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Month: July 2022

FloridaUniversal

Florida’s Brightline Train Swaps Disney For Universal

Kyle Stewart Posted onJuly 10, 2022July 10, 2022 38 Comments
Brightline train

Florida’s exciting rail development, Brightline, cancelled its plans for a stop at Disney Springs; Universal would be an ideal replacement.  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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Travel

Kitty Hawk: Wright Brothers National Memorial

Kyle Stewart Posted onJuly 10, 2022July 10, 2022 2 Comments
Wright brothers national memorial wright brothers monument

Visiting Kitty Hawk, North Carolina the home to the Wright Brothers National Memorial where the first manned flight took offer is worthwhile for any aviation enthusiast. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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Airport LoungesDelta Air Lines

Insane: Delta SkyClub Crowding Getting Worse

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 9, 2022November 14, 2023 51 Comments
election travel

I love the concept of an airport lounge as a tranquil oasis away from busy crowds, but that is not the case at many airport lounges this summer. Delta Air Lines, with its close lounge access partnership with American...

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Qatar Airways

First Impressions: Qatar Airways A330 “First” Class

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 9, 2022November 14, 2023 22 Comments
a woman wearing a mask and gloves holding a gold object

A last-minute aircraft swap meant my Boeing 777-300ER with Qsuites became an Airbus A330 with a far inferior “first” class seat, but my short flight from Doha to Amman still proved to be excellent. Qatar Airways A330 First Class...

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JetBlueNew York JFK

JetBlue’s Swanky JFK T5 Rooftop Terrace

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 9, 2022November 14, 2023 10 Comments
a building with a roof and plants

JetBlue does not offer a lounge to its premium cabin passengers, but does offer a swanky rooftop terrace in Terminal 5 at New York JFK available to all passenger. That’s where I spent my layover between flights. JFK T5...

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Tips

Pack Light And Don’t Check Bags This Summer…

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 8, 2022November 14, 2023 24 Comments
a group of luggage in a terminal

As tempting as it is to pack a lot of clothes on a long trip, it is in your interest to pack light and if at all possible, travel with only a carry-on bag. That’s always good advice, but...

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United Airlines

United Airlines At Odds With Flight Attendant Union Over Uniform Inspections

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 8, 2022November 14, 2023 27 Comments
a group of people standing in a room

United Airlines announced that it will conduct random flight attendant uniform inspections to promote compliance and the professional image of the company. But the union representing flight attendants is pushing back, arguing United should get its operational house in...

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Qatar Airways

My Flawless Qatar Airways 777-300ER Qsuite Flight

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 8, 2022November 14, 2023 28 Comments
a man in a mask standing in a row of seats

When I think about the best business class product in the world there is Qatar Airways Qsuite, then there is everything else. My latest 12-hour flight from Tokyo to Doha onboard a 777-300ER merely confirmed what I already knew....

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Analysissas

Analysis: Why Did Scandinavian Airlines Fail?

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 8, 2022November 14, 2023 22 Comments
a woman standing on a truck

Despite government bailouts during the pandemic and a strong surge of demand in recent months, SAS recently collapsed, seeking bankruptcy protection in the USA and claiming its business model was broken. What really led SAS to fail? Why Did...

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Award Travel

Los Angeles To Amman Via Tokyo And Doha

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 7, 2022November 14, 2023 14 Comments
a map of the world

Yesterday I provided first impressions of my JAL First Class flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo. I realized after I probably should have provided some context first. Los Angeles To Amman The Long Way Via Asia I was joining...

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Flight ReviewsJetBlue

Review: JetBlue A321 Mint Business Class [2022]

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 7, 2022November 14, 2023 17 Comments
an airplane with seats and monitors

To begin my journey to London, I flew from Los Angeles to London on a JetBlue Airbus A321 in Mint business class. JetBlue remains a remarkably consistent product that really sets the standard for a transcontinental product. JetBlue A321...

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American Airlines

Prowling American Airlines Passenger Steals $10,000 In Cash From Seatmates On Flight To Miami

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 7, 2022November 14, 2023 7 Comments
the tail of an airplane with stripes on it

A passenger on an American Airlines flight from Buenos Aires to Miami was observed frequently walking up and down the aisle and occupying a seat that was not his own, prompting flight attendants to investigate and later report the...

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United Airlines

United Airlines Provides Free Travel For Black Athletes

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 7, 2022November 14, 2023 27 Comments
a group of people posing for a photo

United Airlines has offered generous travel grants to the golf programs at a number of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) that will aid in recruiting efforts and allow teams to travel to more golf tournaments. United Airlines Provides...

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Trip Reports

Introduction: Mint Suites And Mint Tea In London

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 6, 2022November 14, 2023 5 Comments
a man standing in an airplane

Welcome to my next trip report, a whirlwind trip to London to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. I’ve already shared about the jubilee events; now it’s time to focus on the travel-related portion of the trip....

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JAL

First Impressions: JAL 777-300ER First Class

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 6, 2022November 14, 2023 43 Comments
two women wearing face masks in an airplane

My journey from Los Angeles to Tokyo on JAL onboard the 777 in first class was (almost) everything I could have hoped for in a first class product…another reminder of the beauty of flying and the essence of caring,...

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Lounge ReviewsUnited Airlines

Review: United Club Orlando (MCO)

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 6, 2022November 14, 2023 7 Comments
United Club Orlando MCO Review

United Airlines’ outstation club lounges tend to be better than at hubs, with unique offerings and very friendly service. The United Club in Orlando is no exception, with gregarious staff and a nice spread of food and drink. United...

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Law In Travelsas

Why Did Scandinavian Airlines Declare Bankruptcy In The USA?

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 6, 2022November 14, 2023 8 Comments
a plane flying in the sky

Did it strike you as odd that SAS, a joint airline of Denmark and Sweden, declared bankruptcy in the United States? It should not have…credit that to the generous bankruptcy system in the USA. SAS Files Bankruptcy In USA...

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Coffee

Great Coffee In Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 5, 2022November 14, 2023 8 Comments
a man in a black shirt and a black mask standing behind a machine

I stumbled upon a marvelous coffee shop inside Orlando International Airport called Zaza that rivals Buena Vista at Miami International as my all-time favorite airport cafés. Best Coffee In Orlando International Airport (MCO) You’ll find this coffee shop in...

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Flight ReviewsUnited Airlines

Review: United Airlines 737 MAX 9 First Class

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 5, 2022November 14, 2023 35 Comments
the inside of an airplane

I’ve flown the United Airlines 737 MAX 9 quite a few times since it was brought back into service in late 2020 and it dawned on me that I have never provided a review of what the first class...

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TSA

TSA Will Start Quizzing Pilots And Flight Attendants About Their Travel Plans

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 5, 2022November 14, 2023 71 Comments
a sign in an airport

The TSA has complained to U.S. airlines that crewmembers increasingly flout their privilege of enjoying minimal security screenings at U.S. airports by bringing guns and other prohibited items through checkpoints and using their privileges in other inappropriate ways. In...

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