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Month: December 2013

HumorTSA

The TSA Presents: The 12 Banned Items of Christmas (Humor)

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 29, 2013December 9, 2016 4 Comments

I love intelligent humor that not only draws a laugh, but makes a deeper point–perhaps a reflection on an pertinent political issue or on society at large that invites contemplation and discussion. A new video out poking fun at...

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Reminder: New Aeroplan Award Chart Takes Effect on 01/01/14

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 28, 2013December 9, 2016 1 Comment

Aeroplan is updating its award chart on January 01, 2014 and the changes are both good and bad. The Good: One-way awards at half the round-trip cost Right now Aeroplan charges 67% of the r/t price for a one-way...

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AviancaAward BookingsStar Alliance

3:1 Avianca Lifemiles Today Only

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 27, 2013December 9, 2016 5 Comments

A targeted e-mail went out to Avianca Lifemiles members this morning with a 3:1 mileage purchase offer: buy 1,000 miles and get 2,000 free, today only. 1,000 miles costs $30 + tax, so you’re getting miles for one cent, pre-tax....

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United Airlines

The Night Before Christmas: United Airlines Edition

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 25, 2013December 9, 2016 6 Comments

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the air,The United executives stirred in despair;The stock had grown on the NYSE with fanfare,In hopes that great profit soon would be there;The Chairman was nestled all snug in his bed;While...

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Award BookingsUnited Airlines

Singapore Airlines Accuses United Airlines of Lying About Pulled Online Award Space

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 19, 2013December 9, 2016 9 Comments

Last week, United announced that it would no longer offer online searchability for Singapore Airlines award space. United stated this was a “mutual” decision but implied that Singapore had requested that United remove the space. Hi everyone, I wanted...

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Award BookingsFirst ClassLufthansaUnited Airlines

Generous Lufthansa First Class Award Availability between Tokyo Haneda and Frankfurt

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 19, 2013December 9, 2016 5 Comments

When Lufthansa recently announced new service between Mexico City and Munich as well as Toronto and Munich, premium class award seats were released on every flight. Even first class, which is normally only released to Star Alliance partners two...

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Alliances

US Airways-American Alliance Update: Best of Both Worlds

Kyle Stewart Posted onDecember 17, 2013November 14, 2023 4 Comments
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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. US Airways Moves to oneworld A reader received what I considered to be an...

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Star Alliance Should Pursue Alaska Airlines

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 17, 2013December 9, 2016 10 Comments

For all the complaints about US Airways being a “low-cost carrier” or offering an inferior in-flight product, the carrier has been a valuable member of Star Alliance that will be missed tremendously. With a healthy European route network and...

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NewsStar Alliance

Air India Again Positions Itself for Star Alliance Membership

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 16, 2013December 9, 2016 4 Comments

When I worked for Star Alliance in 2011, the politics surrounding Air India’s failed bid to join the Alliance were fascinating. I am bound from disclosing the nitty gritty details, but the situation opened my eyes to how much...

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United Airlines

Hitting the Million Miler Mark on United Airlines

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 11, 2013December 9, 2016 8 Comments

My first United Airlines flight was from Los Angeles to Denver in the winter of 1995, but I did not start seriously flying United until 2005, the year I decided I did not want to sit behind the curtain...

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Delta AirlinesNewsUnited AirlinesUpgrades

Delta Actually Improves Skymiles Program with Attractive Upgrade Options

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 11, 2013December 9, 2016 3 Comments

Delta Air Lines has led the U.S. airline loyalty industry in duplicity and penny-pinching for several years running (even with a commendable challenge from United last month) so a day in which positive news is announced is quite rare....

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Travel

Video: WestJet’s Heartwarming Christmas Surprise

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 11, 2013December 9, 2016 2 Comments

Several airlines have released holiday-themed videos this month, but WestJet’s “Christmas Miracle” film brought a big smile to my face. The simple message–that it is more blessed to give than to receive–is not a trite expression, but a truism that...

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NewsTSA

Higher Airline Fees in Congressional Budget Compromise

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 11, 2013December 9, 2016 3 Comments

Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin), Chairman of the House Budget Committee, and Sen. Patty Murray (D-Washington), Chairwoman of the Senate Budget Committee, have unveiled a compromise plan to fund the U.S. federal government for the next two years, eliminating the spectre of...

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Award TravelUnited AirlinesUS Airways

United: US Airways Award Flights Bookable through March 30, 2014

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 9, 2013December 9, 2016 2 Comments

United Airlines released an update concerning its future relationship with US Airways– As you’ve undoubtedly seen, American Airlines and US Airways closed their merger today. While our partnership with US Airways will be ending on March 30, 2014, it’s still...

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Frequently Asked Questions About the American Airlines – US Airways Merger

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 9, 2013December 9, 2016 Leave a Comment

American Airlines and US Airways have officially merged, but for practical purposes, the airlines remain separate entities and will maintain separate operations for several months. Business will continue as usual, with separate check-in, gates, loyalty programs, and policies: like...

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NewsUnited AirlinesUnited Express

Man Wakes Up Onboard Dark, Empty, United Express Plane in Houston

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 9, 2013December 9, 2016 2 Comments

A man buys a United Airlines ticket from Louisiana to California via Houston on United. He boards the first leg and being an extraordinary sleeper, falls into a deep slumber on an Embrarer regional jet, one of the most...

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NewsUnited Airlines

United’s IDB Nightmare: 90-Year-Old Pearl Harbor Veteran Among 41 Bumped Off Flight to Honolulu

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 6, 2013December 9, 2016 11 Comments

United Airlines is facing another firestorm over news that a 90-year-old Pearl Harbor veteran bound for Honolulu was among 41 passengers bumped when bad weather necessitated severally weight restricting a 737-800 aircraft at Los Angeles International Airport. Ewalt Shatz travels...

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istanbulTrip Reports

Yerevan to Istanbul in Armavia Economy Class

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 5, 2013December 9, 2016 4 Comments

Armavia was Armenia’s flag carrier, but entered bankruptcy on March 29, 2013 and suspended all operations on April 1, 2013. I got in just in time, for I doubt there would have been a refund if my flight had...

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MusingsUnited Airlines

Why I’m Not So Optimistic About Jeff Smisek Anymore

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 5, 2013December 9, 2016 18 Comments

On October 12, 2010 I wrote a post entitled, “Why I’m Optimistic about Jeff Smisek Leading United Airlines.” Based upon an inflight anecdote in which Smisek engaged both crew and customers, I posited that “he appears to be laying...

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Trip Reports

Feeling at Home in Yerevan

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 4, 2013June 4, 2018 14 Comments

I grew up in Glendale, California, home to one of the largest Armenian populations outside of Armenia’s capital city of Yerevan. My best friend in elementary school was Armenian and I have several friends in the Armenian community. In...

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