Having proved a successful concept in Denver, United Airlines will open a second grab-and-go lounge, dubbed United Club Fly, at its Houston hub. United Club Fly Lounge Arriving At Houston (IAH) In 2025 United is in the midst of a multi-year update to its sprawling hub at Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston. While the […]
Review: Air Canada Business Class 777-300ER Toronto-Rome
I haven’t flown Air Canada in business class for a decade, but I had a chance to fly from Toronto to Rome but the experience did not live up to my expectations. 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 […]
United Airlines Premier 1K Upgrades: A Reality Check
In my experience, the days of complimentary upgrades for Premier 1K members on United Airlines continue to wane, changing my loyalty valuation. Why United Airlines First Class Upgrades Are Harder For Premier 1K Members My friend Ben from One Mile At A Time shared his assessment of upgrades for Executive Platinum members at American Airlines […]
Review: United Airlines 77W Business Class (San Francisco – Taipei)
From San Francisco to Tapei I flew on a United Airlines 777-300ER, called the 77W for short, in Polaris Business Class. It was a solid flight with a lot of rest…after the initial drama at the gate. United Airlines 77W Business Class Review (SFO-TPE) I had quite an adventure at the gate before the flight […]
Introduction: A First Class Trip Of A Lifetime To Bhutan And Other Points In Asia
It’s time to resume this trip report…hopefully this time I will get it done. You can see the links below to the published installments of the first half of the trip report below. Thank you for reading! The time has finally arrived for me to unpack the trip of a lifetime I took last year […]
United Airlines Sends 737 MAX 9 To Rescue Passengers On Diverted 777-200
A United Airlines 777-200 en route to Rome diverted to Sacramento, California after a mechanical issue. But rather than spend a spare 777-200 from nearby San Francisco to rescue passengers onboard, United sent a 737 MAX 9 instead. After United Airlines 777-200 Diverts To Sacramento, United Sends 737 MAX 9 To Pick Up Passengers + […]
Banana Bread Pudding…For Breakfast…On United Airlines
When it comes to airline breakfasts I’m generally very boring and reliably stick to the egg dish. But on a recent United Airlines flight, I tried banana bread pudding, something I never eat at home and worked surprisingly well as a pre-arrival dessert breakfast. Bread Pudding In United Airlines Polaris Business Class Eggs are a […]
My 2024 Elite Status Progress Report
Welcome to August. Seven months down, five to go in 2024. I thought it would be a good day to take a look at my elite status progress report as I think about the rest of 2024. My Elite Status Progress Report – August 2024 It has been a familiar theme over the last few […]
United Airlines Devalues Premium Cabin Award Redemptions…Again
United Airlines has increased the pricing floor of its premium cabin “anytime” awards from 155K to 200K one-way to Europe or 220K to South America, as United continues to quietly raise redemption rates. There are some exceptions. United Airlines Raises Pricing On “Anytime” Premium Cabin Award Redemptions (Again) United Airlines can repeat the mantra all […]
Introduction: A Return To East Asia On A Very Special New Aircraft
Welcome to my next trip report, which will recount my recent brief trip to Japan and South Korea. The entire trip was built around one flight: flying in first class on the brand-new JAL A350-1000. Yet I managed to maximize my few days away from home with additional flights and two excellent hotel stays. JAL […]
Upgrade To Business Class On United Airlines For Only 25K DOLLARS (Not Miles) Each Way…
Yes, it’s clearly a glitch, but I am still amused at how much United Airlines is asking for a Polaris Business Class upgrade to Scotland…hurry, this offer won’t last! It’s A Steal: Business Class Upgrade On United Airlines For Only $50K… A passenger posted on reddit, with some degree of amusement, his upgrade offer from […]
First Look: Delta One Lounge New York JFK (Including Food + Beverage Menus)
The beautiful new Delta One Lounge at New York (JFK), Delta’s first premium cabin lounge, opens on June 26, 2024 and features amenities on par with American Airlines Flagship Lounges and United Airlines Polaris Lounges. Let’s take a look at the new JFK lounge, including food and beverage menus. Stunning New Delta One Lounge New […]
United Airlines Adds illy Cold Brew Onboard
Just in time for summer, United Airlines will add illy cold brew coffee onboard all flights starting next month. illy Cold Brew Onboard Coming Soon To United Airlines A flight attendant shared the following brief memo with me: Starting July 1, illy Cold Brew will be offered in all cabins systemwide, either for purchase in economy […]
Denied Boarding On United Airlines: A Cautionary Tale
A United Airlines Premier 1K member was denied boarding in Houston despite a confirmed boarding pass. His situation offers a cautionary tale on how to approach situations in which you have a confirmed seat but do not yet have a seat assignment. United Airlines 1K Denied Boarding In Houston: Gate Agent Claims He Was On […]
Review: United Airlines 787-8 Business Class San Francisco – Papeete
My wife and I had a very pleasant transpacific journey to Papeete, Tahiti on United Airlines in a 787-8 in business class to begin our special anniversary trip. The service onboard was spectacular, more than making up for the mediocre food. United Airlines 787-8 Business Class Review (SFO-PPT) After a quick connection in SFO with […]
I Just Had One Of My Best United Airlines Flights Ever…
I’ve got to hand it to the crew of UA892, my flight from Seoul to San Francisco in Polaris Business Class. It was one of the best United flights I have ever flown. My Truly Great Flight On United Airlines From ICN-SFO In Business Class Flying United home was not my first choice. Instead, I […]
Review: Chase Sapphire Lounge New York (JFK)
I had the chance recently to pay a couple of morning visits to the new Chase Sapphire Lounge at New York JFK in Terminal 4. This lounge was formerly the Etihad lounge and now is a shared lounge with Ethiad. I never visited the lounge when it was solely Etihad’s, but it appears the layout […]
American Airlines Will Offer Flagship Suite “Preferred Seat” With More Space, Extra Amenities
American Airlines has officially unveiled a new product within its business class cabin it will call a Flagship Suite Preferred Seat. Let’s look at what will distinguish this product from the other seats in business class and why this is a realistic product evolution from an airline that has refused to invest in truly distinguishing […]
MSC Yacht Club Review: Is Cruise Business Class Worth It?
An honest MSC Yacht Club review. Is MSC’s cruise business class worth the premium? A look at suites, dining, butler service, and the pool.
Review: United Airlines 767-300ER Business Class London – Chicago
I already offered my take on this flight, but want to lay out a few more details about what to expect onboard a United Airlines 767-300ER in business class. It also turns out my pre-flight delay was an omen of the sort of problems United is currently facing on multiple fronts. United Airlines 767-300ER Business […]
