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Kyle Stewart

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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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Review: Waldorf-Astoria Bangkok Suite Upgrade

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 28, 2019September 14, 2021 9 Comments
Lucy in the Lobby

The brand new Waldorf-Astoria Bangkok has opened and it’s incredible. Our suite upgrade and status gave us an experience that we can’t wait to repeat. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...

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Avianca Award Changes Model Pricing Variability

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 21, 2019November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
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Avianca announced positive changes to their award chart for domestic United States awards with some variability, It is a perfect model for how US airlines, like American, can avoid throwing out award charts but still adding value to both...

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Scammed: Citi American Airlines Credit Card

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 21, 2019September 14, 2021 3 Comments
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A reader recounted their story of how their Citi American Airlines Credit card fell victim to a fraud scam due to convenience features of Citi’s payment system.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...

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Restaurant Review: Lhong Tou Bangkok Thailand

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 21, 2019September 14, 2021 2 Comments

Though we have been to Bangkok, Thailand more times than we can count, my family continues to search out new places to eat and are rarely disappointed. On this occasion, we found Lhong Tou and enjoyed their dim sum menu. ...

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FTU Chicago Discount and Hotel Expertise

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 14, 2019November 14, 2023 1 Comment
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Frequent Traveler University offers guests the opportunity to hear from and interact with some of the most experienced voices in the travel and loyalty game. At FTU Chicago, frequent hotel guests will learn about all of the major programs....

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United Is Pretending This First Class Meal Isn’t A Snack Box?

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 14, 2019September 14, 2021 30 Comments
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United Airlines’ first-class food on some flights is a “cheese plate” on where a full meal service was previously available. But it’s rather obvious that this is essentially the same as the snack box sold in economy for less...

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Does Airport Commute Affect Your Home Buying?

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 14, 2019September 14, 2021 19 Comments
Airport

My wife and I were recently considering moving. As frequent flyers, the distance from the airport factors into our decision-making. How much does your airport commute affect your home buying decisions? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...

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American Airlines Will Probably Switch to Dynamic Awards But Shouldn’t

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 7, 2019September 14, 2021 3 Comments
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With US flag carriers, it’s monkey see, monkey do as they tend to match dramatic moves to align with each other. While American Airlines has not yet announced a switch to a dynamic award chart it’s all but certain...

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United, Delta Dynamic Awards Hurt Loyal But Infrequent Flyers Most

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 7, 2019September 14, 2021 22 Comments
United A320

This week, United joined the ranks of Delta in removing their award chart and switching to dynamically (variably) priced award redemptions. While in some cases consumers may benefit from the change, infrequent but loyal flyers are hurt the most....

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United Can’t Get The Upsell Right

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 7, 2019September 14, 2021 14 Comments
United 767

United Airlines offers several upsell options when they sell airline tickets to passengers. Despite logging in with total access to my customer profile, they continue to fail at the upsell. Why? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...

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Affordable Trans-Atlantic Fares Will Remain Despite WOW Air Failure

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 31, 2019September 14, 2021 7 Comments
WOW AIr CEO Regrets

This week Icelandic discount carrier, WOW Air, folded. Passengers, aircraft, and employees were left stranded across destinations when the airline ceased operations. While WOW Air was part of the cheap Trans-Atlantic flight revolution, it won’t go away simply because they did. If...

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Iberia Bungled My Avios Balance, Risk It or Leave It?

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 31, 2019September 14, 2021 15 Comments
Iberia A319

As part of Iberia’s excellent Avios promotion, I earned 90,000 Avios for less than $400. However, despite following the promotion, I have a negative balance and a booked trip. I can’t decide if I should leave it negative or...

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The Power of Points Is Freedom, Not Just Savings

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 31, 2019September 14, 2021 5 Comments
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The true power of miles and points is not in saving travelers money, but in offering them freedom. On a recent trip, we made a change in plans and decided on a whim to visit the Cayman Islands for...

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Review: Sofitel Luang Prabang – Garden Suite

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 24, 2019September 14, 2021 2 Comments
Sofitel Luang Prabang

This is a year of renewed discovery for our family and we had yet to visit Laos after countless trips to Southeast Asia. We selected the Sofitel Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage protected site – it was stunning....

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I’m Not Flying Southwest to Hawaii Even With Companion Pass

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 24, 2019November 14, 2023 35 Comments
Winglet

Southwest Airlines has started flights to Hawaii, initially offering limited availability as cheap as $99 round-trip. But even with the Companion Pass, I won’t take Southwest to the islands. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...

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24 Hours in Luang Prabang, Laos

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 24, 2019September 14, 2021 8 Comments
Laos 24

During a recent trip to Southeast Asia, my family wanted to visit one of the more mysterious countries we have left unexplored. This guide will help you plan a productive 24-hour visit to beautiful, Luang Prabang, Laos.  If you...

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Nearly Botching the Equinox – Dzibilchaltún, Mexico

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 17, 2019September 14, 2021 8 Comments
Templo de los siete muñecas

We love visiting Mérida, Mexico and found out that a temple nearby was purpose-built for the equinox. We visited in the fall, but as we struggled to find information prior to our experience, it seemed prudent to post about...

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American Airlines Partnership With Hyatt Ruffles Feathers But Should It?

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 17, 2019September 14, 2021 21 Comments
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American Airlines and Hyatt Hotels announced a partnership that will allow elites from each program to earn while flying or staying with the other. But some aspects of the partnership are one-sided, leaving Hyatt members upset, but maybe they...

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Leaving Your Job? Take a Vacation!

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 17, 2019September 14, 2021 10 Comments
Beautiful Bali

Work transitions can be tough but as counterintuitive as it may be, it’s the best time to take a vacation (especially with miles and points). If you’re leaving your job, take a vacation. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...

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Marriott’s Loyalty Program Is So Bad, “Bonvoy” Is a Derogatory Verb

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 10, 2019September 15, 2021 160 Comments
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Many lines of prose have been written about the bungling of Marriott Bonvoy, their loyalty program transition. Now that the program has been re-launched, many loyalists are using the peculiar name of the botched program, “Bonvoy”, as a derogatory verb.  If...

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