Theme parks run by studios are the standard, but there’s one studio that really should be front and center. 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. Warner Brothers Has An Amazing Library In […]
Extended Prison Sentence Likely For Woman Who Brutally Assaulted Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant After Latest DUI Incident
Vyvianna Quinonez, the woman who made headlines around the world last year for brutally assaulting a Southwest Airlines flight attendant is now facing an extended prison sentence after she violated her plea deal by being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. The woman blames a recent gastric bypass surgery. Vyvianna Quinonez, Woman Who […]
Spirit Airlines’ Wifi Fast, Cheap, Available
Spirit Airlines has spent the last three years equipping its fleet with wi-fi and now that I’ve had a chance to try it I can report it’s cheap, fast, and widely available. 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 […]
Russian “Doomsday” Plane On Standby As Putin Orders Nuclear Drills
There are many aviation angles to the War in Ukraine, though the latest is perhaps the most sinister. Russia is dusting off its aging fleet of “doomsday” planes as an increasingly erratic President Vladimir Putin has reportedly ordered military drills. Ilyushin Il-80 Maxdome “Doomsday” Planes On Standby As Putin Mulls Nuclear Drills An insider on […]
Clever Or Crass? Woman Hooks Footrest Onto Her Southwest Airlines Tray Table
A video on TikTok has gone viral of a woman getting “comfortable” on what appears to be a Southwest Airlines flight with her own footrest. Are portable footrests, bare feet, and a massive inflatable travel pillow off-limits or reasonable onboard a longer flight in economy class? Woman Travels In Comfort On Southwest Airlines With Portable […]
Will U.S. Carriers Add Fuel Surcharges To Award Redemptions?
Let me put it this way: if they can get away with it, U.S. airlines will certainly tack on fuel surcharges to award redemptions. But it likely won’t be in same manner as British Airways and Emirates. Facing Higher Oil Prices, Will U.S. Carriers Adds Fuel Surcharges To Award Redemptions? Even as oil retreats below […]
Review: Air Canada A220 Business Class
For the final leg of my Air Canada journey, I flew from Montreal to Los Angeles onboard a brand new Airbus A220 in business class. The new aircraft is quite impressive, but the service onboard was even more impressive. Air Canada Airbus A220 Business Class Review My departure gate was right below the Air Canada […]
Join Me For Frequent Flyer University Los Angeles (Discount)
Next Saturday, I’ll be speaking in my own home city of Los Angeles at Frequent Traveler University (FTU) and extend an invitation to join me for a great day of discussion on miles and points. Frequent Traveler University Los Angeles 2022 I’ll be speaking on stage at the Travel & Adventure show and also speaking […]
My International Arrival Experience In Vancouver (YVR)
Entering Canada was a breeze via Vancouver International Airport, with a seamless transborder arrival experience from my U.S. flight to my domestic Canadian connection on Air Canada. Vancouver International Airport Arrival Experience Prior to my trip, I had filled out my ArriveCAN form, which includes my contact tracing details and a copy of my vaccine […]
Woman Arrested At LAX, Jailed For 13 Days…Then Police Finally Realized She Was The Wrong Person (This Is Why No-Fly Lists Are Problematic)
I’ve been fairly critical of no-fly lists in general and particularly the push by Delta Air Lines to create a new government-run no-fly list for unruly passengers. A horrible false arrest incident at LAX Airport helps to make my point why a new government watchlist is a bad idea. TSA Detain Wrong Woman At LAX […]
Introduction: O Air Canada – One Day, Three Hubs, Four Flights, Six Lounges
Welcome to my next trip report, a rundown of recent mileage run on Air Canada in order to preserve my Aeroplan elite status. The trip was very quick, but still involved several flights and lounges through Air Canada’s three hubs. Air Canada Trip Report I booked my trip to Toronto, traveling via Vancouver on the […]
American Airlines Best Customer This Summer? Boeing
American Airlines has chosen to forgo flying a number of international routes due to lack of equipment, but not to worry, Boeing will save the day. 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. […]
United’s Transatlantic Premium Economy Experiment
United Airlines is marketing its first transatlantic flight without a business class cabin, treating a domestic recliner seat as premium economy rather than business class onboard the 737 MAX. This decision has important implications for travelers. United Airlines Markets 737 MAX “First Class” Recliner Seats As “Premium Economy” On New Flight To Azores First noted […]
A Gut Punch From Hyatt (2022 Devaluation)
Dear Hyatt, Your latest redemption changes to the World of Hyatt program are very disappointing, albeit hardly surprising. But what am I going to do, defect to Hilton or Marriott? The sad reality is that you made these changes…because you know full well you will get away with them. Hyatt 2022 Devaluation – Welcome Category […]
Pitchforks Out For Disney CEO Bob Chapek
Furor from devoted Disney fans has spilled to Wall Street, but will a boost to earnings keep Bob Chapek as CEO? 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. Furor From Annual Passholders Since […]
Boeing The Victor In Qatar Airways – Airbus Dispute
As Qatar Airways and Airbus face off in a row that has turned nasty, Boeing has been the primary beneficiary, today securing an order for up to 100 aircraft. Boeing Scores Huge Qatar Airways Order, Deepening Qatar Rift With Airbus Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, met with U.S. President Joe Biden at […]
Olivia Culpo Taunts American Airlines With Risqué Outfit On Delta Air Lines
After being told to cover up on American Airlines, former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo flew home from Mexico to Los Angeles on Delta, donning an outfit even more risqué than on her outbound journey. Delta did not question her wardrobe choice and the model made sure to rub it in. Olivia Culpo Flies Home On […]
My Air Canada Mileage Run
When Air Canada Aeroplan offered a status match last year, I took it. But I still had to fly two segments on Air Canada to actually keep it. I ended up with four segments…and four aircraft types. My Air Canada Mileage Run…Four Segments, Four Aircraft I could have done a cheap round-trip from Seattle to […]
Man Claims “Turbulence” Made Him Fondle Seatmate On United Airlines Flight
A man has admitted to fondling his female seatmate on a United Airlines flight, but claims that “turbulence” made him to do it. Man Blames “Turbulence” For Fondling Seatmate On United Flight 26-year-old Ivan Lopez Jr. is accused of sexual harassment after fondling the breast of his seatmate on a United flight from Las Vegas […]
Emirates Cancels Most Flights To USA, Blames 5G
Emirates has cancelled most service to the United States, blaming 5G, even as AT&T and Verizon have indicated they will leave a substantial buffer around major U.S. airports. Emirates Cancels Flights To USA, Blames 5G Rollout Emirates has cancelled the majority of its flights to the United States tomorrow and zeroed out inventory on future […]
