Last week Silver Airways filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection, but if the carrier goes away, it could leave a big void in the Florida market. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us...
Review: JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort – Junior Suite

My family checked into the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort for a conference and stayed for a hurricane. The property was a mix of highs and lows. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t...
Look Ahead: 2025 Travel Trends And Predictions

The new year is upon us and there are a number of trends both in the luxury travel space as well as in the points and miles space. Here’s what to expect in 2025. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com...
Rant: CitiBank Business Credit Card Services Need Some Help

My business credit card experience with CitiBank and specifically on the Aadvantage business card has been abysmal and its just not that hard to drastically improve it. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed...
Breaking News: Jeju 2216 Crash With A Pilot’s Observation

Late on Saturday, December 28th, 2024 news broke of a South Korean airliner crash, Jeju 2216 from Bangkok to Muan. A pilot submits his thoughts. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram,...
The One Trip I Want For Christmas

As a travel blogger for over a decade and a travel agency owner for about half that, I have just one trip I want for Christmas. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us...
New FTC Rule To Eliminate Junk Resort Fees, Will It Work?

A new FTC rule is intended to create transparency in pricing and eliminate “junk fees” including resort fees for hotel guests. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. New...
New Ad Airbnb Helps Christmas Travelers Avoid ‘Santastrophe’

A new Christmas-themed Airbnb ad highlights hotel challenges for Santa Claus and traveling families. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. New Airbnb Ad Shows How To Avoid a...
Observations From The Invite-Only Luxury Travel Forum, ILTM

I was honored to accept an invite to the elusive ILTM Cannes conference earlier this month. Here are my observations from the four-day luxury travel event. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us...
I Was Wrong: Aer Lingus Not yet Ready For Oneworld

I wrote a couple of weeks ago about how Aer Lingus may re-join oneworld. Readers commented how it’s not ready – they were right, I was wrong. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed...
A Surprising End of Year Elite Status Review

Like many travelers, I’d given up on chasing elite status but as a result of travel and some backpedaling, I have a surprising 2024 end-of-year status review. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed...
Two Large Airline Partners Leave Barclays Weeks Apart

It has been a rough few weeks for Barclays co-branded credit card division with a second departure from the portfolio. How will the bank change its approach? If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed...
Review: Park Hyatt London River Thames – Suite

London has long awaited the development of a Park Hyatt property and now, with the London River Thames, it has one well worth the wait. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram,...
Explora Journeys Has Great Last Minute Holiday Deals

Explora Journeys is a luxury resort at sea and has some incredible last minute deals for the festive holiday season and winter. Still looking to get away? If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed...
Speculation: Lots Of Airline Shifts In The Spring Of 2025

The new US legislative and regulatory environment could mean big changes for the airline landscape in the spring of 2025, here’s why. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today....
Oneworld: Aer Lingus, American Airlines Tie-Up Foreshadowing

Aer Lingus and American Airlines have announced reciprocity between the two loyalty programs, does this foreshadow a return to oneworld for the Irish carrier? If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add...
Shake-Up: Holland, Princess, Seabourn All Change Leadership

Carnival leadership changes mean Seabourn, Princess Cruises and Holland America lines will all see significant changes at the top of the organizational chart. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us...
Review: Escape Lounge Fort Lauderdale (American Express)

Fort Lauderdale is an incredibly busy airport and the Escape Lounge Fort Lauderdale (from American Express) allows respite from the hectic terminal. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today....
ATC Software Easy Target For Musk, Ramaswamy At DOGE

The incoming Trump administration will add an agency, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE.) Air Traffic Control software could provide an easy win. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us...
Star Alliance Carrier First To Fly Chinese Widebody C929

A Star Alliance carrier has become the first to purchase the Chinese-designed and built widebody COMAC C929, how will this affect travel. If you are considering booking travel LiveAndLetsFly.com appreciates your support. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today....