I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. We made it to Jakarta, where I hoped to check in for my Xiamen Airlines flight to Xiamen and proceed directly...
Speculation: Lots Of Airline Shifts In The Spring Of 2025
The new US legislative and regulatory environment could mean big changes for the airline landscape in the spring of 2025, here’s why. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today....
Oneworld: Aer Lingus, American Airlines Tie-Up Foreshadowing
Aer Lingus and American Airlines have announced reciprocity between the two loyalty programs, does this foreshadow a return to oneworld for the Irish carrier? If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add...
Shake-Up: Holland, Princess, Seabourn All Change Leadership
Carnival leadership changes mean Seabourn, Princess Cruises and Holland America lines will all see significant changes at the top of the organizational chart. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us...
KLM 787-9 Economy Class: A Perfect Fifth Freedom Flight
I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. I’ve got to hand it to KLM…I just love the Dutch carrier and I love the full service on short Fifth...
KLM’s Curious Approach To Upgrades
I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. I tried to upgrade my KLM Fifth Freedom flight from Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta and failed…it seems that KLM did not...
Our Trip Takes A Turn For The Worse In Kuala Lumpur…
I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. Maybe all that ice cream in the Saudia Lounge was a bit too much? Augustine appears sick and now I’m looking...
“Ugh, Shoot Me In The Eye Now!” United Airlines Flight Attendant’s Reaction To Request For Orange Juice
A United Airlines flight attendant was overheard bitterly complaining about her job and even about an orange juice request on a transatlantic flight. How should United deal with such bitter employees? United Airlines Flight Attendant Hates Her Job…And Let’s...
Saudia 787-9 Business Class: World-Class
I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. Hello from Kuala Lumpur. Saudia seriously impressed onboard the 787-9 in business class…we enjoyed a lovely 8.5-hour flight from Jeddah to...
Top Up Your Marriott Free Night Award Certificate
I’m still shaking my head that I somehow missed the news that you can now top up your Marriott free night award certificates by adding up to 15,000 points to secure a more expensive property. Top Up Your Marriott...
Awfully Wonderful: My Vexing 8-Hour Jeddah Airport Layover
I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. There’s a paradox here and it drove me crazy like nothing on this trip has up until now. The beauty of...
A Thanksgiving Resolution
Once upon a time there was a boy who loved to fly around the world using his miles and points. Around the globe he flew, visiting the far corners of the world; meeting new people and surveying new lands....
United Airlines CEO Is Proud To Be An American On Thanksgiving
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby released a 2024 Thanksgiving video message to employees today celebrating his carrier, his wife, and the United States of America. United Airlines CEO Counts Up His Blessings, Including America The short video was released...
Saudia Transit Desk Tells Me There Are No Airline Partners…
I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. Saudia might want to do a better job of training its transit desk and lounge agents in Jeddah (JED) that the...
Saudia A330-300 Business Class: A Superb Flight
I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. We had a very enjoyable flight from Tunis to Jeddah onboard a Saudia regional A330-3oo in business class. The service and...
Man Denied Boarding For Filming Check-In Agent
An Italian man was denied boarding on Wizz Air after the check-in agent caught him filming their conversation. Denied Boarding For Filming Check-in Agent Inreacation At Counter The passenger showed up without a boarding pass, claiming he had checked...
SAS Adds New Copenhagen – Seoul Route
SkyTeam member Scandinavian Airlines, more commonly known as SAS, has announced a new route linking its Copenhagen hub with Seoul, South Korea, a hub for fellow SkyTeam member Korean Air. SAS Will Fly A350-900 On New Seoul Route The...
Sumptuous Coffee In Tunisair Lounge
I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. After our transit delay at Tunis Airport, we only had about 15 minutes before boarding our Saudia flight to Jeddah, but...
Uh-Oh: Confusion And Delay At Transit Counter In Tunis Airport…
I’m live-blogging my SAS EuroBonus SkyTeam Million Mile challenge this week. Click here for background and route information. After arriving in Tunis from Paris, we proceeded to the airport transit counter to check in for our Saudia flights to...
Why You May Not Even Get A Drink On Your Next Southwest Airlines Flight
Southwest Airlines is adjusting its landing procedures, with a new policy aimed at ending service earlier in the flight to minimize the risk of turbulence-related flight attendant injuries. The practical result, though, may be the elimination of beverage service...
