American Airlines has chosen to forgo flying a number of international routes due to lack of equipment, but not to worry, Boeing will save the day. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Disney Follows Universal’s Lead, Again And Seaworld Loses Bid
In theme park news this week, Disney followed Universal’s lead, again, and Seaworld lost a bid to buy a chain of theme parks. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Great Coffee In Naples, Florida
Quality coffee, beans roasted in-house, and a beautiful cafe with ample seating, Narrative Coffee Naples, Florida might be the best in Southwest Florida. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Pitchforks Out For Disney CEO 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...
Southwest Offers Companion Pass To New Cardholders, Not Loyal Customers
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...
Review: Yandex – Armenia’s Rideshare Taxi Service
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...
Dread: Spirit and Frontier Airlines Are Merging
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,...
Why Arguments Against Hyatt Are Usually Wrong
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...
Disney World Roasted Over Astronomical 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...
Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Yerevan (Armenia)
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...
IHG Changes: Much Ado About Nothing
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...
Let’s Go Brandon Face Mask: Offensive Or Acceptable?
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...
Hotel Review: Hyatt House Manchester, England
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...
UPDATE: Hyatt, Singapore Airlines Latest To Extend Status
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...
False: Hawaii Requiring Booster For Visit
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...
UPDATE: United Airlines MileagePlus Offers Status Retention For A Price
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...
Shameless Marriott Bonvoy Eliminates Another Valuable Benefit
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...
Disney World’s Six-Hour Line For… A Popcorn Bucket
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...
Photo Essay: Gumi Shuka Armenian Market
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...
Don’t Sleep On Yerevan, Armenia
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...
