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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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US Travel And Tourism Sets New Record For GDP Contribution

Kyle Stewart Posted onSeptember 8, 2024September 8, 2024 4 Comments
us travel tourism gdp

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...

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Travel

DOT Probes Frequent Flyer Programs In Futile, Pointless Effort

Kyle Stewart Posted onSeptember 8, 2024September 8, 2024 19 Comments
dot probes frequent flyer programs

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...

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Business Class

Basic Business Class Might Be Better Than We Think

Kyle Stewart Posted onSeptember 8, 2024September 8, 2024 25 Comments
Delta Awards Surcharges Virgin

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...

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Thompson Rome (Hyatt) Opening Soon, Looks Stunning

Kyle Stewart Posted onSeptember 1, 2024September 1, 2024 1 Comment
Thompson Rome Junior Suite

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...

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Travel

European Airfares Increase To Save The Environment

Kyle Stewart Posted onSeptember 1, 2024September 1, 2024 11 Comments
sustainable aviation fuel

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...

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Travel

Labor Day Travel Surge Expected To Be Highest On Record

Kyle Stewart Posted onSeptember 1, 2024September 1, 2024 1 Comment
election travel

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...

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Spirit

Spirit… Yes Spirit, Now Has The Best Airline Credit Card

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 25, 2024August 27, 2024 8 Comments
spirit airlines bankruptcy

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...

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Alaska-Hawaiian Greenlit, JetBlue-Spirit Struggle To Survive

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 25, 2024August 25, 2024 24 Comments
Alaska Airlines Widebody Merger

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...

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Private JetTravel

Unethical? Starbucks CEO’s “SuperCommute” 1,000 Miles 3 Days Weekly

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 25, 2024August 25, 2024 48 Comments
starbucks ceo

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...

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Private Jet

Flewber: Air Taxi App Is Uber Of The Sky – $199 Intro Prices

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 18, 2024 5 Comments
flewber hops

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...

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Disney

Disney World Food Allergy Death Lawsuit Faces Challenge Over Disney+ Terms And Conditions

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 18, 2024August 18, 2024 8 Comments
people behind a counter in a restaurant

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...

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Disney

Struggling Disney Parks Fight Universal With Small Measures

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 18, 2024August 18, 2024 15 Comments
Disney experiences news

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...

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Luggage

The Rise, Fall, Drama Behind Away Luggage – And What’s Next

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 11, 2024August 11, 2024 16 Comments
Away luggage

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....

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Why Airlines Are Leaving China – What Does It Mean?

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 11, 2024August 11, 2024 13 Comments
a large airplane on the runway

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...

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News

BREAKING: Video Shows Plane Falling Out Of Sky Over Brazil

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 9, 2024August 9, 2024 13 Comments
brazil crash voepass atr 72

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,...

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United Follows Delta Extortion Rates, Forgets Key Elements

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 4, 2024August 3, 2024 8 Comments
United Airlines Polaris Plus Details

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....

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Spirit

Spirit Upgrades Fare Packages, Leopard Changing Its Spots?

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 4, 2024August 3, 2024 1 Comment
Spirit Furlough Pilots

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...

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AllegiantHotels

Possible Sale: Allegiant’s Sunseeker Resort Struggles

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 4, 2024August 4, 2024 12 Comments
sunseeker resort florida

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...

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Southwest Airlines Assigned Seating Will Be Its Death

Kyle Stewart Posted onJuly 28, 2024July 28, 2024 72 Comments
Southwest Flight Attendant Fractures

Southwest has announced its biggest change in its 57-year history, but now that it’s changed this last bastion of its legacy, it will have to keep changing its model. Southwest Airlines is dead.  If you are considering booking travel or signing...

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American Airlines

American Airlines Flight Attendants Get Deserved Raise, Management Must Improve

Kyle Stewart Posted onJuly 28, 2024July 28, 2024 16 Comments
Irreconcilable Differences American Airlines

After five years without a contract and raise, American Airlines flight attendants have been granted a substantial raise. But if management can’t improve operations, it’s all for nought.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...

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