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Month: February 2021

covid-19TravelUnited Airlines

Mask Vigilantism Is Out of Control on Flights

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 28, 2021September 12, 2021 76 Comments
a woman sitting on a luggage in an airport

There’s a big difference between an intentional mask rebellion and punishing innocent, well-intentioned travelers. Mask vigilantism is out of control on flights and in my experience, it was the flight attendants that were to blame.  If you are considering...

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United Airlines

Nearly Kicked Off Flight For Asking About A Snack Box

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 28, 2021November 14, 2023 137 Comments
kicked off a flight

For the first time in my life, after millions of miles flown to nearly one-third of the countries in the world, I was nearly kicked off a flight for asking about a snack box.  If you are considering booking...

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FloridaTravel

Five Flights This Week – My Observations

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 28, 2021September 12, 2021 7 Comments
florida blog bill

After five flights this week that touched airports in Pittsburgh, Fort Myers, and Newark on two airlines I wanted to provide some observations of what it’s like for those that aren’t traveling.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up...

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United Airlines

United Airlines Expands Bus Service With Two Colorado Destinations

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 27, 2021November 14, 2023 3 Comments
a blue bus parked on a road

United Airlines will soon begin service to two Colorado destinations…via bus. Service will begin next month. United Airlines Adds Two New Bus Destinations In Colorado United Airlines has served Allentown, Pennsylvania via bus from Newark Airport going back to...

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British Airways

A Final Flight For Captain Sir Tom Moore

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 27, 2021February 27, 2021 6 Comments
Tom Moore Final Flight

A funeral was held in England today for Captain Sir Tom Moore, who raised over £32 million for the UK’s National Health Service during the lockdown and died tragically with COVID-19 just weeks before his 101st birthday. His story highlight...

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American Airlines

American Airlines Flight Diverts After Women Hurl Racist Insults, Spit On Passenger

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 27, 2021November 14, 2023 61 Comments
an airplane flying in the sky

An American Airlines flight diverted to Phoenix after two female travelers cursed out then spit on a man who told them to stop using foul, racist language. American Airlines Flight Diversion Over Racist Passengers Kelly Pichardo, 30, and Leeza...

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Delta Air LinesLaw In Travel

Delta Passenger Faces $27,500 Fine After Striking Flight Attendant

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 27, 2021 6 Comments
Flight Attendant Assault

Here’s an update to a story I wrote in October concerning a passenger who attacked a Delta flight attendant in a mask-related controversy. Four months later, the passenger now faces a $27,500 fine for her conduct. A Seat Belt...

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Law In TravelUnited Airlines

United Airlines Fined $49 Million For Mail Fraud

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 27, 2021November 14, 2023 4 Comments
United Airlines Mail Fraud

United Airlines has agreed to pay a $49 million fine for fraud relating to international postal delivery contracts. Just another chapter in the troubled Smisek era… United Airlines Must Pony Up $49 Million For Mail Delivery Fraud The fraud...

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Law In Travel

If You Abuse Company Travel Policy, Expect To Be Fired!

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 26, 2021November 14, 2023 22 Comments
a row of seats in an airplane

I have no sympathy for an executive at Amazon who was “fired for upgrading to business class” (which doesn’t seem to be the case at all). If he abused company travel policy, he deserved to be fired. Don’t Abuse...

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Coronavirus

My Second COVID-19 Vaccination

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 26, 2021November 14, 2023 31 Comments
a man in a mask getting a shot

I address you with a heart of gratitude today, thankful for the human ingenuity that developed a vaccination so quickly for COVID-19 and on a personal note, thankful that my side effects were much more mild the second round...

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Alaska AirlinesStatus Match

Alaska Airlines Status Match? Tempting…

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 26, 2021November 14, 2023 8 Comments
a sign with a arrow pointing to the right

I’m tempted to take advantage of the generous status match offer from Alaska Airlines, but not convinced now is the time considering the way 2021 is unfolding. My only object: preserve oneworld emerald status. Tempting Status Match Offer From...

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Czech Airlines

Is Czech Airlines On The Verge Of Collapse?

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 26, 2021November 14, 2023 5 Comments
a group of women wearing masks

Czech Airlines (CSA) has informed all remaining staff members they will be laid off. The future looks grim for one of the oldest airlines in the world. But CSA claims the move is simply a necessary part of its...

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Travel

Anyone Been To Central America Lately?

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 25, 2021November 14, 2023 68 Comments
a map of the country

The travel bug is biting again and I’m looking into 1.) countries I have not been to, 2.) that are open to U.S. travelers, and 3.) that involve airlines or hotels I have not yet reviewed. It seems that...

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HawaiiUnited Airlines

Cool New Prize On United’s Halfway To Hawaii Game

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 25, 2021November 14, 2023 22 Comments
United Saks Fifth Avenue Bedding

Starting on March 3, 2021 United Airlines will introduce a new prize on its Halfway to Hawaii game: a Polaris cooling gel pillow. Not a bad prize for one of my favorite parts of flying to Hawaii on United...

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Law In Travel

Turkish Pilots Face Prison For Smuggling Fugitive Out Of Japan In A Musical Instrument Case

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 25, 2021November 14, 2023 9 Comments
a plane in the sky

Two Turkish pilots and a third man have been found guilty of helping to smuggle high-profile fugitive Carlos Ghosn from Japan to Lebanon in a musical instrument case. This is such an odd story with so many twists and turns....

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Meal of the WeekUnited Airlines

French Toast Or Quiche? Breakfast In United Polaris Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 25, 2021November 14, 2023 13 Comments
United Airlines Polaris Breakfast 2021

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. Good morning. I thought...

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Hot Deals

$31 Transcon Fares: The Beauty Of Competition

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 24, 2021November 14, 2023 17 Comments
American Airlines JetBlue Transcon Fares

Right now you can fly between Los Angeles and Miami for only $31 each way…and we are not even talking about basic economy. Thank “frenemies” JetBlue and American Airlines for the fare sale, which underscores just how important competition...

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United Airlines

How United Airlines Plans To Be World’s Number One Airline

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 24, 2021November 14, 2023 34 Comments
a man serving a woman in an airplane

In a passionate video message to employees, CEO Scott Kirby outlines his vision for making United Airlines world’s number one airline as it emerges from the pandemic. The focus is on customer service, with particular emphasis on transparency. United...

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Air France

Air France New Safety Video Is Chic, But…

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 24, 2021November 14, 2023 8 Comments
a woman in a black jacket

I love the chic new 2021 Air France safety video. It’s a lovely and magnifique tour of France. But the prior video was timeless. It was near-perfect. Why doesn’t anyone ever leave well enough alone? Air France 2021 Safety Video...

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777News

FAA Grounds 777s, Orders Thermal Inspections

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 24, 2021November 14, 2023 4 Comments
a plane on the tarmac

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has grounded a number of Boeing 777 aircraft which use Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines and ordered thermal imaging inspections to check for stress cracks. FAA Grounds 777 – Orders Thermal Inspections In an...

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