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Category Archives: Chicago

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Review: Hyatt Regency Deerfield, Illinois

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 4, 2025February 4, 2025 10 Comments
Hyatt Regency Deerfield Review

I’ve made several recent trips to Chicago and my go-to hotel has been the Hyatt Regency Deerfield. It’s nothing fancy, but does the job and is quite convenient to the northern suburbs of Chicagoland.  Hyatt Regency Deerfield Review My...

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When You Are Greeted By A Police Forensic Unit At Your Hotel…

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 5, 2024October 5, 2024 20 Comments
Police Forensic Unit Hotel

I was recently in Chicagoland and Heidi and I stayed at the Hyatt House in Schaumburg, where we found a police forensic unit photographing a side entrance to the hotel. I asked about it at the front desk and...

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Instructive: St. Regis Chicago Shamed Into Offering Elite Breakfast Benefit

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 23, 2023November 13, 2023 24 Comments
a restaurant with tables and chairs

It seems that if enough people complain, even a mighty hotel chain that has a history of showing disdain toward elite members will back down. In the case of the new St. Regis in Chicago, top-tier elites will now...

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Duped Into “Italian” Deep Dish Pizza In Chicago…

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 12, 2022November 14, 2023 44 Comments
a deep dish pizza with cheese and tomato sauce

Just a public service announcement to readers who may be duped into thinking a pizza company ending in a vowel with four nice-looking Italian men on the box must offer decent pizza. Just avoid Rosati’s… Rosati’s Chicago Deep Dish...

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Review: Thompson Hotel Chicago Loft Suite

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 1, 2021September 12, 2021 12 Comments
Lobby seating Thompson Chicago

A stunning location, cool design, and now part of the Hyatt family, the Thompson Hotel Chicago and its Loft Suite had us singing its praises, especially during Lollapalooza weekend. What a great value for a Category 4 property.  If...

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Photos: Flying Over Frozen Lake Michigan

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 11, 2021November 14, 2023 10 Comments
an aerial view of a city and water

Earlier this week I had to travel via Chicago and saw something I’ve never seen before: a partially-frozen Lake Michigan. While that may be an annual event for Chicagoans and other Great Lakes residents, it was a new experience...

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Chicago, New York Hurt COVID-19 Tourism Recovery With New Fees, Attitudes

Kyle Stewart Posted onSeptember 20, 2020November 14, 2023 24 Comments
a river with a bridge and a bridge in a city

Chicago and New York City have added COVID-19 fees and closely monitored guests, but are the new measures helping or hurting tourism? 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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US Carriers, Asia Flights From Chicago Don’t Work

Kyle Stewart Posted onAugust 25, 2019September 14, 2021 23 Comments
United IRROPS

United has suspended Hong Kong flights from Chicago which follows a number of American Airlines discontinued flights from the windy city. Why can’t US carriers make Asia work from Chicago? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...

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Review: Park Hyatt Chicago (Executive Suite)

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 23, 2018November 14, 2023 1 Comment
Park Hyatt Chicago Suite Review

My stay at the Park Hyatt Chicago was much more about the company than the property itself, but I very much appreciated the spacious suite with an excellent view of the Chicago Water Tower. This was a special trip...

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Leaked Video of Train Derailment at Chicago O’Hare Airport

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 26, 2014December 9, 2016 2 Comments

CCTV footage has leaked out that captures the train wreck on Chicago’s CTA Blue Line Monday at Chicago O’Hare Airport— The train operator has admitted that she “dozed off” before the accident and has done so before. National Transportation...

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Train Derails at Chicago O’Hare – Dozens Injured

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 24, 2014December 9, 2016 2 Comments

Not being a car guy, I have often availed myself to Chicago’s CTA Blue Line to get from O’Hare Airport into the city and back. This morning, though, I am glad I was far away as a train derailed...

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Thanksgiving Travel on United Airlines at Chicago O’Hare

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 27, 2013December 9, 2016 2 Comments

Chicago’s local ABC affiliate did a fluff piece on traveling with United Airlines over the Thanksgiving holiday, but it still merits watching. Note the gate lice at 1:58! I like that the news clip actually paints an accurate picture...

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"I Can’t Give Away this First Class Seat!"

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 27, 2013December 9, 2016 3 Comments

Once in awhile on United I see a domestic flight go out with open seats in first class despite a long waitlist of elites waiting for a complimentary upgrade. This is usually attributable to a lazy or rushed gate...

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Non-Rev Adventures on United Airlines, Part II

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 6, 2013December 9, 2016 10 Comments

Check out Part I here. Decisions, decisions. New York via Chicago or a non-stop flight to Washington and skip New York? I had a room booked for two nights at the Millenium Hilton that could not be cancelled, but...

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Would You Have Spoken Up? Biting My Tounge in the Chicago Red Carpet Club

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 27, 2011 10 Comments

I find that it is generally a good idea to mind my own business. Sometimes, however, it is quite difficult.  Yesterday I entered the United Red Carpet Club in Terminal C at Chicago O’Hare where a Lufthansa Senator flying...

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Flying to Barcelona? Consider Pakistan International Airlines via Chicago

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 9, 2010 18 Comments

I have always been intrigued by Fifth Freedom routes, especially by exotic carriers. Only a handful of these flights, however, are available in North America. Here is the current list (and please let me know if I have left...

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Route through Chicago if you want a bump this summer?

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 8, 2010 Leave a Comment

Continuing on the theme of bumps, Chicago O’Hare (ORD) might be a wise airport to connect in this summer if you are looking for a bump. It also might be the airport you want to avoid if you are...

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United got me home from Chicago…but it took some arm twisting!

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 23, 2010 Leave a Comment

Hello from Honolulu. Turns out I made it home last night. It took some wrangling, but I got rebooked in First Class from Chicago to LAX and made it home about two hours later than planned. This was after...

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