Many miles and points credit cards offer bonus earning categories but then get in their own way with earning caps – why do they do this? Earning Category Limits One of the strongest draws of those in our hobby...
Broke But Happy: Our Untold Honeymoon Experience In Malta

We were so young, dumb, and broke, but we had the most incredible experience in Malta on our honeymoon. 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...
My Visit To A German Hospital Emergency Room While Traveling

Health concerns can come up while traveling, and our worst fears can take over. My experience in a German hospital was eye-opening. Getting Really, Really Sick While Traveling We set out on a business trip with supplier meetings that...
As Predicted, United, Frontier Siphoning Spirit Customers

As I predicted a few months ago, United and Frontier are positioning themselves to benefit from Spirit’s demise, plus the biggest thing they are missing. Called It Well, well, well… the two players I’d suggested would be interested parties...
The Value Of Points: Hotel Employees Have No Clue What They Are Worth!

A Bad Hampton Inn Stay Gets Worse Let me just give you a little glimpse into an interaction I had at a Hampton Inn where I stayed for two nights. The first night did not go well. I had...
What Spirit’s Second Trip To Bankruptcy Court Could Mean

Spirit Airlines has gone from highly coveted to troubled to potentially doomed carrier in the span of just four years. The latest filing could be the end. Spirit Airlines Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Just Five Months After Exiting Its...
American Plans A321XLR Base At JFK After Crew Leak

A leaked crew listing reveals American’s A321XLR base at JFK, hinting at trans-Atlantic growth with smaller, fuel-efficient jets. A Leak Points to JFK as A321XLR Primary Home The internet has a way of exposing airline secrets, and this week...
Uber, Like Delta, Should Testify To Congress Over Pricing

Uber has been shown to charge different pricing based on the airline chosen for airport drop-offs. Like Delta, they too should be called before Congress. Uber Charges Different Prices For The Same Airport Drop-Off We have seen dynamic pricing...
The Trip Not Taken: Splitting Up The Family To London

On a recent trip to London, I made a mistake. The choice then became how we all get to London and the answer was: separately. My Mistake: Positioning Flight Award space is hard to come by and for this...
American Airlines “Instant Upgrades” Not So Instant

American Airlines killed miles + co-pay upgrade options and the award chart a couple of weeks ago, but its “instant upgrades” are not so instant. What Were Mileage Co-Pay Upgrades? On some routes, American Airlines would allow passengers to...
Airbus Is About To Pass Boeing For The Best-Selling Aircraft

Airbus is on the verge of passing Boeing to hold the best selling aircraft in the history of the world. But it’s shaping up to be a photo finish. How the Boeing 737 Became the Workhorse Long before streaming...
Australia’s Credit Card Fee Crackdown Threatens Points

Australia is looking to curb credit card costs to help businesses but that comes at the cost of frequent flyer points and Qantas bottom line. A Push to Lower Costs for Businesses The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is...
Who Will Buy Spirit Airlines’ Aircraft If It Goes Under?

Spirit Airlines has emerged from bankruptcy only to again warn it may not survive a year, which carriers will buy Spirit Airlines fleet if it goes under? Bankruptcy Warning This week, Spirit Airlines management issued a concern to the...
Hyatt Hotel’s Q2 2025: Modest Loss, Big Growth Plans Ahead

Hyatt Hotels reported a small loss in in the second quarter of 2025 but there’s plenty of reason to be hopeful about the future ahead. A Closer Look at the Numbers Hyatt reported a small net loss of $3...
Can Someone Show American Airlines’ Management Where Asia Is?

American Airlines announced six new destinations for 2026 and they are entirely uninspired. Isn’t it time American Airlines returns to Asia? American Airlines Announces Six New Routes For 2026 American Airlines teased new routes on social media and then...
Trump-Putin Meeting In Alaska On Friday Could Reshape Travel

Presidents Trump and Putin are set to meet in Alaska on Friday, August 15th, 2025. If a peace accord is on the table, air travel could change quickly. Pack your parka for this one. On Friday, August 15, 2025,...
New Campaign: Resorts World Las Vegas Bucks Resort Fee Trend

Resorts World Las Vegas has a new campaign all over the city – All Resort, No Fees. But will it work? All Resort, No Fees. The new campaign from Resorts World Las Vegas hits the heart of consumer dissatisfaction...
Our Six-Star Experience On The Scenic Cruises’ Eclipse I

We sailed Scenic Cruises’ Eclipse I from Bermuda to Miami and it was every bit the six-star experience it promises to deliver. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today....
Is It Ok To Book Business For Parents But Economy For Kids?

There’s a debate raging in our home about whether or not it’s ok to book ourselves (parents) in business class, but children in coach with an adult family member. Are Different Cabins Problematic? For the first time, we are...
JetBlue Ends TAP Loyalty Partnership, Lisbon Flights Coming?

In an email to JetBlue TrueBlue members that its loyalty partnership with TAP (Portugal) would be ending. It already has Lisbon landing slots, are flights next? JetBlue Announces Loyalty Partnership With TAP To End JetBlue sent a late night...

