I applaud Frontier Airlines for its clever free baggage promotion to woo disgruntled Southwest Airlines flyers, but it seems to turn the “ultra-low-cost” carrier’s business model upside down. Teasing a “permanent” change to allow free bags would require a...
Review: Qatar Airways Premium Lounge London (LHR – T4)
London Heathrow is a lounge mecca for oneworld travelers, with more than a half dozen lounges to choose from. The Qatar Airways Premium Lounge in LHR Terminal 4, however, is among the best…if not the best. Qatar Airways Premium...
First Look: New Air France La Première First Class
Earlier today, Air France officially unveiled its new La Première first class cabin and my assessment is that it looks stunning…I would have expected nothing less from the French carrier. First Look At Chic New Air France La Première...
My Sobering 24 Hours In London…
We began our summer holiday with 24 hours in London, a city I love and regularly visit. This stay was particularly poignant because we visited the Imperial War Museum, which offers a sobering reminder of how fragile our civilization...
Shirtless Lad Goes On Rampage At Dublin Airport
A shirtless lad who missed his Ryanair flight went on a St. Patrick’s Day rampage at Dublin Airport on Monday. Intoxicated, Shirtless Lad Responds Poorly To Missing Flight At Dublin Airport After missing his Ryanair flight, purportedly due to...
United Airlines Drops CLEAR Plus Membership For Premier 1K Members
United Airlines is quietly removing complimentary CLEAR Plus membership for Premier 1K members later this spring, further eroding the value of top-tier status in MileagePlus. United Premier 1K Members Will No Longer Receive Complimentary CLEAR Plus Membership CLEAR Plus...
The Last Snow Day Of The Season In LA…
Yesterday, we enjoyed what will likely be the last snow day of the season after a road trip to the northeastern corner of Los Angeles County. Snow Day In Los Angeles County…The Last Of The Season While much of...
Scott Kirby’s Dismissal Of A New “Premium” American Airlines Is Very Personal
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby does not think there is room in the USA for a third “premium” airline, dismissing the aspirations of American Airlines to join Delta Air Lines and United Airlines in putting more emphasis on the...
Delta Air Lines Unveils Unique Centennial Livery On A350-900
As Delta ushers in its centennial year, the carrier unveiled a pair of special edition liveries on the A350-900 and A321neo, commemorating its hundredth year of flight. Centennial Livery On Delta Air Lines A350-900 + A321neo Delta traces its...
Review: United Arrivals Lounge London (LHR)
The strong tailwind on our Denver – London flight gave us a few extra minutes to review the United Arrivals Lounge in LHR Terminal 2, a respectable amenity for business class passengers. United Arrivals Lounge London Review (LHR) There...
Travel Data Points Flashing To An Imminent Recession
Warning signs from the travel space are flashing a recession is coming, here are those points and a reason it may not be entirely bad. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram,...
Southwest: Investor Forced Changes But Killed The Airline
Southwest Airlines has been under attack by investor group, Elliott Investment Management, and succumbing to that this week just killed the airline. 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...
Review: Andaz Savannah By Hyatt
It’s always a pleasure to try a new property and Hyatt rarely lets us down, but the Andaz Savannah experience was a mixed bag. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add...
Entitled Southwest Airlines Passenger Demands New Flight
An entitled Southwest Airlines passenger in Nashville demanded rebooking despite visible signs of intoxication and no flight availability. When he did not get his way, things went downhill fast. Intoxicated Southwest Airlines Passenger Missed His Flight, Then Became Irate...
United Airlines Polaris Business Class Review From The Eyes Of A 7-Year-Old
My 7-year-old son Augustine offers his views on our United Airlines 787-9 Polaris Business Class flight from Denver to London below. I fly business class for the ice cream sundaes and the TV. A 7-Year-Old Reviews United Airlines Polaris...
Cool: German Carrier Offers Espresso Specialties Onboard With Innovative Coffee Cart
Budget carrier Eurowings, a member of the Luthansa Group, has an innovative new appraoch to onboard coffee: an industrial-grade espresso machine. Will Eurowings suddenly have the best onbaord coffee in Europe? New Automated Coffee Cart Offers Espresso Drinks On...
Trump Administration Wants To Ban Citizens Of BHUTAN From Entering United States?!
The Trump Administration is considering an outright ban of citizens from 11 countries entering the United States and among the many usual suspects is a very odd outlier…Bhutan?! Trump Administration Considers Bhutan Travel Ban Last year I wrote about...
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Business Class (DEN-LHR)
My family of four flew on a United Airlines 787-9 in Polaris business class from Denver to London, an enjoyable flight marked by excellent service and good rest. For better or for worse (and I’d say mostly for better),...
My Visit To United’s Denver Ramp Tower
During our DEN layover, my son Augustine and I had the chance to visit United’s Denver Ramp Tower, giving us a look at one of United’s command centers at its Rocky Mountain hub. Visiting The United Airlines Denver Ramp...
United Airlines CEO Explains Why Southwest Airlines Lost its Mojo
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby believes that recent changes at Southwest Airlines may be a necessary growing pain for the carrier, but will end up pulling more business from Southwest as it loses another structural advantage it enjoyed over...
