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Category Archives: Travel Technology

SafetyTravel Technology

Push For One-Pilot Commercial Aircraft Gains Steam

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 12, 2023February 12, 2023 20 Comments
Cockpit Cofee Spill

The topic of single-pilot commercial aircraft has been around for some time, but it got a big push from an unlikely source recently.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...

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Travel Technology

International Roaming: T-Mobile Vs Verizon

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 8, 2023January 9, 2023 30 Comments

During the pandemic, my family switched from T-Mobile to Verizon but no more, we came crawling back. 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...

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TravelTravel Technology

What Are The Effects Of AI (ChatGPT) On Travel Blog Writing?

Kyle Stewart Posted onDecember 11, 2022December 11, 2022 9 Comments
chatgpt

Artificial Intelligence (AI) writing tools have advanced greatly, especially with GPT-3. But what are the effects on travel blog writing or online content generally? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...

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Travel Technology

For Travelers, Brands Leaving Elon Musk’s Twitter A Mistake

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 6, 2022November 6, 2022 47 Comments
Elon Musk Twitter

Some Twitter users and advertisers have stated that they are leaving Elon Musk’s Twitter, but for both brands and consumers, that’s a customer service mistake.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...

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Air New ZealandTravel Technology

LOL: Good Luck With That AirTags Ban Air New Zealand….

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 2, 2022November 2, 2022 9 Comments

Air New Zealand has officially banned Apple AirTags, even while suggesting that its policy could change at a future point. My response: good luck enforcing that… Air New Zealand Bans Apple AirTags – Will Use Honor System To Enforce...

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Travel Technology

Wait, Some Airports Still Charge For Wi-Fi?

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 13, 2022September 13, 2022 9 Comments

I genuinely wasn’t aware there were any airports left, even in the developing world, that do not offer free wi-fi, but that was my experience at Dubrovnik Airport. What a great way to fleece customers. Some Airports Still Do...

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NewsTravel Technology

Witless Teenager Busted For Stealing Passenger Luggage After Apple AirTag Leads Police To His Home

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 12, 2022 21 Comments
AirTag Luggage Thief

A young man who worked as an airline subcontractor decided to help himself to the passenger baggage he was entrusted to handle. Only the witless teenager neglected to find that one suitcase he stole had an Apple AirTag in...

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Travel Technology

My Travel Adapter Self-Destructed

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 25, 2022July 24, 2022 24 Comments

My travel adapter imploded on my latest trip and it is time to replace it. But I’m not sure what to replace it with. I’m In The Market For A New Travel Adapter My trusty travel adapter has been...

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Travel Technology

Man Uses Huge iMac In Economy Class – Is This A Joke?

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 23, 2022July 23, 2022 18 Comments
iMac Economy Class

A man pulled out a large iMac desktop computer and began working in the emergency exit row of a United Airlines flight. I have to wonder if this was serious or simply a joke. Huge iMac In Economy Class...

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Travel Technology

AirDropping Pornography On Planes Could Become A Big Issue

Kyle Stewart Posted onMay 8, 2022May 8, 2022 20 Comments
airdrop planes

Using Apple’s AirDrop feature to send unsolicited images is not a new travel phenomenon but there’s one reason why this is becoming more common, and it could be really problematic for a variety of players involved.  If you are...

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LuggageTravel Technology

“Sherlock” Tracked His Missing Baggage Through London While Airline Offered Pathetic Excuses

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 23, 2022April 23, 2022 15 Comments

This is sad story, but also a brilliant display of cleverness that shows what the future of lost baggage looks like in a world of convenient tracking. Lost Baggage Tracking – Passengers Empowered To Do The Detective Themselves Through...

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Travel TechnologyUnited Airlines

Cyberattacks Attempt To Cripple Airlines

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 22, 2021December 22, 2021 4 Comments
Airlines log4j

As we saw over the summer with the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, hackers are constantly looking for cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Airlines remain a prime target, particularly with the new log4j loophole. Airlines Hit With Barrage Of Attempted Log4j Cyberattacks In...

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Travel Technology

How I Lost My DJI Spark Drone

Kyle Stewart Posted onSeptember 26, 2021September 26, 2021 26 Comments
Empty bonita beach from a DJI Spark

My DJI Spark drone is no more thanks to a recent trip to the beach and some bad software. Here’s what happened.  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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Travel Technology

New iPhone Satellite Global Connectivity Rumored

Kyle Stewart Posted onSeptember 12, 2021September 12, 2021 3 Comments
satellite phone iPhone

The iPhone 13 is likely to be announced this week and one of the rumored features is satellite connectivity. Here’s what that could mean for travelers. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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Travel Technology

Google Travel Insights, A Cool New Tool

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 19, 2021July 19, 2021 Leave a Comment
Google Travel Insights

Google has a new tool called Travel Insights that is aimed at accelerating the economic recovery of the travel industry by helping businesses and governments gain a better understanding of real-time consumer travel demand. Cool New Tool: Google Travel...

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Travel Technology

Apple iOS 15 Features Several Travel Upgrades

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 7, 2021June 7, 2021 3 Comments
Apple iOS 15 Travel

Apple unveiled iOS 15 today, which features many upgrades including several impacting travel. New partnerships with Disney, Hyatt, and TSA promise to make the travel experience easier through an upgrade to Apple’s popular Wallet app. Apple iOS 15 Travel...

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AzulTravel Technology

A Cool New Way To Board A Plane, But Good Luck…

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 13, 2021March 13, 2021 2 Comments
Azul Boarding Process

Brazilian airline Azul deserves great credit for its innovative new boarding process, even though I am skeptical that it will work in theory. New Azul Boarding Process Is Great…In Theory In what appears more like a Disneyland ride than...

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Travel TechnologyUnited Airlines

Test Driving The Latest Version Of The United App

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 28, 2020October 28, 2020 3 Comments
United App Update

United Airlines released a substantial update to its mobile app today. Infrequent United flyers will see a big upgrade while regular users will continue to enjoy the same functionality with a number of new features. An Update To The...

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Travel Technology

Pure Skies, A New Cabin Design For The Future Of Air Travel

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 4, 2020August 4, 2020 16 Comments

British design firm Priestmangoode, which has played a pivotal role in many of the airline cabin designs we love today, has released an interesting concept for a passenger cabin of the future called Pure Skies. The Airline Cabin Of...

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Travel Technology

“Big Brother” Apple Will Now Ask You To Quarantine If You Visit Airport

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 25, 2020July 25, 2020 20 Comments
Apple Quarantine Alert

Apple is very much part of many of our daily lives. We are reminded to close our exercise rings, get to sleep, and are alerted when our heart rate surges. Now we can expect to be reminded to quarantine...

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