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In one of the most bizarre videos I’ve seen, the Alaska Airlines Chief Operating Officer appears to be inspecting the uniforms of a group of picketing pilots. What was she doing? Alaska Airlines COO Appears To Conduct Pilot Uniform Inspection Back in m…
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Treated Like Family At Hyatt Regency Mainz
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I just have to give a shout-out to the Hyatt Regency Mainz for again taking such good care of me and my family. This remains one of my favorite hotels in Germany. Hyatt Regency Mainz Review [2022] We decided to spend the last two nights of the year in …
Why Arguments Against Hyatt Are Usually Wrong
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During a recent post about Marriott’s dwindling benefits for elites, many commenters highlighted the same argument against Hyatt – the only problem was, they were usually wrong. Here’s why. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new …
Disney World Roasted Over Astronomical Star Wars Hotel
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Disney announced its new “Galactic Starcruiser” hotel, immersive Star Wars experience. But now that it’s open, prices and delivery have many taking potshots at Disney World. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card ple…
Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Yerevan (Armenia)
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For our recent visit to Armenia, we stayed at the Hyatt Place Yerevan. It was a surprise in so many ways. 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 follo…
Tasty Salmon Lunch At Yankee Pier SFO (Priority Pass Restaurant)
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My wife and I fast until noon, so when we arrived from Burbank into San Francisco ahead of our Lufthansa trip to Germany, we headed right for the Yankee Pier for lunch, still a great Priority Pass restaurant. Yankee Pier SFO Review [2022] During the pa…
Booked: Delta A350, Air France A330, Tunisair A330 Business Class!
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When you see “white unicorn” award space, like on the Delta A350-900 in business class, you have to take it. Thus set in motion a last-minute trip that includes Detroit, Amsterdam, Paris, and Tunis on Delta, Air France, and even the exotic Tunisair. Tu…
Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Calls Return Of Alcohol “Unsafe And Irresponsible”
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The union representing Southwest Airlines flight attendants is condemning the carrier’s move to bring back alcohol onboard later this month, calling it “unsafe and irresponsible.” Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Union Condemns Return Of Alcohol Sal…
Mother Tries To Ditch Her Kids In Economy Class, Gate Agent Downgrades Her
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I witnessed something that made me laugh the other day, but it merits a bit of discussion. When are children old enough to be “ditched” in economy class? Ditching Children In Economy Class The airline or flight wasn’t important, but I witnessed a woman…
Review: United Club San Francisco (SFO – G Gates)
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United’s former Global First Lounge at San Francisco (SFO) in the G Gates area is now a standard United Club, but still brings back fond memories of yesteryear. United Club San Francisco (SFO) G Gates Review Every lounge has a story and this was the ex…
Traveling In Lufthansa First Class With My Family, A 747-8 Flight Review
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I checked off a bucket list item in treating my family to Lufthansa First Class when we flew together from San Francisco to Frankfurt for Christmas. The flight was nearly flawless and today I want to share with you the joy of traveling in first class w…
A (One-Night?) Stand For Love: Virgin Atlantic Wants To Help Americans Find “Love” In London
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Virgin Atlantic wants to help eight single Americans find love in the UK with a new “Tickets to Love” contest that includes Upper Class passage as well as a one-night stay at a swanky hotel. But I’m not sure about the timing… Virgin Atlantic “Tickets T…
Man Sentenced To Federal Prison After Poor Behavior On United Flight
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UPDATE: Luis Antonio Victoria Dominguez has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for his conduct onboard, UA5365, which included: attempting to breach the locked cockpit assaulting a flight attendant opening the exit door, causing an emergency…
I Don’t Like Dynamic Award Pricing, But I’m Not Worried About Alaska Airlines (Just Yet)
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Alaska Airlines is set to introduce dynamic pricing on American Airlines awards staring next month, prompting more questions than answers. I tend to think this particular change will be positive, but I’m still no fan of dynamic award pricing. Alaska Ai…
United Airlines Redeems Itself In SFO (Lounge Access Denial Update)
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United Airlines has clearly taken steps to correct what happened to my family over the summer when we were denied lounge access by a pair of vicious agents at SFO despite being eligible on the basis that we did not have a boarding pass with a barcode. …
American Airlines Faces Sharp Attack From Family Of Fallen Marine Over Handling Of His Angel Flight
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A military family from West Virginia is calling for a boycott against American Airlines, asserting that a series of missteps marred a critical moment in which the remains of their deceased U.S. Marine son were transferred to Pittsburgh. Military Family…
Wow: British Airways Tail Strike At London Heathrow
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Battling Storm Corrie, the tail of a British Airways A321neo appears to have struck the runway at London Heathrow, forcing an aborted landing and second approach. British Airways A321neo Tail Strike At LHR In a video captured by Big Jet TV, the A321neo…
Introduction: Christmas In Germany
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Now that I’m home and unwinded, it’s time to recount my two-week journey to Germany for Christmas and New Years. I’ve already detailed bits and pieces, but this trip report will highlight our remarkable family trip. Our Christmas Trip To Germany When a…
Is A Regional Carrier Really A Separate Airline?
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The legal answer may be yes, but is a regional carrier like PSA operating under the American Eagle brand really not properly described as American Airlines? With regional carriers so ubiquitous, the line has been blurred and the idea that these flight …
Flight Attendants Detail “Weight Police” At Emirates
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Emirates has carefully cultivated its image as a glamorous carrier through fancy bars and showers onboard, spacious first class suites, and according to several flight attendants, the weight police. Emirates’ “Weight Police” Inspires Fear In Flight Att…