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Month: September 2023

MusingsNew York

Flooded Subways Of New York City Are A Sad Reflection Of Our Priorities

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 30, 2023November 13, 2023 63 Comments
a person sitting on a subway train

A fierce storm dumped massive amounts of water in New York City, overwhelming much of the city’s infrastructure, particularly the subway system. It’s a sad reflection of our priorities and an embarrassment to the richest nation in the world....

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Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines Reduces Earnings On Partner Tickets

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 30, 2023November 13, 2023 9 Comments
a group of people standing in a line

In a move that has largely gone under the radar, Delta Air Lines is also cutting earnings on partner-issued tickets, effectively closing a backdoor that made it relatively easier to earn elite status on Delta. Delta Air Lines Reduces...

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Law In TravelNews

US Supreme Court Will Hear Case Concerning “No Fly List”

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 30, 2023 9 Comments
a statue of a man sitting on a pedestal in front of United States Supreme Court Building

After its annual “long conference” earlier this week, the US Supreme Court announced that it will hear 12 additional cases this term, including a fascinating case involving the secretive “No Fly List” that bars thousands of US citizens from...

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LufthansaMeal of the Week

Dallmayr Coffee And Pralines On Lufthansa

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 30, 2023November 13, 2023 9 Comments
a cup of coffee and chocolates on a table

While I do miss the days of free coffee on Lufthansa, I am quite thankful that the Dallmayr coffee in economy class…and the chocolate…are better than ever. Dallmayr Coffee And Pralines In Lufthansa Economy Class From “Onboard Delights” Menu...

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Travel Technology

Will Airlines Start Banning New iPhone 15?

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 29, 2023November 13, 2023 39 Comments
a close up of a cell phone

Users are reporting the hottest new iPhone of the year is literally hot to the touch…will airlines start banning the iPhone 15 due to concerns over fire risk? Will Airlines Begin Banning iPhone 15 Due To Overheating Concerns? Numerous...

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Flight Reviewssas

Review: SAS A350-900 Economy Class

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 29, 2023November 13, 2023 19 Comments
a row of seats with monitors on the back

There is much to like about SAS longhaul economy class on the A350…but also much not to like.  This review recounts my A350-900 flight in economy class, what SAS calls “SAS Go,” from Copenhagen to Los Angeles. SAS A350-900...

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Spirit

Clothing Is Optional On Spirit Airlines…?

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 29, 2023November 13, 2023 57 Comments
a woman in a bathing suit

When it comes to flying Spirit Airlines out of Florida, it seems that a swimsuit is no problem and clothing is optional… Spirit Airlines Passenger Wears Swimsuit…Or Maybe Not? Let’s get right to the video, which appears to have...

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Meal of the Weeksas

My Premium Menu Experience On SAS (Order A Business Class Meal In Economy Class)

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 29, 2023November 13, 2023 38 Comments
a tray of food on a tray

Ahead of the full review of my SAS flight from Copenhagen to Los Angeles, I want to focus here on my experience ordering off the premium menu, which is essentially a way to enjoy a business class meal in...

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Philippine Airlines

“Rocky” Practices In-Flight Boxing In Exit Row

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 28, 2023November 13, 2023 9 Comments
a man standing in an airplane

“Rocky” just needed all the practice he could get ahead of the big fight, even if that meant training at 40,000 feet in the exit row on a commercial airline flight. “Rocky” Enjoys Shadow Boxing In Exit Row On...

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NewsUnited Airlines

Bread Basket Returns In United Airlines Polaris Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 28, 2023November 13, 2023 27 Comments
a basket of bread and rolls

United Airlines will bring back its bread basket on Polaris business class flights from Europe. Bread Basket Returns To Polaris Business Class On United Airlines Currently, United’s Polaris Business Class passengers receive their meal trays with two pieces of...

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Delta Air Lines

What SkyMiles Changes Will Delta Air Lines Roll Back?

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 28, 2023November 13, 2023 27 Comments
a row of chairs in an airport terminal

Delta CEO Ed Bastian has promised Delta Air Lines will make “modifications” to the SkyMiles program, but what will those changes be? My Predictions For Latest “Modifications” To SkyMiles Program Earlier, I wrote about an appearance Bastian made yesterday...

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Delta Air LinesNews

Delta CEO Admits Carrier Went Too Far, Too Fast With SkyMiles Changes

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 28, 2023November 13, 2023 16 Comments
a man in a suit sitting in a crowd

Delta CEO Ed Bastian admitted that his carrier went too far, too fast with its recently announced changes to the SkyMiles program and Sky Club lounge access, but stopped far short of saying that these changes were unreasonable or...

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Travel

Fun: “U.S. Capital Airport Codes” On Jeopardy!

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 27, 2023November 13, 2023 7 Comments
a blue background with white text

Here’s a fun category on Jeopardy! concerning U.S. airport codes. Can you guess the correct answers? Test Your Knowledge Of Airport Codes On Jeopardy! Flagged via Ross Feinstein on X, there was a fun Jeopardy! category last night that...

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Award TravelDelta Air LinesNews

Pathetic: Another No-Notice Delta SkyMiles Devaluation On Redemption Side

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 27, 2023November 13, 2023 20 Comments
a plane parked on a tarmac

As if the new high bar to qualify for Medallion status was not anti-loyalty enough, Delta continues to whittle away at what little value is left in the SkyMiles program, this time with a devaluation on trips originating or...

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American AirlinesLaw In TravelMarriottNews

Death Of American Airlines Flight Attendant Leaves More Questions Than Answers

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 27, 2023November 13, 2023 32 Comments
an aerial view of a airport with many airplanes and parking lots

There are a lot of unanswered questions surrounding the tragic death of an American Airlines flight attendant at a Marriott Hotel in Philadelphia Airport. Unanswered Questions Surrounding Death of American Airlines Flight Attendant At Airport Marriott Hotel In Philadelphia...

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British Airways

British Airways Pilot Boasts Of Being “A Very Naughty Boy” During Wild Layover

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 27, 2023November 13, 2023 16 Comments
a man in a uniform

A British Airways pilot has been sacked after boasting to a flight attendant about a very “naughty” layover in South Africa fueled by every conceivable debauchery then trying to fly a packed aircraft to London with booze and drugs...

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covid-19

Will Coming COVID-19 Wave Cause Travel Chaos?

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 26, 2023November 13, 2023 45 Comments
a woman with a face mask

Passengers traveling from London Gatwick are facing delays and cancellations this week due to a COVID-19 outbreak among air traffic controllers. As winter approaches, will COVID-19 again cause travel chaos? Rising COVID-19 Cases Threaten Global Travel COVID-19 never went...

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JapanNewsUnited Airlines

United Airlines Requests Tokyo Narita – Haneda Swap From Houston And Guam

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 26, 2023November 13, 2023 8 Comments
a plane on the runway

United Airlines has asked for permission to swap its service from Houston to Tokyo Narita for Tokyo Haneda and also to swap one Guam – Tokyo flight from Narita to Haneda. United Airlines Wants To Add Two New Tokyo...

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HiltonHotel ReviewsMalta

Review: Hilton Malta

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 26, 2023November 13, 2023 9 Comments
a building with a fountain in front of it

If you are a loyal Hilton Honors member, there is much to like about the Hilton Malta. And even if you are not, this hotel has many things going for it including an ideal location, great pools, and superb...

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Boeing

Donald Trump Calls Boeing 737 Max “Unattractive, Fat, And Slow”

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 26, 2023November 13, 2023 55 Comments
a man standing at a podium with a microphone and a crowd of people

Speaking of Rosie O’Donnell the Boeing 737 MAX, former US President Donald Trump called the aircraft “unattractive, fat, and slow.” He further lamented that Boeing missed an opportunity by not updating the 757 aircraft instead. I find it terrific...

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