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Kyle Stewart

1396 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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Coronavirus

Things A Travel Blogger Cannot Say About Coronavirus

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 22, 2020November 14, 2023 108 Comments
an airplane with seats and monitors

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...

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The Tense Return Home During Quarantine

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 22, 2020September 13, 2021 19 Comments
United Reverses Polaris Cutbacks

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...

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Review: Hyatt’s Alila Bangsar – Kuala Lumpur

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 22, 2020September 13, 2021 11 Comments
Alila Bangsar Kulala Lumpur review

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...

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Reaction: Flying to Asia This Week

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 15, 2020September 13, 2021 22 Comments

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...

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Flight Attendants Feeling the Pressure

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 15, 2020September 13, 2021 2 Comments
United Airlines Schedule Change Policy

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...

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Will Coronavirus Make Cathay Pacific Next Victim?

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 15, 2020September 13, 2021 29 Comments
Cathay Pacific Award Space AA

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...

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Flying Into Coronavirus Zones, For Fun

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 8, 2020September 13, 2021 54 Comments
Delta American Seattle

Coronavirus is highly contagious and can be fatal. So why am I flying into coronavirus zones? For fun. Kind of.

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Airlines: Remember Those Elite Travelers You Didn’t Need?

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 8, 2020September 13, 2021 13 Comments
When everyone's an elite flyer, no one is.

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...

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American Airlines Pushes Credit Cards Then Closes Accounts

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 8, 2020September 13, 2021 54 Comments
American Airlines 2020 Devaluation

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...

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CoronavirusNews

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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