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Month: April 2023

NewsUnited Airlines

United Airlines Adding Hot Mid-Flight Snacks On More Polaris Flights

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 14, 2023November 13, 2023 16 Comments
a sandwich and a cup on a tray

United Airlines is adding hot mid-flight snacks and fresh fruit to more flights in its long-haul Polaris Business Class, another step toward returning meal service to pre-pandemic levels. Hot Mid-Flight Snacks + Fresh Fruit On More United Airlines Polaris...

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Family Travel

Marco Rubio Attacks Flight Attendants Who Want To Ban Lap Infants

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 14, 2023November 13, 2023 69 Comments
a man in a suit

Senator Marco Rubio (R – FL) has penned an op-ed in The Hill condemning flight attendants who wish to ban lap infants, calling into question their values and motives. Rubio: Misguided Push To Ban Lap Infants On Airplanes “Signals...

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Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 Diverts After Passenger Threatens To Kill Flight Attendant

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 13, 2023November 13, 2023 22 Comments
a plane flying in the sky

A woman faces federal charges after threatening to kill a flight attendant onboard an Alaska Airlines redeye flight to Chicago. Alaska Airlines Flight Diverts After Woman Threatens To Kill Flight Attendant Alaska Airlines flight AS456 took off from San...

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Flight Reviewssas

Review: SAS A320neo Plus Class Faroe Islands – Copenhagen

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 13, 2023November 13, 2023 9 Comments
a person standing in an airplane

SAS provides a consistent product in “Plus” Class and I again was fortunate to enjoy a row to myself on a lightly-filled A320neo flight from the Faroe Islands back to Copenhagen. SAS A320neo Review – Plus Class (FAE-CPH) I...

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Faroe Islands

Vágar Floghavn: Faroe Islands Airport

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 13, 2023November 13, 2023 12 Comments
people sitting in a lounge area with a plane in the background

Vágar Airport on the Faroe Islands deserves a post of its own and represents a charming airport that may not have a lounge, but is still worth arriving early for…or showing up at the last-minute and getting away with...

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Faroe IslandsRestaurant Reviews

Áarstova, Faroe Islands (Restaurant Review)

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 12, 2023November 13, 2023 5 Comments
a building with grass on the roof

On my last night on the Faore Islands, I dined at Áarstova, a pricy but delectable restaurant in Tórshavn. Restaurant Review: Áarstova, Faroe Islands One reason I wanted to travel to the Faroe Islands for years was to eat...

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United Airlines

A Nutty Response From United Airlines Over Peanut Allergy

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 12, 2023November 13, 2023 61 Comments
a man looking at his phone

I’ve written about tree nut allergies quite a bit on Live and Let’s Fly and am always surprised at the debate this topic sparks. These allergies are not fantasies, but dire realities for those who face such adverse reactions...

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CubaDelta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines Resumes Flights To Havana

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 12, 2023November 13, 2023 14 Comments
a car on the street

Delta Air Lines has resumed flights to Havana, Cuba, marking one of the final resumptions of pre-pandemic service to the beleaguered island nation. Even with tourism still technically impermissible, this marks a great time to visit one of the...

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AeroflotIran

Iran Provides Lifeline To Aeroflot Russian Airlines

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 12, 2023November 13, 2023 24 Comments
a plane flying in the sky

The Islamic Republic of Iran has stepped in as a vital lifeline for Aeroflot Russian Airlines, providing aircraft repair for an Airbus A330 jet. Oh, the irony. Aeroflot Sends A330 To Iran For Maintenance Work After the Russian invasion...

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Faroe IslandsHiltonHotel Reviews

Review: Hilton Garden Inn Faroe Islands (Highly Recommended)

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 12, 2023November 13, 2023 7 Comments
a room with a bar and a table

I’ve stayed in some fairly deplorable Hilton Garden Inns over the years, but the Hilton Garden Inn Faroe Islands was a spectacular property that represented an excellent value and greatly exceeded my expectations, particularly in terms of the breakfast....

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Faroe IslandsPhotos

Photo Essay: The Pulchritudinous Faroe Islands

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 11, 2023November 13, 2023 21 Comments
a waterfall on a cliff above water

You need to visit the Faroe Islands at least once in your lifetime because the photo essay below simply does not give the beauty of these islands justice. The breathtaking beauty of this place fused with its Scandinavian charm...

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Travel

No, The Overhead Bin Above Your Seat DOES NOT Belong To You!

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 11, 2023November 13, 2023 51 Comments
a woman in a flight attendant holding a luggage rack

An interesting side discussion broke out last week in the context of a story I wrote about an American Airlines passenger purportedly booted from a flight for placing his bag in the “wrong” overhead bin. Just who does the...

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NewsUnited Airlines

United Airlines Adds New Visible Recognition Of Employee Longevity

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 11, 2023November 13, 2023 12 Comments
United Airlines Employee Longevity

Look a bit more closely at your United Airlines gate agent, flight attendant, pilot, or other customer-facing employees and you might soon be able to tell how many years they have been with the company. It is part of...

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CoffeeFaroe Islands

Great Coffee On The Faroe Islands

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 11, 2023November 13, 2023 1 Comment
a group of people sitting at a bar

Despite being a remote chain of islands in the Atlantic Ocean, there is no shortage of great coffee on the Faroe Islands.  In this post, I’ll highlight three favorites. Best Coffee On The Faroe Islands The capital city of...

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Air India

Air India 787-8 Diverts After Deranged Man Pulls Hair Of Female Flight Attendant

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 10, 2023November 13, 2023 3 Comments
a white airplane on a runway

An Air India 787-8 was forced to divert after a deranged man onboard pulled the hair of a female flight attendant then attacked other cabin crew members shortly after takeoff. Man Attacks Cabin Crew On Air India 787-9 Dreamliner,...

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Musings

Easter Monday: Friendship, Betrayal, And Forgiveness

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 10, 2023November 13, 2023 5 Comments
a church with a table covered in flowers

Today is a holiday in much of Christendom known as Easter Monday. What can Easter teach us about friendship, betrayal, and forgiveness? Friendship, Betrayal, And Forgiveness In The Context Of Easter One highlight of Eastertide for me is the...

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Faroe IslandsTrip Reports

Driving On The Faroe Islands

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 10, 2023November 13, 2023 7 Comments
Driving Faroe Islands

As you explore the Faroe Islands, driving is essential. Nothing is very far, but a car makes it possible. I’ve driven through many beautiful places around the world, but the Faroe Islands was unmatched in beauty. A Guide To...

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United Airlines

New Book On United Airlines By Ex-CEO Oscar Munoz

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 10, 2023November 13, 2023 15 Comments
a book with people in the background

Oscar Munoz, the beloved former CEO of United Airlines that helped to turn the culture of the airline around after the merger with Continental Airlines, is releasing a book next month about his time at United. New Oscar Munoz...

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Spirit

Spirit Airlines Flight Attendant Mocks How Her Employer Nickels And Dimes

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 10, 2023November 13, 2023 34 Comments
a woman on the phone

A Spirit Airlines flight attendant took to the PA system to let passengers know how nothing is free onboard, sparking laughter. Is this a new dispensation of the sort of humor first pioneered by flight attendants at Southwest Airlines...

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Hyatt

Hyatt Should Consider Acquisition of Rosewood Hotels

Kyle Stewart Posted onApril 9, 2023April 9, 2023 19 Comments
Rosewood Hotels and Resorts (via Rosewood)

Hyatt has been expanding over the last few years, but Rosewood Hotels & Resorts might be a nice boost to the top end of the chain.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...

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