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Category Archives: Travel

Travel

Is It Rude To Place Your Coat In The Aircraft Overhead Bin?

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 29, 2023May 29, 2023 21 Comments
Coat Overhead Bin

Judging by how viral a Tik Tok video went for calling out people for placing their coat in the overhead bin of an aircraft, it appears the issue of whether to keep your coats with you or place them...

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Travel

The World’s 10 Most “Miserable” Countries….

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 24, 2023May 24, 2023 50 Comments

The conservative National Review is out with its latest “Hanke’s Annual Misery Index” (HAMI) which purports to chart which countries are the most miserable based on unemployment rates, inflation, and interest rates. The top 10 contenders are largely unsurprising,...

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Hotel ReviewsTravel

Review: Hilton Grand Vacations Club SeaWorld Orlando

Kyle Stewart Posted onMay 21, 2023May 21, 2023 9 Comments
hilton grand vacations seaworld orlando pool area

Staying at a timeshare property like Hilton Grand Vacations Club SeaWorld Orlando has some advantages for traveling families, but it wasn’t a great fit for my family.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...

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Travel

Flight Delays Mar My Trip Home, But Make Homecoming Sweeter

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 16, 2023May 16, 2023 8 Comments
Homecoming Travel

Yesterday turned from a day of annoyance at my miscalculation to one of aggravation over creeping delays that got me home three hours late. There was no silver lining to any of my travel yesterday: but it made me...

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Travel

Celebrating Traveling Moms on Mother’s Day 2023

Kyle Stewart Posted onMay 14, 2023May 14, 2023 7 Comments
Lucy enjoyed her flight

On Mother’s Day it’s only natural to reflect on the women in our lives that make traveling better for families like mine.  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

Why Choose A Window Seat If You Want To Keep It Closed The Entire Flight?

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 12, 2023May 12, 2023 76 Comments
Window Seat Shade Closed

I always choose window seats primarily because I like to look out during my flight. Apparently, some deliberately choose window seats in order to keep the window shade closed… Bad Etiquette? People Who Choose A Window Seat Deliberately To...

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Travel

Prince Harry Chooses British Airways For Coronation Return Flight

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 6, 2023May 6, 2023 53 Comments
Prince Harry Coronation Flight

12:15 PM ET UPDATE: Speculation as to what flights Prince Harry would choose for the historic coronation of his father in London have now been fully answered: he flew American Airlines for the outbound and is now flying British Airways...

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Travel

Huge Frequent Flyer Programs Struggle At Freddie Awards

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 30, 2023April 30, 2023 13 Comments
freddie awards frequent flyer programs seating

The Freddie Awards signal the best of the best loyalty and frequent flyer programs. This year was full of surprises and point to a possible shift.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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Travel

When Nature Calls, How Boldly Will You Violate Fasten Seat Belt Light?

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 26, 2023April 26, 2023 31 Comments
Lavatory Turbulence

I witnessed an interesting exchange recently when a man rose up to use the lavatory during moderately heavy turbulence, putting himself and others at risk. How boldly would you violate the fasten seat belt light when nature calls? Man...

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Travel

Introduction: An Illuminating Trip To Kenya And South Africa

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 24, 2023April 24, 2023 11 Comments
Kenya Trip Report

Welcome to my next trip report, a recount of my journey at the end of last year to Kenya and South Africa. Kenya And South Africa – An Illuminating Trip. My trip was church-related and going forward I plan...

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Travel

Earnings Reports Suggest Airline Pilot Salary Unsustainable

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 23, 2023April 24, 2023 127 Comments
Delta United George Floyd

Delta and United have reported losses on the back of airline pilot salary increases and looking forward, they appear to be unsustainable.  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

No, The Overhead Bin Above Your Seat DOES NOT Belong To You!

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 11, 2023April 11, 2023 48 Comments
Overhead Bins Shared

An interesting side discussion broke out last week in the context of a story I wrote about an American Airlines passenger purportedly booted from a flight for placing his bag in the “wrong” overhead bin. Just who does the...

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Travel

Homeless Man Helps Himself To Luggage In Atlanta Airport

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 30, 2023March 31, 2023 28 Comments
Homeless Man Steals Luggage

A man could not find his checked bag. Two days later, he tracked it back to the airport…where he found a homeless man laying near baggage claim wearing HIS clothes. Homeless Man Found Laying Down At Atlanta Airport With...

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Travel

Ouch! Lush Tasered By Airport Police After A Few Too Many Margaritas…

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 17, 2023March 16, 2023 25 Comments

A man who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol was tasered by airport police after resisting arrest.  Police Taser Intoxicated Man Who Confessed To Drinking “About” Three Margaritas While Waiting For Flight At Airport Bar Asked how...

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Travel

Are You Allowed To Trade Your First Class Seat With Someone In Economy Class?

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 16, 2023March 16, 2023 39 Comments
Seat Swapping Onboard

Earlier today I wrote about an incident that occurred onboard an American Eagle flight in which two flight attendants bickered over whether a first class passenger could swap seats with a man in economy class so that she could...

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Here’s Why I Support In-Flight Cell Phone Calls

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 9, 2023March 9, 2023 39 Comments

Over six years ago, I weighed in on the use of mobile phones onboard commercial airline flights. Back then, I was for it. Today, I’m still for it. In-Flight Cell Phone Calls: I’m Still For It… JSX now allows...

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Travel

JetBlue-Spirit Airlines Merger: DOJ Drags Feet On Suit

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 5, 2023March 4, 2023 12 Comments
JetBlue spirit merger NEA

The Department of Justice let a deadline slip to sue and block the JetBlue-Spirit Airlines merger. Will the DOJ block the combination of the two airlines? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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Travel

Best Beaches In The World In 2023

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 5, 2023March 5, 2023 17 Comments
best beaches in the world Reynisfjara Beach Iceland

TripAdvisor released its reader’s choice Best Beaches in the World list for 2023 and there are a few in the United States. Here’s where to go.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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Travel

FluxJet: Canadian Hyperloop Project Lacks Realistic Outlook

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 26, 2023February 26, 2023 7 Comments
fluxjet hyperloop

A new Canadian startup wants to build a Hyperloop-type project branded FluxJet but lacks a real plan. 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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Brawl: Spirit Airlines Employees Drawn Into Gate Fight

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 5, 2023February 5, 2023 15 Comments
Spirit brawl

An all-out brawl at a Spirit Airlines gate included employees from the airline all over bag fees.  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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