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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.
News

White House Ends Vaccination Requirement For Foreign Visitors To USA

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 2, 2023November 13, 2023 53 Comments
a person in a surgical mask holding a syringe

At long last, the United States is scrapping the vaccination requirement for foreign travelers who enter the US by air. It’s about time. Vaccination Requirement Ends For Foreign Travelers To USA Via Air The Biden Administration is ending vaccine...

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American Airlines

American Airlines Forced Woman To Check Her Sewing Machine, Then Butchered it

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 2, 2023November 13, 2023 23 Comments
a woman sewing on a sewing machine

79-year-old Joyce Rowland knew it was not a good idea when American Airlines grabbed her sewing machine at the gate, but when she pushed back, she was overruled. Not surprisingly, when she landed four hours later she found her...

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Frankfurt FRA

The Long, Desolate Journey To Frankfurt Airport C Gates

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 2, 2023November 13, 2023 28 Comments
a group of people walking in an airport

I lived in Frankfurt for more than a year. I worked at Frankfurt Airport. On most weekends, I flew in and out of Frankfurt Airport. But for the first time ever, I flew out of the C Gates of...

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BiltFlying Blue

Incredible Deal: 100% Flying Blue Transfer Bonus (Today Only) With Bilt

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 1, 2023November 13, 2023 3 Comments
a blue and white airplane flying in the sky

If you hold a Bilt Mastercard, do not forget that today is “Rent Day” with double points in key purchase categories plus a lucrative 100% bonus on Flying Blue transfers (but today only). Bilt Rent Day May 2023 – 100%...

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Flight AttendantSkyWest

SkyWest Will Pay Non-Unionized Flight Attendants During Boarding

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 1, 2023November 13, 2023 20 Comments
an airplane on the tarmac

In a move that mimics what Delta Air Lines offered its flight attendants last year, regional feeder SkyWest will now pay its flight attendants for boarding time. On May Day, this marks another victory for non-unionized workers. Non-Unionized Flight...

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Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines Passenger Freaks Out After Passenger Pushed Her Seat When She Reclined

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 1, 2023November 13, 2023 113 Comments
a woman sitting in an airplane

A woman began yelling at her seatmates behind her, claiming that her seat was pushed the entire flight and that she had a right to recline. The incident occurred on a Delta Air Lines flight in economy class. Woman...

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Lufthansa

My Seatmate Plays Footsie On Lufthansa…

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 1, 2023November 13, 2023 45 Comments
a person's legs and feet in an airplane

I don’t think he was trying to flirt with me, but my seatmate on Lufthansa managed to brush my knee repeatedly with his foot (footsie?) during a short flight to Frankfurt. Footsie On Lufthansa… Yes, legroom is quite limited...

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Flight ReviewsLufthansa

Review: Lufthansa A320-200 Economy Class

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 1, 2023November 13, 2023 11 Comments
a plane at an airport

I enjoyed a short hop on the Lufthansa A320-200 in economy class from Munich to Frankfurt. What does a 186-mile domestic flight look like on Lufthansa? Lufthansa A320-200 Economy Class Review For practical purposes, Lufthansa economy class on flights...

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Air France

Air France Boycotts Customer Support On Twitter

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 29, 2023November 13, 2023 69 Comments
the tail of an airplane

Air France has stopped providing customer support on Twitter, blaming Twitter’s updated terms and conditions. The move makes reaching customer service at the French airline even more difficult. Air France No Longer Offering Customer Support On Twitter Air France...

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Alaska AirlinesLaw In Travel

Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Win Right To Mix Dresses With Facial Hair

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 29, 2023November 13, 2023 115 Comments
a group of people in front of a plane

Alaska Airlines has agreed to fully scrap traditional male and female uniform requirements as part of an ongoing legal battle involving the State of Washington and a flight attendant who identifies as non-binary. Alaska Airlines Fully Scraps Gender Restrictions...

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LufthansaMeal of the Week

My Identical Meal In Lufthansa First Class And Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 29, 2023November 13, 2023 28 Comments
a plate of food with meat and vegetables

What’s the difference between dining in Lufthansa First Class and Lufthansa Business Class? The plate. On Lufthansa, My First Class Dinner Was The Same As My Business Class Dinner Let me let you in on a little secret. On...

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Lounge ReviewsLufthansa

Review: Lufthansa Senator Lounge Munich (MUC – G28)

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 29, 2023November 13, 2023 11 Comments
people walking in a building

I spent 30 minutes in the Lufthansa G24 Senator Lounge in Munich prior to my flight to Frankfurt and enjoyed a tender piece of chicken and the ability to print, which was suddenly vital to continuing my journey to...

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News

2023 Freddie Awards – Farewell To A Travel Icon

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 28, 2023November 13, 2023 25 Comments
a man in a space suit standing on a podium

Last night I attended the 32nd annual Freddie Awards, which always offers a great opportunity to reconnect with fellow bloggers, and industry insiders. Unexpectedly, the night ended with a very special farewell from travel icon Randy Peterson,  a titan...

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United Airlines: “We Are Officially The Largest Airline In The World”

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 28, 2023November 13, 2023 80 Comments
a group of airplanes on a runway

United Airlines now claims to be the world’s largest airline. United Airlines CEO Kirby Claims United Now Largest Airline In The World In a video message to employees reviewed by Live and Let’s Fly, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby...

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Lounge ReviewsLufthansa

Review: Lufthansa Senator Café Munich (MUC)

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 28, 2023November 13, 2023 5 Comments
a counter with food and drinks on it

As a coffee aficionado, the Lufthansa Senator Cafe in Munich remains one of my favorite airport lounges in the world because it is centered on good coffee. But there are other treats as well that distinguish this lounge from...

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SAS Plus No Longer Includes Free Wi-Fi

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 28, 2023November 13, 2023 21 Comments
a woman sitting in a plane

Desperate to cut costs Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has cut complimentary wi-fi internet from SAS Plus. This is a foolish move as other carriers move toward faster and cheaper internet. Wi-Fi No Longer Included In SAS Plus SAS does not...

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Flight ReviewsLufthansa

Review: Lufthansa A350-900 Business Class San Francisco – Munich

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 27, 2023November 13, 2023 46 Comments
a plane with many seats

From San Francisco to Munich I flew on Lufthansa onboard the A350-900 in business class. I am not a fan of these seats when traveling solo, but I did manage to sleep well and found the service and food...

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Frontier

Monumental Reprimand Of “River Rat” Thrown Off Frontier Airlines Flight

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 27, 2023November 13, 2023 21 Comments
a woman in a chair

A woman thrown off a Frontier Airlines flight over a seating issue was given a monumental dress down by an angry fellow passenger as she left the aircraft, including being accused of “smelling like a river rat.” Just Another...

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ANALaw In TravelMistake Fares

Flip-Flopping ANA Will Not Honor Mistake Fare, Begins Cancelling Tickets

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 27, 2023November 13, 2023 34 Comments
a woman holding a tray with food on it

So sorry! Japanese carrier ANA will not honor the deeply-discounted business and first class tickets it issued last week, blaming  a currency conversion error for the abnormally inexpensive “mistake fare” tickets. This reversal comes days after the carrier said...

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Travel

When Nature Calls, How Boldly Will You Violate Fasten Seat Belt Light?

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 26, 2023November 13, 2023 31 Comments
a close up of a sign

I witnessed an interesting exchange recently when a man rose up to use the lavatory during moderately heavy turbulence, putting himself and others at risk. How boldly would you violate the fasten seat belt light when nature calls? Man...

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