With Trump circling Greenland like Hitler circled Poland, I imagine a world in which United Airlines establishes a hub from Nuuk. United Airlines has announced that it will establish a hub from Nuuk, Greenland, as it looks to gear up operations to key destinations in the Russian Empire after the Department of War’s successful military […]
Christmas Eve In The Sky: Flying SAS Business Class To Copenhagen
We spent Christmas Eve with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), enjoying an evening journey to Copenhagen to kick off a brief trip to Germany for the holidays. Christmas Eve In SAS Business Class I mentioned yesterday, when outlining my elite status strategy for 2026, that I continue to love EuroBonus, the loyalty program of SAS. If you […]
10 Business Class Products I Hope To Fly In 2026
It worked so well in 2025 that I’m embracing my status as “free agent” this year, which will make it easier than ever to review new products, but also make the effective use of miles and points all the more important. Here are 10 business class products I hope to review for Live And Let’s […]
Gayle King Slams United Airlines For Selling Her A “Window Seat” With No Window In Business Class
CBS Morning co-host Gayle King is unhappy with United Airlines, specifically with a business class seat that did not have a window on her 9.5-hour flight from Maui to New York City. Gayle King Complains About Windowless United Airlines Business Class Seat On Hawaii Flight King recently took to social media to vent about her […]
International Arrival Mistake At Chicago O’Hare Created A Serious Security Breach
I’ve had hundreds of international arrivals into the USA over the last couple of decades, but my arrival in Chicago O’Hare from Frankfurt was unique…someone seemed to forget that it was an international arrival! My United Airlines Flight Had A Security Breach At Chicago O’Hare… First, a general note. The United States does not currently […]
Review: United Airlines 777-200 Business Class HD (High-Density), A Relic Of The Past That Still Holds Up
It’s a woefully uncompetitive product and one of the tightest business class seats on the market, but there’s still something endearing to me about the so-called “high density” or “HD” United Airlines 777-200, and I enjoyed a very comfortable journey from Chicago to Los Angeles. United Airlines 777-200 Business Class HD (High Density) Review (ORD-LAX) […]
The 10 Most Popular Live And Let’s Fly Posts Of 2025
What is “popular” should help you understand why, year after year, I focus on the stories that I do, though I’m sensing a change is afoot. As we close out the year of 2025, I’m looking back at the 10 most popular posts of 2025 in terms of traffic on Live and Let’s Fly. The […]
My Top 10 Airline Lounges Of 2025
As 2025 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 2025. 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 […]
American Airlines Flagship Lounge Philadelphia Lags Others
The new American Airlines Flagship Lounge in Philadelphia opened in Terminal A but falls short. Here is what to expect at the PHL Flagship Lounge.
United Airlines Keeps Status Thresholds, But Your Upgrades May Get A Lot More Expensive
Earlier today, United unveiled a mixed bag of good and “better read the fine print” news about its 2026 version of MileagePlus. On the bright side, the thresholds to earn elite status remain unchanged and ugprading award tickets will become easier. On the other hand, upgrades, perks, and PlusPoints are being re-wired, and MileagePlus elites […]
My Seatmate FaceTimes Loudly From LA To London On United Airlines
My seatmate on my United Airlines Los Angeles to London flight was busily engaged in a rather loud in-flight FaceTime conversation, leaving me wondering why people are so clueless about respecting others on an airplane. Woman Yammers On FaceTime From LA To London On United Airlines (Sigh) I’ve completed the first impression posts of my […]
United Airlines Post Fuels Buzz About Possible In-N-Out Burger Partnership
Over the weekend, United Airlines posted a picture on Instagram, leaving me and many others wondering (hoping, I suppose) that a partnership with In-N-Out could really transform the airline burger wars. A United Airlines Partnership With In-N-Out Burger Would Be Delicious…. United re-posted an image of an Airbus A320 flying over the iconic In-N-Out LAX […]
A Candid, Honest, Brutal Review Of New SWISS A350-900 Business Class
A reader flew the brand new SWISS A350-900 in “Swiss Senses” business class from Boston to Zurich over the weekend. His thoughts are below and quite interesting. Road Warrior Not Impressed With New SWISS A350-900 Business Class This reader is a long-time friend and road warrior. He travels around the world each year for work […]
Starlux Lounges In Taipei: A Tale Of Two Lounges
Starlux now has two lounges in Taipei and I visited both of them ahead of my flight to Bangkok. While both Galactic Lounges are excellent in their own away, they really felt like two different worlds. Starlux Lounges TPE – Which Is Better? After a big breakfast at the W Hotel in Taipei, I returned […]
Review: United Global Services Lounge London (LHR)
I spent most of my London layover in the so-called “Global Services” section of the United Club, which (eventually) will no longer be a separate section but instead merged into the rest of the lounge. If you visit today, you’ll see that “Big Ben” has been removed from the wall (hopefully only temporarily!) and the […]
Booked! A Colossal Review Trip On Starlux, Thai, Malaysia, Garuda Indonesia, Singapore Airlines, And Aer Lingus
I’ll shortly start live-blogging a colossal journey with premium cabin flights on a handful of East Asian carriers in what I hope will be another epic review trip. Colossal Review Trip To East Asia In Business Class, First Class Review trips give this blog character and help give me hands-on, first-hand insight into the industry. […]
Review: United Airlines 787-10 Business Class Los Angeles – London
My journey from Los Angeles to London on United Airlines was pleasant and restful onboard the 787-10 in Polaris business class. United’s consistent seat and excellent bedding make overnight flights to Europe a reliable choice, even if other parts of the soft product fall short. United Airlines 787-10 Business Class Review (LAX-LHR) As I mentioned […]
Southwest Business Class, Lounges, Europe Flights Inevitable
Southwest Airlines has openly explored the possibility of adding business class, airport lounges, flights to Europe, and new aircraft – but it’s not if, it’s a matter of when. Southwest Will Move Into Premium Expansion, Here’s Why Management at Southwest Airlines has publicly stated it’s exploring a number of options which more or less assimilate […]
Isom, American Airlines, May Never Escape Crushing Debt
American Airlines’ ever higher pile of debt may never be paid off, meanwhile investors continue to support Isom, and give management a pass. Why? American Airlines Q3 2025 Earnings Call Lowlights American Airlines reported in its third quarter 2025 (Q3) earnings call that it had lost less money than the prior quarter, and much less […]
United Airlines Delivers Strong Q3, But Can It Sustain Growth?
United Airlines just posted another profitable quarter, but the results say as much about strategy and restraint as they do about revenue. United Delivers Solid Q3, But Faces Pressure To Make It Stick United Airlines reported Q3 2025 adjusted earnings per share of $2.78, topping guidance and consensus, even as its $15.2 billion revenue missed […]
