Delta made its position clear on elite status in 2021 for 2022 travel. American made a move weeks prior, but now United has added a promotion that falls short of Delta and even American. If you are considering booking...
Car Rental Rates To Remain High
Car rental rates have been very high but even as travel demand reduces, rates will remain elevated. 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...
Review: Thompson Hotel Chicago Loft Suite
A stunning location, cool design, and now part of the Hyatt family, the Thompson Hotel Chicago and its Loft Suite had us singing its praises, especially during Lollapalooza weekend. What a great value for a Category 4 property. If...
American Airlines Status Extension Inevitable Yet Impossible
Delta Air Lines has, once again, extended status for its Medallion Members leaving American Airlines in a precarious position for its Advantage loyalty status holders. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Uh Oh: Cruise Cancellations Rolling In
Cruise cancellations are beginning to roll back into future schedules and it’s not a good sign. 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, add us...
Marriott Is Winning The Race To The Bottom
Marriott has extended its lead in a hospitality race to the bottom. 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, add us today. New Marriott CEO...
An Open Letter to Sec. Of Transportation Pete Buttigieg
Among the many travel reforms proposed by President Joe Biden and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, here are the ones he is missing. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
US-Mexico Border Closure Extended- Wait, It Was Closed?
To the shock and dismay of millions of American tourists to Mexico, the border is closed-ish. 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, add us...
BREAKING: Bezos, Blue Origin Launch To Space
In the new space race, billionaires launch themselves to the cosmos and Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin can now officially join the party in the stars. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Review: Anthony Bourdain Documentary, Roadrunner
A documentary about Anthony Bourdain chronicling his professional career premiered in theaters this week. It was beautiful, and tragic, funny, and heartbreaking. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Spain Coronavirus Travel Restrictions Evaporate
Spain has reopened with virtually no restrictions related to Coronavirus, welcoming back tourists and encouraging global travel. 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, add...
2024 Five-Month “World Cruise” Sells Out In Hours
In the clearest sign that the travel recovery has exceeded all expectations, a “World Cruise” that takes place in three years sells out in less than 180 minutes. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
BREAKING: Branson, Virgin Galactic Complete First Passenger Flight
The race for Space is on and Virgin Galactic has just successfully completed its first passenger flight. 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...
Biden Executive Order Targets Baggage Fees, Other Protections
Last week, Biden announced intentions to issue executive orders protecting consumers from WiFi and baggage fees when the carrier fails to deliver. These and other consumer protections in the order appear mostly good but may not be able to...
The Best Beaches In Florida
Travel domestically remains steady and one of the most popular places to visit in 2021 is the sunshine state. Here are the best beaches in Florida. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Royal Caribbean Requires Unvaccinated Travel Insurance, Despite Florida Law
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines announced it will require unvaccinated travelers to carry specific insurance, will this run afoul of Florida law? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Canadian Border Reopening Close, Australia Further
It appears there is finally a reopening date for the US-Canadian border and it’s close, Australia… not so much. 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...
Spirit Moves Closer to Miami Launch, Milwaukee Expansion
Spirit Airlines continues to expand to new cities like Milwaukee while its all-new Miami flights are ready for booking. 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...
Airline Bailout: Expansion, Gouging At Taxpayer Expense
Carriers weren’t shy to discuss the tremendous hardship they’d be under and just how many jobs would be lost if they weren’t granted a bailout. But now that the recovery is here, the airlines seem to have forgotten who...
Can Travel Companies Legally Incentivize Vaccinated Customers?
A commenter on a post I published last week raised an interesting concept, discounts for vaccinated travelers. But at what point does a price benefit vs price discrimination? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
