New York Governor Cuomo announced this week that visitors from COVID-19 hot spots around the US would have to quarantine. Odd, because he opposed such restrictions by other states against New Yorkers. If you are considering signing up for...
Airlines Want a New Bailout, Tough Luck
Airlines have reportedly asked for an additional $32bn in new bailout money to weather the Coronavirus crisis, but it’s time for the US taxpayer to say “tough luck.” If you are considering signing up for a new credit card...
Be Prepared: We Face Another Shutdown, Including Travel
It’s bad enough that the rest of the world doesn’t want Americans…we may soon find our own towns and cities shutdown once again. I was fairly optimistic at the beginning of the week about our chances of avoiding further...
An Eerie Layover At Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Never in my life did I think I would see a major airport so quiet on a Friday afternoon in spring. But Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport felt like an eerie ghost town. After our Citation X flight from...
Marriott Denies Water Bottles Due To “COVID-19” But Staff Won’t Wear Masks Or Clean Showers…
Here’s another datapoint for what is emerging as an alarming trend: hotels are playing a disingenuous cost-savings game when it comes to service and amenities under the guise of COVID-19. Our story today takes us to a Courtyard Marriott in...
Quarantined In Paradise But Someone Had To Do It
A caretaker couple of a boutique hotel in the Caribbean were forced to hole up in their paradise property but it wasn’t the dream one might have imagined. If you are considering signing up for a new credit card...
Are Luxury Hotels Really Just Skipping Breakfast During COVID-19?
I understand that hotels wish to encourage social distancing during COVID-19 and the breakfast buffet is unlikely to return anytime soon. But no breakfast at all? How does that make sense? Something as simple as breakfast at hotels has...
Data Points Suggest Fast Recovery for Travel Industry
Data points from public and private travel businesses suggest a fast recovery for the travel industry. If you are considering signing up for a new credit card please click here and help support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us...
2019 Was Peak Travel, When Will it Return?
In 2019, many metrics suggest the world saw peak travel. Due to the Coronavirus crisis and countries shutting their borders, the question of whether Peak Travel will ever return and if so, when, remains unanswered. If you are considering...
Did Airlines Overreact To The Coronavirus?
With signs that the economy is recovering faster than expected, did airlines overreact to the coronavirus crisis? If you are considering signing up for a new credit card please click here and help support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed...
Flexibility Is Key As The World Re-opens
As the world re-opens following the coronavirus crisis, travellers must stay flexible and nimble if they wish to travel. If you are considering signing up for a new credit card please click here and help support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
Portugal Is Open to (Most) Visitors
Portugal is one of the few countries re-opening to tourists… well, most tourists. If you are considering signing up for a new credit card please click here and help support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or...
