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Month: April 2020

NewsUnited Airlines

United Airlines Turns To Investors To Raise Cash

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 22, 2020November 14, 2023 5 Comments
a screenshot of a computer

United Airlines will attempt to raise $1 billion though the sale of common stock as it seeks to secure more liquid capital to weather the COVID-19 storm. On Monday, United announced a first quarter loss of $2.1 billion. That...

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NewsSouth African Airways

South Africa Wants To Create A “Viable” New Flag Carrier

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 21, 2020November 14, 2023 5 Comments
a woman in a blue uniform standing in a plane

The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated. – South African Airways Details are still emerging, but it appears that South African Airways may not be dead after all, though it is anyone’s guess as to what will emerge...

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Virgin AtlanticVirgin Australia

In Defense Of Richard Branson…Why Should He Cough Up Money To Save Virgin?

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 21, 2020April 21, 2020 31 Comments
Richard Branson Defense

Richard Branson has been ridiculed for his unwillingness to expend his personal fortune to save the airlines he founded. But can you blame him? I certainly cannot. Virgin Australia is in Australia’s version of bankruptcy protection. Virgin Atlantic is...

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thai airways

Thai Airways Faces A Momentous Dilemma

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 21, 2020April 21, 2020 18 Comments
Thai Airways 2020 Bailout

Thai Airways is in another fight for survival. As usual, the question is less about whether the airline will survive and more about how the airline should be transformed. It’s a momentous dilemma for the Thai flag carrier. Losses...

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Tips

Why You Should Avoid Redeeming Miles For Merchandise

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 21, 2020November 14, 2023 3 Comments
a laptop with a colorful screen

Put simply, using miles for merchandise is generally a horrible deal versus using your miles for travel. Airlines Are Happy To Send You Fancy Electronics In Exchange For Your Miles Most loyalty programs are happy to let you burn...

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Virgin Atlantic

Richard Branson’s Questionable Plea For A Virgin Atlantic Bailout

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 21, 2020November 14, 2023 8 Comments
a man sitting on a chair

Virgin Atlantic is in big trouble. Backed against the wall with mounting debt and declining revenue, the iconoclast founder and majority owner, Sir Richard Branson, has made one final plea to the United Kingdom, warning Virgin will collapse without...

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Coronavirus

Honeymooners Trapped In Fiji, Unable To Return Home

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 20, 2020April 20, 2020 14 Comments
Trapped Honeymooners Fiji

Honeymooners have been trapped in Fiji far longer than planned after a diplomatic snafu that has rendered them unable to return to New Zealand. Abdulla Mohsin and Catherine David are British nationals. Moshin was recruited by the government of...

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Air Peace

Indicted Air Peace CEO May Become Nigeria’s Next President?!

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 20, 2020November 14, 2023 4 Comments
a man in a suit and bow tie

I have not written about Air Peace before, but the Nigerian-based airline has been mired in controversy since its inception, with a questionable safety record and dodgy practices from its founder, chairman, and CEO. Sounds like the perfect transition...

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NewsUnited Airlines

United Airlines Sells 22 Jets To China

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 20, 2020November 14, 2023 4 Comments
a plane on the runway

United Airlines, in an effort to raise cash, sold 22 of its jets to Bank Of China Aviation. It plans to lease them back. Bank of China (BOC) is one of the largest state-owned commercial banks in China. The...

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United Airlines

United Airlines Will Suspend Service To 21 International Markets This Summer

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 20, 2020November 14, 2023 4 Comments
a beach with buildings and a body of water

United Airlines announced it will suspend planned seasonal service to 21 international markets this summer, but only announced five specific routes as part of its plan to roll out schedule reductions gradually. United Suspends Five Additional Atlantic Destinations For...

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American AirlinesCoronavirus

Dodging American Airlines Amid Bankruptcy Fears

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 19, 2020September 13, 2021 20 Comments
an airplane flying in the sky over mountains

As I re-examine and position myself for post-coronavirus travel, American Airlines is one I will avoid due to bankruptcy concerns.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you...

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CoronavirusSouthwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines Unions Idealistic Not Realistic

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 19, 2020September 13, 2021 10 Comments
Southwest Airlines Humor

Southwest Airlines, temporarily the largest in the world due to the coronavirus crisis, will have to make changes to their operations. But the unions that are being idealistic, but not realistic.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...

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Coronavirus

Had to Fly This Week: Hauntingly Quiet

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 19, 2020September 13, 2021 20 Comments
Terminal E in Houston at normally peak times

I had to take a work trip this week and just couldn’t bring myself to snapping photos but wanted to share my hauntingly quiet experience. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click...

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Meal of the WeekUnited Airlines

A Hot Pastrami Sandwich On United Airlines

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 18, 2020November 14, 2023 7 Comments
Pastrami Sandwich United

Each week, my Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. During this...

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Flight Attendant

The First Female Flight Attendant Was A Nurse. Are We Headed Full Circle?

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 18, 2020November 14, 2023 6 Comments
a woman in uniform standing in front of an airplane

The first female flight attendant was a nurse. With COVID-19 ushering in new realities, might we be heading full circle? In 1930, 25-year-old Ellen Church became the first female flight attendant, then called stewardess, in the world. She was...

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American ExpressLounge Reviews

Review: American Express Lounge Sydney (SYD)

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 18, 2020November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
a wall of plants with a sign

The new American Express Lounge in Sydney (SYD) is a nice improvement over the older one, with great coffee and a respectable selection of food and drink. American Express Lounge Sydney Location + Hours The lounge is open from...

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Travel

Is It Proper For Adults To Order Off The Kid’s Menu?

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 17, 2020November 14, 2023 70 Comments
a person eating dessert with a spoon

This discussion came up in the context of my review of the Park Hyatt Aviara yesterday and I think it is an interesting question. Should Adults Be Able To Order Off The Kid’s Menu? I’m asking this generally, though...

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Coronavirus

Is Rapid Testing The Key To Flying In This New Era?

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 17, 2020November 14, 2023 14 Comments
a group of people wearing protective gear and masks

Would you feel safer stepping onto an airplane if you knew that everyone around you, even in close quarters, had developed antibodies to COVID-19? With rapid testing technology rolling out and even put into use by Emirates to screen...

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South African Airways

The Demise Of South African Airways Is Truly A Tragedy

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 17, 2020November 14, 2023 18 Comments
a row of seats in an airplane

South African Airways is certainly poorly run, but its demise would be a huge loss to travelers. My recent trip on SAA is a testament to that. Reports have emerged that the South African government will provide no further...

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Delta Air Lines

Delta’s New Snack Bag Is Practical And Smart

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 17, 2020November 14, 2023 9 Comments
a bottle of water and crackers and a bag of chips

In an era in which in-flight service has essentially been eliminated, Delta is at least thinking creatively when it comes to offering passengers food and drink onboard. Delta has eliminated meals on all domestic flights in the COVID-19 era,...

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