American Airlines CEO Doug Parker took to Instagram yesterday to condemn the brutal attack against a flight attendant earlier this week onboard a flight to Southern California. While the threat of prosecution and flight bans are important, it seems to me something more fundamental needs to change. De-Escalation: How American Airlines Can Reduce Bad Behavior […]
United Airlines Adds Shuttle Service Between Newark & Washington National
United Airlines will run near-hourly shuttle service between Newark and Washington National in order to hold onto its DCA slots, a move that massively increases the number of seats available between the two cities. New United Airlines Shuttle Service Between Newark And Washington National Between Newark (EWR) and Washington (DCA), United will operate “nearly hourly” […]
I Missed A Flight Again…Will I Ever Learn My Lesson?
I missed another flight, which meant I missed my business class connection on a premium transcontinental flight and several hours of productivity. While an overzealous gate agent was literally to blame, I blame myself for cutting it too close. Another Missed Flight – Time To Learn My Lesson… It was on a flight from Burbank […]
United Airlines Plans 10 New Transatlantic Routes In 2022
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby expects summer transatlantic travel in 2022 to be at the highest level ever. To help meet that anticipated demand, United is adding 1o new transatlantic flights next year and will also commence previously-announced new routes delayed due to the pandemic. 10 New Transatlantic Routes For United Airlines Summer 2022 Season […]
My Predictions: New International Routes From United Airlines
Tomorrow, United Airlines will announced new international routes for 2022. Like last year, a video teases us with clues. Here are my thoughts and predictions. My Predictions For New 2022 United Airlines International Routes First, watch the video: It’s international route announcement time! ✈️ We’ve hidden clues to our new 2022 routes in this video. […]
Review: Copa Airlines 737-800 Economy Class
As my time in Guatemala City drew to an end, I returned to GUA Airport and checked in for my 737-800 flight to Panama City, my first-ever flight on Copa Airlines. Copa Airlines 737-800 Economy Class Review I booked my one-way ticket from Guatemala City – Panama City – Los Angeles for $327, which I […]
Copa Airlines Starves Me…
If you think cost cutting masquerading as “health and safety” is limited to the United States, think again. A pair of flights on Copa Airlines and transit in Panama City was a reminder that absurd cost-cutting in the catering department is alive and well in Latin America. Deplorable Lack Of Meal Service On Copa Airlines […]
Impatient American Airlines Passenger Exits Aircraft…On Wing
An impatient American Airlines passenger could not wait for his his turn to exit the aircraft and instead opened the emergency exit and walked off via the wing. But he didn’t get far… Man Exits American Airlines 737MAX Via The Wing In Miami The incident occurred on Wednesday on American Airlines flight 920. The flight […]
Introduction: Guatemala, A Coffee Lover’s Paradise
Welcome to my next trip report, which will recount my recent trip to Guatemala. You know what surprised me the most? The coffee was simply fabulous everywhere I went. If you’re a coffee aficionado, that alone is reason enough to visit Guatemala. For The Love Of Coffee: My Trip To Guatemala I suppose I should […]
Booking My Christmas Trip To Europe With Avianca LifeMiles
Avianca LifeMiles is currently running a great promotion on purchased miles, allowing me to lock in space for my Christmas trip to Europe at a superb price…no coach this time! My Christmas Trip To Europe In Business Class Using Avianca LifeMiles Through October 15, 2021 LifeMiles is running a 140% bonus on purchased miles. That […]
Hilton, Delta, Create Road Map For Elite Status Extensions
Delta first extended elite status some weeks ago but following that model we can see the road map for status extensions for the other carriers and hotel chains. 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 […]
When Uber Drivers Drive Under The Speed Limit, Do You Speak Up?
Do you ever question your Uber driver for driving under the speed limit? What is the line between cautious and too slow? I was recently on a fairly long (100km) Uber journey in a place in which the speed limit was 120km/hr. Nevertheless. the driver limited his speed to 100km/hr. I’m not sure if he […]
Man Dragged Off JetBlue Flight After Assaulting Flight Attendant
In another savage incident of air rage, a man and his companion launched a foul verbal tirade against two JetBlue flight attendants after they were ejected from a flight over mask compliance issues. In the end, the man was dragged off the aircraft by an exasperated flight attendant. Man Dragged Off JetBlue Flight After Verbally […]
Dr. Fauci Hints At Air Travel Vaccine Mandate
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Chief Medical Advisor to President Joe Biden, has expressed support for a vaccine mandate for all commercial air passengers. Is Fauci testing the waters for an upcoming announcement from the Biden Administration? Fauci In Support Of Vaccine Mandate For Domestic Air Travel Speaking on The Skimm podcast, Fauci was asked about mandatory […]
Travel To Change With Buy Now Pay Later Apps
A slurry of new “buy now, pay later” apps have the potential to change the way we travel. 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. Buy Now Pay Later Apps A number of […]
Why We Passed On Southwest’s Short Companion Pass
I have called the Southwest Companion Pass the best deal in domestic travel, but when given the opportunity for a short winter-only Companion Pass, my family chose not to pursue it, here’s why. 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 […]
New iPhone Satellite Global Connectivity Rumored
The iPhone 13 is likely to be announced this week and one of the rumored features is satellite connectivity. Here’s what that could mean for travelers. 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. […]
Free Tickets: Travel & Adventure Show Dallas
This weekend I’ll be speaking at the Travel & Adventure Show in Dallas and am pleased to offer Live and Let’s Fly readers free ticket for those who wish to hear me come and speak. Travel & Adventure Show Dallas Free Tickets I last attended the last in-person Travel & Adventure Show in Washington, DC in […]
The Privilege And Blessing Of Work
As we look back on the Labor Day holiday in the United States and look ahead to the busy fall season, I stop and reflect upon the profound blessing it is to work and what a privilege I have to work for each of you, dear readers. I honor human work and the dignity of […]
Renting Disney World For An Evening
Disney World regulars and hotel guests have become experts at Disney’s Extra Magic Hours to have the place to themselves, but why not just rent the whole park? 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. Renting A Whole […]
