For a short, one-night stay, I tried the Le Meridien Visconti Rome hotel and was a little heartbroken at what’s happened to the brand over the years. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
(New) Pan Am Traces Historic Transatlantic Routes in 2025

A recreated Pan Am’s 2025 luxury voyages retrace iconic transatlantic routes, offering travelers a nostalgic, all-business-class experience from NYC to Europe. 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...
US Travel And Tourism Sets New Record For GDP Contribution

In 2023, a new record was set for the United States Travel and Tourism sector for its GDP contribution and 2024 looks to be even higher. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
DOT Probes Frequent Flyer Programs In Futile, Pointless Effort

The United States Department of Transportation announced a probe into the largest rewards programs of four airlines in the country. But it’s entirely pointless and will change nothing. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Basic Business Class Might Be Better Than We Think

Delta Air Lines announced it was pursuing a less premium version of Business Class with fewer amenities, here’s why I might welcome such an option and you might too. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Thompson Rome (Hyatt) Opening Soon, Looks Stunning

Hyatt is expanding its footprint and the Thompson brand further with its new location in Rome set to open soon. 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...
European Airfares Increase To Save The Environment

Complying with new European environmental regulations, carriers are increasing their fares by adding “green fares” to fly cleaner. I’m skeptical it will last. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Labor Day Travel Surge Expected To Be Highest On Record

As Labor Day approaches, travelers across the United States are gearing up for what promises to be one of the busiest travel weekends in recent memory. This surge in travel activity marks the unofficial end of summer and highlights...
Spirit… Yes Spirit, Now Has The Best Airline Credit Card

Spirit Airlines has changed the benefits for its credit card offering and it now beats out every US competitor – and it’s not even close. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Alaska-Hawaiian Greenlit, JetBlue-Spirit Struggle To Survive

Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines have not been challenged on its acquisition by the DOJ during its standard review period in what appears to green light their merger while Spirit and JetBlue struggle to survive independently. If you are considering booking...
Unethical? Starbucks CEO’s “SuperCommute” 1,000 Miles 3 Days Weekly

Starbucks has appointed a new CEO that pledges to “SuperCommute” 1,000 miles for three days weekly in the office. Is this unethical? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Flewber: Air Taxi App Is Uber Of The Sky – $199 Intro Prices

A new service aims to offer on-demand air taxi services to the New York market and beyond, but they aren’t waiting for new aircraft, they are operating right now. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...
Disney World Food Allergy Death Lawsuit Faces Challenge Over Disney+ Terms And Conditions

A woman died from food allergies at a Disney Park, her husband sued the company but due to terms and conditions in the Disney+ app, his lawsuit was thrown out. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Struggling Disney Parks Fight Universal With Small Measures

Disney unloaded a variety of new attractions to compete with Universal’s upcoming park expansion. But rather than a new park, the changes were small and incremental. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
The Rise, Fall, Drama Behind Away Luggage – And What’s Next

An innovative darling of the design-focused direct-to-consumer business was Away. But now, it’s lost its way and is rumored to be up for sale. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Why Airlines Are Leaving China – What Does It Mean?

A number of western carriers are reducing or ending service to China. Why is this happening now and what does it mean for the future? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
BREAKING: Video Shows Plane Falling Out Of Sky Over Brazil

This is a breaking story, details will change as the story unfolds. An ATR-72 appears to fall from the sky over Brazil. This is the type of aircraft but not the actual aircraft involved. The airline was VoePass, however,...
United Follows Delta Extortion Rates, Forgets Key Elements

United has raised Award Anytime rates yet again edging ever close to Delta’s nosebleed high pricing, but forgets a few key elements. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Spirit Upgrades Fare Packages, Leopard Changing Its Spots?

Spirit has rolled out a number of consumer-friendly options as of late, including the ability to book a more option inclusive product. Is the discounter changing its identity? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Possible Sale: Allegiant’s Sunseeker Resort Struggles

Allegiant Travel Company’s $700MM gamble into the resort business is struggling to take-off, but will Allegiant offload it before it has a chance to get airborne? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...