Chase has accelerated Chase Sapphire lounge openings and I was able to try its location at LaGuardia airport. It’s incredibly impressive, and open to Priority Pass. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Southwest Airlines May Acquire A Competitor, But Which One?
Rumors are swirling that Southwest may acquire another carrier to cope with Boeing 737 delivery issues. But which one? 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...
Review: Ambassador Limo Service (New York Metropolitan Area)
I’ve documented struggles getting into the city from JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark. Ambassador Limo was a quick, comfortable ride into the city. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Renting A Car In Ponta Delgada, Açores (Azores, Portugal)
Renting a car in the Azores led to a magical day and nearly a nightmare – and it was all my fault. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Aircraft Safety: Time For Government, Private Intervention
Following several significant events with manufacturers, supply chain vendors, as well as airlines – it’s time for either a governmental or private intervention or both. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Review: (SATA) Azores Airlines Paris – Ponta Delgada (Coach)
For our second trip to Portugal but first to the Azores, we flew coach from Paris to Ponta Delgada non-stop and found it surprisingly enjoyable. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
American Airlines Makes Premium Economy Upgrades Too Hard
To avoid economy, I tried my very best to upgrade to Premium Economy but American Airlines makes it too hard – even more difficult than economy to Business Class. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Staring Down The Barrel Of Nine Hours In Coach
Not looking forward to a long-haul flight in coach helped me appreciate… well, everything. 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 us on Facebook or...
Review: Courtyard By Marriott Bridgetown Barbados
After a dismal experience at another Barbados property, I was looking for something new, and the Courtyard by Marriott Bridgetown Barbados fit the bill. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Review: The Plymouth Hotel (Miami South Beach) SLH
If you’re looking for a quirky and charming boutique hotel on South Beach, I’d recommend The Plymouth Hotel Miami, a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
Pilot Shortage Over? Airlines Curtail Hiring, Layoff Some
Is the commercial airline pilot shortage over? Maybe, some airlines have frozen pilot hiring and others have laid some off or offered paid them not to fly. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Lifemiles 15% Transfer Bonus Continues To Return Value
For those looking to redeem points on Star Alliance airlines, lifemiles continues to return value, and the current American Express 15% transfer bonus helps even more. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
American Queen Shutters, Stiffing Small Businesses, Employees
American Queen Voyages has shut down just two weeks after this site reported trouble. Now it’s unpaid small business owners and fired employees left holding the bag. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
American Airlines Disallows Earning Loyalty Points On OTAs, A Simple Response
American Airlines announced that it will no longer allow travelers to earn Loyalty Points or Aadvantage Miles outside of direct booking. OTAs could respond simply, and profoundly. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
My Take: Hyatt Didn’t Really Need SLH or MGM Anymore
Hyatt Hotels has lost its MGM and Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) partnerships in the last eight months. But I don’t think it needed either anymore. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Did You Know Business Class Exists For Cruises?
Big ship cruises have a business class section and by almost every comparable metric it’s even better than business class for airlines. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Study: Travelers Don’t Actually Care About Sustainability
A recent study has concluded what’s been obvious for years. Travelers say they care about the environment but it’s not actually true. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Gouging: Fontainebleau Las Vegas Is Embarrassing Its Brand
The recently opened mega-hotel, Fontainebleau Las Vegas is embarrassing itself and the entire Fontainebleau brand by gouging customers. 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 us on Facebook or Instagram,...
Pilot Over Elite Upgrade Issue Creates Conflicts For Both
American Airlines pilots are upgraded above elite customers who may otherwise qualify for an upgraded seat. But this puts staff at odds with its best customers. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
American Queen Voyages Dropped By All* Travel Agencies
American Queen Voyages, one of the largest domestic cruise ship operators in the US has been dropped by nearly every travel agency due to its back office. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
