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Matthew Klint

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Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. Each year he travels more than 200,000 miles by air and has visited more than 135 countries. Working both in the aviation industry and as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in major media outlets around the world and uses his Live and Let's Fly blog to share the latest news in the airline industry, commentary on frequent flyer programs, and detailed reports of his worldwide travel.
AnalysisUnited Airlines

My Blueprint For United MileagePlus In 2024-2025

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 3, 2023November 13, 2023 12 Comments
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United Airlines has not yet announced any program changes to MileagePlus for next year. Perhaps it is waiting a bit longer for the dust to settle at Delta Air Lines before making any adjustments to its own program, which...

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Delta Air LinesUnited Airlines

Is Delta’s Greatest Cheerleader Correct About “Vulnerable” United Airlines?

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 3, 2023November 13, 2023 48 Comments
a group of airplanes parked on a runway

This will be an odd piece, for the focus will not be primarily on the subject matter of the story…a story about the vulnerability of United Airlines compared to Delta Air Lines…but about the author who seems to be...

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JALNews

Japan Airlines A350-1000 Business Class: Evolution Or Revolution?

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 3, 2023November 13, 2023 13 Comments
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Japan Airlines has unveiled its long-anticipated new cabins for the A350-1000, including a spacious new business class product with a lot of bells and whistles. We will examine each of the four cabins of service on the JAL A350-1000,...

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Air MaltaNews

Details: New Airline To Replace Air Malta Will Launch On March 31, 2024

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 2, 2023November 13, 2023 9 Comments
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Air Malta is dead, long live KM Malta Airlines? The Maltese government has outlined its plans to replace Air Malta with a new flag carrier next spring. Air Malta Will Be Replaced By KM Malta Airlines DBA Air Malta...

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Award BookingsHot DealsVirgin Atlantic

Travel From USA To London For 6,000 Chase Points Each Way

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 2, 2023November 13, 2023 3 Comments
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While not for everyone, the current Virgin Atlantic redemption sale stacked with the Flying Club transfer bonus from Chase means that economy class tickets are little as 6,000 Ultimate Rewards points each way or 27,500 points for business class....

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Spirit

Clueless Spirit Airlines Agent Calls Cops On Passenger

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 2, 2023November 13, 2023 63 Comments
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A Live And Let’s Fly reader reached out concerning an incident with Spirit Airlines. It sounded somewhat far-fetched, but I spoke to him about it and he quickly convinced me this incident really did happen at a Spirit Airlines...

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NewsUnited Airlines

United Airlines Updates Bistro On Board Menu For October 2023

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 2, 2023November 13, 2023 7 Comments
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United Airlines has shuffled its “Bistro On Board” menu in October with a number of new menu items available for purchase in economy class. United Bistro On Board Menu – October 2023 Each month the buy onboard menu changes...

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

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 29, 2023November 13, 2023 38 Comments
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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
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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
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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 CEO Admits Carrier Went Too Far, Too Fast With SkyMiles Changes

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 28, 2023November 13, 2023 16 Comments
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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
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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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