A flight delay and extremely tight connection in San Francisco led to the Global Services treatment for this United Premier 1K flyer. I’ve got to hand it to United Airlines and its Twitter team…you really impressed my wife, and it takes a heckuva lot to impress her… United Airlines Gives Us The Global Services Treatment […]
Review: Turkish Airlines A350 “Turkoflot” Business Class
The Airbus A350-900 remains my favorite aircraft in the Turkish Airlines fleet and I quite enjoyed flying the ex-Aeroflot (so-called “Turkoflot”) configuration of the aircraft on a longhaul flight in business class. This review covers my journey from Los Angeles to Istanbul. Turkish Airlines A350 “Turkoflot” Business Class Review Turkish Airlines snapped up six A350-900s […]
Review: Star Alliance Lounge LAX
The Star Alliance Lounge at LAX does not change much…and that is a good thing. Star Alliance Lounge LAX Review I wanted to refresh my review below with more recent pictures of the food and drink options available in this lounge, but my six-year-old review below still accurately sums up what to expect in this […]
“Nepo Baby” Boasts About His “First Class” Flight Perks On United Airlines
I can’t decide if I simply love this story or have great sympathy that this young man’s days as a pass rider may soon come to a screeching halt. A self-professed “nepo baby” sharing about his flight benefits on United Airlines has gone viral on TikTok. And for good reason: having friends or family who […]
An Open Letter To United Airlines Pilots
As a follow-up to my locked lavatory story, I’ve composed an open letter to pilots at United Airlines. Dear United Airlines Pilots: First, I want to thank you for your overall professionalism, skill, and commitment to safety. I’ve flown close to two million miles on United over the last 20 years and never had a […]
United Airlines Adds Newark – Marrakech Service On Premium 767-300ER
This October, United Airlines will launch a new service from Newark to Marrakech, marking United’s first venture into Morocco. United Airlines New Marrakech Service Starts In October 2024 On October 24, 2024 United Airlines will launch 3x weekly service between Newark (EWR) and Marrakech (RAK), becoming the only carrier to offer nonstop flights between the […]
Child’s Meal In United Airlines Business Class
On my last transcontinental flight on United Airlines in business class I ordered a child’s meal…and it was quite decent, though the sides certainly were not. Taste Test: Child’s Meal In United Airlines Business Class United offers special meals on most flights over 2,000 miles that offer a meal service. That includes longer domestic flights […]
United Airlines CEO Reflects On Pandemic Anniversary
Four years after the novel coronavirus became a global pandemic, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is reflecting on how those pivotal days in early 2020 changed the course of his airline. United Airlines CEO Kirby Reflects On 4th Pandemic Anniversary The world was about to change in a very big way the last time we […]
Did You Know Business Class Exists For Cruises?
Big ship cruises have a business class section and by almost every comparable metric it’s even better than business class for airlines. 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. Business Class For Cruises? Ship Within A Ship One […]
Surprise: Turkoflot A350 From LAX-IST!
It was a great relief to resolve my Turkish Airlines ticketing saga, but a great surprise awaited me: Turkish sent an ex-Aeroflot “Turkoflot” for my A350 flight from LAX to IST. Turkoflot A350: An Unexpected Surprise Turkish Airlines is notorious for airline swaps and has different configurations for the same aircraft type. In the case […]
United Airlines Adds Chicago – Athens Service
United Airlines will add nonstop flights between Chicago and Athens this summer, creating a nonstop link between the Windy City and the City of the Violet Crown. Chicago – Athens Nonstop On United Airlines Launches May 23rd United will offer nonstop Chicago (ORD) – Athens (ATH) service this year during the peak summer travel period, […]
United Airlines Plans Upgrades On Premium Transcontinental Service
At long last, United Airlines plans imminent dining upgrades to its business class product on premium transcontinental flights. United Airlines Will Finally Upgrade Dining On Premium Transcontinental Flights United Airlines brands its flights between Newark and San Francisco/Los Angeles as “premium transcontinental service” and offers an enhanced product onboard, including guaranteed lie-flat seating in business […]
United Airlines Flight Attendants Received A Lot Of Compliments In 2023…
In an organization as large as a network carrier like United Airlines, it is hard not to be just a number. Yet an extraordinary number of flight attendants were recognized for their service in 2023, which importantly reflects that passengers do care and recognize excellent service. Over 50K Compliments In 2023 For United Airlines Flight […]
Review: United Club Los Angeles (LAX)
As my home airport lounge, I do admit a preferential bias toward it, but the United Club at LAX is one of the best in the United system. Here’s a detailed review with a fresh update on food and beverage service. United Club LAX Review Location + Hours + Access The United Club at LAX […]
My Top 10 Flights In 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, we are wrapping up my annual “Top 10” series. Here, I’ll look back on my 10 favorite flights from 2023. My Top 10 Flights In 2023 As a reminder, this is not a top-10 all-time list nor does it necessarily contain the 10 most luxurious flights I enjoyed this […]
My Top 10 Airline Lounges Of 2023
As 2023 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 2023. Note, this is not my all-time “top 10” list, but only my “top 10” list of lounges I visited this year. 10. Air Canada Maple Leaf […]
Slippers: United Airlines Gives And Takes Away
Customers flying in United Airlines Polaris business class will soon enjoy more slippers on more routes, though customers in United’s Premium Plus premium economy product will lose out. United Airlines Adds More Slippers To Polaris Business Class, Eliminates Them From Premium Economy Citing “significant requests and inquiries from our customers and flight attendants,” United will […]
Singapore Airlines Flight Attendant Spoon Feeds Five-Year-Old While He Watches iPad
I don’t know quite what to think about a video that has gone viral of a Singapore Airlines flight attendant spoon-feeding a five year old boy as he watches his iPad. As Boy Watches iPad, Singapore Airlines Flight Attendant Feeds Him Dinner The video was posted by the boy’s father, proud as he could be […]
Love In Plane Sight: Holiday Film From United Airlines
Earlier I shared a compilation of all the airline holiday videos for 2023. Here, I want to focus on Love In Plane Sight, a rom-com film created by United Airlines for the festive season. Cute Holiday Film From United Airlines – Love In Plane Sight This video debuted weeks ago, but I held off on […]
Filipino Food On United Airlines: Beef Kare-Kare
United Airlines offered a “local” Filipino dish on my flight from San Francisco to Manila called Beef Kare-Kare. How was it? Beef Kare-Kare On United Airlines – An Attempt At A Popular Filipino Dish On New Manila Route Since the pandemic, United Polaris business class menus have been largely standardized on flights departing the USA. […]
