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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
United Airlines Will Expand Popular Grab-And-Go Lounge Concept To Houston
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
