A flurry of news stories from the last few days has revealed a concerning COVID-19 variant that once again threatens the travel industry’s elusive recovery. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Disney Again Restricts Annual Passes With Surprising Twist
Disney World in Orlando, Florida is once again restricting sales of its annual passes, but this time, it’s targeting a different group. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
American Express Lounge Relief From Capital One, Chase
American Express Platinum cardholders have seen annual fee increases and restrictions due to the popularity of the Centurion Lounge, but now Capital One and Chase are poised to ease those crowds. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
Collision Course: 40% of TSA Unvaccinated Ahead Of Looming Fed Deadline
The federal government issued a requirement for all employees to be vaccinated or seek an exemption by the start of Thanksgiving week, but 40% of TSA workers remain unvaccinated putting travelers and the federal government on a collision course. ...
Spirit Airlines Spontaneous Trip Giveaway At Miami
Spirit Airlines celebrated its second round of Miami launch flights with a really unique promotion of spontaneous flight giveaways. 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...
Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Houston West
Returning to the chain after a long sabbatical away, the Hyatt Regency Houston West is welcomed back to the chain. Here was my experience on a recent stay. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
How The COVID Pill Will Change Travel
Several pharmaceutical companies have been working on a pill to treat COVID-19 patients and two have advanced forward. Here’s how the COVID pill will change travel. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Myanmar Set To Reopen To Tourism
Myanmar (formerly Burma) has announced it will reopen to tourism in 2022, but difficulties facing the nation have complicated this welcome back. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
American Airlines Elevated A Loyalty Program… Alaska’s
American Airlines announced its new “Loyalty Points” frequent flyer program and elevated Alaska’s in the process. 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,...
Why Marriott, American Airlines Changes Seem Egregious
Marriott’s and American Airlines loyalty programs have made major changes and boy are the villagers mad – me included. But should we be? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Thoughts, Questions Following Hyatt Ziva Cancun Active Shooter Incident
Tragedy and terror ensued at the popular Hyatt Ziva all-inclusive resort in Cancun. I have some thoughts and questions for our readers. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Big Four: United, Southwest Last Holdouts of Status Extensions
Half of the major US airlines (Big Four) have extended status for the second consecutive year due to COVID, even if just for a few months – but not United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Why? If you are considering booking...
Reduced Qualification Globalists Lose Milestone Awards
Top-tier World of Hyatt Globalists won’t have the same benefits from their reduced re-qualification year, but how much does that take away from the status? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Uh Oh: American Airlines Delays, Cancels 2,000+ Flights
American Airlines canceled or delayed more than 2,000 flights over Halloween weekend. Is this another labor issue or just weather? 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...
Nowhere To Hide: High Costs Leave Travelers Few Options
Escalating travel prices and gas costs leave travelers with nowhere to run, and nowhere they can afford to hide this travel season. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Airlines And The Labor Cold War
Airlines and labor unions are in a cold war of agreeing in public, but working behind the scenes against each other. 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...
Intercontinental Hotel Group: Please Sell Kimpton
Kimpton Hotels and Resorts are some of the most unique, premium hotels in the world – which is why they have no place with IHG. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Honor Flight: Around Washington DC with Veterans
I wrote previously about the Honor Flight I took, the mechanics of the program, and how to help. But now, I want to reflect on what I saw and why it’s so important. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
What Is An Honor Flight?
I had the opportunity to join an inaugural Honor Flight from Council Bluffs, Iowa, bringing veterans to Washington DC for exclusive tours of the capitol. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Excellent Hotel Service Makes All The Difference
On a trip to Washington DC, my family was able to stay at a familiar hotel. The little things make all the difference, especially hotel service. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
