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Kyle Stewart

1432 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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Making Magic At Universal Studios

Kyle Stewart Posted onDecember 12, 2021December 12, 2021 5 Comments
Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Orlando

Our daughter was a little hesitant to try some of the rides at Universal Studios but there’s magic to be made. One employee made all of the difference.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...

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Travel

Viewing A SpaceX Rocket Launch at Cape Canaveral

Kyle Stewart Posted onDecember 12, 2021December 12, 2021 6 Comments
Cape Canaveral

During a recent trip to Orlando, my family was able to visit the Space Coast and see a SpaceX rocket launch from Cape Canaveral.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...

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Southwest Companion Pass Still Easy Through Credit Card For Two More Days

Kyle Stewart Posted onDecember 5, 2021December 5, 2021 3 Comments
Southwest status extension

The best deal for US travelers is still the Southwest Airlines Companion Pass. For just two more days (through December 7th, 2021) it remains easy to achieve. This is the only travel credit card my wife has applied for...

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United Airlines

Left Behind: United Has Extended Other 1Ks, But Not This One

Kyle Stewart Posted onDecember 5, 2021December 5, 2021 38 Comments
United MileagePlus 2020 Changes

United quietly extended status for other Mileage Plus members but I, like many others, have not yet seen an extension yet.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...

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Hampton Inn Orlando Making COVID Rules Up As It Goes

Kyle Stewart Posted onDecember 5, 2021December 7, 2021 34 Comments
hampton inn orlando

Many changes have come about from COVID, but many more were just opportunistic. This Hampton Inn in Orlando is one of the hotels using COVID as an excuse to give up on service.  If you are considering booking travel or signing...

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American Express Benefits Unnecessarily Complicated

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 28, 2021November 28, 2021 52 Comments
a close up of credit cards

With more competition in the premium card space, can American Express continue to make their benefits so hard for cardmembers to use? 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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COVID-19 Variant Omicron Threatens Travel Recovery

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 28, 2021November 28, 2021 28 Comments
omicron variant travel

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...

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Disney

Disney Again Restricts Annual Passes With Surprising Twist

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 28, 2021November 28, 2021 39 Comments
Disney Annual Passholder

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....

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American Express Lounge Relief From Capital One, Chase

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 21, 2021November 21, 2021 9 Comments
capital one lounge dfw

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...

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TSA

Collision Course: 40% of TSA Unvaccinated Ahead Of Looming Fed Deadline

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 21, 2021November 21, 2021 31 Comments
federal vaccine mandate tsa

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. ...

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Spirit

Spirit Airlines Spontaneous Trip Giveaway At Miami

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 21, 2021November 21, 2021 4 Comments
spirit airlines miami expansion

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...

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Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Houston West

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 14, 2021November 14, 2021 6 Comments
Hyatt Regency Houston West other atrium view

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...

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How The COVID Pill Will Change Travel

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 14, 2021November 14, 2021 49 Comments
COVID pill liveandletsfly

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...

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Myanmar

Myanmar Set To Reopen To Tourism

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 14, 2021November 14, 2021 16 Comments
myanmar 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....

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Travel

American Airlines Elevated A Loyalty Program… Alaska’s

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 7, 2021November 7, 2021 7 Comments
Alaska Airlines Banned 14 Passengers

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,...

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Why Marriott, American Airlines Changes Seem Egregious

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 7, 2021November 7, 2021 12 Comments
Marriott Bonvoy

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...

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Thoughts, Questions Following Hyatt Ziva Cancun Active Shooter Incident

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 7, 2021November 7, 2021 26 Comments
Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun

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...

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Travel

Big Four: United, Southwest Last Holdouts of Status Extensions

Kyle Stewart Posted onOctober 31, 2021October 31, 2021 24 Comments
Southwest status extension

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...

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Hyatt

Reduced Qualification Globalists Lose Milestone Awards

Kyle Stewart Posted onOctober 31, 2021October 30, 2021 32 Comments
hyatt globalist benefits

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...

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American Airlines

Uh Oh: American Airlines Delays, Cancels 2,000+ Flights

Kyle Stewart Posted onOctober 31, 2021October 31, 2021 29 Comments
an airplane on the ground

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...

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