Resorts World Las Vegas has a new campaign all over the city – All Resort, No Fees. But will it work? All Resort, No Fees. The new campaign from Resorts World Las Vegas hits the heart of consumer dissatisfaction...
Our Six-Star Experience On The Scenic Cruises’ Eclipse I

We sailed Scenic Cruises’ Eclipse I from Bermuda to Miami and it was every bit the six-star experience it promises to deliver. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today....
Is It Ok To Book Business For Parents But Economy For Kids?

There’s a debate raging in our home about whether or not it’s ok to book ourselves (parents) in business class, but children in coach with an adult family member. Are Different Cabins Problematic? For the first time, we are...
JetBlue Ends TAP Loyalty Partnership, Lisbon Flights Coming?

In an email to JetBlue TrueBlue members that its loyalty partnership with TAP (Portugal) would be ending. It already has Lisbon landing slots, are flights next? JetBlue Announces Loyalty Partnership With TAP To End JetBlue sent a late night...
American Airlines 737 Fire, Idiots Escape With Bags, Lives

An American Airlines 737 in Denver experienced a fire that forced an evacuation. Some passengers escaped with their bags, were lucky to make it out alive. American Airlines Fire Incident In Denver On Saturday, July 26th, 2005 American Airlines...
United’s Airbus A321XLRs Delayed, American, JetBlue On Track

United Airlines will have to wait a bit longer to add Airbus A321XLRs to its fleet, but American Airlines and JetBlue remain on track for 2025 deliveries. United’s A321XLR: Another Delay, Another Headache United Airlines has been banking on...
Waldorf-Astoria Latest To Join Luxury Cruise Market (River)

Hilton joins Four Seasons, Aman, and Ritz-Carlton in launching a luxury cruise line, Waldorf-Astoria is joining the party, and it’s coming to the Nile in 2026. A River of Dreams: Hilton Enters the Cruise Market There was a time,...
Will American Follow Delta, United Into Business Basic?

Delta Air Lines and United have both indicated they will unbundle elements of their business class products, will American Airlines follow suit? Basic Business Class Is Coming, Whether We Like It Or Not Delta first indicated that it would...
Global Airlines Flew Four Times And Parked Its A380

The airline that swore it would revolutionize the trans-Atlantic air market completed a pair of flights and has now put its A380 super jumbo jets to pasture. Global Airlines Completed A Pair Of Roundtrips Against Heavy Speculation As covered...
Travel + Leisure Names JSX Best Airline In US, But Should It Be?

World’s Best Airlines survey from Travel + Leisure awards JSX best US domestic carrier, but it shouldn’t really be eligible. JSX Wins The Hearts Of Travel + Leisure Readers Travel magazine, Travel + Leisure issued a survey for the...
Some AI Great At Evaluating Award Charts, Value, Some Not

A recent experience with xAI’s Grok demonstrated that AI can be surprisingly good at evaluating award charts and redemption value. Turkish Airlines’ Miles&Smiles Offered Million Mile Challenge In the last couple of weeks, Turkish Airlines announced a challenge to...
Ride-free Theme Park, Puy Du Fou, Voted Best In The World

The theme park most have never even heard of, Puy du Fou, was voted best theme park but doesn’t have a single ride. The Anti-Theme Park If you’ve never heard of it, you’re in good company, I hadn’t until...
Questions (And Answers) About Ritz-Carlton Yachts “Struggles”

Another blogger raised questions about Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s “struggles” and trouble with the brand, and market. Here is my response as a luxury travel agency owner specializing in this market. Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Financial “Struggles” Details were released this...
Days After Hyatt Bought Playa Resorts It Sold The Properties

Just days after Hyatt closed its $2.6bn acquisition for Playa Resorts, it sold the hotels for $2bn – but why? Hyatt Buys Playa Resorts, And Then Immediately Sells Playa Resorts… Kind Of Nearly as soon as the stories were...
Spirit Airlines Foam Incident In Detroit Will Cost It Dearly

Spirit Airlines maintenance hangar in Detroit suffered a massive foam release which will cost the beleaguered airline millions. Safety Foam Release A fire suppressant foam was released in a Spirit Airlines maintenance hangar at Detroit Metro Airport (Wayne County)...
JetBlue Challenge Accepted, With A New Twist

JetBlue came through and approved my status challenge, but then added a twist this week with a new 25-year status opportunity and I might go from novice to forever Blue. JetBlue Accepts My Application, Caveat For Others I was...
Hyatt Completes Playa Resorts Acquisition, Deepens All-Inclusive Lead

Last week, Hyatt quietly closed on its $2.6bn acquisition of the remaining stake in Playa Hotels & Resorts, a move that’s flown somewhat under the radar but has outsized implications for the luxury all-inclusive space. If you blinked, you...
My Body And Health Keeps Changing My Travel Plans

For the second time in two weeks, my body has told me I need some time away, and it’s twice affected my travel plans. Hospitalized, Stuck A couple of weeks ago I was in Florida and found a familiar...
The JetBlue Mosaic Challenge And Why I Can’t Pass It Up

JetBlue is offering American Airlines Executive Platinum, Concierge Key and Delta Platinum, 360 members a status challenge I can’t say no to. Status Match, Challenge JetBlue has rolled out a status match for competing carriers to its markets. Significant...
Southwest’s (Possible) European Expansion Another Misstep

Southwest Airlines has been rumored to have Iceland in its sites for European expansion of its network. Yet another misstep by its wayward management team. Southwest Airlines Rumored To Add Iceland To Its Map I’m not breaking any news...