A cyber-attack on Collins Aerospace’s check-in software is disrupting airports in Europe. What we know, what caused it, and what this means for travelers. Flight Systems Down In Multiple Countries Late on Friday night the check-in and boarding systems...
Partnerships Show Low Value Of JetBlue’s Own Award Flights
JetBlue has expanded its TrueBlue mileage partnerships but it demonstrates the poor value JetBlue offers on their own flights. JetBlue’s Partner Redemptions JetBlue has added some incredible partners including Qatar, Japan Airlines, Condor, Etihad, and soon United. Both Hawaiian...
Report: H1B Visa Executive Order Causes SFO Flight Delays
Some San Francisco flights were delayed on Saturday following an Executive Order affecting H1B visas with travelers opting not to leave the US. H1B Visa Executive Order In the latest effort to clamp down on immigration and (according to...
Horror At Epic Universe: What Happened On Stardust Racers Ride
A 32-year-old guest died riding Epic Universe’s Stardust Racers. New report reveals spinal injury detail and safety questions now on the table. What We Know: The Tragedy At Epic Universe Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, 32, rode the new dual launch...
Latest Luxury Train Is A Nine-Day Journey Through Thailand
A 9-day round-trip from Bangkok to Chiang Mai aboard the restored Blue Jasmine train delivers boutique carriages, curated excursions and luxe stays. Meet the Blue Jasmine: What You Get Onboard and Off Thailand’s new Blue Jasmine train trip is...
WSJ, Public Mistake High Prices For Luxury In Viking Cruises
The Wall Street Journal published an article suggesting that Viking is a luxury cruise line simply because it is expensive. The public makes this mistake too – and it’s wrong. Wall Street Journal’s Gushing Report On September 3rd, 2025,...
Points and Miles Credit Card Earning Limits Self-Defeating
Many miles and points credit cards offer bonus earning categories but then get in their own way with earning caps – why do they do this? Earning Category Limits One of the strongest draws of those in our hobby...
Broke But Happy: Our Untold Honeymoon Experience In Malta
We were so young, dumb, and broke, but we had the most incredible experience in Malta on our honeymoon. 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...
My Visit To A German Hospital Emergency Room While Traveling
Health concerns can come up while traveling, and our worst fears can take over. My experience in a German hospital was eye-opening. Getting Really, Really Sick While Traveling We set out on a business trip with supplier meetings that...
As Predicted, United, Frontier Siphoning Spirit Customers
As I predicted a few months ago, United and Frontier are positioning themselves to benefit from Spirit’s demise, plus the biggest thing they are missing. Called It Well, well, well… the two players I’d suggested would be interested parties...
The Value Of Points: Hotel Employees Have No Clue What They Are Worth!
A Bad Hampton Inn Stay Gets Worse Let me just give you a little glimpse into an interaction I had at a Hampton Inn where I stayed for two nights. The first night did not go well. I had...
What Spirit’s Second Trip To Bankruptcy Court Could Mean
Spirit Airlines has gone from highly coveted to troubled to potentially doomed carrier in the span of just four years. The latest filing could be the end. Spirit Airlines Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Just Five Months After Exiting Its...
American Plans A321XLR Base At JFK After Crew Leak
A leaked crew listing reveals American’s A321XLR base at JFK, hinting at trans-Atlantic growth with smaller, fuel-efficient jets. A Leak Points to JFK as A321XLR Primary Home The internet has a way of exposing airline secrets, and this week...
Uber, Like Delta, Should Testify To Congress Over Pricing
Uber has been shown to charge different pricing based on the airline chosen for airport drop-offs. Like Delta, they too should be called before Congress. Uber Charges Different Prices For The Same Airport Drop-Off We have seen dynamic pricing...
The Trip Not Taken: Splitting Up The Family To London
On a recent trip to London, I made a mistake. The choice then became how we all get to London and the answer was: separately. My Mistake: Positioning Flight Award space is hard to come by and for this...
American Airlines “Instant Upgrades” Not So Instant
American Airlines killed miles + co-pay upgrade options and the award chart a couple of weeks ago, but its “instant upgrades” are not so instant. What Were Mileage Co-Pay Upgrades? On some routes, American Airlines would allow passengers to...
Airbus Is About To Pass Boeing For The Best-Selling Aircraft
Airbus is on the verge of passing Boeing to hold the best selling aircraft in the history of the world. But it’s shaping up to be a photo finish. How the Boeing 737 Became the Workhorse Long before streaming...
Australia’s Credit Card Fee Crackdown Threatens Points
Australia is looking to curb credit card costs to help businesses but that comes at the cost of frequent flyer points and Qantas bottom line. A Push to Lower Costs for Businesses The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is...
Who Will Buy Spirit Airlines’ Aircraft If It Goes Under?
Spirit Airlines has emerged from bankruptcy only to again warn it may not survive a year, which carriers will buy Spirit Airlines fleet if it goes under? Bankruptcy Warning This week, Spirit Airlines management issued a concern to the...
Hyatt Hotel’s Q2 2025: Modest Loss, Big Growth Plans Ahead
Hyatt Hotels reported a small loss in in the second quarter of 2025 but there’s plenty of reason to be hopeful about the future ahead. A Closer Look at the Numbers Hyatt reported a small net loss of $3...
