Hotels have come under scrutiny for adding in junk fees, something the Biden administration has been working hard to eliminate. But it’s far worse in the Airbnb Homeshare market. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Not Ok, Boomer: Demographic Challenges Await Travel Brands
With the largest population demographic now the Baby Boomers entering retirement, travel brands need to plan for the future that awaits, not the customers they have. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Delta Doesn’t Know Skymiles Penalty Refund On Cancelled Ticket
Cancelling a Delta SkyMiles redemption – especially in Basic Economy – is straight forward, but what you get back in your refund even Delta doesn’t know. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Mother’s Day Reflection: A Year of Firsts
As Mother’s Day is here again, I reflect on a year that has brought more travels than normal with the matriarchs in our family. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Review: AMEX Centurion New York (Madison Ave & East 42nd St)
American Express opened a new Centurion club outside of an airport next to Grand Central Station and it was an incredible place to hold a meeting. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
I Flew Spirit Airlines With An Academy Award (Oscar) Winner
On a recent flight, I had a surprising fellow passenger sitting next to me, an Academy Award winner, and her family. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Former JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes Rapid Recovery, New CEO Role
In early February, JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes stepped away from his post unexpectedly due to health reasons, but just weeks later he’s been appointed head of Airbus in the Americas. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Michelin Guides New Key System: 2024 US Hotels List
The US Michelin Guide introduces a new hotel ranking system with keys, offering trusted evaluations of exceptional accommodations across states like California, New York, Colorado and Washington DC. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Making My House Smell Like A Luxury 5-Star Hotel
One of the lasting memories of a premium hotel is the scent pumped through the ventilation. I finally bought the scents and it’s incredible the difference it makes. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Shock Video: Omaha Eppley Airport Thrashed By Tornado
Friday, a tornado thrashed through areas of Omaha including the airport as locals and visitors documented the storm. 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...
Review: Hyatt Centric Brickell (Miami) Queen Junior Suite
At the Hyatt Centric Brickell in Miami, it’s a mixed bag of exceeding expectations and falling short even on a Hyatt Privé rate. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
New York to Miami – The Automatic Gratuity Has Gone Too Far
Restaurants and even retail locations are adding an automatic gratuity but enough is enough. Can you refuse to pay automatic gratuities? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
CardRight: Great Free New App For Managing Credit Cards
CardRight is a great new app for managing credit card accounts, benefits, costs, and other data points and it’s absolutely free. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
WATCH: US Coast Guard Rescues Disney Cruiser By Helicopter
A passenger onboard a Disney cruise ship had to be airlifted by helicopter from the Coast Guard while the ship was at sea, revealed in dramatic footage. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Review: ANA Lounge (Priority Pass) Lisbon
The ANA Lounge (accessible via Priority Pass or partner airlines) in Lisbon, Portugal had plenty to offer for just about everyone. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
BREAKING: Israel Retaliates Against Iran, Travel Disruptions
In a tit-for-tat air-only conflict between Israel and Iran, Israel has fired its latest salvo, and flight disruptions abound. 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...
More Global Travel Disruption Due To Israeli Conflicts, Ukraine
With an existing war in Ukraine, Russian airspace limitations, and now a second conflict in the Middle East with Israel, global travel disruptions are increasing rapidly. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Review: MSC Yacht Club (Cruise – Business Class)
Cruising is completely different than the rest of the ship when it’s inside of a separate business class or first class portion of the ship. Here’s a look at MSC Yacht Club. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
Review: Vila Gale Collection São Miguel (Ponta Delgada Hotel)
Ponta Delgada is a small city on São Miguel in Portugal’s Azores archipelago but we found a hotel gem in Vila Gale Collection. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Despite Record Contract American Airlines Pilots Still Unhappy
Less than a year after receiving a record contract from management, American Airlines pilots still aren’t happy but now for a new reason. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
