The Aeromexico Terraza Premier Lounge, in cooperation with Heineken, is a small lounge in Mexico City Airport (MEX) with a limited selection of free food and drinks and an a la carte menu with additional food and drinks for...
Review: Hyatt Regency Mexico City
We enjoyed a short but sweet stay at the Hyatt Regency in Mexico City, a full-service Hyatt hotel in Mexico City’s swanky Polanco district. Hyatt Regency Mexico City Review This review will essentially combine four stays into one…I’ve been...
Deck The Halls: Gruesome Fight In Chicago O’Hare Airport
Chicago O’Hare or Chicago O’Hair? A hair-ripping brawl involving passengers and employees at Chicago’s main airport is a gruesome reminder that the stress of holiday travel is upon us. Hair-Pulling Fight In Chicago “O’Hair” Airport I saw this yesterday...
Why?! Carry-On Bags On CRJ-900: American Airlines Vs. Delta Air Lines
I’ve recently flown on a CRJ-900 on both American Airlines and Delta Air Lines and the experience with carry-on bags could not have been more different. Why does American Airlines insist on such a restrictive approach? CRJ-900 Carry-On Bags:...
Is It Rude To Place Your Coat In The Aircraft Overhead Bin?
Judging by how viral a Tik Tok video went for calling out people for placing their coat in the overhead bin of an aircraft, it appears the issue of whether to keep your coats with you or place them...
A Gluttonous Taco Feast In Mexico City
Goodness, I should have eaten more slowly…but to feast on tacos in Mexico City is one of the great pleasures of life. Mexico City Tacos After arriving in Mexico City, the Uber ride to our hotel, the Hyatt Regency,...
Stowaway On Delta Air Lines Flight To Paris Busted Again Trying to Sneak Into Canada
Marilyn Hartman, meet your kindred spirit. After being busted for stowing away on a Delta Air Lines flight to Paris, Svetlana Dali is in trouble again, this time for trying to cross into Canada on a Greyhound bus. Delta...
Review: Aeromexico 737-9 MAX Economy Class
From Los Cabos to Mexico City and from Mexico City to Tijuana, we flew on an Aeromexico 737-9 MAX in economy class. Here’s a condensed review of both flights. Aeromexico 737-9 MAX Economy Class Review My ticket cost only...
Sky Priority Takes On A New Meaning With Aeromexico
Aeromexico has a very different definition of Sky Priority than other SkyTeam carriers do…and I found out the embarrassing way. For Aeromexico, Sky Priority Is Based On Class, Not Status… As I’ve completed this journey around the world on...
Warning: OPEN Your Luggage Before Leaving Baggage Claim
Word to the wise: when claiming your luggage from an airline baggage claim carousel, don’t just check the exterior of your bag for damage, but make sure your personal contents are inside. Sometimes, your bag may look right and...
Review: VIP Lounge Los Cabos International Airport (SJD – T1)
I quite liked the VIP Lounge in Terminal 2 of Los Cabos International Airport and on this trip, I got to use the Terminal 1 VIP Lounge for my domestic flight to Mexico City. VIP Lounge Los Cabos International...
Same-Day Confirmed Change On Aeromexico
We were able to move to an earlier Aeromexico flight for a reasonable fee, despite flying on a very restricted basic economy ticket that seemingly did not allow for a same-day confirmed change. It never hurts to ask… Same-Day...
We Opt For Airport Lounge Over Playa Del Amor In Cabo San Lucas
I’m on the final portion of my SAS Million Mile Bonus trip, with a quick trip to Mexico that I’m sharing about real-time style. Our SJD layover turned out differently than we expected. After landing in Los Cabos International...
Pigs Can’t Fly: The Peculiar Reason KLM 787-9 Diverted To Bermuda
Six hours into a KLM transatlantic flight, the captain radioed air traffic control as the aircraft approached Bermuda with a strange request: we need to divert because of the pigs onboard. And no, the captain was not referring to...
Review: Delta Air Lines 737-900 Economy Class
Our Delta Air Lines 737-900 journey from Los Angeles to Los Cabos in economy class was solid, even as a bit of rough air meant that the service onboard was not quite what we were expecting. Delta Air Lines...
Observations From The Invite-Only Luxury Travel Forum, ILTM
I was honored to accept an invite to the elusive ILTM Cannes conference earlier this month. Here are my observations from the four-day luxury travel event. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us...
I Was Wrong: Aer Lingus Not yet Ready For Oneworld
I wrote a couple of weeks ago about how Aer Lingus may re-join oneworld. Readers commented how it’s not ready – they were right, I was wrong. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed...
A Surprising End of Year Elite Status Review
Like many travelers, I’d given up on chasing elite status but as a result of travel and some backpedaling, I have a surprising 2024 end-of-year status review. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed...
Nasty Brawl Breaks Out Onboard With Passengers Throwing Trash At Biting Assailant
A four-hour flight from Turkey to England turned into an eight-hour journey after the plane had to make an unexpected stop in Bulgaria to dump off an unruly passenger. An Onboard Brawl With Punching, Biting, And Throwing Trash Forces...
A Bumpy Ride On Delta Air Lines Down The Baja California Coast
I’m on the final portion of my SAS Million Mile Bonus trip, with a quick trip to Mexico that I’m sharing about real-time style. Our journey to Mexico began with a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles (LAX)...
