Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Garuda Indonesia International Lounge Jakarta (CGK)
Let me be blunt: the Garudia Indonesia International Lounge in Jakarta (CGK), also called the Executive Lounge, is a sorry excuse for a lounge from a five-star carrier at its main hub of operation. Your best is to visit the nearby Plaza Premium Lounge, also in Terminal 3 of Soekarno–Hatta...
Eye of the Flyer
Farewell to Delta MQM: A Eulogy
Delta Air Lines SkyMiles Medallion Qualification Miles (MQM) died around 12:00 AM on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. The feature was a casualty of the new SkyMiles loyalty program (bonus points if you didn’t laugh when reading the oxymoron “SkyMiles loyalty program”). Medallion members could convert their rollover MQM to Medallion...
Miles For Family
Making Changes to my Asia Trip Itinerary
My family is traveling to Japan this summer, and my daughter and I decided to add a quick trip to Shanghai, China to the end of that trip to visit Shanghai Disneyland. Last month, I wrote about a change to China’s visa-free transit rule that tempted me to add Beijing...
One Mile at a Time
What Is Wrong With These NetJets Pilots?!?
As an aviation geek,I love listening to air traffic control audio, and always enjoy the VASAviation YouTube channel, which does a great job coveringnoteworthy air traffic control interactions.
Frequent Miler
Shortcuts to Hyatt elite status and Milestone Rewards
Hyatt’s top tier Globalist elite status is awesome. It offers suite upgrades, free full breakfast, free parking, waived resort fees, and more. No other major chain offers elite status that compares. But… getting Globalist status isn’t easy, as Hyatt requires staying 60 nights per year to get and maintain Globalist...
Monkey Miles
New Amex Offers targeting Marriott properties
Amex Offers with Marriott Hotels The post New Amex Offers targeting Marriott properties appeared first on Monkey Miles.
One Mile at a Time
Guide To Alaska Airlines Status Match & Challenge
Its common for airlines to offer some sort of status challenge or status match program, in order to lure frequent flyers who are loyal to competing airlines, but are considering a switch. In the United States, most major airlines offer some sort of a status match challenge opportunity, including American,...
One Mile at a Time
Save On Virgin Atlantic Flights With Amex Offers (Targeted)
The Amex Offers program has just rolled out two great targeted offers for the purchase of Virgin Atlantic flights, which could be worth considering for anyone planning a transatlantic trip.
One Mile at a Time
Save On Virgin Atlantic Flights With Amex Offers (Targeted)
The Amex Offers program has just rolled out two great targeted offers for the purchase of Virgin Atlantic flights, which could be worth considering for anyone planning a transatlantic trip.
One Mile at a Time
Save On Marriott Hotel Stays With Amex Offers (Targeted)
The Amex Offers programoften has promotions that can save you money on hotel stays, especially with co-brand credit card partnersHiltonandMarriott.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
Swiss Flight Attendant Died From Lack of Oxygen During Flight That Made Emergency Landing When Smoke Filled The Cabin
A 23-year-old flight attendant for Swiss International Airlines who tragically passed away a week after an Airbus A220 made an emergency landing when smoke filled the cabin died from a lack of oxygen to the brain, an autopsy has revealed. The public prosecutor’s office in Graz, Austria, has confirmed that...
Suites and Lobbies
Ka La’i Waikiki Beach, A Hilton LXR Property | Review & Video
I recently stayed at Ka La’i Waikiki Beach, a newly rebranded Hilton LXR property that you may remember as the former Trump Waikiki Hotel. Rebranding can mean a fresh start, and I was curious to see how this place stacked up against the many other Hawai’i luxury hotels. With over...
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort – Junior Suite
My family checked into the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort for a conference and stayed for a hurricane. The property was a mix of highs and lows.  If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. Location Positioned on the famous...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Hyatt Union Square New York
We spent two nights doing Christmas-y things in New York City before heading to… The post Hotel Review: Hyatt Union Square New York appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
10 point-ish things we’re most looking forward to | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep288 | 1-3-25
It’s a new year and we’re excited about all the “point-y” things happening for us in 2025! Give this episode a listen to find out what we’re looking forward to. Watch the full episode below, or listen on your favorite podcast platform. You can click the timestamps below to navigate...
Suites and Lobbies
25 Fun & Creative Things To Do On A Long Flight To Hawai’i
If there’s one thing I know well, it’s the reality of flying to Hawai’i. Having spent my life traveling to and from the islands, I can tell you firsthand that every flight to Hawai’i is long. Whether you’re hopping on a 5-6 hour journey from the West Coast or crossing...