Airlines are suffering along with other businesses during the coronavirus crisis. But discount airlines may be just the remedy that the travel industry needs. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Portugal Is Open to (Most) Visitors

Portugal is one of the few countries re-opening to tourists… well, most tourists. 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. Largely Unaffected...
This Time Will Be Different

As cities, states, and nations re-open, I promise this time will be different, this time I will appreciate what we’ve all been taking for granted. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Hertz Fails – I’m Neither Surprised Nor Sympathetic

Hertz, the rental car giant, filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection last week. I’m neither surprised nor sympathetic hearing the news. 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...
Italy, Europe’s Coronavirus Epicenter, Re-Opening Soon

Europe’s Cononavirus epicenter, Italy, is set to re-open in early June. Who can head to the embattled country? 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,...
The Airbus A380, Another Coronavirus Fatality

One of the many ways our travel lives will change going forward is the loss of the Airbus A380 Super Jumbo Jet, all but killed off by coronavirus. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Airlines Require Masks, But Don’t Enforce

Many US airlines now require masks for passengers and staff, but some have indicated they won’t enforce the rule leaving me to ask, what’s the point? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Allegiant Finds Enthusiasm Among Leisure Travelers

Allegiant Airlines surveyed its customers and found that many are enthusiastic about returning to the skies, does this foretell something about the leisure traveller market? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Remembering My Visit to a Chinese Ghost City

On my quest to visit some of China’s Ghost Cities, I found three near Shanghai, perfect for my trip. I expected to find empty cobblestone streets and block after block of empty and under construction Tudor-style homes. What I...
Some States’ Coronavirus Travel Restrictions Unconstitutional

Hawaii, Rhode Island, and Florida are just some of the states whose coronavirus travel restrictions may be unconstitutional. 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,...
Returning Travel to Normal Is Our Responsibility

The roadwarriors, the consultants the travelling workers of the world – it’s up to us to get travel back to normal now following coronavirus. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
As The World Re-Opens, Remember Your Friends

As the world begins a process of calculated and careful re-opening, it’s important to remember which airlines, hotels and car rental companies were your friends through the crisis. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
American Airlines Business Class for United MileagePlus Coach Prices

The coronavirus crisis has thrown the entire travel industry into turmoil and it can be confusing how brands respond. American Airlines, however, is dropping prices while United is increasing them. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Feeling Restless, Wishing I Was in Laos

Of all the places I find myself longing to return during the restless coronavirus crisis, I’m wishing I was in Laos. This is a reminder from our last trip there about a year ago. If you are considering booking...
Thinking About Gaggan, Returning to Bangkok

Quarantine during the coronavirus crisis has made most travellers long for the return to favorite places. For me, I’d love to return to Bangkok, Thailand and try Gaggan’s new restaurant. Here is a revisit of my experience at the...
Remote Working Creates New Travel Opportunities

During the coronavirus crisis, nearly everyone learned to work remotely. As the world reopens new travel opportunities will arise as a result. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Hawai’i Proposes Tourist Tracking, No Thanks

A proposal in Hawai’i this week would make tourists submit to tracking in an effort to fight COVID-19 proliferation. I’ll pass. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Positive News From the Travel World

If you watch the news right now, it’s all doom and gloom but there are good things happening too. Here’s some positive news from the travel world. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Dodging American Airlines Amid Bankruptcy Fears

As I re-examine and position myself for post-coronavirus travel, American Airlines is one I will avoid due to bankruptcy concerns. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Southwest Airlines Unions Idealistic Not Realistic

Southwest Airlines, temporarily the largest in the world due to the coronavirus crisis, will have to make changes to their operations. But the unions that are being idealistic, but not realistic. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...