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Kyle Stewart

1529 Articles

Pittsburgh, PA
Kyle is a freelance travel writer with contributions to Time, the Washington Post, MSNBC, Yahoo!, Reuters, Huffington Post, Travel Codex, PenAndPassports, 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, daughter, and son. Email: sherpa@thetripsherpa.comEmail: sherpa@thetripsherpa.com
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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 19 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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Travel

Michigan Republican State Representative Claims “Illegal Invaders” Landed In Detroit Airport, Was Terribly Mistaken

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 31, 2024March 31, 2024 46 Comments
illegal invaders

A Michigan Republican representative believed he saw “illegal invaders” arriving in Detroit but the arrivals were anything but.  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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Coffee

Great Coffee In Ponta Delgada, Portugal (Sao Miguel – Azores)

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 31, 2024March 31, 2024 4 Comments
azores coffee dondue iced coffee

During our recent trip to Ponta Delgada, Portugal, we found great coffee at Dondue.  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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Lounge Reviews

Review: Chase Sapphire Lounge LaGuardia (by The Club)

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 24, 2024March 24, 2024 12 Comments
Chase Sapphire Lounge LGA

Chase has accelerated Chase Sapphire lounge openings and I was able to try its location at LaGuardia airport. It’s incredibly impressive, and open to Priority Pass.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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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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