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Month: July 2018

United Airlines

United Airlines Cuts Strategic Silicon Valley Flight from Newark

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 26, 2018November 14, 2023 3 Comments
United Airlines Cuts Newark San Jose Flight

Just a year and a half after entering the market, United Airlines will end daily service between Newark, New Jersey and San Jose, California. The route has not performed as hoped for. In March 2017, I wrote about United’s...

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emiratesFlight Reviews

Review: Emirates A380 First Class Los Angeles to Dubai

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 25, 2018November 14, 2023 20 Comments
a person in a plane with a television

Emirates First Class is rite of passage for any aficionado of miles and points. I was absolutely giddy with anticipation for my flight. But were my expectations too high? Check-in was easy at LAX and the the agent did...

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United Airlines

United Teases Premium Service Between Los Angeles And Boston

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 25, 2018November 14, 2023 5 Comments
United Premium Transcontinental Boston Los Angeles

United is testing out lie-flat beds for a couple months on flights between Los Angeles and Boston. United Airlines operates premium transcontinental service routes between three city pairs: Los Angeles ⇄ Newark San Francisco ⇄ Newark Boston ⇄ San Francisco > Read More: Premium...

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United Airlines

Even With New Photo Policy, I Still Would Have Been Kicked Off United Flight

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 25, 2018November 14, 2023 26 Comments
United Airlines Photography Policy

Yesterday, I wrote about United’s loosened new onboard photo policy, which now permits other passengers and FAs to be captured without consent. It’s a positive development and I give United credit for the update. In thinking more about this...

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Review: LuxxLounge Frankfurt (FRA)

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 25, 2018November 14, 2023 3 Comments
LuxxLounge Frankfurt Review

The LuxxLounge in Frankfurt (FRA) is hardly a spectacular lounge and yet serves a very useful purpose. This Priority Pass lounge is located landside, meaning it is before security. As you enter Terminal 1 (Lufthansa Terminal), follow the signs...

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U.S. Airlines Will Kowtow To China On Taiwan

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 24, 2018November 14, 2023 19 Comments
US Airlines Taiwan Policy

U.S. airlines including American, Delta, and United are poised to capitulate to Chinese demands to remove references to Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau as separate nations. Last time I wrote about this, U.S. airlines had collectively deferred to the...

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Be Very Afraid: United Airlines Loosens Onboard Photo Policy

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 24, 2018November 14, 2023 18 Comments
a woman holding a wine glass and a bottle

Take it from the guy who was thrown off a plane for taking a picture of his seat…there is going to be stiff flight attendant resistance to United’s updated onboard photo policy. And maybe some passenger pushback as well....

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London Heathrow LHRLounge ReviewsPriority PassSkyTeam

Review: SkyTeam Lounge London Heathrow (LHR)

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 24, 2018April 26, 2024 4 Comments
a room with a bar and chairs

UPDATE: The SkyTeam London Heathrow (LHR) lounge is permanently closed. The SkyTeam Lounge London Heathrow is an excellent Priority Pass Lounge in LHR’s Terminal 4. After passing through the security checkpoint, the lounge isn’t far. Look up for the Etihad/SkyTeam...

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Award BookingsKorean AirSkyTeam

Saving My Expiring Korean Air Award…

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 23, 2018November 14, 2023 10 Comments
a group of women in uniform standing in front of a plane

Like most airline tickets, both award and revenue, Korean Air tickets expire one year from date of issue. That presents quite a problem for me… You might recall that  Ben from One Mile at a Time and I flew...

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emiratesLounge Reviews

Review: Emirates Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 23, 2018November 14, 2023 1 Comment
Emirates Lounge Los Angeles LAX Review

While not as fancy as other top-tier first class lounges, the Emirates Lounge at LAX offers a truly exceptional buffet and plenty of room to spread out prior to your trip to Dubai. The lounge is only open between...

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AlitaliaLufthansa

Lufthansa Confirms Interest in Alitalia Investment

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 23, 2018November 14, 2023 4 Comments
Lufthansa Alitalia Investment

Lufthansa’s position has not changed: it wants to invest in Alitalia. Last week I wrote about the latest plan in Italy to re-nationalize Alitalia. Fulfilling a campaign promise, the recently-elected government is essentially saying Alitalia is as part of...

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Law In TravelThe Netherlands

A Pricey New Dutch Air Passenger Duty Like The UK?

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 23, 2018July 23, 2018 8 Comments
Dutch Air Passenger Duty

The Dutch government wants to add an air passenger tax to airline tickets starting in 2021. Will the Netherlands embrace a controversial scheme like the UK Air Passenger Duty? The proposed plan will start modestly: €3.80 on flights within the...

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Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: July 23, 2018

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 22, 2018November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
United Airlines Island Hopper

Greetings from sunny Los Angeles. I’m in a holding pattern this week. I thought I was going to have to leave for Europe tomorrow, but that trip has been postponed. I’m both relieved and disappointed. I never like leaving...

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Elite Status

Mid-Year Status Update – Surprising Results

Kyle Stewart Posted onJuly 22, 2018September 15, 2021 7 Comments
United A320

For the first time since I became a serious frequent flyer, I am carefully tracking all of my traveling metrics for elite status. Every flight and hotel stay is logged and I am sharing my results – my expectations didn’t...

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Luggage

Away Travel Replaces Smart Luggage Batteries

Kyle Stewart Posted onJuly 22, 2018September 15, 2021 5 Comments
Away battery replacement

Away Travel is offering a trade-out program for their previous generation bags in a move that is smart and helpful. Customers who previously purchased a piece of luggage from Away Travel can swap out their now out-of-compliance styles for...

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Luggage Review: Wool & Oak Duffle Bag

Kyle Stewart Posted onJuly 22, 2018September 15, 2021 6 Comments
Wool & Oak Duffle

For several years I have been traveling a mix of short road trips and some longer journeys domestically and abroad. For shorter trips, I prefer to simplify my packing and bring as little as possible. The Wool & Oak...

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British AirwaysMeal of the Week

An English Breakfast on British Airways

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 21, 2018November 14, 2023 16 Comments
a tray of food on a table

One of my favorite airline meals of all time, any time of day, is an English Breakfast on British Airways. That’s the focus of this week’s Meal of the Week. Sometimes we can act irrationally when it comes to...

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Booking Aeroflot Award Space With SkyTeam Partners Proves Difficult

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 21, 2018November 14, 2023 13 Comments
Aeroflot Award Space Trouble

After a superb trip nearly a decade ago, Aeroflot Russian Airlines is a carrier I planned to fly this year. But booking award space has proved extremely difficult. I was hoping to get to Russia next month, but am...

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Southwest Airlines

Southwest Challenges American, Delta and United at Hollywood Burbank Airport

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 21, 2018November 14, 2023 1 Comment
two airplanes parked on a runway

As the economy continues to grow and air travel picks up, one of LA’s smaller airports is witnessing a renaissance. While many carriers are adding capacity at Hollywood Burbank Airport, one airline is adding capacity to a tactical assortment...

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London Heathrow LHRLounge ReviewsLufthansa

Review: Lufthansa Lounge London Heathrow (LHR)

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 21, 2018November 14, 2023 4 Comments
Lufthansa Lounge London LHR Review

The Lufthansa Lounge in London Heathrow’s Terminal 2 is a spacious lounge with nice amenities and plenty of natural light. If you’re used to Lufthansa lounges in Germany, you’ll feel right at home in this one. Seating is plentiful...

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