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...
Best Beaches In The World In 2023
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...
FluxJet: Canadian Hyperloop Project Lacks Realistic Outlook
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...
Brawl: Spirit Airlines Employees Drawn Into Gate Fight
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...
A Silly Attack On United Airlines’ Boarding Process
An article in The Street attacks United Airlines by comparing it to Southwest Airlines and arguing its boarding process is punitive and meant to shame customers. I find that argument wholly unpersuasive. Is The United Airlines Boarding Process “Unpleasant”...
It’s Cheaper/Faster To Fly To Buenos Aires Than Ship A Box
I sent a box to Buenos Aires for a client and found it’s nearly cheaper (and definitely faster) to fly myself to Buenos Aires than to ship a 13-pound box. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Conflicting Information Creates Cloudy Summer Travel Picture
Industry leaders have touted how busy this summer will be for travel, but other data points counter that. Will 2023 be a busier travel season than 2022, or fall flat? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Man Swats Passenger On Wrist Who Kept Opening His Window Shade
A New York real estate agency resorted to swatting the hand of his seatmate after he repeatedly tried to open the window shade…in the row in front of him. He was seated one row behind. But while this particular...
How Much Does It Cost To Charter A 767 Private Jet?
Conducting research for a client this week I found out just how much it costs to secure a charter flight on a 767 private jet. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
7 First Class Products I Hope To Fly In 2023
At this early point in the year it is not clear if I will push for elite status once again on a US carrier or truly embrace the freestyle life of buying whatever ticket works best based on date,...
Universal Studios, Disney Bring Big Announcements This Week
Universal Studios and Disney have launched big announcements all week. From new locations, to ride launches, and even the possibility of a new theme park. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
5 Business Class Products I Hope To Fly In 2023
At this early point in the year it is not clear if I will push for elite status once again on a US carrier or truly embrace the freestyle life of buying whatever ticket works best based upon date,...
10 New Countries I Hope To Visit In 2023
I’m setting what I hope will be an achievable goal in 2023: visit 10 countries I have not previously visited. 10 New Countries For 2023 As I focus on the more important matters of my family, cultivating my career...
My 1,000th Post on LiveAndLetsFly
This exact post is my 1,000th as a travel blogger on this site and there’s a lot to look back and think about. This post is as much about you as it is about me. If you are considering...
2023: Destinations, Trips, Experiences I Am Excited About
I am overjoyed to flush 2022 down the drain and get this new year started. Here are the destinations, trips, and travel experiences I am excited about in 2023. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new...
Bah Humbug: Airlines Cancel 10,000+ Flights Amid Worst Storm
Amidst the worst Christmas weekend storm in US history, flight cancellations have topped more than 1o,000 and it’s not over yet. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Merry Christmas From LiveAndLetsFly, Kyle, And Matthew
Matthew and I want to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and reflect a little on the blog, our readership, and our gratefulness. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Amazing: Watch Tom Cruise Ride Motorcycle Off Cliff In Norway
I am amazed by the bravery of Tom Cruise…so much so, that it warrants this post. And yes, I’ll link it to travel. Tom Cruise And “Adventure” Travel Cruise is filming the next installment of Mission Impossible and the...
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...
Man FaceTimes His Family On Flight…Should We Have All Joined In?
I continue to see a proliferation in the use of noise-emitting electronic devices without using headphones. But how about an innocent onboard call with your children before a flight takes off? How To Deal With A FaceTime Call On...
