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Month: November 2020

aeroplanAward Bookings

Masterpiece: My Final Aeroplan Redemption

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 9, 2020November 14, 2023 9 Comments
a map of the world with red lines

With a new Aeroplan program coming that explicitly prohibits backtracking, I made one final odd but strategic redemption. This redemption demonstrates why I love Aeroplan (despite our troubles) and why I am officially crazy. My Beautifully Convoluted Final Aeroplan...

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aeroplanAir Serbia

Air Serbia, A Valuable New Aeroplan Partner

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 9, 2020November 14, 2023 1 Comment
a couple of men standing in an airplane

Starting today, you can now use your Aeroplan miles to book travel on Air Serbia. Prior to the pandemic, this was one of my favorite airlines for transatlantic travel. Air Serbia Now An Aeroplan Partner Air Serbia offers a...

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CoronavirusNews

Promising Vaccine Trials May Accelerate Travel Return

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 9, 2020 24 Comments
COVID-19 Travel Vaccine

This morning, Pfizer and BioNTech reported both startling and promising results from its COVID-19 vaccine trial: an effective rate of over 90%. If this proves true, it could hasten the return of worldwide travel sooner than many of us expected....

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DenverUnited Airlines

United Pokes Fun At Denver International Airport Conspiracy Theories

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 9, 2020November 14, 2023 22 Comments
a blue horse with red eyes

When it comes to conspiracy theories, no airport is more intertwined in them than Denver International Airport. United Airlines has some fun with these in a new video intended to assuage passenger fears. Denver Airport Conspiracy Theories Drive into...

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Coronavirus

Should Passengers with COVID-19 Antibodies Be Free to Travel?

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 8, 2020September 12, 2021 5 Comments
United Airlines rapid test

So many people around the world have been infected with COVID-19 and recovered, others possess antibodies. If passengers have antibodies, should they be free to travel at will? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...

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CoronavirusHawaii

Hawaiian Island Adjusts Secondary COVID-19 Testing

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 8, 2020September 12, 2021 26 Comments
Papakolea Green Sand Beach

Hawaii re-opened to mainland flights with certain restrictions, however, change is coming to secondary COVID-19 testing. If Hawaii residents weren’t revolting before, some will be grabbing pitchforks now. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit...

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Coronavirus

Travelers with COVID-19 Antibodies Should Be Incentivized

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 8, 2020September 12, 2021 3 Comments
United Airlines Testing Centre

Travelers who hold COVID-19 antibodies should be incentivized or at least not penalized by current COVID-19 standards. 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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AeromexicoMeal of the Week

A Tasty Beef Dinner On Aeromexico

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 7, 2020November 14, 2023 7 Comments
a plate of food with meat and nuts

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. This week we go...

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Spirit

Spirit Airlines Grows In Orange County With New Slots, Route

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 7, 2020November 14, 2023 8 Comments
a yellow airplane on a runway

Spirit Airlines is poised to grow in Orange Country, California after it secured a pair of new slots at John Wayne Airport (SNA). The budget carrier will begin service this month and has already announced an additional new route....

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Travel

Airport Police Chases And Fake Icelandic Airlines: How To Gain Free Publicity

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 7, 2020November 14, 2023 3 Comments
a pink airplane with white text on it

Two aviation stories, seemingly unrelated, remind us how much our truth-starved culture is willing to pursue news that lacks any credibility or edifying value. The stories also provide clear and convincing blueprints for how to secure free publicity. Police...

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Coffee

Great Coffee In Costa Mesa, CA

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 6, 2020November 14, 2023 6 Comments
a cup of coffee on a table

I recently shared of a wonderful coffee shop in Santa Ana, CA. Today we’ll move to another Orange County city to explore two great coffee shops in Costa Mesa. Great Coffee In Costa Mesa, California First, I want to...

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aeroplan

Last Call: Book Aeroplan Awards At Old Rates (Here’s What To Book Now)

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 6, 2020November 14, 2023 3 Comments
a bed in a plane

This evening, Aeroplan will shut down for a couple days as it transitions to the new program. This is your last call to book sweet spots utilizing the old Aeroplan chart. New Aeroplan: Generally Higher Prices, Lower Fees On...

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United Airlines

United Airlines Will Stop Blocking First Class Seats For Flight Attendants

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 6, 2020November 14, 2023 23 Comments
a seat in an airplane

Citing increased customer demand and scientific studies, United Airlines will stop blocking first and economy class seats for flight attendants starting next week that were intended to promote social distancing. United Airlines Will Stop Blocking Seats For Flight Attendants...

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United Airlines

United Airlines Bringing Back Champagne, Poured Wine To Premium Cabins

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 6, 2020November 11, 2020 23 Comments
United Airlines Champagne

Starting later this month, United Airlines will again offer Champagne or Prosecco onboard and pour wine from larger bottles, another step in the slow return to pre-pandemic service levels. It will also offer two slightly modified snack boxes onboard....

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Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines Was Far Too Nice To This Pesky Woman

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 5, 2020November 14, 2023 13 Comments
a group of people in a line at an airport

What happened when a disruptive passenger on Southwest screamed about not wearing her mask? Southwest Airlines calmly escorted her off the aircraft, refunded her ticket, and walked her out of the airport secure area. Why roll out the red...

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Travel

A Captain Explains Why Few Pilots Wear Masks In Cockpit

121pilot Posted onNovember 5, 2020November 5, 2020 40 Comments
Cockpit Cofee Spill

121pilot, our resident airline captain on Live and Let’s Fly, returns today to discuss pilots wearing masks inside the cockpit. In light of a controversial recent decision by American Airlines to dock pay from a captain who forced his...

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thai airways

Thai Airways Lists Entire 747 Fleet For Sale. Is This The End Of First Class On Thai?

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 5, 2020November 14, 2023 5 Comments
a large white and purple airplane on a runway

Thai Airways has just listed its entire Boeing 747 fleet for sale along with several other aircraft. This move may not only mark the end of the Queen of the Skies for Thai Airways, but the end of first...

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Alaska Airlinesemirates

Emirates First Class Redemptions Via Alaska Airlines Ending Soon

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 5, 2020November 14, 2023 2 Comments
a woman sitting in a chair in a plane

Alaska Airlines has notified its Mileage Plan members that first class award redemptions on Emirates will no longer be available beginning April 1, 2021. Take a deep breath: you still have several months to theoretically book first class awards...

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Ryanair

Ryanair Trolls President Trump, Kanye West

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 5, 2020November 14, 2023 27 Comments
a man in a suit and tie

Irish budget carrier Ryanair, known for its brash CEO who always speaks his mind, has waded into the U.S. presidential election with a barrage of tweets which troll several members of the Trump family as well as Kanye West....

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United Airlines

United Airlines Unveils Hotel Hub, A Digital Solution For Hotel Bookings During Irregular Operations

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 4, 2020November 14, 2023 11 Comments
a blue background with white circles and white symbols

United Airlines is making it easier than ever to secure a hotel booking and meal voucher when your flight is delayed or canceled with a new digital solution called Hotel Hub. United Airlines Hotel Hub United has rolled out...

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