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Kyle Stewart

1435 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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Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines May Acquire A Competitor, But Which One?

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 24, 2024March 24, 2024 16 Comments
Southwest Airlines Flight Delays

Rumors are swirling that Southwest may acquire another carrier to cope with Boeing 737 delivery issues. But which one?  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

Review: Ambassador Limo Service (New York Metropolitan Area)

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 24, 2024March 24, 2024 24 Comments
JFK Car Service SUV

I’ve documented struggles getting into the city from JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark. Ambassador Limo was a quick, comfortable ride into the city. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....

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Portugal

Renting A Car In Ponta Delgada, Açores (Azores, Portugal)

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 17, 2024March 16, 2024 17 Comments
car hire azores anc damage

Renting a car in the Azores led to a magical day and nearly a nightmare – and it was all my fault. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....

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Safety

Aircraft Safety: Time For Government, Private Intervention

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 17, 2024March 16, 2024 13 Comments
a building with a sign on the side

Following several significant events with manufacturers, supply chain vendors, as well as airlines – it’s time for either a governmental or private intervention or both. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...

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Flight Reviews

Review: (SATA) Azores Airlines Paris – Ponta Delgada (Coach)

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 17, 2024March 18, 2024 10 Comments
SATA Azores Airlines exterior of a plane

For our second trip to Portugal but first to the Azores, we flew coach from Paris to Ponta Delgada non-stop and found it surprisingly enjoyable.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...

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American Airlines

American Airlines Makes Premium Economy Upgrades Too Hard

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 10, 2024March 10, 2024 21 Comments
American Airlines premium economy

To avoid economy, I tried my very best to upgrade to Premium Economy but American Airlines makes it too hard – even more difficult than economy to Business Class.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...

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Travel

Staring Down The Barrel Of Nine Hours In Coach

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 10, 2024March 10, 2024 24 Comments
American Airlines coach

Not looking forward to a long-haul flight in coach helped me appreciate… well, everything.  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...

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Travel

Review: Courtyard By Marriott Bridgetown Barbados

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 10, 2024March 10, 2024 1 Comment

After a dismal experience at another Barbados property, I was looking for something new, and the Courtyard by Marriott Bridgetown Barbados fit the bill.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...

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Hotel Reviews

Review: The Plymouth Hotel (Miami South Beach) SLH

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 3, 2024March 3, 2024 8 Comments
Plymouth Hotel Miami pool view

If you’re looking for a quirky and charming boutique hotel on South Beach, I’d recommend The Plymouth Hotel Miami, a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...

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Pilots

Pilot Shortage Over? Airlines Curtail Hiring, Layoff Some

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 3, 2024March 2, 2024 29 Comments
pilot shortage

Is the commercial airline pilot shortage over? Maybe, some airlines have frozen pilot hiring and others have laid some off or offered paid them not to fly.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...

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LifeMiles

Lifemiles 15% Transfer Bonus Continues To Return Value

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 3, 2024March 3, 2024 3 Comments
LifeMiles Transfer Bonus AMEX

For those looking to redeem points on Star Alliance airlines, lifemiles continues to return value, and the current American Express 15% transfer bonus helps even more.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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Cruise

American Queen Shutters, Stiffing Small Businesses, Employees

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 25, 2024February 25, 2024 2 Comments
american queen voyages shuts down

American Queen Voyages has shut down just two weeks after this site reported trouble. Now it’s unpaid small business owners and fired employees left holding the bag.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...

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aadvantageAmerican Airlines

American Airlines Disallows Earning Loyalty Points On OTAs, A Simple Response

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 25, 2024February 24, 2024 13 Comments
american airlines travel agent

American Airlines announced that it will no longer allow travelers to earn Loyalty Points or Aadvantage Miles outside of direct booking. OTAs could respond simply, and profoundly.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...

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Hyatt

My Take: Hyatt Didn’t Really Need SLH or MGM Anymore

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 25, 2024February 25, 2024 5 Comments
hyatt hotels slh the plymouth

Hyatt Hotels has lost its MGM and Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) partnerships in the last eight months. But I don’t think it needed either anymore.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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Business ClassCruise

Did You Know Business Class Exists For Cruises?

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 18, 2024February 18, 2024 10 Comments
business class cruise msc yacht club butler service

Big ship cruises have a business class section and by almost every comparable metric it’s even better than business class for airlines.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...

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Travel

Study: Travelers Don’t Actually Care About Sustainability

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 18, 2024February 17, 2024 26 Comments
a jet flying in the sky

A recent study has concluded what’s been obvious for years. Travelers say they care about the environment but it’s not actually true. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...

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las vegas

Gouging: Fontainebleau Las Vegas Is Embarrassing Its Brand

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 18, 2024February 18, 2024 32 Comments
Fontainebleau las vegas gouging

The recently opened mega-hotel, Fontainebleau Las Vegas is embarrassing itself and the entire Fontainebleau brand by gouging customers.  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,...

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American AirlinesPilots

Pilot Over Elite Upgrade Issue Creates Conflicts For Both

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 11, 2024February 10, 2024 40 Comments
pilot upgrade

American Airlines pilots are upgraded above elite customers who may otherwise qualify for an upgraded seat. But this puts staff at odds with its best customers.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...

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Cruise

American Queen Voyages Dropped By All* Travel Agencies

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 11, 2024February 11, 2024 14 Comments
american queen voyages

American Queen Voyages, one of the largest domestic cruise ship operators in the US has been dropped by nearly every travel agency due to its back office. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...

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United Airlines

Airbus’ Pursuit Of United Could Shake All Aircraft Orders

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 4, 2024February 4, 2024 25 Comments
a plane on the runway

Airbus recently welcomed United CEO, Scott Kirby, to its headquarters in an attempt to lure its business from Boeing. This could change aircraft orders for all airlines. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...

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