Service To Quito, Ecuador (July – December 2024)...
Introduction: A Priceless Anniversary Trip To French Polynesia

Welcome to my next trip report, which will recount my priceless anniversary trip to French Polynesia with my precious wife Heidi. It was a trip that was easily one of my best ever and also quite a splurge…but with...
Mike Tyson Suffers Medical Scare In First Class On American Airlines Flight To Los Angeles

Boxer Mike Tyson suffered a medical scare on an American Airlines flight from Miami to Los Angeles last night, with flight attendants asking if a doctor was present onboard. Doctors Requested For Mike Tyson Onboard American Airlines Flight To...
United Airlines CEO Calls United States “The Greatest Country In The History Of Earth”

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has posted a 2024 Memorial Day message in which he calls the United States “the greatest country in the history of Earth” and lauds those who “put their lives on the line to keep...
Man Stuffs Giant Ziploc Bag Full Of Cereal In Miami American Airlines Admirals Club…

Miserliness was on full display at the American Airlines Admirals Club in Miami when a man pulled out a large ziploc bag and filled it with cereal to take out of the lounge. Man Brings Giant Ziploc Bag Into...
Right Call: Turks & Caicos Lets Ammo Traveler Holder Off Easy

A Pennsylvania man was arrested at a Turks & Caicos airport for possession of 20 rounds of rifle ammunition. He was let off easy and that was the right call. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Taxing Visitors For New York City’s Migrant Crisis

New York City is hosting the homeless, undocumented migrants, and asylum seekers while visitors pick up the tab. 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...
Review: JW Marriott Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa (Disney World)

A new premium property opened up with Disney theme park benefits, the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa. But how does it compare to alternatives? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Hyatt Hotel Still Adding Bogus “Credit Card Recovery Fee” (Even To Guests Paying With Hyatt Visa)

A popular Haytt hotel in New Orleans is still levying a bogus “credit card recovery fee” to guests who pay by credit card, even to those who use the Word of Hyatt visa card. The Eliza Jane, A Hyatt...
How Southwest Airlines Can Crack Down On Wheelchair Abuse Once And For All

Wheelchair abuse is a real problem for US carriers, particularly Southwest Airlines, but I have a solution that could help alleviate the problem by disincentivizing those who game the system to board early. A Simple Solution: Southwest Airlines Can...