As I depart for Hong Kong, I’ll share a recent trip report this week of a short journey to Denmark to fly on SAS and Brussels Airlines in business class, both on the A330-300. Frankly, I was disappointed at how this trip turned out…but that’s the risk you take when redeeming miles and points. A330-300 […]
My Top 10 Airline Lounges Of 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, it is time for my annual “Top 10” series. Here, I’ll look back on the top 10 airline lounges I visited in 2024. Note, this is not my all-time “top 10” list, but only my “top 10” list of lounges I visited this year, so you will see many […]
Two Large Airline Partners Leave Barclays Weeks Apart
It has been a rough few weeks for Barclays co-branded credit card division with a second departure from the portfolio. How will the bank change its approach? If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Hawaiian Leaves Barclays Due To Alaska Airlines’ Acquisition Alaska Airlines announced […]
Stalker Follows Family Onboard Delta Air Lines Flight…Without A Ticket
A male stalker managed to not only follow a mother and her daughters into a female restroom at Washington Dulles Airport, but even followed them onboard their Delta Air Lines flight to Atlanta, even though he did not have a boarding pass for that flight. How does one manage to get onboard a flight he […]
A Mile-High Omelet With A Mile-Long Ingredient List…
I’ve got this problem. I like airline food. But whenever I start to look into what I’m actually eating, I suddenly become less hungry. That was the case with an omelet I recently consumed on United Airlines in economy class. Yes, it was admittedly rather delicious…but the ingredient list certainly made me scratch my head. […]
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 attendant complained of body odor. Eight Black Men Removed From One American Airlines Flight For Body […]
American Airlines Accused Of Kicking Off Orthodox Jewish Passenger For The Actions Of An Unrelated Jew Onboard
A disturbing account suggests that American Airlines punished a Jewish boy for the actions of another observant Jew onboard whom he was not related to and had never previously met. If true, this is a miscarriage of justice that the AA pilot should be held accountable for. Did American Airlines Kick Off Innocent Orthodox Passenger […]
Posh: Delta One Premium Check-In Facility At LAX
Before my business class flight from Los Angeles to London, I checked in at the posh Delta One premium check-in area at LAX terminal 3. This is a very nice facility and value-add for Delta’s premium guests. Delta One Premium Check-In Facility At LAX Is Outstanding Located on the lower (arrivals) level, this 4,200-square foot […]
American Airlines Will Offer Flagship Suite “Preferred Seat” With More Space, Extra Amenities
American Airlines has officially unveiled a new product within its business class cabin it will call a Flagship Suite Preferred Seat. Let’s look at what will distinguish this product from the other seats in business class and why this is a realistic product evolution from an airline that has refused to invest in truly distinguishing […]
An Open Letter To United Airlines Pilots
As a follow-up to my locked lavatory story, I’ve composed an open letter to pilots at United Airlines. Dear United Airlines Pilots: First, I want to thank you for your overall professionalism, skill, and commitment to safety. I’ve flown close to two million miles on United over the last 20 years and never had a […]
The 10 Best Airline Award Ticket Sweet Spots [2024]
Earlier I wrote about how some of the most lucrative award travel redemptions are often the most boring. Here, I want to point out my current list of the 10 best airline award ticket sweet spots. Top 10 Airline Award Ticket Sweet Spots There’s a dividing line between aspirational and practical and my list below […]
Has Air Canada Launched A Clandestine War Against Fraud?
While a series of concurrent acts may be unrelated, it is reasonable to ask whether Air Canada has just launched a multi-prong war against what it views as fraud. But are the innocent travelers caught in the dragnet simply acceptable collateral damage? Three Things Suggest A Concerted Effort To Stamp Out Fraud By Air Canada, […]
The Odd Reason Why United Airlines Kicked Florida Family Off Flight
A family of four senior citizens was kicked off a United Airlines flight from Tampa to Chicago after boarding due to a very odd ticketing issue that raises substantial red flags about an online travel agency called Wholesale Flights. Senior Citizen Family Kicked Off United Airlines Flight For Invalid Tickets The incident occurred in March […]
12 Hours In Singapore Airlines A380 Suites
The first leg from New York to Frankfurt was great, but the long 12-hour leg from Frankfurt to Singapore onboard the Singapore Airlines A380 in Suites Class was simply sublime. Singapore Suites A380: 12 Hours Of Bliss After a 90-minute layover in Frankfurt (no first class lounge access, which is reserved for Lufthansa Group only, […]
Border Bribes And My “Invalid” Visa In Kenya
As if my visa application troubles were not enough, there was drama at the border in Mombassa, with an official declaring my visa to Kenya invalid, leading to 90 minutes of apprehension and utter frustration in a stifling hot immigration hall at Moi International Airport. My Invalid Kenya Visa…And A Tip Request When I applied […]
Introduction: An Illuminating Trip To Kenya And South Africa
Welcome to my next trip report, a recount of my journey at the end of last year to Kenya and South Africa. Kenya And South Africa – An Illuminating Trip. My trip was church-related and going forward I plan at least two trips to Africa per year for missions-related work. Over time, I hope to […]
As Austrian Airlines Prepares For 787-9, A Chance To Innovate
Austrian Airlines will refresh its longhaul fleet with new Boeing 787-9 aircraft, making a perfect opportunity for the carrier to take what it does best and magnify it in such a way that Austrian is catapulted into the elite tier of premium products. A Roadmap For Austrian Airlines To Evolve From Good To Great As […]
Epilogue: Blogging The Middle East Adventure Of A Lifetime
My 2022 Middle East trip report is finally done…three months and 62 segments later. Whew. I want to take a few moments to reflect back on the trip itself and also reflect back on the process of blogging an extended trip report. Blogging An Extended Trip Report + Final Reflections On Middle East Trip I […]
*Sigh* I Left My Apple Watch On The Kyiv Express Train…
This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. Ah yes, my first mistake of the trip (I know some still insist the trip itself was a mistake…). I left my Apple Watch onboard the overnight train from Warsaw to Kyiv. #idiot Each month your […]
My Top 10 Flights In 2022
As 2022 draws to a close, it is time for my annual “Top 10” series. Here, I’ll look back on my 10 favorite flights from 2022. As a reminder, this is not a top-10 all-time list nor does it necessarily contain the 10 most luxurious flights I enjoyed this year. Rather, it represents my subjectively […]
