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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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Global Entry

Traveler Cheat Code: Appointment Scanner For Global Entry

Kyle Stewart Posted onSeptember 11, 2022September 11, 2022 12 Comments
global entry renewal passport customs

I highlighted the 18-month potential delays for new Global Entry applications, and ways to beat it last week. But since using the Appointment Scanner service, there’s nothing I’d more emphatically recommend.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...

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Spirit

Nurse On Pittsburgh-Orlando Spirit Flight Saves Infant Life

Kyle Stewart Posted onSeptember 11, 2022November 13, 2023 2 Comments
a group of people standing in a room with a baby

A nurse onboard a Spirit Airlines flight from Pittsburgh to Orlando saved the life on an infant passenger who had stopped breathing.  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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Private JetTravel

Imperium Jets Is About To Change Private Flight Bookings

Kyle Stewart Posted onSeptember 4, 2022September 4, 2022 11 Comments
imperium jets

A new booking service is about to change how we book private jets, and how owners sell seats.  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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Global Entry

18-Month Global Entry Delays, How To Beat It

Kyle Stewart Posted onSeptember 4, 2022September 6, 2022 75 Comments
global entry delays

The Department of Homeland Security’s popular Global Entry program, part of the Trusted Traveler Program, is experiencing significant delays – here’s how to beat it.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...

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Travel

Stolen Plane In Mississippi, Reminiscent of Horizon Crash

Kyle Stewart Posted onSeptember 4, 2022September 4, 2022 2 Comments
horizon airlines crash

A ground services employee in Tupelo, MS stole a plane and made a terroristic threat. Unlike a similar situation with a Horizon Air crash in 2018, this incident ended safely.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...

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Lounge Reviews

Review: Extime Lounge Paris Charles DeGaulle International – 2BD

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 28, 2022August 28, 2022 14 Comments
Extime lounge Paris CDG location library seating

During a trip to Paris, I tried the new Extime Lounge at Paris Charles DeGaulle International Airport in Terminal 2B/2D. It was as middle of the road as a lounge gets.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...

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Travel

Are Loyalty Program Elite Numbers Down?

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 28, 2022August 28, 2022 27 Comments
delta skybonus

Some programs have offered status extensions, challenges, and double elite credit – are loyalty programs still struggling to get elite travelers back?  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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Hotels

What Can Be Done About Smoking Pot In Hotel Rooms?

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 28, 2022August 28, 2022 48 Comments
hotels with smoking

After a recent stay in a hotel absolutely reeking of marijuana, what can be done about this problem? 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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Paris

Visiting Les Deux Magots, Hemingway’s Favorite Paris Cafe

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 21, 2022August 21, 2022 13 Comments
Les Deux Magots cafe

Visiting Les Deux Magots, one of Hemingway’s favorite Parisian historical cafes led to this reflection. 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...

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Flight ReviewsUnited Airlines

Review: United Polaris 777-200 Washington – Paris

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 21, 2022August 21, 2022 41 Comments
United Polaris Washington Dulles Paris Seat 11A

I was able to try United’s Polaris business class service from Washington Dulles to Paris (777-200) and had a mixed experience.  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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Lounge Reviews

Review: United Polaris Lounge Restaurant – Washington Dulles

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 21, 2022August 21, 2022 15 Comments
United Polaris lounge dining - Washington Dulles

United’s Polaris Lounge at Washington Dulles International Airport is newly opened and impressive, but it’s their restaurant “IAD” that helps truly distinguish United’s business class product from the competition. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...

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Disney

What Do You Need To Know About A Trip To Disney World?

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 14, 2022August 13, 2022 15 Comments
disney genie

A client for our Travel Agency recently asked some questions about a trip to Disney World that touched on a number of topics that are worth answering here. Here are some of the things you need to know about...

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Hotel Reviews

Review: Hyatt House Sterling Dulles Airport-North

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 14, 2022August 13, 2022 7 Comments
Hyatt House Sterling Dulles Airport-North outoor pool

On a recent trip departing Washington Dulles (IAD), I had a chance to stay at the Hyatt House Sterling/Dulles Airport-North and this was my experience. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...

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Armenia

Planning A Nightmare Trip To Armenia

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 14, 2022August 14, 2022 46 Comments
Hyatt Place Yerevan Armenia republic square

Flying right now is a nightmare for casual travelers and experienced road warriors alike. Here’s the harrowing journey I planned for a trip to Armenia. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...

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JetBlueTravel

Reversal: Spirit Should Buy JetBlue Instead

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 7, 2022August 8, 2022 19 Comments
JetBlue Robin Hayes Spirit Airlines Merger

JetBlue reported a dismal second quarter of 2022 despite taking in the highest revenue in the airline’s history. Spirit Airlines had a greater market cap, will report a smaller loss (or gain) and better operation. Shouldn’t it be Spirit...

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Travel

US Considers Air Passenger Delay, Cancellation Rules

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 7, 2022August 7, 2022 10 Comments
airline passenger rules dot

This week, the US Department of Transportation announced that it was considering air passenger rule changes that offer protections in the case of delays and cancellations. Here’s why that might not work the way we hope. If you are...

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HotelsIHG

IHG Finds Creative New Ways To Disappoint Customers

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 7, 2022August 7, 2022 12 Comments
Intercontinental IHG

IHG (Intercontinental Hotels Group) is finding new, creative ways to disappoint customers and no one should be surprised.  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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JetBlue

JetBlue-Spirit Airlines Acquisition Approved, What Now?

Kyle Stewart Posted onJuly 31, 2022July 31, 2022 19 Comments
the tail of an airplane

The Frontier Airlines-Spirit Airlines merger has been withdrawn and JetBlue Airways’ acquisition offer has been accepted. Ok, but what happens now?  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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Hotel Reviews

Hotel Review: Hyatt House Tampa Airport Westshore

Kyle Stewart Posted onJuly 31, 2022July 31, 2022 3 Comments
Hyatt House Tampa Airport Westshore dining

The Hyatt House Tampa Airport Westshore is a conveniently-located, spacious hotel option perfect for families.  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...

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American Airlines

Is American Airlines Loyalty Points Program Too Generous?

Kyle Stewart Posted onJuly 31, 2022July 31, 2022 32 Comments
aa loyalty points

American Airlines Loyalty Points program replaced Advantage earlier this year. Some data points have demonstrated its generosity, but is it too generous to stay as it is? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...

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