President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela was the subject of a reported assassination attempt yesterday. He alleged US involvement indirectly but details remain incomplete. 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 Instagram, add us today. Assassination Attempt on […]
American Airlines May Soon Find Itself Locked Out of Venezuela
Last month, American Airlines announced increased service to Caracas, Venezuela. While other U.S. and European carriers have abandoned air service to the beleaguered nation, AA has steadfastly remained. But that could soon change. American flies twice daily to Caracas and once daily to Maracaibo. In December, AA will fly three times daily on select days. But […]
Venezuela Bans Copa Airlines
In an escalating diplomatic spat between Venezuela and Panama, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has banned Copa Airlines from flying to the Bolivarian Republic. Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela shrugged over the news. Although word of the ban sent Copa stock tumbling on Friday, Varela asserted Venezuelans would be far more hurt by the news than the airline. Panama is […]
Caracas Airport is a Sad Window into Venezuela
The decaying Simón Bolívar International Airport in Caracas provides a window into the sad reality of the life and times of Venezuela. I’ve talked before about the sad state of affairs in Venezuela…a once-leading nation in Latin America that has disintegrated into a dangerous banana republic. I’d rather walk the streets of Mogadishu, Sana’a, or Aleppo […]
Delta, Air France, Iberia, and Avianca Suspend Service to Venezuela
Amid growing civil unrest and social fissures so deep it may take a revolution to restore order, four more airlines are suspending service to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. On Sunday, a sham election will take place in which President Nicolás Maduro will further try to consolidate power through the creation of a constituent assembly. This assembly will […]
United Airlines Suspends Service to Venezuela
Venezuela is on the verge of economic collapse and United Airlines has decided enough is enough. Effective July 01, 2017 United is suspending service to Caracas (CCS). Although corrupt President Nicolás Maduro has promised to prevent any carrier who halts service to Venezuela from ever returning, United has decided that the route is not meeting financial expectations. […]
Getting a Tourist Visa for Venezuela
I wrote earlier this week about my desire to visit Venezuela and my failure to check entry requirements. Once I realized my mistake, I planned to quickly rectify it by following the instructions, finding a nearby consulate or the Embassy in Washington DC and expediting the process. I looked into how I would begin and […]
How to Not Make a Mistake When Visiting Venezuela
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 Instagram, add us today. Desire to Go For years I have wanted to visit Venezuela. For some that might seem odd, for others obvious – for my wife it just seemed dangerous. But between […]
United’s Clever Trick to Keep Crews Out of Dangerous Venezuela
The situation in Venezuela is not getting any better. With violence increasing as the economy further descends into chaos, United Airlines now fears for the safety of its crews. Rather than suspend service completely, it has taken a novel to approach to ensure that its crews spend only an hour on the ground in Caracas. United […]
Alitalia the Latest Carrier to Cut Service to Venezuela
The situation unfolding in Venezuela fascinates me. There you have a state on the verge of failure with hyperinflation and a government suffering from a foreign currency crunch. The result: airlines are not getting paid for their service and are bailing one by one. The latest Caracas casualty is Alitalia. For the last 11 years, […]
Air Canada Suspends Service to the Failing State of Venezuela
Air Canada is halting its thrice-weekly service between Toronto and Caracas as hyperinflation and violence continue to engulf Venezuela. In a statement, Air Canada said– Due to ongoing civil unrest in Venezuela, Air Canada can no longer ensure the safety of its operation and has suspended flights to Caracas until further notice. Passengers who are […]
Venezuela Currency Devaluation = Good Flight Deals?
The Venezuelan government announced today that it would be devaluing its currency once again, moving the fixed rate against the dollar from 4.30 to 6.30 bolivars. This move will push the dollar up 46.5% against the bolivar and is expected to ease the precarious budget situation in Caracas by ushering in an influx of foreign […]
Is a Trip to Venezuela on the Horizon?
The United States is not the only country having presidential elections this autumn. Tomorrow, Venezuelans go to the polls in a critical election that will either keep Hugo Chavez in power for six more years or elect challenger and reformer Henrique Capriles. While polling suggests Chavez will eek out a victory, public polling has been traditionally […]
Why I Won’t Be Going to Venezuela Anytime Soon
My readers know that I am up for an adventure. I’ve been to some messy parts of the world and am bolder than most in choosing a travel destination. But there are some places that even I will not go, at least for now. Three to be exact. The first is Somalia. Mogadishu seems to be […]
Qatar’s New Caracas Route Is A Sanctions Signal
A Gulf carrier just opened a door to Caracas that Washington spent years trying to keep shut.
Final Call: Hyatt Just Blew Up The World Of Hyatt Award Chart
UPDATE: The new pricing has gone into effect. Stay tuned for analysis as we survey the pricing changes. My original story from February 25, 2026 is below. Today Hyatt announced a significant update to its World of Hyatt loyalty program that will affect how members redeem points for free nights. The changes, which take effect […]
American Bets Billions On Miami And DFW
While competitors cut capacity, American is dropping $5 billion into simultaneous expansions at both hubs. Here’s why it matters.
Forbes: Your Advisor Is Now Your Extraction Plan
Forbes just coined a term every traveler should know: contingency concierge. Here’s why your travel advisor might be your most important safety net.
Spirit Has a Bankruptcy Plan But Fuel Prices Threaten It All
Spirit’s bankruptcy exit plan cuts debt by billions and shrinks to 94 planes. But surging fuel prices from the Iran conflict could derail the whole thing. Spirit Airlines has been through a lot. Two bankruptcy filings in under a year, a failed merger with JetBlue that a federal judge torpedoed, a rejected reunion with Frontier, […]
Airlines Cut Cuba Flights As U.S. Fuel Blockade Leaves Airports Without Jet Fuel
Airlines are scaling back service to Cuba as a worsening jet fuel shortage, tied to a tightening U.S. oil blockade, begins to directly disrupt commercial aviation to the island. Airlines Cut Cuba Flights As U.S. Fuel Blockade Triggers Jet Fuel Shortage A growing aviation disruption is unfolding in Cuba after authorities warned airlines that jet […]
