One Mile at a Time
My Rough Night In A Japanese “Cabin” Hotel
Duringmy review trip to South Korea and Japan, I had a quick overnight at Tokyo Haneda Airport. I arrived at Terminal 1 at around 10PM, and wanted to be at Terminal 3 at around 5AM the following morning. There’s a ”proper” mega-airport hotel connected directly to Terminal 3, which is...
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Delta Set To Slash Business Class Perks: Premium Passengers Bracing For Coach-Level Fees
On last week’s Delta Air Lines earnings call, executives “drum[med] up excitement for premium product announcements in November.” That's when the airline is holding its Investor Day, and they've already told us what to expect: 'basic business class,' doing to the premium cabin what they've already done to coach.
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Frequent Miler
Chase Ink shutdowns, RIP to LoungeBuddy and Amex limits Priority Pass access for Platinum cards (Saturday Selection)
Chase Ink shutdowns on the rise, LoungeBuddy becomes a dead program walking and Amex begins to put limits on the amount of yearly Priority Pass visits Platinum cardholders get. All that and more in this week’s Saturday Selection, our weekly round-up of interesting tidbits from around the interwebs (links to...
One Mile at a Time
Japan Airlines Domestic A350-900 First Class: Simply Sublime!
Hello from Tokyo, as I continuemy review trip to South Korea and Japan. I just flew Japan Airlines’ Airbus A350-900 first class, on the short 85-minute domestic flight from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND).
One Mile at a Time
Japan Airlines’ Amazing 15-Minute A350 Boarding
If you’re a frequent flyer in the United States, you’re probably familiar with what a mess boarding a flight can be. It starts 30-50 minutes before departure, there’s a lot of yelling from the gate agent, people crowd around as if it’s a competition to see who gets on first,...
Live and Let’s Fly
Girl Scores Business Class Upgrade After Encounter With Qatar Airways CEO In Doha Airport
A 20-year old student was upgraded to business class for free after a chance encounter with the CEO of Qatar Airways in a Doha coffee shop. There’s a bit more to the story, though. Girl Goes From Stranded In Doha To Qsuite Business Class After Qatar Airways CEO Notices She...
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Man Sues United Airlines Because You Have to Pre-Register Your Credit Card in its Mobile App to Buy Inflight Food and Beverages
A man is suing United Airlines following an altercation with a flight attendant because the Chicago-based carrier won’t let passengers pay for inflight food and beverages unless they have pre-registered their credit card in its mobile app. James Sydner, who resides in Los Angeles, was flying with United Airlines from...
Live and Let’s Fly
There Is No Cultural Appropriation In Bhutan…
Bhutan was my favorite stop on my extended trip to Asia and one of the most beautiful countries I have ever visited. Do you know what else I loved? There is no idea of cultural appropriation in Bhutan. Cultural Appropriation Is Not A Thing In Bhutan Without getting into a...
The Bulkhead Seat
Politics Don’t Belong On Planes: Keep Your Rants and Chocolate to Yourself
I recently flew from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa International Airport (TPA)…
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The Bulkhead Seat
Irate Passenger Claims To Be A Ruler and Own Seven Continents. Why Is She Flying Frontier?
A Frontier Airlines flight departing San Diego International Airport (SAN) for Las Vegas Harry…
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Live and Let’s Fly
Stolen Miles: American Airlines Requires An FBI Report
My wife found miles were stolen from her American Airlines account; to get them back American Airlines needs a FBI report. 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. Another Reward Hacked Account...
Reviews
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Why Do Some Airlines Tell You to Open Your Window Shades For Takeoff and Landing? And Why the United States is Unique
Crew Insider is our series of informative articles that answer some of the most common and less common questions about the aviation industry from the point of view of an industry insider. Our question answerer-in-chief is Mateusz Maszczynski, who has worked in the airline industry for nearly two decades and...
One Mile at a Time
My Citi AAdvantage Business Card Approval Experience
The Citi / AAdvantage Business World Elite Mastercard (review) is American’s only co-branded business credit card that’s currently open to new applicants. There’s lots of merit to picking up this card, including a great welcome offer.
View from the Wing
Dad Sits In Coach While His Two Daughters Live It Up In First Class—Then He Asks Passengers To Switch Seats
There have been plenty of controversial stories about a husband flying first class while his wife and kids sit in coach. Maybe he got the upgrade, and only one seat was available. Or he was on a business trip and had to be rested, so the company paid...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Tripodon Street in Athens in Greece. Sunday Morning Photograph.
Tripodon Street in Athens in Greece is considered to be the oldest street in the city because a large part of it coincides exactly with the ancient road and maintains the same name. At six meters wide and 800 meters long, it used to be one of the widest streets...
Monkey Miles
Amex Offers: Radisson Blu and Cambria Hotels Spend $300 get $100 back
This is the first time that I can remember Amex having an offer that targets Radisson Blu in the USA/Canada. Remember that Choice hotels owns Radisson in the Americas so you’d be earning Choice points alongside ( not Radisson Rewards ). Keep that in mind if you’re looking at staying...
One Mile at a Time
Delta Plans “Basic” Business Class: Will Premium Unbundling Work?
Over time, we’ve seen the concept of ”basic economy” become pretty widespread, whereby the cheapest economy fares include the fewest perks. The purpose of this is twofold — to expand a carrier’s potential customer base, and to get existing customers to ”buy up” to a higher fare, in order to...
View from the Wing
Widespread Bed Bug Infestation Hits Vegas Icons: Bellagio, Cosmopolitan, Resorts World All Inspected [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips.
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Eye of the Flyer
Woman Falls Overboard and Dies on MSC Cruise, Computer Takeoff’s Coming, Salmonella Outbreak on Royal Ship, Mandatory Cruise Gratuities Not Going to Crew, EU Delays Biometric Checks and more Travel News!
Here are this week’s travel and cruise headlines and news from around the web and interweb: Woman dies after going overboard from MSC cruise ship Automatic Takeoff Coming to Passenger Jets in 2025 Sparks Debate Among Travelers: ‘Good Idea or Not?’ Outbreak on Royal Caribbean Ship Confirmed From Rare Cause...
One Mile at a Time
Japan Airlines Cash Upgrades On Domestic Flights: A Great Deal
In a previous installment, I shared my experience flying Japan Airlines’ domestic first class on an Airbus A350-900, from Sapporo to Tokyo. As I hinted at in the post, Japan Airlines has a pretty lucrative cash upgrade program, whereby you can buy upgrades on the day of departure at a...
Live and Let’s Fly
New Report: Fly Slower, Higher, Only Long Haul For Environment
A new report has a solution to reduce emissions by air travel: fly slower at higher altitudes and eliminate short haul flying. This should totally work. 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....
One Mile at a Time
Delta Resuming Los Angeles To Shanghai Flights In 2025, Maybe
Delta Air Lines claims that it’s bringing back a transpacific flight in 2025, though I wouldn’t necessarily count on it. I first wrote about this a couple of days ago, but wanted to provide an update, as this flight is now on sale, so the schedule is also published.
One Mile at a Time
Delta Adds Minneapolis To Copenhagen Flights, Linking Up With SAS
A couple of weeks ago, Delta Air Lines announced its transatlantic expansion for 2025, which included seven new routes to Europe. A couple of days ago, the airline revealed one additional route, which seems like an obvious enough addition. I wanted to provide an update, as this route is now...
Nerd Ka Travel
Marriott Bonvoy and Aeroplan Enhance Loyalty Partnership, Offering Expanded Benefits for Members
In a significant development for frequent travelers, Marriott Bonvoy and Aeroplan have strengthened their partnership to offer enhanced benefits to their respective loyalty program members. The expanded relationship between Marriott International travel program, Bonvoy, and Aeroplan. Aeroplan is a loyalty
Frequent Miler
Last Chance Deals: LifeMiles & Leading Hotels of the World transfer bonuses, Giftcards.com 20% cashback & more
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon. Eight offers are due to end this week which includes transfer bonuses to Avianca LifeMiles and Leading Hotels of the World, both of which are from...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (12/13th October)
We’ve reached the end of another week as October continues to rush by us at high speed. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Time to Dine – The Bullring Markets, Birmingham Trip Report: Taking the Long Way (and back) to Singapore A full week of...
The Gate with Brian Cohen
What Is Wrong With This Photograph? Part 270
I was thankful that safety comes first as I was waiting for a connecting flight at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York while I was on my way from Chicago to Dublin recently.
For this edition of this popular game, can you guess what...
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Frequent Miler
Chase Ink shutdowns, RIP to LoungeBuddy and Amex limits Priority Pass access for Platinum cards (Saturday Selection)
Chase Ink shutdowns on the rise, LoungeBuddy becomes a dead program walking and Amex begins to put limits on the amount of yearly Priority Pass visits Platinum cardholders get. All that and more in this week’s Saturday Selection, our weekly round-up of interesting tidbits from around the interwebs (links to...
The Bulkhead Seat
Politics Don’t Belong On Planes: Keep Your Rants and Chocolate to Yourself
I recently flew from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa International Airport (TPA)…
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Travel Codex
Solar Eclipse Cruises 2026 – Already selling out
Witnessing a total solar eclipse is a unique experience. Watching the entire world around you go dark in the middle of the day is a surreal experience. The next total solar eclipse will be Aug 12, 2026. The total solar eclipse will be visible in Greenland, Iceland, Spain, Russia, and...
View from the Wing
Delta Set To Slash Business Class Perks: Premium Passengers Bracing For Coach-Level Fees
On last week’s Delta Air Lines earnings call, executives “drum[med] up excitement for premium product announcements in November.” That's when the airline is holding its Investor Day, and they've already told us what to expect: 'basic business class,' doing to the premium cabin what they've already done to coach.
Continue reading...