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Kyle Stewart

1393 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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Flying United The Next Two Days? I Have PlusPoints Expiring

Kyle Stewart Posted onJuly 30, 2023November 13, 2023 14 Comments
United Polaris window seat

Readers and friends, I have 220 PlusPoints good for United Airlines flights in the next two days. If you want your trip upgraded, let’s make it happen.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...

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Travel

Travel Plans Through The End Of The Year – A Big Finish!

Kyle Stewart Posted onJuly 30, 2023July 30, 2023 6 Comments
Fathers day 2023 - frankie stewart

The last five months of the year hold big things for myself and my family with a ton of trips booked and lots of firsts for both our son Frankie and the rest of us.  If you are considering...

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Passport

Advice For Faster US Passports Amid Absurdly Long Delays

Kyle Stewart Posted onJuly 23, 2023July 23, 2023 21 Comments
Second US Passport

US passports are experiencing absurdly long delays, but here are some tips to get yours back faster.  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...

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Travel

American, Delta, United Airlines Labor Will Want New Deals

Kyle Stewart Posted onJuly 23, 2023July 23, 2023 33 Comments
an airplane parked at an airport

On the heels of historic pilot contracts, one labor group at American Airlines is also looking for a me-too revision to its deal, others will follow. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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Travel

Aer Lingus In Talks For More Trans-Atlantic Service

Kyle Stewart Posted onJuly 23, 2023July 23, 2023 18 Comments
a plane on the runway

The Irish airline, Aer Lingus, is again in talks to expand its US footprint, this time at Pittsburgh International Airport.  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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American Airlines

Sweet Spot No More: Rocketmiles And American Airlines Split

Kyle Stewart Posted onJuly 16, 2023July 16, 2023 5 Comments
rocketmiles AA hotels

Rocketmiles was a sweet spot for those looking to quickly accumulate American Airlines Loyalty Points and status; there’s been a change in their relationship. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...

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Frontier’s Fleet Woes Could Be Southwest, United’s Problem

Kyle Stewart Posted onJuly 16, 2023July 16, 2023 8 Comments
a white airplane with green and blue text flying in the sky

Frontier Airlines’ ongoing dispute with a lessor of 11% of its fleet could quickly become problematic for Southwest and United and their passengers. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...

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Cruise

Explora Journeys Is A Cruise Line For Non-Cruisers

Kyle Stewart Posted onJuly 16, 2023July 16, 2023 8 Comments
Explora Journeys penthouse

Explora Journeys is preparing its inaugural voyage and they don’t want to be called a cruise line – this is the ship for people who don’t like to cruise.   If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...

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Travel

Terrifying: Charlotte’s Carowinds’ Fury Coaster Catastrophe

Kyle Stewart Posted onJuly 9, 2023July 9, 2023 13 Comments
carowinds fury crack

A Charlotte theme park, Carowinds experienced a near-miss catastrophe as a large crack in a support beam separated from the track.  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

VacayDelay: Service Gives Lounge Passes For Delayed Flights

Kyle Stewart Posted onJuly 9, 2023November 13, 2023 12 Comments
Extime lounge Paris CDG dining room

HelloVacay, a new travel company has launched an innovative product that offers lounge access during delays for $29/year. For this article, I interviewed CEO, Ryan Beachum, about the product and the company.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up...

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Airline Status Seller BasisTravel Seemingly Shuts Down

Kyle Stewart Posted onJuly 9, 2023July 9, 2023 1 Comment
airline status basistravel united airlines

Two weeks ago I posted about an airline status seller, BasisTravel.com, and its dubious offering. It seems they have now shut down.  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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Boeing

Why One 777X Model Isn’t Selling Well

Kyle Stewart Posted onJuly 2, 2023July 2, 2023 10 Comments
777X 777-9

Sales of Boeing’s updated 777X line have been serviceable for the 777-9, but one model isn’t selling well at all and it’s prompting a rethink about the airframe.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...

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Travel Warning Issued As Paris Protests Set City Ablaze

Kyle Stewart Posted onJuly 2, 2023July 2, 2023 24 Comments
paris protests

For nearly a week, Paris protests have embroiled the city. During the busy summer tourist season, some countries have issued a travel warning.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...

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Travel

Anniversary Of A Hoax: Pan Am Flight 914

Kyle Stewart Posted onJuly 2, 2023July 2, 2023 5 Comments
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On today, July 2nd, 1955, with 57 passengers on board, Pan Am World Airways Flight 914 left New York and the plane disappeared for 37 years. Or did it? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...

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IADWashington

Renovating Relics: Washington Dulles Flushing Up To $160 Million

Kyle Stewart Posted onJune 25, 2023June 25, 2023 38 Comments
Washington Dulles mobile lounge

Government waste at its worst, Washington Dulles is renovating its “mobile lounges” moon buggies at a staggering cost of up to $160 Million.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...

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Elite Status

Shady Airline Status Seller, BasisTravel, Hurts Elite Challenges

Kyle Stewart Posted onJune 25, 2023June 25, 2023 7 Comments
Delta Contaminated Meals

A company is outright selling airline status matches and challenges through shady practices and it’s not good for elite loyalty members.  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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United Poised To Follow American’s Revenue Loyalty Program

Kyle Stewart Posted onJune 25, 2023June 25, 2023 27 Comments
a man in a suit standing in front of a plane

United Airlines appears poised to follow American Airlines model for an entirely revenue-based loyalty program. Here are three leading reasons why. 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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Family Travel

Father’s Day Is Different This Year

Kyle Stewart Posted onJune 18, 2023June 18, 2023 8 Comments
Fathers day 2023 - stewart

For the last 4-5 years I have been posting every Sunday here on Live And Let’s Fly, but this Father’s Day is different. A little more perspective, a little more wisdom, and a lot more love.  If you are...

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Travel

Celiac Passenger Vomits Throughout 15-Hour Emirates Flight

Kyle Stewart Posted onJune 18, 2023June 17, 2023 23 Comments
celiac flight

A celiac passenger (gluten allergy) chronicled her ordeal on a 15-hour Emirates flight after she was served a standard croissant. What’s the airline’s responsibility? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...

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Virgin Galactic Preps Imminent Space Tourism Flights

Kyle Stewart Posted onJune 18, 2023June 18, 2023 1 Comment
Virgin Galactic Unity

Virgin Galactic is finally ready to begin its space tourism flights in the next few months taking tourists to space, albeit for a brief but relatively affordable flight. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...

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