Martha Stewart, the American businesswoman, author, and TV personality, has a new gig: promoting United Airlines. Martha Stewart Promotes United Airlines On Instagram A seasonably late video talking about much she enjoys flying United Airlines and wishing all of us a happy new year was cross-posted yesterday on Stewart’s Instagram page as well as United’s […]
Review: American Airlines A321T Flagship Business Class (LAX-BOS)
I had one primary goal: to sleep, and in that sense, I could not have asked for more on my American Airlines A321T redeye flight in “Flagship” business class from Los Angeles to Boston. But it sure would be nice if AA took care of its aircraft interiors… American Airlines Flagship Business Class A321T Review […]
United Airlines Introduces New Premium Cabin Nut Mix
Out with the almonds and broken cashews, in with the pecans…and pretzels? For the first time in decades, United Airlines is changing its premium cabin nut mix. New Premium Cabin Nut Mix On United Airlines Will Include Pretzels If you’re a regular flyer on United Airlines in Polaris business or domestic first class, you’re quite […]
United Wants $5,000 To Buy Up To Gold Status From Silver
United Airlines offered to sell me an upgrade from its MileagePlus Premier Silver status to Premier Gold for $5,000. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. United Mileage Plus Premier Silver And Gold Status Comparison The two lowest tiers in United’s MileagePlus Premier status program […]
Delta One Lounge JFK: Simply Outstanding
I flew Delta One from New York to Los Angeles and got to check out the Delta One Lounge at JFK prior to my flight…wow, it was outstanding and outshines its peers in many ways. Delta One Lounge JFK: An Outstanding New Premium Lounge That Sets The Standard In The USA Delta is opening several […]
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 […]
Look Ahead: 2025 Travel Trends And Predictions
The new year is upon us and there are a number of trends both in the luxury travel space as well as in the points and miles space. Here’s what to expect in 2025. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Luxury Trends For 2025 […]
United Airlines Will Launch Los Angeles – Beijing Flights
United Airlines is adding another transpacific flight from its Los Angeles hub, with new service to Beijing, the Chinese capital, starting next spring. United Airlines New Beijing Flight From Los Angeles While most of the world has recovered from the global pandemic, China has not and air service between the United States and Mainland China […]
United Airlines Adds 8 New Denver Routes, Including Rome
United Airlines is launching nonstop service between Denver and Rome next summer and added new service to seven other domestic or Canadian cities from its Rocky Mountain hub. New Denver – Rome Route Plus Service To 8 Other Cities On United Airlines From DEN United Airlines will launch daily seasonal service between Denver (DEN) and […]
Alaska Airlines Plans 12 Longhaul Destinations From Seattle: Why It Chose The A330-200 Over 787-9
In a move that was not totally unexpected, Alaska Airlines announced that it would establish its Seattle hub as a global gateway, adding 12 longhaul flights by 2030, including service to Tokyo Narita and Seoul Incheon in 2025. Let’s unpack the news and Alaska’s peculiar choice to use its Hawaiian A330-200 on the new routes. […]
Traveling with an Infant in International First Class
Few travel issues evoke more controversy than the matter of children in premium cabins, especially in international first class. I’m not here to debate that, directly. Instead, I want to help guide parents who are considering whether to bring their children into first class. In short, I’ll just borrow the line of Tom Hanks in […]
Review: United Airlines 777-200 Premium Economy
After a long layover in Newark spent in the Polaris Lounge, I flew from Newark to San Francisco on a United Airlines 777-200 in Premium Plus, United’s premium economy product. United Airlines 777-200 Premium Economy Review I purchased a one-way ticket from Dubai (DXB) – Newark (EWR) – San Francisco (SFO) – Burbank (BUR) for […]
How My SSSS Boarding Pass Was (Mis)Handled In Dubai
Flying out of Dubai on United Airlines was an interesting experience–apparently, secondary screening is just a suggestion? Look, I’m not complaining, but my “SSSS” treatment at Dubai Airport was beautifully non-existent. SSSS In Dubai Airport – Nothing Secondary About It SSSS stands for Secondary Security Screening Selection…given either randomly to passengers or assigned based on […]
End Of An Era: United Airlines Makes It Easier For Me To Give Up 1K Status, Embrace Free Agency
The 2025 changes announced to United MileagePlus today confirm my already-made decision to abandon the hamster wheel of frequent flyer elite status. I’m sad, but somewhat relieved! The End Of My Era As A United Premier 1K Flyer Today, United announced it will take about 20-25% more spending in 2025 to qualify for elite status […]
JetBlue’s New Transatlantic Chilled Menu Beats Expectations…
Last month I highlighted that JetBlue has–at least temporarily–transitioned to only cold meals on transatlantic flights. I got a chance to try the new cuisine…and still walked away amazed at how fresh and delicious an airline meal can be. Cold Meals Only In JetBlue Transatlantic Economy Class…Still Delicious Flying from Paris to New York, I […]
Bizarre: United Airlines Flight Attendant Reaches Under Tray Table, Brushes Against My Crotch…
I had a very strange encounter with a flight attendant on a recent United Airlines flight from Paris to San Francisco. He was so impatient to conclude the meal service that he reached under the table and grabbed my napkin from my lap. In so doing, he brushed against my crotch. Sadly, that was not […]
First Look: Delta One Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
Delta Air Lines opens its Delta One Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on October 10, 2024. Here’s a first look a the new lounge, including photos and key information. Delta One Lounge LAX Photos Let’s start with some photos…the lounge space is beautiful: In terms of design and amenities, here is what you […]
United Airlines Transitions To Canned Wines In Economy Class, Debuts Rosé, Brut
Starting next month, United Airlines is transitioning from plastic wine bottles to aluminum cans in economy class and in so doing, introducing a new lineup including rosé wine and brut sparkling wine. United Airlines Introduces Rosé + Brut Sparkling Wine In Economy Class, Moves From Bottles To Cans United has served 20 million glasses of […]
United Airlines Now Offers Digital Food + Beverage Menus
United Airlines now offers you a preview of what to expect on your flight in terms of food and drinks with flight-specific digital menus available online for every flight. Digital Menus Now Available From United Airlines – Know What Food And Drink Will Be Served On Your Next Flight With the elimination of the print […]
Bizarre: United Airlines Flight Attendant Shames Business Class Passenger Over “White Coffee” Order
A United Airlines flight attendant purportedly shamed a business class passenger on a transpacific flight for ordering coffee incorrectly. What would motivate a flight attendant to act so unprofessionally? United Airlines 1K Scolded By Flight Attendant For Ordering Coffee Incorrectly In Transpascifc Business Class A Premier 1K (United’s top elite tier in MileagePlus) was traveling […]
