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Kyle Stewart

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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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Disney

Pitchforks Out For Disney CEO Bob Chapek

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 13, 2022February 13, 2022 46 Comments
Fire Bob Chapek

Furor from devoted Disney fans has spilled to Wall Street, but will a boost to earnings keep Bob Chapek as CEO? 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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Southwest Offers Companion Pass To New Cardholders, Not Loyal Customers

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 13, 2022February 13, 2022 7 Comments
Southwest Airlines Let's Go Brandon

A slew of new Southwest credit card offers come with one year of Companion Pass, but only for new signups and not for loyal existing cardholders. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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Review: Yandex – Armenia’s Rideshare Taxi Service

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 13, 2022November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
a woman in a taxi

During my extended visit to Yerevan Armenia, I used Yandex for rideshare and taxi service and it was excellent. 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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Dread: Spirit and Frontier Airlines Are Merging

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 7, 2022November 14, 2023 22 Comments
a yellow airplane taking off

Spirit and Frontier Airlines announced a merger and I’m dreading it. Here’s 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 on Facebook or Instagram,...

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HotelsHyattMarriott Bonvoy

Why Arguments Against Hyatt Are Usually Wrong

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 6, 2022February 6, 2022 57 Comments
Hyatt Orlando hotels

During a recent post about Marriott’s dwindling benefits for elites, many commenters highlighted the same argument against Hyatt – the only problem was, they were usually wrong. Here’s why. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...

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Disney

Disney World Roasted Over Astronomical Star Wars Hotel

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 6, 2022February 6, 2022 21 Comments
Disney Star Wars hotel

Disney announced its new “Galactic Starcruiser” hotel, immersive Star Wars experience. But now that it’s open, prices and delivery have many taking potshots at Disney World.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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Hotel ReviewsHyatt

Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Yerevan (Armenia)

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 6, 2022February 6, 2022 7 Comments
Hyatt Place Yerevan Armenia archway to Hyatt

For our recent visit to Armenia, we stayed at the Hyatt Place Yerevan. It was a surprise in so many ways. 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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IHG

IHG Changes: Much Ado About Nothing

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 30, 2022January 30, 2022 14 Comments
Kimpton Seafire resort grounds

The travel world has been abuzz with Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) program changes and a new credit card – here’s why I’m not as enthusiastic.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...

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Spirit

Let’s Go Brandon Face Mask: Offensive Or Acceptable?

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 30, 2022February 4, 2022 48 Comments
spirit airlines flight attendant mak

A Spirit Airlines traveler was asked to cover his mask for being offensive, but was it?  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...

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Hotel Review: Hyatt House Manchester, England

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 30, 2022January 31, 2022 12 Comments
Hyatt House Manchester suite The Graduate restaurant

For the first time, our annual return to Manchester, England was at a Hyatt property. Our experience was excellent, here’s what we liked. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...

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UPDATE: Hyatt, Singapore Airlines Latest To Extend Status

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 25, 2022January 25, 2022 27 Comments
Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome room service breakfast for three

Hyatt Hotels (for select members) and Singapore Airlines join most other travel providers extending status for loyal members.  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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False: Hawaii Requiring Booster For Visit

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 23, 2022January 23, 2022 18 Comments
hawaii booster shot beach

Headlines this week announced that travel to Hawaii would require a booster, but that’s not necessarily true – even if the Governor says so. Regardless, the announcement hurts struggling tourism businesses.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...

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UPDATE: United Airlines MileagePlus Offers Status Retention For A Price

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 23, 2022January 25, 2022 47 Comments
United Mileage Plus Status

United Airlines has a funny way of showing loyalty to its Mileage Plus loyalty program members. For those who didn’t re-qualify for status in 2021, the chosen few were given a reprieve, for everyone else, a price.  If you...

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Marriott Bonvoy

Shameless Marriott Bonvoy Eliminates Another Valuable Benefit

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 16, 2022January 16, 2022 73 Comments
a sign on a building

Marriott Bonvoy has been unafraid to remove almost any lingering value in its once great loyalty program, somehow found another valuable benefit to remove – with almost no notice.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...

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Disney

Disney World’s Six-Hour Line For… A Popcorn Bucket

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 16, 2022January 16, 2022 16 Comments
Disney's EPCOT

Disney has a way to inspire cult-like following and cult-like behavior from its most loyal guests. On display this week: a six-hour line to buy a specialty popcorn bucket. Yes, really.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...

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Armenia

Photo Essay: Gumi Shuka Armenian Market

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 16, 2022January 15, 2022 1 Comment
Gumi Market Yerevan Armenia vendor golden hour

During a recent visit to Yerevan, Armenia we checked out a traditional Armenian Market: Gumi Shuka. Here are some photos from our beautiful experience.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...

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Armenia

Don’t Sleep On Yerevan, Armenia

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 9, 2022January 10, 2022 27 Comments
Yerevan Armenia republic square

My family visited Yerevan, Armenia on our latest trip and while I had my own suppositions about the city before I encountered it, I was so terribly wrong. Don’t sleep on Yerevan, Armenia.  If you are considering booking travel or signing...

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AirportsTravel

“Green” Cities Choose Green Money Over Green Flight Policies

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 9, 2022January 16, 2022 5 Comments
a large white airplane on a runway

Airports run by cities and counties that espouse green policies limit that when it affects their pocketbooks and this is most evident with airport slots.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...

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United Kingdom

Manchester’s “Curry Mile” Delights Indian Food Lovers

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 9, 2022January 8, 2022 6 Comments
manchester curry mile fireworks

Manchester, England is home to one of the largest concentrations of Indian and Pakistani restaurants outside of the subcontinent. Rusholme’s “Curry Mile” delighted us on our visit.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...

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Travel

Glaring Problem With UK Entry Test Requirements

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 2, 2022January 2, 2022 17 Comments
uk entry covid

During a recent visit to the UK, my family encountered a glaring problem with the current structure of UK entry testing requirements.  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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