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Month: November 2020

Hyatt

A Return To The Mar Monte Hotel In Santa Barbara

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 30, 2020November 14, 2023 13 Comments
a red car driving on a road next to a beach

In the end, we took a one-night trip to the Mar Monte Hotel in Santa Barbara, part of the Hyatt Unbound Collection. It represented a perfect “compromise” to my Thanksgiving travel dilemma. A Return To The Mar Monte, A...

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Musings

Cyber Monday: Consider Saving Your Money Or Donating To Charity Instead Of Buying Stuff You Don’t Need

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 30, 2020November 14, 2023 13 Comments
a woman holding shopping bags

Happy Cyber Monday. It’s a great day to get a good deal. Some deals, are worth pursuing…like booking travel or buying discounted gift cards for travel that will occur anyway. But perhaps this year you join me in thinking...

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Travel

Last Call: 50% Off Virgin Atlantic Awards + Cheap Paid Tickets

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 30, 2020November 14, 2023 7 Comments
a seat in a plane

Virgin Atlantic has revealed its Black Friday Sale, which includes attractive deals on both paid and award tickets. Today is your last day to take advantage of this deal. Black Friday Sale: Half Off Virgin Atlantic Award Redemptions Matching...

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United Airlines

Where United Airlines Will Fly The 737 MAX

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 30, 2020November 14, 2023 10 Comments
a plane on a runway

As United Airlines prepares to resume flight training for the 737 MAX and convince employees that the aircraft is safe, it will base operations out of two hubs. United Airlines Will Base 737 MAX in Denver + Houston All...

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Alaska AirlinesAmerican Airlines

American Airlines Offering International Upgrades to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Elites

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 29, 2020September 12, 2021 4 Comments
airplanes parked on a runway

As American Airlines and Alaska Airlines partnership begins, international upgrades will be available to MVP elites too.  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...

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AustraliaQantas

Qantas Signs Own Death Warrant With COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 29, 2020November 14, 2023 96 Comments
a white airplane flying over water

Qantas, the Australian flag carrier, announced this week that they would require all travelers on its flights to have a COVID-19 vaccine. A move that would surely be Qantas’ undoing.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...

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Coronaviruscovid-19United KingdomUSA

Travelers With Negative COVID-19 Test Potentially Freer in UK than British

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 29, 2020September 12, 2021 11 Comments
British Airways Defends 747 Retirement

The United Kingdom announced a waiver that would allow travelers to abbreviate quarantine requirements that could potentially make foreigners freer in Britain than its own people.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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Hawaii

Kauai Will Require Quarantine: Reasonable, Yet Still Unfair

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 28, 2020November 14, 2023 62 Comments
a view of a mountain range and the ocean

Starting on December 2, 2020, the island of Kauai will require all arriving passengers to quarantine for 14 days, even with a negative COVID-19 test. The policy is reasonable, yet still unfair in that it was enacted with such...

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Delta Air Lines

Man Grills Steak In Delta Air Lines Lavatory…Plus A Personal Confession

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 28, 2020November 14, 2023 47 Comments
a person holding a bag of meat in a bathroom

Whether real or not, cooking a steak over an open flame in an aircraft lavatory is no laughing matter. That said, the thought has certainly crossed my mind too… Man Grills Steak In Delta Lavatory In a now-deleted video...

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emirates

Emirates Now Offers Free Hotel Stays In Dubai For Long Layovers

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 28, 2020November 14, 2023 2 Comments
a city with many tall buildings

Emirates has resumed its popular “Dubai Connect” program after a pandemic-related hiatus. You can now enjoy a free hotel stay in Dubai if your layover is longer than 10 hours. Emirates Resumes “Dubai Connect” Program – Free Hotel Room...

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Lufthansa

Lufthansa Introduces “Sleeper’s Row” At Attractive Price

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 28, 2020November 28, 2020 8 Comments
Lufthansa Sleeper's Row

This is probably the ideal time to fly longhaul international in economy class in terms of comfort. With passengers in short supply, your ability to stretch out is better than ever. Seeking to capitalize on this, Lufthansa has introduced...

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Trip Reports

A Late Autumn Weekend In Trump Country

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 27, 2020November 14, 2023 49 Comments
a sign in a grass field

In thinking about all I am thankful for this week, I cannot help but to express gratitude for the friendships that have helped me through this most difficult year. And for diversions. Sometimes we just a need a break...

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Delta Air Lines

What Really Happened To Delta Air Lines On Thanksgiving?

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 27, 2020November 27, 2020 45 Comments
Delta Thanksgiving Pilot Shortage

Fact: Delta Air Lines cancelled 272 flights yesterday. It has already cancelled 162 flights today. Fact: Delta is known for its operational reliability and historically has resisted cancelling a single mainline flight. Question: So what is causing so many cancellations?...

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cathay pacific

Cathay Pacific Will Bypass “Outdated” Union, Negotiate Directly With Flight Attendants

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 27, 2020November 14, 2023 11 Comments
a group of people in red uniforms

In a move that could form a blueprint for other airlines, Cathay Pacific will no longer negotiate with the union representing its flight attendants over pay and benefits. Instead, it will go directly to flight attendants. Cathay Pacific Will...

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Flight ReviewsJetBlue

Review: JetBlue A321 “Even More Space” Economy Class

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 27, 2020November 14, 2023 9 Comments
an airplane with rows of seats

JetBlue’s “Even More Space” product offers industry-leading legroom for economy class. This A321 review covers my journey from Palm Beach to Los Angeles. JetBlue A321 “Even More Space” Economy Class Review I chose not to fly Mint on the...

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Musings

Fond Travel Memories I’m Thankful For Today

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 26, 2020November 14, 2023 10 Comments
a man sitting in a chair

“Failure is success in progress.” -Albert Einstein Thanksgiving 2020 comes at a unique time in our history. We are in the midst of a pandemic that has altered our world and our way of life. It has inflicted immense...

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Travel

Denver Mayor Warns Us Not To Travel…From The Airport As He Boards Flight

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 26, 2020November 14, 2023 17 Comments
a man in a suit and tie standing in front of airplanes

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock is taking COVID-19 seriously. He sent out the following tweet at 7:43am yesterday: Pass the potatoes, not COVID. 🏘️Stay home as much as you can, especially if you’re sick. 💻Host virtual gatherings instead of in-person...

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Delta Air Lines

Are Delta Air Lines Employees Deliberately Ruining Thanksgiving For Thousands Of Travelers?

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 26, 2020November 14, 2023 129 Comments
a woman wearing a mask and gloves

Delta Air Lines is lauded as the gold standard of operational reliability, an airline which runs on time and does not cancel flights. But as Delta faces Thanksgiving and its busiest week of the year, it is cancelling hundreds...

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United Airlines

United Airlines Will Resume Investments In Onboard Product

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 25, 2020November 25, 2020 11 Comments
United Airlines Onboard Product Investment

United CEO Scott Kirby dreams of United Airlines emerging from the pandemic as the #1 airline in the USA. To that end, United will resume investment in its onboard and ground product, restarting pre-pandemic investments in all cabins. United...

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American Airlines

Flight Attendants Face Condemnation After Calling Police On First Class Do-Gooder

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 25, 2020November 26, 2020 158 Comments
Flight Attendants Masks Retaliation

A pair of flight attendants at American Airlines has been accused of unjustified retaliation against a passenger after he confronted them for not wearing masks…hours after they put their masks back on. There’s a lot of blame to go...

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