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Month: October 2022

Meal of the WeekVirgin Atlantic

Chicken Fajitas On Virgin Atlantic

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 15, 2022November 13, 2023 15 Comments
a white container with food in it

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. Sometimes an airline meal...

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Law In TravelUnited Airlines

United Airlines Asks California For Crew Rest Exemption

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 15, 2022November 13, 2023 29 Comments
a woman in a black dress with luggage in a terminal

United Airlines is actively lobbying California lawmakers to exempt airlines from minimum break rules for employees, part of controversial law protecting workers in the Golden State, including pilots and flight attendants. United Airlines Lobbies California Lawmakers To Exempt Flight...

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American Airlines

American Airlines Taunts Passenger Who Complained About Being “Sandwiched” Between Two Obese Passengers

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 15, 2022November 13, 2023 184 Comments
a collage of a woman's body

American Airlines effectively taunted a passenger who complained about being wedged between two obese passengers in economy class. There’s so much going on here and many issues to discuss. American Airlines Unbelievably Taunts Passenger Who Had The Audacity To Complain...

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CoffeeSouth Africa

An American-Style Diner In Pietermaritzburg, South Africa (Great Coffee Too)

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 15, 2022November 13, 2023 3 Comments
a room with tables and chairs

Our hosts decided we would have lunch at the Heavy D Caffeine Cafe in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, a restaurant that resembles an American-style diner. But unlike most American-style diners, the coffee was also excellent. Great Coffee (And Lunch) In...

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CoffeeSouth Africa

Great Coffee (And Breakfast) In Hillcrest, South Africa

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 15, 2022November 13, 2023 Leave a Comment
a cup of coffee and a cookie

After landing at King Shaka International Airport in Durban, we stopped by Avis to pick up a car and were soon on our way. We had a bit of time before our first appointment and stopped for coffee (which...

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FTU

FTU Returns To Southern California – Save $50 On Your Ticket

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 14, 2022November 13, 2023 5 Comments
a pier with lights on it

For the last decade, I’ve spoken at Frequent Traveler University (FTU) events around the nation and I invite you to join me for a great discussion about miles, points, and travel in beautiful Orange County, California next month. FTU...

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NewsUnited Airlines

United MileagePlus Account Services Will Be Limited This Weekend

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 14, 2022November 13, 2023 1 Comment
a man and woman shaking hands

United Airlines has let Live and Let’s Fly know that MileagePlus account services will be limited for a brief period this weekend. Do plan ahead if you intend to redeem miles or request upgrades. United MileagePlus Account Services Will...

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LufthansaNews

Lufthansa Unveils Stunning New First Class Suite

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 14, 2022November 13, 2023 5 Comments
a seat in a plane

Lufthansa today has revealed two renderings of a new first class product as part of its new “Allegris” product generation. The new suites look amazing, though I’d imagine the implications are bad for award travel. New First Class Suite...

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NewsUnited Airlines

United Airlines CEO Previews Large Widebody Aircraft Order

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 14, 2022November 13, 2023 17 Comments
a blueprint of an airplane

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has confirmed rumors that United is preparing to place a huge order for widebody jets. Report: United Airlines Is Planning A Large Widebody Aircraft Order Speaking recently in Denver, Kirby told pilots United is...

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Flight ReviewsFlySafair

Review: FlySafair 737-800 Cape Town – Durban

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 14, 2022November 13, 2023 15 Comments
a group of people sitting in an airplane

FlySafair is a South African budget carrier based in Johannesburg. I had the opportunity to take a pre-dawn flight on FlySafair from Cape Town to Durban. FlySafair 737-800 Review (CPT-DUR) I joined the trip rather late in the game...

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NewsUnited Airlines

United Airlines Ramps Up Service To Australia

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 13, 2022November 13, 2023 17 Comments
a plane flying over water

As summer approaches in Australia, United Airlines is ramping up its service to the Land Down Under. United Airlines Increases Australia Service With borders fully re-opened in all Australian states, United is restoring a number of routes we have...

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NewsTurkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines 777-300ER Diverts After Violent Passenger Attack

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 13, 2022November 13, 2023 12 Comments
a man wearing a mask and sitting on a plane

A Turkish Airlines 777-300ER bound for Jakarta was forced to divert after a passenger violently attacked flight attendants. Violent Passenger, Allegedly Under Influence Of Alcohol, Attacks Flight Attendants, Forcing Turkish Airlines 777-300ER To Divert The incident occurred on TK56,...

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NewsUnited Kingdom

Fighter Jets Scramble To Intercept A321 After Bomb Threat Onboard

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 13, 2022November 13, 2023 4 Comments
a jet planes on a runway at night

Two Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets escorted a Jet2 Airbus A321 to London Stansted after a bomb threat was made against the flight. Bomb Threat Prompts RAF Escort, A321 Diversion To London, And Passenger Griping… LS922 departed from...

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Lounge ReviewsSouth Africa

Review: Bidvest Premier Lounge Cape Town (CPT)

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 13, 2022November 13, 2023 3 Comments
a room with chairs and tables

Years ago I reviewed the Bidvest Lounge in the international terminal at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and on my last trip I had the chance to review the Bidvest domestic lounge. Bottom line: it’s a very decent Priority...

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CoffeeDelta Air Lines

If You Must Go To Starbucks, You Can Now Earn Delta SkyMiles

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 12, 2022November 13, 2023 33 Comments
a man and woman holding a cup of coffee

Ok, self-confessed coffee snob here. The main takeaway from this story is that you should never spend your coffee money at a certain well-known Seattle coffee chain if it can be avoided. But if you do, you can now...

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American Airlines

American Airlines Is Opening A Hotel In Texas

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 12, 2022November 13, 2023 12 Comments
a building with a pool and trees

American Airlines will open a 600-room hotel in Fort Worth next year, but the public will not be allowed…it is for employees only. Skyview 6, A New American Airlines Hotel In Fort Worth, Texas The so-called Skyview 6 hotel...

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NewsUnited Airlines

Official: United Airlines Reveals New Summer Transatlantic Routes (Full List)

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 12, 2022November 13, 2023 33 Comments
a city with lights on the beach

United Airlines has revealed its transatlantic expansion plans for 2023, including a resumption of historic routes, a trio of news ones, and increased capacity on others. The result is a planned increase of transatlantic seats by 10% compared to...

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Hotel ReviewsHyatt

Review: Hyatt Regency Cape Town

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 12, 2022November 13, 2023 2 Comments
a window with a view of a city and mountains

I had a very brief but pleasant stay at the Hyatt Regency Cape Town. Hyatt Regency Cape Town Review Altering arriving from Newark on United Airlines, I hopped in an Uber for the 20-minute drive to the Hyatt Regency...

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United Airlines

United Airlines Teases New 2023 International Routes

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 11, 2022November 13, 2023 15 Comments
a man in a suit touching the ceiling of an airplane

United Airlines will announce its new transatlantic routes for 2023 tomorrow and has once again teased us with a fun new video. United Airlines Will Announce New 2023 Transatlantic Routes Tomorrow Patrick Quayle, United’s Senior Vice President of Global...

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Flight ReviewsUnited Airlines

Review: United Airlines 787-9 Business Class To Cape Town [2022]

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 11, 2022November 13, 2023 47 Comments
a seat in a plane

To reach Cape Town from the USA, it just makes sense to fly a U.S. carrier versus an all-day connection in London, Paris, Amsterdam, or Frankfurt. I flew United Airlines on the Boeing 787-9 in Polaris business class from...

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