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Kyle Stewart

1438 Articles

Pittsburgh, PA
Kyle is a freelance travel writer with contributions to Time, the Washington Post, MSNBC, Yahoo!, Reuters, Huffington Post, MapHappy, Live And Lets Fly and many other media outlets. He is also co-founder of Scottandthomas.com, a travel agency that delivers "Travel Personalized." He focuses on using miles and points to provide a premium experience for his wife and daughter. Email: sherpa@thetripsherpa.com
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Airbnb

Airbnb, Homeshares Need Pricing Transparency Regulations

Kyle Stewart Posted onMay 19, 2024May 19, 2024 9 Comments
airbnb cleaning fees

Hotels have come under scrutiny for adding in junk fees, something the Biden administration has been working hard to eliminate. But it’s far worse in the Airbnb Homeshare market.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...

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Travel

Not Ok, Boomer: Demographic Challenges Await Travel Brands

Kyle Stewart Posted onMay 19, 2024May 18, 2024 23 Comments
baby boomer travel

With the largest population demographic now the Baby Boomers entering retirement, travel brands need to plan for the future that awaits, not the customers they have.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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Delta SkyMiles

Delta Doesn’t Know Skymiles Penalty Refund On Cancelled Ticket

Kyle Stewart Posted onMay 19, 2024May 19, 2024 16 Comments
a sign on top of a building

Cancelling a Delta SkyMiles redemption – especially in Basic Economy – is straight forward, but what you get back in your refund even Delta doesn’t know.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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Family Travel

Mother’s Day Reflection: A Year of Firsts

Kyle Stewart Posted onMay 12, 2024May 12, 2024 Leave a Comment
mothers day explora journeys ice cream

As Mother’s Day is here again, I reflect on a year that has brought more travels than normal with the matriarchs in our family. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...

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Lounge Reviews

Review: AMEX Centurion New York (Madison Ave & East 42nd St)

Kyle Stewart Posted onMay 12, 2024May 11, 2024 10 Comments
centurion new york dining room north facing

American Express opened a new Centurion club outside of an airport next to Grand Central Station and it was an incredible place to hold a meeting.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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Spirit

I Flew Spirit Airlines With An Academy Award (Oscar) Winner

Kyle Stewart Posted onMay 12, 2024May 12, 2024 18 Comments
jetblue spirit merger

On a recent flight, I had a surprising fellow passenger sitting next to me, an Academy Award winner, and her family.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...

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JetBlue

Former JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes Rapid Recovery, New CEO Role

Kyle Stewart Posted onMay 5, 2024 6 Comments
JetBlue Robin Hayes Spirit Airlines Merger

In early February, JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes stepped away from his post unexpectedly due to health reasons, but just weeks later he’s been appointed head of Airbus in the Americas. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...

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Hotels

Michelin Guides New Key System: 2024 US Hotels List

Kyle Stewart Posted onMay 5, 2024May 5, 2024 9 Comments
Michelin Guide Hotels - 1 Hotel South Beach

The US Michelin Guide introduces a new hotel ranking system with keys, offering trusted evaluations of exceptional accommodations across states like California, New York, Colorado and Washington DC. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...

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Hotels

Making My House Smell Like A Luxury 5-Star Hotel

Kyle Stewart Posted onMay 5, 2024May 5, 2024 19 Comments
hotel scents lm 01

One of the lasting memories of a premium hotel is the scent pumped through the ventilation. I finally bought the scents and it’s incredible the difference it makes.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...

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Omaha

Shock Video: Omaha Eppley Airport Thrashed By Tornado

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 28, 2024April 28, 2024 2 Comments
omaha tornado

Friday, a tornado thrashed through areas of Omaha including the airport as locals and visitors documented the storm.  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...

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Hotel Reviews

Review: Hyatt Centric Brickell (Miami) Queen Junior Suite

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 28, 2024April 28, 2024 1 Comment
Hyatt Centric Brickell Miami corner view

At the Hyatt Centric Brickell in Miami, it’s a mixed bag of exceeding expectations and falling short even on a Hyatt Privé rate. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...

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Travel

New York to Miami – The Automatic Gratuity Has Gone Too Far

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 28, 2024April 27, 2024 38 Comments
can I refuse automatic gratuity

Restaurants and even retail locations are adding an automatic gratuity but enough is enough. Can you refuse to pay automatic gratuities?  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...

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Credit CardsTravel Technology

CardRight: Great Free New App For Managing Credit Cards

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 21, 2024April 21, 2024 6 Comments
cardright credit card app spending targets

CardRight is a great new app for managing credit card accounts, benefits, costs, and other data points and it’s absolutely free.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...

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CruiseTravel

WATCH: US Coast Guard Rescues Disney Cruiser By Helicopter

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 21, 2024April 20, 2024 5 Comments
do cruise ships have doctors coast guard evacuation

A passenger onboard a Disney cruise ship had to be airlifted by helicopter from the Coast Guard while the ship was at sea, revealed in dramatic footage.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...

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Lounge Reviews

Review: ANA Lounge (Priority Pass) Lisbon

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 21, 2024April 20, 2024 11 Comments
lisbon airport lounge dining

The ANA Lounge (accessible via Priority Pass or partner airlines) in Lisbon, Portugal had plenty to offer for just about everyone.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...

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Travel

BREAKING: Israel Retaliates Against Iran, Travel Disruptions

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 19, 2024April 19, 2024 12 Comments
Iran Ban

In a tit-for-tat air-only conflict between Israel and Iran, Israel has fired its latest salvo, and flight disruptions abound.  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...

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Travel

More Global Travel Disruption Due To Israeli Conflicts, Ukraine

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 14, 2024April 14, 2024 25 Comments
israel iran air space closures

With an existing war in Ukraine, Russian airspace limitations, and now a second conflict in the Middle East with Israel, global travel disruptions are increasing rapidly. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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CruiseReviews

Review: MSC Yacht Club (Cruise – Business Class)

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 14, 2024April 14, 2024 18 Comments
msc yacht club seascape room from deck

Cruising is completely different than the rest of the ship when it’s inside of a separate business class or first class portion of the ship. Here’s a look at MSC Yacht Club. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...

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Hotel Reviews

Review: Vila Gale Collection São Miguel (Ponta Delgada Hotel)

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 14, 2024April 14, 2024 Leave a Comment
ponta delgada hotels vila gale ponta delgada lobby

Ponta Delgada is a small city on São Miguel in Portugal’s Azores archipelago but we found a hotel gem in Vila Gale Collection.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...

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American Airlines

Despite Record Contract American Airlines Pilots Still Unhappy

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 31, 2024 40 Comments
a man in uniform smiling

Less than a year after receiving a record contract from management, American Airlines pilots still aren’t happy but now for a new reason.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...

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