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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.
Korean Air

Scary: My Korean Air SkyPass Account “Deactivated”

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 14, 2023November 13, 2023 8 Comments
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My heart skipped a beat when I logged into my Korean Air account yesterday and saw that my account was deactivated. My Korean Air SkyPass Account “Deactivated” After Inactivity I have been sitting on Korean Air SkyPass miles since...

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Delta Air LinesNews

Delta Revamps SkyMiles Elite Status, Further Restricts Sky Club Access

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 13, 2023November 13, 2023 44 Comments
a hand holding a credit card

As expected, Delta Air Lines is radically changing the way SkyMiles elite status is earned and also further restricting Sky Club access to credit card holders who fail to spend big on their cards. Big Changes Coming To Delta...

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Lounge ReviewsPriority PassSwitzerland

Review: Aspire Lounge Zurich (ZRH)

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 13, 2023November 13, 2023 5 Comments
a kitchen with a buffet

Before our flight to Malta, my family spent about a half hour in the Schengen Aspire Lounge in Zurich (ZRH), which I found far nicer than the Marhaba Lounge across the hall. Aspire Lounge Zurich Review (ZRH) – Schengen...

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United Airlines

United Airlines CEO Warns Higher Compensation For Delays Will Compromise Safety

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 13, 2023November 13, 2023 23 Comments
a man in safety vests talking to another man

I know United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby does not want European-style delay compensation in the United States, but I wish he would not continue to warn it could compromise safety. United CEO Kirby: More Consumer Compensation Is A Threat...

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NewsUnited Airlines

United Airlines Opens Massive New Club Lounge in Denver

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 13, 2023November 13, 2023 8 Comments
a group of people sitting in a room with a fireplace

United Airlines has opened a new 35,000-square-foot B East lounge in the B Concourse of Denver International Airport, the largest United Club it has ever opened. United Airlines Opens B East Lounge In Denver, Its Largest United Club Yet...

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Aeroflot

Aeroflot A350 Business Class Trip Report

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 13, 2023November 13, 2023 50 Comments
a woman sitting in a chair

As the war in Ukraine grinds on and Russian carriers continue to face sanctions, it seems that the premium cabin experience is holding up just fine. Here’s an Aeroflot A350 business class trip report from an Aeroflot flight attendant....

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NewsUnited Airlines

United Airlines Tips Hand On New A321XLR Polaris Seat (Pictures)

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 12, 2023November 13, 2023 30 Comments
a drawing of a machine

A patent filing by United Airlines gives us a hint of what kind of Polaris Business Class seat to expect on the Airbus A321XLR and perhaps on a subfleet of the 737 MAX 10. United Airlines Gives Us Clue...

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Delta Air Lines

First Class Passenger Goes Berserk On Delta Flight

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 12, 2023November 13, 2023 24 Comments
a man in a blue shirt

An eyewitness report claims a man seated in first class on a Delta Air Lines flight to Seattle went berserk, with actions that included attempting to open one of the aircraft doors, attacking a flight attendant, and also attacking...

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GermanyPhotos

Photo Essay: Summer In Germany

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 12, 2023November 13, 2023 12 Comments
a group of people sitting at tables under a canopy

To conclude the German portion of my 2023 summer holiday trip report, I am including a number of photos that seek to capture our daily life in Germany. 2023 Summer In Germany, A Photo Essay Far from touring castles...

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emiratesLaw In Travel

Emirates Decides Miss Universe Canada Is Not Fit To Fly…

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 11, 2023November 13, 2023 44 Comments
a woman with long brown hair

Miss Universe Canada claims she was denied a flight attendant position by Emirates after revealing that she once struggled with an eating disorder. Was Emirates Right To Rescind Flight Attendant Job Offer To Miss Universe Canada? 25-year-old Madison Kvaltin...

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United Airlines

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Reflects On 9/11

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 11, 2023November 13, 2023 3 Comments
a close up of a flag

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has penned his thoughts as we reflect upon the 9/11 attacks 22 years later. Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO, Emphasizes Service As He Reflects On 9/11 Unlike his predecessor Oscar Munoz, Kirby typically prefers...

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Germany

Germany Is Growing On Me Too…

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 11, 2023November 13, 2023 31 Comments
a child riding a tricycle on a path with grass and trees

I mentioned already how much I love London, but Germany is growing on me as well. It’s another place where I could see myself living or at least spending a lot more time in. My Fondness For Germany Is...

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NewsUnited Airlines

Attempted Cockpit Breach On United Airlines 737 Leads To Systemwide Pilot Alert

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 9, 2023November 13, 2023 29 Comments
airplanes on the runway

An attempted cockpit breach on a United Airlines 737 flight to Los Angeles prompted an urgent warning to all pilots in the air at the time. United Airlines Issues Urgent Level 4 Alert To Pilots After Attempted Cockpit Breach...

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LiechtensteinTrip Reports

Our Day Trip To Liechtenstein

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 9, 2023November 13, 2023 5 Comments
a landscape with trees and mountains

I wrote about the great coffee in Liechtenstein, but in this post I will write about the great day I had with my family in the vibrant nation of Liechtenstein. Our Day Trip To Liechtenstein – A Great Hike...

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United Airlines

What United Airlines Is Doing With Leftover Sunday Riley Products

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 9, 2023November 13, 2023 6 Comments
a group of bottles of hand cream

United Airlines is transitioning away from Sunday Riley as its onboard skincare partner and will use its venerable “Halfway To Hawaii” game as a way to eliminate the remaining product inventory. United Airlines “Halfway To Hawaii” Game Now Features...

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CoffeeLiechtenstein

Great Coffee In Liechtenstein

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 9, 2023November 13, 2023 7 Comments
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I sought out the only third-wave coffee shop in Liechtenstein and found it…Demmel Kaffee was oh-so worthwhile! Best Coffee In Liechtenstein We decided to take a day trip to Liechtenstein, which I will detail in my next post. But...

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GermanyRestaurant ReviewsTrip Reports

Am I The Only One Who Loves German Food?

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 8, 2023November 13, 2023 31 Comments
a patio with a red umbrella and chairs

Many people reduce German food to “unhealthy sausage” or other such trite simplifications. That’s just not true. And I’m not going to lie, I love German food. We stopped at a small and quintessentially German restaurant in Bavaria for...

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HyattNews

Prince Harry Jets To Dusseldorf On British Airways, Takes Up Residence In Hyatt Presidential Suite

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 8, 2023November 13, 2023 62 Comments
a man in a suit and tie in a bathroom

Prince Harry is in Germany this weekend for the Invictus Games and has taken up residence in the presidential suite at the Hyatt Regency Dusseldorf after arriving on British Airways. Prince Harry In Presidential Suite At Hyatt Regency Dusseldorf...

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NewsUnited Airlines

Fresh Food Returns To United Express

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 8, 2023November 13, 2023 5 Comments
a plate of food and a bowl of salad

Fresh food has returned to premium cabins on United Express, a long-overdue step that will greatly improve catering when flying in the front cabin on a longer regional jet flight. Fresh Food Now Served in Premium Cabins On United...

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Ryanair

Ryanair CEO Takes A Pie In The Face With Grace And Charm

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 8, 2023November 13, 2023 14 Comments
a woman holding a man's hand

Eco-terrorists who seek to eliminate aviation altogether ambushed Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary with a pie in the face during a news conference in Brussels. But Leary took the matter in stride, responding with grace and charm. That gave Ryanair’s...

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