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Kyle Stewart

1018 Articles

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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Lounge Reviews

Review: Primeclass Lounge – Tbilisi Georgia (Priority Pass)

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 13, 2022November 13, 2022 2 Comments
primeclass lounge departures entry

On a trip to Georgia, I had the chance to try the Primeclass Lounge at Tbilisi International Airport. Here was my experience.  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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Credit CardsHyatt

It’s Time For A Premium World of Hyatt Credit Card

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 6, 2022November 6, 2022 21 Comments
hyatt credit card

Almost every major travel brand has a premium credit card, but not Hyatt. Here’s my proposal for a premium World of Hyatt Credit Card. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...

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Travel Technology

For Travelers, Brands Leaving Elon Musk’s Twitter A Mistake

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 6, 2022November 6, 2022 47 Comments
Elon Musk Twitter

Some Twitter users and advertisers have stated that they are leaving Elon Musk’s Twitter, but for both brands and consumers, that’s a customer service mistake.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...

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Cruise

Are We At Peak Cruise?

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 6, 2022November 6, 2022 3 Comments
cruise ship

The cruise industry has come a long way over the last few years. With ships adding more and more features, and ships selling out it begs the question: are we at peak cruise?  If you are considering booking travel or signing...

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HiltonHilton HHonors

Taking Revenge On Hilton Honors Food & Beverage Credit

Kyle Stewart Posted onOctober 30, 2022October 30, 2022 58 Comments
Hilton food and beverage credit 8 dollars of eggs

The Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World issues its daily food & beverage credit at a sports bar despite 39 other options. I determined to spend every last dime.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...

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Hotel Reviews

Review: Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World

Kyle Stewart Posted onOctober 30, 2022October 30, 2022 15 Comments
Conrad Las Vegas room bed

My first meaningful return to Sin City in over a decade took me to the Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World, a Hilton hotel. A nice hotel, but not for Diamonds. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...

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Spirit

My Experience: Spirit Seat Bidding For Big Front Seats

Kyle Stewart Posted onOctober 30, 2022October 30, 2022 22 Comments
Spirit seat bid big front seat window bulkhead

On a very long four-and-a-half-hour flight to Las Vegas, I was invited to bid for an upgrade to a Big Front Seat and I… won? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...

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Spirit

Spirit Airlines’ New Seat Gives More Space, Comfort

Kyle Stewart Posted onOctober 27, 2022October 27, 2022 6 Comments
Spirit Airlines new seat fact sheet

Spirit Airlines announced today at the APEX EXPO that it will begin installing new seating in all new aircraft deliveries and it’s all good news.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...

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Travel

Delta Launches Runway Collection (Fashion) with Issa Rae

Kyle Stewart Posted onOctober 23, 2022October 23, 2022 6 Comments
Oyster x Delta traveling is a sport

Delta Air Lines collaborated with a bevy of rising designers to create the Runway Collection in an announcement that featured comedian, writer, and actress, Issa Rae.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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Travel

Good Availability For Thanksgiving Business Class to Europe

Kyle Stewart Posted onOctober 23, 2022October 23, 2022 14 Comments
United Polaris Washington Dulles Paris window seating

As we plan our annual return to England, we are finding good availability for business class award space to Europe. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...

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Elite Status

The Upsides To Losing Elite Status

Kyle Stewart Posted onOctober 23, 2022October 23, 2022 18 Comments
Air France Business Class Door

For the first time in more than a decade, I’ll enter next year with almost no elite status, but there are upsides to that too.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...

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Aremenia

Yerevan, Armenia to Tbilisi, Georgia by Taxi (Yandex)

Kyle Stewart Posted onOctober 16, 2022October 16, 2022 19 Comments
Armenian countryside hills

Getting home from Armenia was a challenge, but an opportunity arose at the last moment. The only problem was that my flight would depart from another neighboring country that I couldn’t reach by flight, bus, or train due to...

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JetBlue

JetBlue Mosaic “Enhancements” Coming

Kyle Stewart Posted onOctober 16, 2022October 16, 2022 Leave a Comment
jetblue mosaic mint studio business class

JetBlue Airways sent out an email announcing “enhancements” to its Mosaic elite status program before the end of the 2022 calendar year, but it doesn’t bode well for members of the loyalty program. If you are considering booking travel or signing...

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Travel

Would You Risk Flying To Or Through Amsterdam Right Now?

Kyle Stewart Posted onOctober 16, 2022October 16, 2022 49 Comments
Amsterdam airport

Amsterdam is continuing its summer of operational issues with extensive waiting times but also presents some great availability for travel in the next few months – would you risk flying to or through Amsterdam right now?  If you are...

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Chase

Beware: Chase Wire Services Challenging Customer Service

Kyle Stewart Posted onOctober 9, 2022October 8, 2022 27 Comments
New Chase Travel Portal

I have an extensive relationship with JP Morgan Chase Bank but when running into an issue with wire services, a crack was exposed in otherwise stellar customer service and it’s concerning.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...

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Florida

A Week In Fort Myers, Hurricane Ian’s Wreckage

Kyle Stewart Posted onOctober 9, 2022October 9, 2022 12 Comments
Fort Myers hurricane roof ripped

After a week in Fort Myers, Florida, the best and worst of humanity is on full display.  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...

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Hotel Reviews

Review: Moxy Hotel Tbilisi (Georgia)

Kyle Stewart Posted onOctober 9, 2022October 9, 2022 4 Comments
Moxy Tblisi side entrance

During a crazy trip back from Armenia, I spent a few short hours in the Moxy Tbilisi. Here’s what I thought about the Moxy Tbilisi. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...

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Florida

Live… From Fort Myers Florida And Hurricane Ian

Kyle Stewart Posted onOctober 2, 2022 41 Comments
Fort Myers Beach

I went to Fort Myers this week to support family and friends and saw the devastating toll hurricane Ian has taken on this community. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...

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Travel

Business Class Doors Aren’t Where US Airlines Need To Improve

Kyle Stewart Posted onSeptember 25, 2022September 26, 2022 37 Comments
business class doors

Soon nearly all US airlines will likely offer doors on business class seats, a nice privacy improvement, but this is not where they need to improve.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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china

Travel Data Leads To Unverified China Coup Rumors

Kyle Stewart Posted onSeptember 25, 2022September 25, 2022 12 Comments
china coup

Late Saturday afternoon, rumors began to populate the internet that a coup was afoot in China which began based on travel data.  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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