A Hyatt hotel in California is very serious about you removing body lotion from the room. If you do, you’ll be hit with a $100 charge, despite the unclear warning affixed to the bottle. Like That Hyatt Body Lotion?...
The Spurious Legal Reasoning Behind JetBlue-Spirit Merger Decision
I sat in bed last night and read the entire 109-page decision of Judge William Young in US v JetBlue, which blocked the merger between JetBlue and Spirit. Bottom line: I think the opinion represents spurious legal analysis. Blocked...
Intoxicated American Passenger Bites Flight Attendant On ANA Flight
An American passenger bit a ANA flight attendant on a Tokyo to Seattle flight, prompting the flight to return to Tokyo to offload the problematic man. ANA Flight Returns To Tokyo After Intoxicated American Bites Flight Attendant The incident...
United Airlines Pushes Back On Elon Musk Charge That Pilot Diversity Compromises Safety
United Airlines has pushed back against a claim by Elon Musk that “Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion” (DEI) initiatives undermine aviation safety. United Airlines: Pilot Hiring Standards Apply To All Candidates In a tweet of alarm that has sparked outrage...
Breaking: Judge Blocks JetBlue-Spirit Merger
A federal judge ruled on JetBlue’s attempt to purchase Spirit Airlines today, January 16th, 2024. 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...
Review: JetBlue A321 Mint Business Class (Redeye)
To kick off my trip to Asia, I flew JetBlue on an Airbus A321 in Mint Business Class on a redeye from Los Angeles to New York, which JetBlue calls its “shuteye” service. Once agian, JetBlue receives high marks...
United Airlines Flight Attendants Received A Lot Of Compliments In 2023…
In an organization as large as a network carrier like United Airlines, it is hard not to be just a number. Yet an extraordinary number of flight attendants were recognized for their service in 2023, which importantly reflects that...
Pictures: Chase Sapphire Lounge New York LaGuardia (LGA) + Reserve Suites
The Chase Sapphire Lounge in New York LaGuardia (LGA) is now open and it looks like a beautiful lounge space with an excellent menu of amenities, including a new uber-premium section called Reserve Suites. Chase Sapphire Lounge Now Open...
“Suspicious” Palestinian-American Passengers Detained After Delta Air Lines Flight
Four Palestinian-American passengers were detained at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport after stepping off a Delta Air Lines flight from Florida after their conduct onboard aroused the suspicion of an off-duty police officer. The two sides tell a very different...
Heartwarming: Beanie For Baby Born On United Airlines
I grew up in the 90s during the Beanie Babies craze. It was real. Looking back, it was pathetic how much money I spent on these little stuffed things that are now probably in a box gathering dust somewhere...
My TAROM Debate: A318 Or 737-800 In Business Class?
I’ve got a review trip coming up and have a choice before me when it comes to which TAROM flight I should take in business class: an Airbus A318 or a Boeing 737-800. TAROM Business Class: 737-800 Or A318?...
Trip Report: Explora Journeys Castries, St. Lucia
The last stop on our all-luxury Explora Journeys cruise was Castries, St. Lucia and we finally found our rhythm. 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...
Robin Hayes’ JetBlue Exit Leaves More Questions Than Answers
Robin Hayes, JetBlue CEO, announced his resignation from the carrier. But the timing and transition leaves more questions than answers. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Trip Report: Explora Journeys Guadeloupe (Skipped) And St. Barth’s
The next stops on our all-luxury Explora Journeys cruise were Deshaies, Guadeloupe, Gustavia, St. Barth’s kept us in an ocean state of mind. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
7 First Class Products I Hope To Fly In 2024
At this early point in the year it is not clear if I will push for elite status once again on United Airlines or truly embrace the freestyle life of buying whatever ticket works best based on date, time,...
Delta Air Lines Says Black Should Be Capitalized, White Should Be Lowercase
“All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others.” – George Orwell, Animal Farm Delta Air Lines is hardly alone in following AP guidelines in capitalizing “black” and “brown” when using those terms in a racial or...
Pete Buttigieg Criticized For Soothing Rhetoric Over Decisive Action
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has been criticized for his response to the latest Boeing 737 MAX 9 drama by a leading left-wing publication. I’m much more willing to give Buttigieg the benefit of the doubt. Should Pete Buttigieg Be...
The Timeline For Lufthansa Allegris
The long-delayed Allegris cabin project on Lufthansa is on course to debut later this year. We now have a better idea of what to expect in the months ahead as Lufthansa’s latest business class and first class product rollout....
Man Arrested After Requesting Entry To Cockpit…And Flight Attendants…On Spirit Airlines Flight To Florida
A Michigan man faces criminal charges after alcohol-fueled comments and physical contact surrounding the “mile high club” onboard his Spirit Airlines flight to Florida. Man Accused Of Grabbing Flight Attendants In Mile High Quest On Spirit Airlines Flight, Then...
This Airport Has A Lounge For Frontier + Southwest Airlines Elites
While Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines do not have a premium cabin and frankly would never be considered premium in any way, there is an airport lounge that welcomes its most frequent flyers. Southwest Airlines + Frontier Airlines Do...
