Closing arguments in the government’s case against JetBlue’s purchase of Spirit Airlines have concluded. It looks all but certain the two are combining before the end of the year. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Coincidence? United, Delta, American Change Business Programs
Airline business incentive programs like Delta SkyBonus, United PerksPlus, and American Business Extra are all changing this year and on short notice. Why? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Onboard Explora Journeys – A Five Star Resort At Sea
As part of our trip throughout the Caribbean, we spent ten days onboard Explora Journeys and it really was an all-inclusive five-star resort at sea. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
CLEAR’s Cutting-Edge Facial Recognition Technology in Airport Security
CLEAR has introduced NextGen Identity+ facial recognition technology to reduce the threat of fraudulent acceptance and speed up clearances. 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...
Reasons Why The Alaska-Hawaiian Acquisition Is Different
The Alaska Airlines acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines is different than the JetBlue acquisition of Spirit, but why? 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...
Review: Kimpton EPIC Hotel (Miami) One-Bedroom Suite
I’ve spent three nights at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood and really enjoyed my experience. It’s a combination of value, location, and the hotel room itself. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Breaking: Alaska Airlines Near Deal To Buy Hawaiian Airlines
Alaska Airlines is reportedly to acquire Hawaiian Airlines in a deal that may be announced formally today, Sunday, December 3rd, 2023. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Trip Report: Miami To Barbados Via Explora Journeys
My family took a cruise over the Thanksgiving holiday and it really was a resort at sea. It helped us visit places we’d never been before. This is an introduction to our cruise on Explora Journeys. If you are...
Delta SkyMiles Changes Are A Gift To Every Frequent Traveler
Delta SkyMiles changes announced earlier this year received tremendous consumer backlash, other brands have taken note and aren’t pushing it. That’s a gift to every frequent traveler. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Do Travel Companies Have Duty To Enforce Cannabis Laws?
Recently, a woman was banned from a cruise line after CBD gummies were found in her luggage. Do airlines, cruises, and hotels have a duty to enforce US cannabis laws? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Black Friday Sale: Save Up To 50% On Explora Journeys
The best Black Friday sale I’ve seen is from Explora Journeys with 20-50% off nearly every sailing for the next 18 months. Think: The Four Seasons at sea and from $300/night. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
Review: Koi Resort Curio Collection (by Hilton) St. Kitts
We had a short time to visit but snagged a room at the Koi Resort St. Kitts, Curio Collection by Hilton … it was the best of times, it was the worst of times. If you are considering booking...
Getting A Headstart On Being Thankful
With Thanksgiving this week, I thought I would include my reflections this week instead of after it’s all over. I’ve got a lot to be thankful for, and you probably do too. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
Rapper Rick Ross Lowballs Flight Attendants For Private Plane
Rapper and record executive, Rick Ross, took to social media to advertise an open position for flight attendants for his private plane, but his offer is a bit of a lowball. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
How Fast Can You Get A Passport? ItsEasy Got It Done Quick
After an oversight on my part, we needed a passport fast so I worked with the pros at ItsEasy and got everything back in less than 10 days. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Come See The German Christmas Markets With Us Next Year
We don’t usually host group trips here on Live And Let’s Fly, but I found one worth sharing. A Uniworld river cruise down the Rhine stopping at the Christmas markets in Germany, France, and Switzerland. Care to join us? ...
Eek: United Would Require How Much Spending For Status?
United Mileage Plus was applauded for adding an option to earn status via spending-only this week and not raising qualification rates, but taking a closer look, it might be impossible to do. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
I Love This Free Award Space Search Tool: PointsYeah
Looking for award space can be a pain but several free tools make it easier. My favorite award space booking tool is PointsYeah.com. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
FedEx Pilot Off-Loading Might Not Mean What You Think
Federal Express encouraged some of its pilots to apply for jobs elsewhere this week. Speculation has swirled around layoffs, the economy, but there might be something else at play. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes Gets Help From Unlikely Ally
JetBlue may be fighting the Biden Administration in court to buy Spirit, but this week the government helped JetBlue’s Amsterdam efforts by fighting alongside them. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
