I flew Southwest Airlines and my flight was diverted due to a mechanical issue. Here’s what happened and how the airline handled it. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Aer Lingus In Talks For More Trans-Atlantic Service
The Irish airline, Aer Lingus, is again in talks to expand its US footprint, this time at Pittsburgh International Airport. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...
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...
Solutions To CLEAR’s Limited Airport Footprint
CLEAR, the airport security expediting line is a great perk to utilize but its limited airport footprint remains a problem, here’s my solution. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
Nurse On Pittsburgh-Orlando Spirit Flight Saves Infant Life
A nurse onboard a Spirit Airlines flight from Pittsburgh to Orlando saved the life on an infant passenger who had stopped breathing. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
5 Must-Try Pittsburgh Restaurants
The Steel City has radically changed since its manufacturing days and is reinventing itself and its restaurant scene to its new identity. Here are 5 must-try restaurants in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Breeze Airways Adding Fight to Recovery
Breeze Airways is a new airline from proven industry executives. It’s putting some additional fight and competition into the travel industry recovery. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com....
Shopping Flights To Italy Following Reopening
Now that the borders are reopening, I’m shopping flights to Italy, and here’s what I found. 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...
Pittsburgh Airport Truck Stolen, Crashed Into Building
A North Carolina man was arrested for stealing a Pittsburgh Airport truck and crashing it into an airport building. 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...
What It’s Like to Fly With Spirit Airlines Gold Status
Spirit Airlines transformed its Free Spirit loyalty program. Here’s what it’s like to fly with Spirit Airlines Gold status. 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...
Five Flights This Week – My Observations
After five flights this week that touched airports in Pittsburgh, Fort Myers, and Newark on two airlines I wanted to provide some observations of what it’s like for those that aren’t traveling. If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
JetBlue’s TrueBlue Redemption Sweet Spot
JetBlue’s loyalty program, TrueBlue has a redemption sweet spot and I am looking forward to utilizing it but it may not be everyone’s top choice. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...
Citing Travel Concerns, Blue Jays Not Allowed to Make Pittsburgh Home
Despite support from city officials, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the MLB, the Pennsylvania Department of Health and Governor’s office has uninvited the Toronto Blue Jays. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
What An Airport Auction Is Like
Pittsburgh International Airport announced their annual auction and I have always wanted to attend. This is what an airport auction is really like. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If...
Priority Pass Model Could Enhance WeWork, American Express Platinum
American Express recently added a WeWork membership to their Platinum card benefits. But the coworking program could be improved if they followed the Priority Pass model. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Sneak Peek: Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh
Kimpton Hotels are stylish and contemporary in the heart of major cities. The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh fits the mold, but some of their design choices weren’t for me. I’ve included the photos, you decide. If you are considering booking...
Pittsburgh Quietly Losing Routes Despite Additions
Pittsburgh has made big headlines over the last five years as they try to grow their footprint back from near obsolescence. However, as announcement after announcement comes from Steel City, the airport is quietly losing routes too. If you...
Shanghai-Pittsburgh Successful – More To Come?
Pittsburgh landed a charter service from Shanghai and it was objectively a resounding success. Will this lead to more charters or even regular service? Should it? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
OneJet Continues Growth, Acquires Ultimate JetCharters
This week Pittsburgh-based carrier OneJet acquired Ultimate JetCharters and Ultimate Jet Shuttle to expand footprint and size up their fleet. What will the new airline look like? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
OneJet Launches Pittsburgh-West Palm Beach With New Product
OneJet launched new direct flights from Pittsburgh to West Palm Beach with larger equipment and a longer reach. My family and I had a last-minute opportunity to try the product. For once, we are going to write this review...