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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
United Airlines Adds New Service To Bari, Glasgow, Split, And Santiago De Compostela
United Airlines announced four new transatlantic routes set to launch in 2026, including destinations in Croatia, Italy, Scotland, and Spain. The carrier also plans a new route to Iceland and South Korea and increased service to Israel. United Airlines Adds New Intercontinental Routes In 2026 Let’s review each new route and then I’ll offer some […]
United Globe Club and Lounge, A New Lounge Concept By United Airlines
United Airlines is bringing its lounge concept out of the airport and into the sports arena with an ambitious new project in Washington, DC. Inside United’s New “Globe Club” And Lounge At Capital One Arena United Airlines is taking its lounge play beyond airports with a new in-arena concept inside Washington, D.C.’s Capital One Arena. […]
American Airlines Extends Life Of 777-200 Fleet After Pandemic Retirement Mistakes
Per JonNYC, American Airlines has decided to extend the life of its Boeing 777-200 fleet. Instead of retiring the aircraft as once planned, American will invest in new cabins and faster Wi-Fi, giving these widebodies another chapter. This move reflects lessons learned from the pandemic, when airlines like American retired aircraft too quickly and later […]
My American Airlines Flagship Suite Preferred Flight Didn’t Make It Off The Ground…
Well, my plans to fly the 787-9 Flagship Suite Preferred on American Airlines from Chicago to London never got off the ground thanks to a mechanical issue that required taking the plane out of service. While I ultimately made it to my final destination on time, it was not in the manner in which I […]
United Airlines Considers Expanding Premium Economy Class
There’s a lot to unpack from United Airlines’ 2025 Q2 earnings call, but one conversation caught my interest that suggests that we might see much larger premium economy cabins on future United aricraft deliveries. United Airlines Sees Premium Economy Cabin As Profit Center, Considers Expansion Catherine O’Brien, an analyst for Goldman Sachs, asked United’s Chief […]
United vs. Delta: The Lounge War Escalates In New York
United Airlines opened an expanded dining room at its Newark Polaris Lounge (EWR) today, adding 60 seats to its longhaul business class lounge in a move that underscores the competitive pressures in the New York City area, especially with its chief rival, Delta Air Lines. United Airlines Ups Lounge Game With Expanded Dining Room In […]
United Airlines Adds Aperol Spritz, Caramel Sundaes, And New First Class Meals
United Airlines is investing more into its onboard food and beverage selection with a series of catering upgrades that will begin next month. Later this summer, we’ll even see the popular Italian cocktail Aperol Spritz onboard. United Airlines Catering Improvements: Aperol Spritz, United Express Meals, Hub-To-Hub Meals, “Caramel Cloud” Ice Cream Sundaes Let’s take a […]
Not Glamorous, But Kind Of Fun: A Travel Blogger’s Trip To NYC
I recently shared a “day in the life of a travel blogger” story and am pulling back the curtain again today on my brief trip to New York City earlier this week for a United Airlines event in Brooklyn. It was not glamorous, but quite a productive day… Trip Report: My Journey To Brooklyn On […]
Angry Traveler Rails Against Delta’s Transgender Restrooms At Atlanta Sky Club
Writing my review of the Delta Sky Club in Concourse A of Atlanta reminded me of an incident that occurred outside the restroom featuring a very angry man, enraged over the signage Delta chose to use for its “all gender” lounge restrooms. Atlanta Passenger Livid Over Delta’s Transgender Restrooms In Sky Club This particular Sky […]
$19K Business Class…On Your Dime: Denver Airport Execs Take Luxury Jaunt To Spain
CBS Colorado reports not one, not two, but nine executives from Denver Airport flew to Madrid, Spain for a conference, all buying business class tickets with United Airlines at a cost of up to $19,000 per ticket. Is this a proper use of taxpayer funds? Denver Airport Executives Live High On the Hog: Buy $19K […]
United Airlines Rolls Out “Huddle Process” To Quietly Remove Intoxicated Passengers
As United Airlines continues to improve its selection and quality of alcohol onboard, it is introducing a new “huddle process” this spring to efficiently remove passengers who display signs of intoxication onboard during the boarding process. New “Huddle Process” At United Airlines To Prevent Intoxicated Passengers From Flying Federal law prohibits intoxicated passengers from boarding […]
Confirmed: United Airlines Will Debut 787-9 With New Business Class Suites
For months, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has been hinting about a big new announcement this year and we now have a better idea of what it will be: a new Polaris business class seat and ultra-premium configuration on the Boeing 787-9. Coming Soon: Premium-Heavy United Airlines 787-9 With New Business Class Seats A new […]
United Airlines’ Popular Grab-And-Go “Club Fly Lounge” Expands To Houston
After great success in Denver, United Airlines has opened its second grab-and-go Club Fly Lounge at Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. New United Airlines Club Fly Lounge In Houston (IAH) In 2022, United opened its first Club Fly Lounge in Denver International Airport, a concept that is the antipode of a traditional lounge concept. Rather […]
Martha Stewart Gushes Over United Airlines
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 […]
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 […]
