There’s a lot of uncertainty, bad news and fear right now. This week I was thinking about our last trip to Italy and how much we loved it and wanted to share some of our experience. If you are...
Airline Unemployment Has a Curve Too
The world just learned about the importance of flattening the curve of coronavirus, but airline unemployment has a curve too and we need to flatten that as well. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Why We Had To Bail Out The Airlines, Even Though It’s Wrong
As a devout capitalist, it pains me to say it, but it has to be done. Airline bailouts are immoral but right for this specific situation. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Good News: Germany’s Luftwaffe Airlifting Patients From Italy
Just when you needed some good news in the world, Germany has utilized a Luftwaffe flying hospital to move patients out of Italy for care. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Things A Travel Blogger Cannot Say About Coronavirus
Believe it or not, there are just some things a travel blogger cannot say about coronavirus and the current lockdown around the world. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
The Tense Return Home During Quarantine
I took a poorly thought out mileage run to Malaysia last week and found myself wanting to return before I left. The tense return home during quarantine and uncertainty is not a feeling I wish to have again. If...
Review: Hyatt’s Alila Bangsar – Kuala Lumpur
The Alila Bangsar hotel near Sentral Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is new to the Hyatt brand and is perhaps the best value in the chain. Please enjoy this Alila Bangsar (Kuala Lumpur) review. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
Reaction: Flying to Asia This Week
During my ill-advised mileage run to Kuala Lumpur, I had a chance to see the effect of the Coronavirus on airlines and here are my observations. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Flight Attendants Feeling the Pressure
Flying is tough right now in the US with current restrictions due to Coronavirus. Flight Attendants are feeling the pressure with all the hallmarks of previous tragedies. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Will Coronavirus Make Cathay Pacific Next Victim?
Concerns regarding travel in Asia and restrictions in China have nearly shut some airlines down altogether. Could coronavirus make Cathay Pacific its next victim? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Flying Into Coronavirus Zones, For Fun
Coronavirus is highly contagious and can be fatal. So why am I flying into coronavirus zones? For fun. Kind of.
Airlines: Remember Those Elite Travelers You Didn’t Need?
Airlines ramped up elite status qualifications over the last few years because they had too many elite travelers. But now, they need them more than ever, are they remorseful? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
American Airlines Pushes Credit Cards Then Closes Accounts
American Airlines has begun to excommunicate members for signing up for their credit card offers. But what’s the whole story and do they have the right to do it? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
How Long Before Employees Refuse to Work Coronavirus Flights?
Coronavirus is spreading and those who travel the most (flight attendants and pilots) have reason for concern. But how long before employees refuse to work coronavirus flights? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Coronavirus Creating Opportunities for Brave Travelers
The novel Coronavirus-19 is spreading concern worldwide, but for those brave enough to travel during this period, it’s also creating opportunity. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Airline, Hotel Status Waivers Shouldn’t Be Restricted to Country of Residence
Some travel companies have extended the membership year for elite travellers, but airline, hotel status waivers shouldn’t be restricted to country of residence. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
TSA Seized Legal Money, Won’t Return
The TSA seized one contractor’s cash for a vehicle, but even though it was legal and documented, they won’t return it. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Google Flight (Matrix) Starting to Make Impact
Google Flights has finally started to make a significant dent in the travel space and competitors and paying the price. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Disney Hotels More Expensive than Four Seasons
Some premium Disney hotels are more expensive than the Four Seasons, but almost all of their resort pricing is just as Goofy. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
DHS Responds Regarding New York Global Entry Application Ban
A spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security reached out following last week’s article regarding the New York Global Entry application ban for residents. I offer my own clarifications as well. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
