Florida’s controversial sexual education bill and Disney’s pledge to fight it have led to a series of unintended consequences for both parties. Where does the story turn next? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Review: Hyatt House Charlotte/Center City

I’ve visited Charlotte, North Carolina many times but this is my first visit to the Hyatt House and it was an exceptional experience. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Citi to LifeMiles 25% Transfer Bonus Still Available

There’s still time to transfer Citi Thank You Points to LifeMiles with a 25% bonus until the end of the month and some opportunities to travel for less. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Ordinary Russians Flee Sanctions In Neighbor Countries, Push Up Costs

Traveling to Russian-friendly or Russian-agnostic countries is likely much more expensive than before as ordinary Russians flee sactions and escape where they can. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Unreliability Means Booking Two Tickets For Same Trip

Following a weekend of delays and cancellations, I simply do not trust any carrier to get me where I am going – so now I am booking two tickets for the same trip. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
Review: DoubleTree By Hilton Newark Airport

This was a last-second hotel stay as the last flight out of the night was canceled. I wasn’t able to utilize all services, but here is a quick look into the property with pertinent details. If you are considering...
Why I Don’t Like The Frontier-Spirit Merger

In a post earlier today, I laid out the factual reasons why the JetBlue acquisition is better than the Frontier-Spirit merger. Here are a few reasons off the cuff. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Why JetBlue’s Spirit Acquisition Makes Sense

Pundits, consumers, and anyone that’s ever flown seems to have an opinion on why JetBlue’s unsolicited bid to acquire Spirit is a bad idea. They’re all wrong and here’s why. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Boston Garage Turned “Crash Pad” Condemned

A garage near Boston Logan has been condemned due to unsafe conditions but according to the owner it totally wasn’t a 20-person “crash pad.” If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Nefarious: Uber Drivers Cancelling With New Tactic

On a recent trip to Manhattan by way of Newark, I encountered a new cancellation scheme some Uber drivers are employing to preserve their rating at the disparagement of their riders. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
Domestic Meltdown: Carriers Struggle Boiling Over

Beginning as early as Thursday, domestic flights on carriers across the country began to struggle with a variety of factors, but that meltdown has continued and has not improved. Here’s what’s happening. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
Review: Hyatt Grand Central Terminal, New York

It’s been nearly a decade since I was last at the Hyatt Grand Central Terminal, New York City and I was happy to return to see how the hotel has changed over the years. If you are considering booking...
Review: Hyatt House Across From Universal Resort

There are so many choices for hotels in Orlando, but the Hyatt House offers expanded space for families right across the street from the entrance to Universal. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Potential Causes: Exploring China Eastern 737 Crash Possibilities

There’s been little information out of China with regard to the China Eastern 737 that crashed last week, but from what we do know, we have some possibilities to include and exclude from consideration. If you are considering booking...
The Most Obvious Theme Park Doesn’t Exist

Theme parks run by studios are the standard, but there’s one studio that really should be front and center. 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...
PLAY Airlines Suffering High Oil Prices, Will That Change?

The new discount carrier, PLAY, has issued a caution on record oil prices, but is there still time to launch to Orlando yet this summer? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Review: Double Tree By Hilton At The Entrance To Universal Studios Florida (Suite)

As annual pass holders and frequent visitors to Universal Studios Florida, my family visits Orlando often. Here was our experience. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Spirit Airlines’ Wifi Fast, Cheap, Available

Spirit Airlines has spent the last three years equipping its fleet with wi-fi and now that I’ve had a chance to try it I can report it’s cheap, fast, and widely available. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
Pilot Shortage First Casualty Essential Air Cities, Who’s Next?

The airline industry has been warning the world of an upcoming pilot shortage that has finally arrived. The first casualty is Essential Air Service cities, but who’s next? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Everything You Need to Know About Becoming A Universal Orlando Annual Passholder

Universal Studios Orlando is home to a handful of theme parks, but there’s a lot to learn. Here’s everything you need to know about becoming a Universal Orlando Annual Passholder. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...