I wrote previously about the Honor Flight I took, the mechanics of the program, and how to help. But now, I want to reflect on what I saw and why it’s so important. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
What Is An Honor Flight?
I had the opportunity to join an inaugural Honor Flight from Council Bluffs, Iowa, bringing veterans to Washington DC for exclusive tours of the capitol. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Excellent Hotel Service Makes All The Difference
On a trip to Washington DC, my family was able to stay at a familiar hotel. The little things make all the difference, especially hotel service. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Southwest Airlines Flight Delays Meltdown; ATC, Weather, Pilots To Blame?
Southwest Airlines has experienced a substantial operational meltdown in the last week. Air Traffic Control, weather, and even pilots have been suggested as the cause but the answer eludes. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
A Few Flying Firsts For Me
After millions of miles, I encountered a rare day filled with first-time experiences and lived to tell about 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...
Review: Hyatt Regency Bethesda, Maryland – Terrace
I visited the Washington DC area twice within a week and was able to try the Hyatt Regency Bethesda, Maryland. Here is my review. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Feinstein Proposes Vaccine, Testing Requirement For Domestic Travel Despite Lack of Evidence
California Democratic Senator, Diane Feinstein introduces a senate bill requiring proof of vaccination or negative test result for domestic travel but fails to support it with data. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Icelandair Hiring COO, Why I Applied
Icelandair is actively recruiting for its Chief Operating Officer in Reykjavík, Iceland and I applied, 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...
Using LifeMiles For Bucket List Travel
LifeMiles is selling miles for their lowest price this year and I am using them to accomplish some bucket list travel goals. ***Sponsored Content*** Buy LifeMiles, Get 140% Bonus LifeMiles is a Star Alliance loyalty program that offers some...
Observations From Another Week Traveling
Traveling this week provided some interesting data points for both business travel and leisure. 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...
Delta’s No-Fly List, Good Intentions, Bad Idea
Delta announced an effort to unify US carriers to make their own no-fly list for misbehaving passengers. However, execution will make this good intention a very bad idea. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
How I Lost My DJI Spark Drone
My DJI Spark drone is no more thanks to a recent trip to the beach and some bad software. Here’s what happened. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Hilton, Delta, Create Road Map For Elite Status Extensions
Delta first extended elite status some weeks ago but following that model we can see the road map for status extensions for the other carriers and hotel chains. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Inspiration4, SpaceX Make Giant Leap for Space Tourism
The first all-civilian space mission has returned to earth and has vastly improved the possibilities for space tourism. 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...
5 Must-Try Pittsburgh Restaurants
The Steel City has radically changed since its manufacturing days and is reinventing itself and its restaurant scene to its new identity. Here are 5 must-try restaurants in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Travel To Change With Buy Now Pay Later Apps
A slurry of new “buy now, pay later” apps have the potential to change the way we 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...
Why We Passed On Southwest’s Short Companion Pass
I have called the Southwest Companion Pass the best deal in domestic travel, but when given the opportunity for a short winter-only Companion Pass, my family chose not to pursue it, here’s why. If you are considering booking travel or signing...
New iPhone Satellite Global Connectivity Rumored
The iPhone 13 is likely to be announced this week and one of the rumored features is satellite connectivity. Here’s what that could mean for travelers. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
The Reasons Why Business Travel Will Come Back
A Bloomberg article this week spelled doom and gloom for business travel but it’s wrong and 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...
Hyatt’s Apple Vacations Purchase Creates Odd Bedfellows
Hyatt recently announced the purchase of Apple Leisure Group but has not said much about its plans for Apple Vacations and that creates some odd bedfellows. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
