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Kyle Stewart

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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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Travel

Celebrating Traveling Moms on Mother’s Day 2023

Kyle Stewart Posted onMay 14, 2023May 14, 2023 7 Comments
Lucy enjoyed her flight

On Mother’s Day it’s only natural to reflect on the women in our lives that make traveling better for families like mine.  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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Hyatt

Another Data Point Suggests Hyatt Ziva, Zilara Going Away

Kyle Stewart Posted onMay 14, 2023May 14, 2023 14 Comments
hyatt ziva hyatt zilara brands

Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara may be going away according to a new data point.  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...

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Travel Technology

Despite Flaws, 32% Will Use ChatGPT To Plan Travel Anyway

Kyle Stewart Posted onMay 14, 2023May 14, 2023 6 Comments
chatgpt travel planning

According to a new report, 32% will use the AI model, ChatGPT, to plan travel despite inaccuracies and vaguery. 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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Frontier

Frontier’s GoWild Pass For Summer Even Less Valuable

Kyle Stewart Posted onMay 7, 2023May 7, 2023 Leave a Comment
Frontier Airlines Bomb Threat

Frontier Airlines offered its GoWild! all-you-can-fly pass earlier in the year. Now it’s available for half price but with adjusted expiration dates that make it even less valuable than before.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...

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aadvantageAmerican Airlines

American Airlines ConciergeKey Requires A Million Loyalty Points

Kyle Stewart Posted onMay 7, 2023June 2, 2023 17 Comments
ConciergeKey Status

Some former members of the coveted American Airlines Concierge Key ultra-elite status level were offer a new tiered challenge structure: Earn a total of one million Loyalty Points to regain Concierge Key status.  If you are considering booking travel or signing...

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LuggageReview

Review: Nomad Lane’s Bento Bag – Perfect Weekend Bag

Kyle Stewart Posted onMay 7, 2023May 7, 2023 Leave a Comment
Bento Bag

Nomad Lane’s Bento Bag is a perfect weekender that combines durability, quality, with practical elements allowing travelers to take work with them without the need for another piece of luggage. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...

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HotelsHyatt

Hyatt Acquisition of Mr. And Mrs. Smith Platform Aligns Well

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 30, 2023April 30, 2023 4 Comments
Mr and Mrs Smith; credit_ Hyatt

Hyatt announced the acquisition of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, a luxury booking platform for boutique hotels and it aligns well with the company’s strategy. Here’s why.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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Travel

Huge Frequent Flyer Programs Struggle At Freddie Awards

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 30, 2023April 30, 2023 13 Comments
freddie awards frequent flyer programs seating

The Freddie Awards signal the best of the best loyalty and frequent flyer programs. This year was full of surprises and point to a possible shift.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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Reviews

Review: Ghostburger In Washington DC

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 30, 2023April 30, 2023 7 Comments
Ghost Burger bar

On a recent trip to Washington DC for the Freddie Awards, my family tried the Instagram-favorite Ghostburger and we were not disappointed. 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

Earnings Reports Suggest Airline Pilot Salary Unsustainable

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 23, 2023April 24, 2023 129 Comments
Delta United George Floyd

Delta and United have reported losses on the back of airline pilot salary increases and looking forward, they appear to be unsustainable.  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 Cards

Good Credit Surcharge For Travel Reward Credit Cards?

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 23, 2023April 23, 2023 20 Comments
Credit Card Signatures

Starting May 1st, 2023 those with good credit will pay a 1% fee on new mortgages while those with poor credit will receive a 1.75% discount – will this spread to credit cards too?  If you are considering booking...

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Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines Technology Trouble Re-Emerges

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 23, 2023April 23, 2023 13 Comments
southwest airlines cancellations

Southwest Airlines had an historic meltdown at one of the busiest times of the year, the Christmas/New Year’s holiday. This week, all flights were grounded again due to a technology issue.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...

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Space

Space Tourism Gets Closer With SpaceX Starship Launch Monday

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 16, 2023April 16, 2023 6 Comments
SpaceX Starship image courtesy of SpaceX

SpaceX has received clearance to launch its Starship as soon as Monday. This brings space tourism ever closer.  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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Travel Technology

AI (ChatGPT) Travel Planning Tools Deficient, Erroneous

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 16, 2023April 17, 2023 34 Comments
chatgpt ai travel planning app

If you’re on social media, you’ve likely seen many of the uses for ChatGPT as a travel planning tool. To the naked eye, it looks great but it’s a façade that sets users up for failure.  If you are...

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JetBlue

Guessing JetBlue’s Next European Destination

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 16, 2023April 16, 2023 14 Comments
JetBlue Paris

JetBlue Airways announced a third European city served by the “low cost” carrier this week. What cities are the next top contenders for JetBlue’s expansion into Europe? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...

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Hyatt

Hyatt Should Consider Acquisition of Rosewood Hotels

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 9, 2023April 9, 2023 19 Comments
Rosewood Hotels and Resorts (via Rosewood)

Hyatt has been expanding over the last few years, but Rosewood Hotels & Resorts might be a nice boost to the top end of the chain.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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American Airlines

American Airlines Turns Loyalty Upside Down

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 9, 2023April 8, 2023 11 Comments
American Airlines

American Airlines has eliminated its award chart and gone dynamic (sort of) removing any remaining veil surrounding its loyalty program and the airline’s ambitions.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...

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Elite Status

Overheard: Marriott Bonvoy Lost A Lot Of Elites Last Year

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 9, 2023April 9, 2023 33 Comments
Marriott Alienates Loyal Elite Members

Clients this week shared some information from a Marriott employee that suggested the brand had a significant drop off in Bonvoy elite status holders.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...

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Disney

Disney World’s Reedy Creek Outmaneuvers Desantis, Florida

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 2, 2023April 2, 2023 69 Comments
Flag of Florida

Just before Florida took control of Disney World’s Reedy Creek Development, the Happiest [Company] on Earth, the house of mouse had one more trick up its sleeve. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...

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Cruise

Unlimited Margaritaville Cruise Offer Great For Some

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 2, 2023April 2, 2023 2 Comments
margaritaville cruise

Margaritaville Cruises, the Jimmy Buffett-inspired brand, offered 500 unlimited cruise packages for $899 and it’s a great value for some but not for all.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...

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