When I hear folks says that a pilot stole their first class upgrade, I am sympathetic, but I don’t blame the pilot nor would I ever call it stealing. Pilots Don’t “Steal” Upgrades From Frequent Flyers With American Airlines now offering confirmed first class seating to pilots who are deadheading (flying pilots to another airport […]
Emirates Chief Warns Boeing Is In “Last Chance Saloon”
Continued safety concerns at Boeing have led to a loss of confidence and placed the aircraft maker in what the President of Emirates has called the “last chance saloon.” Crisis Of Confidence: Emirates Boss Says Boeing Has No More Room For Error Referring to its customers in response to the latest Boeing 737 MAX embarrassment, […]
Uber And Lyft Need To Solve Pickup Time Management
Uber and Lyft have seemingly abandoned all efforts to provide an accurate pickup time. 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 or Instagram, add us today. My (Now Typical) Experience, And Yours Too After hailing the rideshare, Uber or Lyft – it really […]
Review: Singapore Airlines A380 Suites Class Frankfurt – Singapore
The 12-hour journey in Singapore Airlines Suites Class onboard the A380 from Frankfurt to Singapore was a lovely flight with enough time to fully enjoy the first class product. Singapore Airlines A380 Suites Class Review (FRA-SIN) I will structure this review a bit different than the first sector of SQ25, avoiding some repetition about the […]
Toronto YYZ Dilemma: WestJet Premium Nonstop Or Air Canada Economy Via YUL?
I’ve got a trip from Toronto Pearson (YYZ) coming up and two flight options…I need your help deciding on which routing to take. WestJet Premium Or Air Canada Economy? Air Canada has a flight via Montreal (YYZ) in economy class for about $200. I like Air Canada because it is Star Alliance and what I […]
Up To 150% Air Canada Aeroplan Transfer Bonus (Today Only) With Bilt
If you hold a Bilt Mastercard (no annual fee), do not forget that today is “Rent Day” with double points in key purchase categories plus a lucrative bonus of up to 150% on Air Canada Aeroplan transfers (but today only). Bilt Rent Day February 2024 – Up To 150% Air Canada Aeroplan Transfer Bonus + […]
Review: Singapore Airlines A380 Suites Class
At last, my long-awaited trip on Singapore Airlines onboard the A380 in Suites Class had arrived. My expectations were dangerously high. Could this flight live up to those expectations? Singapore Airlines A380 Suites Class Review Singapore Airlines ran its flagship Airbus A380-800 service on flights between New York (JFK) and Singapore (SIN) via Frankfurt (FRA) […]
Firefighters Escort Passengers Off American Airlines Flight After Aircraft Slid Off Runway
American Airlines passengers were led off the aircraft by firefighters after their aircraft slid off the runway in Rochester in an incident AA has blamed on snowy conditions outside. Firefighters Lead American Airlines Off Aircraft After It Skids Off Runway During Landing The incident occurred in New York at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger Detained In Munich Airport By Customs Officers
Arnold Schwarzenegger was held by customs officers at Munich Airport in Germany over an undeclared luxury watch he had brought from the USA for a charity auction in Austria. Watch It, Arnold! Schwarzenegger Detained In Munich Airport Over Luxury Timepiece The Austrian-born actor lives in Southern California and had flown Lufthansa 453 from Los Angeles […]
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 for its in-flight dining and even its older seat. JetBlue A321 Mint Redeye Review JetBlue offers […]
Comprehensive Guide: American Airlines Elite Status in 2024
A comprehensive guide to American Airlines Status, including an overview of the AAdvantage loyalty program, understanding the different levels and benefits of elite status, earning Loyalty Points, maximizing the value of elite status, and tips for achieving and maximizing elite status. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click […]
The “Sweet” New Way To Reserve Seats On Southwest Airlines
Apparently donuts can stand in for people when it comes to the free-for-all seating onboard Southwest Airlines. I call it a knavish trick but some may find it a shrewd way to maximize your chances for an open middle seat. “Sweet Trick” (Donuts) As Your Key To Reserving Seats on Southwest Airlines So a lady […]
My Top 10 Flights In 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, we are wrapping up my annual “Top 10” series. Here, I’ll look back on my 10 favorite flights from 2023. My Top 10 Flights In 2023 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 […]
Photo Essay: Beautiful Malmö, Sweden
For my final post on Malmö, I want to share a photo essay from my brief visit. This is a city I hope to return to and take my family along. Malmö Photo Essay Malmö made headlines for its “crime wave” during the pandemic, mostly involving rival gangs. That said, the city is incredibly safe […]
Disgraced Former Congressman George Santos’ Meltdown Over Migrant Delta Air Lines Flights
Recently ousted Republican Congressman from New York, George Santos, took to Twitter calling out the TSA and Delta Air Lines CEO, Ed Bastian, over migrant flights. 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 or Instagram, add us today. […]
Great Coffee In Manila, Philippines
I had a long layover in Manila and decided rather than just hang out at the airport I would go into town. That made for a rather pricey cup of coffee when you factor in the Uber trips, but it was well worthwhile…I found a great coffee shop that I highly recommend in the heart […]
Delta Air Lines Passengers Sleep In Military Barracks After A330-300 Diverts To Remote Canadian Town
Passengers thought they were flying from Amsterdam to Detroit but ended up in Goose Bay, Canada for 21 hours sleeping in military barracks after a mechanical issue forced a Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300 to divert. Delta A330-300 Diverts To Goose Bay After Engine Issue Delta 135 from Amsterdam (AMS) to Detroit (DTW) took off […]
AirAsia CEO “Forced” To Fly Singapore Airlines
Poor AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes was “forced” to fly full-service Singapore Airlines when his own carrier was “sold out.” Too Bad, So Sad: Tony Fernandes Conveniently Flies Singapore Airlines Fernandes is a controversial figure in the industry. He helped to turn AirAsia around from a failed state-run carrier to a viable budget carrier that operates […]
Alaska Airlines Already Indicates It Might Not Keep Both 787 And A330
Alaska Airlines says that fleet rationalization is part of its “DNA” and is already considering whether it will keep both the Airbus A330 and Boeing 787 as part of its long-term fleet strategy after a merger with Hawaiian Airlines. Alaska Airlines Emphasizes “Fleet Rationalization” As It Ponders Widebody Implications Of Hawaiian Airlines Merger I combed […]
Trip Report: Miami To Barbados Via Explora Journeys
My family took a cruise over the Thanksgiving holiday and it really was a resort at sea. It helped us visit places we’d never been before. This is an introduction to our cruise on Explora Journeys. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you […]
