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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.
Delta Air LinesLaw In Travel

Doctor Arrested For “Grabbing Female Passenger’s Crotch” On Delta Air Lines On A Trip To Propose To Girlfriend

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 7, 2023November 13, 2023 10 Comments
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A Georgia doctor who claims that he flew to Maine to propose to his girlfriend on Delta Air Lines, was arrested for groping his female seatmate. He claims it happened because the cabin was dark and his hand slipped....

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Review: Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel (LAX)

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 6, 2023November 13, 2023 9 Comments
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We spent the night at the Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel at LAX. While this hotel has seen better days and I greatly prefer the Hyatt Regency LAX a few blocks away, we were thankful for the impromptu staycation...

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United Airlines

United Airlines Cracks Down On Swapping Frequent Flyer Numbers To Double-Dip

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 6, 2023November 13, 2023 10 Comments
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If you’ve ever asked a United Airlines gate agent to swap out your MileagePlus number for another Star Alliance loyalty number, you may want to think twice next time…United is cracking down on double-dipping. No More Swapping Frequent Flyer...

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Southwest Airlines

Drunk Southwest Airlines Passenger Is “Confused” Why She Is Being Dragged Off Flight…

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 6, 2023November 13, 2023 27 Comments
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For today’s dose of what not to do on an airplane, we turn to Southwest Airlines and a woman who expressed bewilderment at what was happening when she resisted stepping off the aircraft. The answer: you’re being forcibly removed…...

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NewsPriority Pass

Plaza Premium Lounges Rejoin Priority Pass Network

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 6, 2023November 13, 2023 8 Comments
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All 63 Plaza Premium Lounges will return to Priority Pass later this month, a move that restores a partnership dissolved during the pandemic. Priority Pass Cardholders Will Again Have Access To Plaza Premium Lounges At the Freddie Awards last...

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American AirlinesUpgrades

American Airlines Will Offer All Elite Members Complimentary Upgrades On Award Tickets

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 5, 2023November 13, 2023 11 Comments
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American Airlines will offer space-available complimentary upgrades on “domestic” award tickets to all elite members, not just AAdvantage Executive Platinum members, starting on June 9, 2023. Currently, only Executive Platinum and Concierge Key members of the American Airlines AAdvantage...

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American AirlinesLaw In Travel

Analysis: Pilot Lawsuit Against American Airlines For “Leftist” Pension Plan

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 5, 2023November 13, 2023 26 Comments
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An American Airlines pilot in Texas has sued his employer for what his complaint calls a “leftist” pension plan that favors progressive values over financial growth. Let’s break down this lawsuit and see if it has any merit. American...

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Trip Reports

Introduction: A Family Trip To Europe On SkyTeam

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 5, 2023November 13, 2023 20 Comments
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Welcome to my next trip report, a brief series recounting my visit to France, Germany, and the Netherlands earlier this year. For this family trip, we exclusively flew SkyTeam, flying out on Air France and returning on KLM. A...

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Spirit

No Tearaney, You Cannot Fight Your Way Onboard A Spirit Airlines Flight…

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 5, 2023November 13, 2023 27 Comments
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A passenger tried to fight her way onboard a Spirit Airlines flight in Atlanta after she was denied boarding for suspected intoxication. That’s not the way thing work… No, You Cannot Fight You Way Onboard An Aircraft After Being...

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Hot Deals

Compelling: Save Up To 50% On Luxury Cruises Worldwide

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 3, 2023November 13, 2023 6 Comments
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When an exceptionally attractive deal is presented to me, I will pass it on to you. In the case of luxury last-minute cruise deals for up to 50% off on Swan Hellenic, I cannot ignore the unbelievable discounts the...

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NewsUnited Airlines

United Airlines Clarifies Guam Fares, Sends Humanitarian Flight

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 3, 2023November 13, 2023 14 Comments
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After United Airlines was chided for high fares to Guam in the aftermath of Typhoon Mawar, the carrier is pushing back, noting its humanitarian efforts and emphasizing that it is offering a “special fare” despite high demand to the...

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NewsUnited Airlines

Will United Airlines Add First Class Seats To A320?

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 3, 2023November 13, 2023 34 Comments
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In February 2019, United Airlines announced a fleetwide initiative to add premium cabin seats. That included enlarging the first class cabin on the Airbus A320 from 12 seats to 16 seat. But the first retrofit is now flying and...

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Delta Air Lines A330-300 Diverts After Violent Passenger Breaks Free Of Restraints

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 3, 2023November 13, 2023 16 Comments
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A Detroit-bound Delta Air Lines A330-300 diverted to a remote region of Canada after a violent passenger managed to break free of restraints, forcing a quintet of passenger to tackle him. Violent Passenger Forces Diversion Of Delta Air Lines...

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Spirit

Feisty Senior Citizen Puts Drunk Spirit Airlines Passenger In Her Place

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 2, 2023November 13, 2023 29 Comments
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Sometimes all flight attendants or law enforcement officers need to do is step back and let the other passengers handle the problematic one. In the case of a belligerent drunk woman on Spirit Airlines flight, it was a feisty...

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British AirwaysLaw In Travel

Justified: British Airways Slapped With $1.1 Million Fine From US Government

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 2, 2023November 13, 2023 7 Comments
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British Airways has been hit with a $1.1 million fine from the US government over delayed refunds in the pandemic era and as far as I am concerned, the fine is fully justified. US Imposes $1.1 Million Fine On...

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Award BookingsUnited Airlines

United Airlines MileagePlus Devaluation Spreads Worldwide

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 2, 2023November 13, 2023 31 Comments
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After raising award redemption rates to Europe using MileagePlus miles, United Airlines has now raised prices for redemptions to all regions around the world, in some cases raising prices without notice by over 57%. It’s the latest sunset on...

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American Airlines

The Dismal State Of American Airlines Flagship First Class

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 1, 2023November 13, 2023 137 Comments
American Airlines Flagship First A321

I recently had the chance to experience “Flagship First Class” onboard the Airbus A321, perhaps for the last time, on American Airlines. The experience reminded me of why American Airlines plans to eliminate its first class service. There are...

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Delta Air Lines

Dear Delta Air Lines, There Are Better Ways To Promote Sustainability Than Reusable Toddler Cups…

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 1, 2023November 13, 2023 24 Comments
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Delta Air Lines is burnishing its “green” credentials by trialing reusable plastic cups in economy class. There are better ways to promote sustainability than using toddler cups. Delta Air Lines Toddler Cups: Good Effort, Bad Idea Each year, Delta...

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Air Canada Café Now Open At Toronto City Airport

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 1, 2023November 13, 2023 5 Comments
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Air Canada and Aspire have teamed up to open a beautiful new lounge at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) that resembles its café concept at Toronto Pearson. Air Canada Café YTZ – Popular Lounge Concept Now Available At...

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Earn Up To 10 United Miles Per Dollar By Donating To LGBTQ+ Charities

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 1, 2023November 13, 2023 77 Comments
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June is “Pride Month” and United and Chase are partnering to offer United co-branded cardmembers a chance to earn up to 10 United MileagePlus miles per dollar when donating to LGBTQ+ charities. Earn Up To 10 United MileagePlus Miles...

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