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Matthew Klint is frequently cited as a travel expert and has appeared in print and on TV, radio, and podcasts.

He is available for interviews and appearances, with extensive knowledge on:

  • Airline industry and aviation news
  • Domestic U.S. and international travel
  • Frequent flyer programs
  • Redeeming miles and awards
  • Best travel credit cards
  • Legal issues related to travel
  • Labor issues
  • Airline history

For media inquires, please reach out to us via the contact form above or via DM on X or Instagram.

Speaking Engagements + Consultation

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Klint regularly speaks at travel-related conferences and offers custom-tailored lectures, seminars, and hands-on symposiums on most issues relating to travel. He also offers highly-personalized consultation to companies and individuals particularly on the effective use of credit card points and frequent miles. Please reach out to us via the contact form above for info and pricing.

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Below is a partial archive of media appearances since Klint created Live and Let’s Fly in 2009.

DatePublicationTitle
September 4, 2025TheStreetMultiple airlines cancel flights to US city amid alarming trend
July 11, 2025Office of U.S. Senator Richard BlumenthalHigher Costs, Fewer Options, & Worse Service: Blumenthal Demands Information About Potential Impact of United & JetBlue Partnership on Consumers
February 1, 2025InvestopediaWould You Rather Have a Cleaner Hotel Room—Or a Cheaper One?
January 14, 2025NewsweekPlane Passenger Stunned by Delta Lounge Service Dog Chaos
October 17, 2024Travel WeeklyAlaska Airlines will add status milestones and perks to loyalty program
September 28, 2024ForbesWorld’s Best Airline Rewards Programs Of 2024, According To New Report
September 27, 2024The New York TimesAdams's Lawyer Says He Flew Like a Congressman. But There Are Rules.
December 26, 2023The Wall Street JournalThe Frequent-Flier Trick That Won't Work Anymore
December 19, 2023NewsweekOverweight Passengers Reject Southwest's Free Seat Offer
October 29, 2023Travel WeeklyAmerican Airlines' new-look lounges offer luxury and local flavor
August 31, 2023SMU ScholarThe Airline Pilot Shortage
August 25, 2023The Wall Street JournalAirports With Outdoor Spaces To Get Fresh Air During Your Layover
September 12, 2022Travel WeeklyAirplanes are packed, and the lounges also seem to be crowded
August 30, 2022The IndependentTurkish Airlines lounge in Istanbul accused of being 'like a homeless shelter'
December 10, 2020Chicago UnboundSizing Up Categories
December 9, 2020SFGATECOVID-19 Upends More Irritating Airline Fee Policies
March 13, 2020SFGATEHarsh New United Policy Change Irks Fliers
February 4, 2020SFGATENo, there aren't 6-hour waits at SFO due to coronavirus screenings
November 9, 2019SFGATEHow A Mileage Expert Turned My Miles Into A Dream Trip To Italy
July 1, 2019SFGATEAirline Award Seats Cheaper, Easier To Find. Wait. What?
May 16, 2019SFGATEExcruciating: Travelers Wait 2-3 Hours In Airport Immigration Lines
January 20, 2019SFGATEWhat Do You Think Of United's New Uniforms?
December 19, 2018Fox NewsMost Controversial Emotional Support Animal Stories Of 2018
December 11, 2018ForbesDelta's New Rules About Flying With Dogs Just Started An Important Conversation About Disabilities
September 12, 2018SFGATETrump Jr. & Guilfoyle Fly United To SFO- In Economy
March 1, 2018NPR - All Things ConsideredAirlines Aren't Monkeying Around With New Policies For Emotional Support Animals
February 4, 2018Los Angeles TimesNow This Is A Class Act: This School Helps You Save Money On Travel
January 31, 2018BBCEmotional Support Peacock' Barred From United Airlines Plane
January 31, 2018New Zealand HeraldEmotional Support Peacock' Barred From United Airlines Flight
January 30, 2018SFGATEA Woman Tried To Bring An Emotional Support Peacock On A United Flight
January 30, 2018Fox NewsWoman Denied Emotional Support Peacock On United Flight
January 30, 2018Business InsiderA Woman Tried To Bring An Emotional-Support Peacock On A United Flight, And It Reveals A Growing Crisis For Airlines
January 29, 2018Travel + LeisureUnited Airlines Forced Emotional Support Peacock to Give Up Its Seat
November 7, 2017NPR - Morning EditionUnited Says Goodbye To Its Iconic 'Queen Of The Skies'
June 28, 2017New York TimesThe Right Way To Pack For Travel
March 19, 2017CNNAirfare Hacks: 5 Ways To Fly For Less
January 18, 2017Wall Street JournalNew Ways to Book Trips With Miles
August 9, 2016Conde Nast TravelerCan Taking a Picture on a Plane Get You in Trouble?
May 29, 2015Conde Nast TravelerWhy Do Men Hoard Their Air Miles, While Women Spend Wisely?
May 17, 2015NBC Nighly NewsThat's The Ticket
March 17, 2015Fox NewsPhotos In Flight: What You Can And Cannot Shoot On Planes
December 29, 2014The EconomistUnderserved Air Routes: Flying South At Last
July 9, 2014The EconomistAirport Lounges: Tickets To Nowhere
May 26, 2014New York TimesPhotos on a Plane? Take Note of the Fine Print
January 20, 2014The EconomistDelta Makes Its Own Way
January 8, 2014CNBCTravel In Coach? Never!
May 7, 2013The AtlanticKicking Passengers Off Planes: A United Captain Weighs In
April 18, 2013The EconomistUnited's Bad Week
March 7, 2013Fox News - Special ReportUnited Airlines Camera Shy?
February 22, 2013Business InsiderI Was Thrown Off A United Airlines Flight For Taking This Photo Of My Seat
June 27, 2012New York TimesFrequent Flier Pros To The Rescue
June 22, 2012CNBCAlaska Air To Charge Bag Fee To Some First Class Flyers
November 29, 2010ABC NewsFree Flights to Vegas, New York and Cancun?
December 29, 2009MarketplaceYou Gotta Go The Distance For Flyer Miles
January 18, 2009Washington TimesShould Airlines Honor Fare Errors?
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