To begin our summer trip, we flew from Los Angeles to London on United Airlines in Polaris Business Class on the 787-9. In short: despite a three-hour delay, the flight was great, with superb service, edible food, and a good rest. United Polaris Business Class Family Review I’m thankful my three-year-old daughter seems to be […]
A Family Lunch In United Polaris Lounge LAX
Unsure of how the onboard cuisine would be ahead of our trip to London, my family enjoyed a nice lunch in the United Polaris Lounge at LAX. This lounge really is a value-add to flying United and Star Alliance business class. Family Lunch – Polaris Lounge LAX I’ve reviewed this lounge before and my review […]
New A-West United Club Opens In Denver (Photos)
The new A-West United Club in Denver is now open. United sent over a few new pictures, which I wanted to share with you. The lounge is open daily from 5:00 am to 9:30 pm. My original story appears below. United Airlines has opened a new United Club lounge today in Denver it is calling […]
Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge San Francisco (SFO)
The brand new Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge in San Francisco (SFO) has instantly become my favorite Maple Leaf Lounge in the network with excellent service, dining, and lovely indoor and outdoor space. Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge San Francisco Review (SFO) I had a chance to visit the recently-opened Maple Leaf lounge during a […]
New Air Canada Lounge At SFO Blows Me Away!
I stopped by the new Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge in San Francisco (SFO) earlier this week and was blown away by how nice it was. What a treat this lounge will be to Star Alliance Gold and business class travelers. SFO Air Canada Lounge Is Excellent Addition To Star Alliance Lounge Network, Boon To […]
The Real Tom Stuker, United’s 23-Million-Miler Flyer
Let me put it to you this way: I’ve known Tom Stuker for many years and when I see him misquoted by a perfidious columnist for The Washington Post, it does not sit well with me. Beyond the sensational headlines chronicling his extraordinary quantity of flying, is the quality of a man who works hard, […]
Premium Cabin Meal Preorders On United Airlines Expand To Widebody International Flights
After rolling it out and then promptly pulling it back, United Airlines will again offer meal preorders in Polaris Business Class on international widebody flights. United Airlines Will Offer Polaris Cabin Meal Preorders On Widebody International Flights Starting July 1, 2023 For over a year, United Airlines has offered meal service pre-orders in its premium […]
Polaris Lounge Nightcap At LAX
One of the nice things about flying United Airlines in longhaul business class is Polaris Lounge access on arrival, even at your final destination. I enjoyed a Polaris Lounge “nightcap” at LAX after a long day of travel. LAX Polaris Lounge Nightcap I arrived at LAX having traveled from Johannesburg via Newark and Denver. Even […]
Hard Hat Tour: New United Club Lounge In Denver
United Airlines is preparing to open a new club lounge in the A-Concourse later this year in Denver and I had a chance to take a hard hat tour to view the progress yesterday. Let’s take a look. A Hard Hat Tour Of New A-Concourse United Club Lounge In Denver United will increase its lounge […]
Review: Chelsea Lounge New York (JFK) – First Class Lounge For American Airlines + British Airways
An evening departure to Los Angeles gave me all day to lounge hop in Terminal 8 at New York. This review covers the Chelsea Lounge, which is the flagship first class lounge for American Airlines and British Airways at JFK. Chelsea Lounge New York JFK Review American Airlines and British Airways now both fly out […]
Review: Turkish Airlines 777 Business Class Los Angeles – Istanbul
After a few days at home, it was back to Istanbul for the final portion of my trip. As we emerge from the pandemic era, Turkish Airlines can once again be relied upon for a full-service experience filled with culinary delights onboard its 777-300ER in business class. Turkish Airlines 777 Business Class Review Using Turkish […]
Review: United Airlines 737-700 Business Class
It is not often that I find myself on a United Airlines 737-700 so when the opportunity arose to fly one from Bogota to Houston in business class, I took it. United Airlines 737-700 Business Class Review I arrived at 2:45 am from London and did not leave Bogota until 7:30 am, which gave me […]
Review: United Airlines 767-300 Polaris Business Class Chicago – Zurich
This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. I enjoyed great service by a veteran Chicago-based crew and also managed an extended nap onboard my United Airlines 767-300 Polaris business class flight to Zurich, but United still has a long way to go when […]
Review: United Airlines 787-10 Business Class Los Angeles – Chicago
This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. My trip to Chicago was smooth and productive onboard a United 787-10 in Polaris Business Class, a great ride for a domestic flight. United Airlines 787-10 Polaris Business Class Review Since I was enjoying breakfast in […]
First Stop, United Polaris Lounge LAX For Breakfast
This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. I’m starting my trip to Kyiv with breakfast at the United Polaris Lounge at Los Angles International Airport. Polaris Lounge LAX Breakfast – Surprisingly Excellent United offers cheap one-way fares from Los Angeles to Warsaw ($449 […]
Steakhouse Cheeseburger On United Airlines
It seems that every month United Airlines offers a slight variation on its cheeseburger, so for this week’s Meal of the Week let’s review the “steakhouse cheeseburger” I enjoyed earlier this week. Steakhouse Cheeseburger On United Airlines – Yea Or Nay? United Airlines promises that improvements to its onboard catering are coming, and they cannot […]
First Look: New United Club In Chicago O’Hare
A long-expected and much-needed new United Club opens today in the C Concourse of Terminal 1 at Chicago O’Hare (ORD). Here’s a first look at the new lounge. New United Club In Chicago O’Hare (ORD) In C Concourse – First Look United travelers at Chicago O’Hare know all too well the bottleneck inside the old […]
Reaction: My Family Tries United Polaris (Business Class)
I’ve taken many trips in United Polaris but my family hasn’t had the chance until now. Here’s what they thought of United’s business class experience. 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. Winter […]
My Top 10 Airline Lounges Of 2022
As 2022 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 2022. Note, this is not my all-time “top 10” list, but only my “top 10” list of lounges I visited this year. 10. Air France Lounge 2F […]
Is Qatar Airways Al Mourjan Lounge Best Business Class Lounge In The World?
Based upon the comments in my review, it seems that no major business class lounge divides readers more than Qatar Airways’ Al Mourjan Business Class Lounge in Doha. I’m firmly in the fan camp and would even put this lounge in the running for the best business class lounge in the world. Best Business Class […]
