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 […]
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 […]
Introduction: A Middle East Adventure Many Times Over
Welcome to my next trip report, which will recount my journey to three countries in the Middle East as well as to Turkey. An Epic Middle East Adventure Many Times Over A dear friend took an extended holiday in the Middle East in the spring. While familial and work obligations kept me from being gone […]
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 […]
Dear Fellow United Flyers, Let’s Not Ruin The New Lounge Concept
To my dear fellow flyers on United Airlines, let’s not mess up the great innovation United has introduced in Denver via its Club Fly Lounge. Moderation is key. New United Lounge Concept In Denver Requires Our Cooperation United Airlines has introduced a great concept at Denver International Airport it is calling the United Club Fly […]
Good Availability For Thanksgiving Business Class to Europe
As we plan our annual return to England, we are finding good availability for business class award space to Europe. 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. Annual Return To Manchester, England Nearly […]
What Is A Premium Transcontinental Flight Like On United Airlines In Business Class?
Rather than provide a specific flight review, I want to give you an idea of what to expect right now if you are flying United Airlines in business class on a premium transcontinental flight. Premium Transcontinental Flight Review – United Airlines Business Class United operates premium transcontinental flights between Los Angeles (LAX) / San Francisco […]
Introduction: A Mission To South Africa
I spent a week in South Africa this summer on a church-related missions trip. This trip report will share about my time on the ground, which included visits to parts of the country outside Johannesburg and Cape Town. My Missions Trip To South Africa So often we see church “mission” work reduced to habitat-for-humanity style […]
United Airlines Will Restore Duvets In Business Class On Select Domestic Flights
In a welcome move, United Airlines will be re-introducing duvets and large pillows in business class on premium trasconintiental as well as select flights to Hawaii and Alaska. United Airlines Duvets, Large Pillows Return To Business Class On Many Routes United’s Saks Fifth Avenue branded bedding is well regarded, particularly the large pillow and duvet […]
Introduction: A Summer Getaway To Dubrovnik
Welcome to my next trip report, which will recount my brief summer journey to Dubrovnik, Croatia earlier this month. A Summer Visit To Dubrovnik, Croatia You might recall I flew Lufthansa First Class on my birthday in order to obtain a birthday duck. Rather than just fly to Frankfurt and fly back, I decided to […]
United Airlines Will Add Premium Economy To Remaining 767-300 Aircraft
United Airlines will be updating the remainder of its 767-300 fleet to add Premium Plus, United’s premium economy seat. United Airlines Will Offer Premium Economy On All 767-300 Aircraft Currently, United has a fleet of 38 Boeing 767-300 aircraft. That includes 14 “76A” 767-300 aircraft with: 30 United Polaris Business seats 46 United Economy Plus […]
How I Returned To Germany Lickety Split
With my daughter’s U.S. passport in hand, it was time to get back to Germany and my family as quickly as possible. My Return To Germany After A Short Night In LA For the avoidance of doubt, this trip took place in July 2021. After arriving in Chicago on Austrian Airlines, I flew United to […]
Taste Test: United Airlines’ New International Business Class Menu
I chose to fly United Airlines home from Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee so that I could taste the new menu rolled out this month in Polaris Business Class. While the presentation and dessert choices represent a nice improvement, the new salad is strange and there was something fishy about my main course. United Airlines’ New […]
Wow: New United Airlines Newark Lounge Is Best Club In The System
The newest United Club at Gate 123 opened today at Newark Liberty International Airport. I had the chance to visit and am very pleased to report that this represents the finest United Club ever built, particularly in terms of amenities. It’s a great leap forward for the United lounge experience. Very Impressive: New United Airlines […]
First Impressions: KLM 787-10 Business Class Amsterdam – Dubai (KL427)
As part of a flight deal and a recent trip to Dubai on KLM, I tried the carrier’s 787-10 business class cabin frim Amsterdam and my experience was significantly better than from Houston to Amsterdam. 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 […]
United Airlines Will Retrofit 767-400 (Configuration Revealed)
UPDATE: United Airlines has revealed the configuration of its retrofitted 767-400 aircraft. 34 United Polaris Business seats (all seats will have direct aisle access) 24 United Premium Plus seats 48 United Economy Plus seats 125 United Economy seats Currently, the 767-400s feature 39 seats in business class, 70 Economy Plus seats, and 133 in in […]
Business Class Doors Are Just An Unnecessary Gimmick
Doors in business class suites? An unnecessary gimmick as far as I am concerned, based upon my travels and experiences onboard. Business Class Doors – Who Needs Them? American Airlines and United Airlines have hinted they may introduce new business class suites with doors which close, ostensibly providing more privacy and creating a more premium […]
Premium Economy Cutbacks At United Airlines Demonstrate Tension Between Push For Quality And Cost Controls
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has been adamant that United Airlines will not only become the biggest airline in the world, but the best. However, “best” is in the eye of the beholder and United has taken an unwelcome approach to quality when it comes to its Premium Plus (premium economy) class. United Airlines Premium […]
I Flew From Los Angeles To Tokyo For Lunch
I took frequent day trips to New York during the pandemic, taking advantage of low fares and easy upgrades to enjoy hours of uninterrupted time to work and reflect. I’ve also done some crazy mileage runs, including to Sydney. But I recently did another run, this time to Tokyo Narita for a delicious lunch in […]
Man Accused Of Raping Business Class Seatmate On United Airlines Flight To London
A British man has was detained upon arrival in London Heathrow for allegedly raping his seatmate in United Airlines Polaris business class. Woman Alleges Man Raped Her In Business Class On United Airlines Flight To London The incident allegedly took pace on Untied Airlines flight 14 from Newark (EWR) to London (LHR) on January 30, […]
