Users are reporting the hottest new iPhone of the year is literally hot to the touch…will airlines start banning the iPhone 15 due to concerns over fire risk? Will Airlines Begin Banning iPhone 15 Due To Overheating Concerns? Numerous...
SIM Swapped: What Is It, And What I Did About It
While traveling in the Bahamas this week, I was the victim of sim swapping. What is it and what did I do about it? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Flip Hotel Rooms? New Service, Hoken, Enables Room Selling
A new service makes it possible for consumers to “flip” hotel rooms. Wait, what? 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...
United Airlines Adds Live Activities To iPhone
United Airlines now supports Live Activities on the iPhone, enabling passengers to have real-time access to their boarding pass, gate and seat number, and countdown clock to departure time without opening the United app and whether the phone is...
Despite Flaws, 32% Will Use ChatGPT To Plan Travel Anyway
According to a new report, 32% will use the AI model, ChatGPT, to plan travel despite inaccuracies and vaguery. 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...
AI (ChatGPT) Travel Planning Tools Deficient, Erroneous
If you’re on social media, you’ve likely seen many of the uses for ChatGPT as a travel planning tool. To the naked eye, it looks great but it’s a façade that sets users up for failure. If you are...
Push For One-Pilot Commercial Aircraft Gains Steam
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...
International Roaming: T-Mobile Vs Verizon
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...
What Are The Effects Of AI (ChatGPT) On Travel Blog Writing?
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...
For Travelers, Brands Leaving Elon Musk’s Twitter A Mistake
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...
LOL: Good Luck With That AirTags Ban Air New Zealand….
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...
Wait, Some Airports Still Charge For Wi-Fi?
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...
Witless Teenager Busted For Stealing Passenger Luggage After Apple AirTag Leads Police To His Home
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...
My Travel Adapter Self-Destructed
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...
Man Uses Huge iMac In Economy Class – Is This A Joke?
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...
AirDropping Pornography On Planes Could Become A Big Issue
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...
“Sherlock” Tracked His Missing Baggage Through London While Airline Offered Pathetic Excuses
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...
Cyberattacks Attempt To Cripple Airlines
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...
How I Lost My DJI Spark Drone
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....
New iPhone Satellite Global Connectivity Rumored
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...
