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Kyle Stewart

1387 Articles

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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How Long Before Employees Refuse to Work Coronavirus Flights?

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 1, 2020November 14, 2023 9 Comments
a group of people in uniform

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...

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Coronavirus Creating Opportunities for Brave Travelers

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 1, 2020September 13, 2021 32 Comments

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...

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Airline, Hotel Status Waivers Shouldn’t Be Restricted to Country of Residence

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 1, 2020November 14, 2023 7 Comments
a sign on a wall

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...

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TSA Seized Legal Money, Won’t Return

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 23, 2020November 14, 2023 96 Comments
a briefcase full of money

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...

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Google Flight (Matrix) Starting to Make Impact

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 23, 2020September 13, 2021 21 Comments
Google Flights New Tools

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...

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Disney Hotels More Expensive than Four Seasons

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 23, 2020September 13, 2021 17 Comments
Grandma Floridian bedroom courtesy Disney

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....

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DHS Responds Regarding New York Global Entry Application Ban

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 16, 2020September 13, 2021 39 Comments
Airline Video Surveillance

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...

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News

So What If Bernie Sanders Flies First Class?

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 16, 2020November 14, 2023 72 Comments
Air Force One Cost

Bernie Sanders was “caught” this week flying first class. So what if Bernie Sanders flies first class? Is it really a complete rescission of his moral imperatives? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...

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Alaska Airlines Joining oneworld Doesn’t Assure Program’s Demise

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 16, 2020November 14, 2023 7 Comments
the tail of an airplane with a face on it

This week, Alaska Airlines joining oneworld made headlines. Many critics were quick to assume the death of one of the greatest loyalty programs in the world. Joining oneworld doesn’t have to mean Mileage Plan’s demise. If you are considering...

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DHS Was Right To Block New York Global Entry Applicants

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 9, 2020September 13, 2021 98 Comments
blocked security

The Department of Homeland Security began blocking New York residents from applying for their trusted traveller program, Global Entry, over the state’s “Sanctuary policies” but there’s more to the story and DHS was right to do it.  If you...

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United App Unnecessarily Forces Update, Frustration

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 9, 2020September 13, 2021 8 Comments
United Proactive Compensation

The Coronavirus has caused a number of shifts in air travel, but United forced users to update their app. Flyers had issues at the airport, but other airlines didn’t require the same. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...

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Pirates of the Caribbean: Grand Hyatt Baha Mar

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 9, 2020September 13, 2021 19 Comments
Mostly empty

We got in on an incredible hotel suite deal, but food and beverage of the $4.2bn Grand Hyatt Baha Mar resort are the true Pirates of the Caribbean.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...

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Airlines Use Coronavirus As Excuse To Reduce Losses, Save Face

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 2, 2020September 13, 2021 18 Comments
China Flight Suspension

The airline business is tricky, but some carriers see opportunity in the Coronavirus to reduce their losses and save face when routes haven’t gone as planned.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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Disney Parks are Expensive, Make Less Than You’d Think

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 2, 2020September 13, 2021 19 Comments
Pandora at Disney's Animal Kingdom

As a new Disney Annual Passholder, I am amazed by how much goes into the parks and how many people visit. I looked into the business and was surprised that they don’t make more money. If you are considering...

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Review: Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 2, 2020September 13, 2021 6 Comments
Hilton Buena Vista Palace

With our new Disney Annual Passes, we find ourselves in Orlando but keep searching out the best value for money in the area. Previously, we loved Hilton Bonnet Creek and our daughter favored the bi-level suite at Hyatt Grand...

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Editorial: Delta Is Living In The Future

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 26, 2020September 13, 2021 22 Comments
Delta Free Wi-Fi

Delta has become the airline to beat in many respects among US carriers. From pet carriers to closed-door business class suites, Delta is absolutely living in the future. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...

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Like Impeachment, American Airlines CEO’s Removal May Have Consequences

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 26, 2020September 13, 2021 35 Comments
American Airlines 737 MAX Lavatory

President Trump’s impeachment and potential removal from office could have consequences beyond the immediate result. Likewise, American Airlines CEO Doug Parker’s removal may have a lasting effect.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...

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Adding Disney World’s Annual Pass to Our Lives

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 26, 2020September 13, 2021 2 Comments
Disney's Galaxy's Edge

For Christmas this year we got a gift for the whole family, an Annual Passholder membership to Disney World (Florida.) Here is the low down on what pushed us over the edge.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up...

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American Airlines Hasn’t Resolved Labor Issues

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 19, 2020November 14, 2023 5 Comments
a man and woman smiling for a picture

The summer from hell has passed for American Airlines. Despite no announcements of any deals with their unions, all seems calm among labor groups at the world’s largest carrier, but that’s deceiving. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...

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This Trip Demonstrates Benefit of New United Airlines Mileage Plus Program

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 19, 2020September 13, 2021 30 Comments
United Airlines Hong Kong Impairment

A fare deal came out this week that clearly demonstrates the benefits of the new United Mileage Plus program, one that should encourage those who might struggle to achieve $18,000 in spending annually.  If you are considering booking travel or signing...

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