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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.
IndonesiaLaw In Travel

“Bali Bonk Ban” May Ravage Indonesian Tourism

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 7, 2022November 13, 2023 41 Comments
a silhouette of a woman sitting on a swing

Australians are calling a new law banning premarital sex and cohabitation the “Bali Bonk Ban” and fears are growing that the new law will decimate tourism in Indonesia. The problem for tourism is not so much the law itself...

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Travel

The Consequences Of Annoying Your Airplane Seatmate By Punching His Seat

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 6, 2022November 13, 2023 13 Comments
a person sitting in a chair with a laptop

Travel tip: if you want your neighbor to stop reclining his seat, you do not punch the seat. For when you do, you might find your laptop broken. Passenger Punches Airplane Seat, Prompting Man In Front Of Him To...

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American Airlines

Should Pilots Deliberately Delay Flights To Protest Stricter Airport Security?

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 6, 2022November 13, 2023 15 Comments
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Angered over a significant increase in secondary checks of pilots using the Known Crewmember program, the American Airlines’ pilots union is suggesting its members deliberately delay flights by using standard security checkpoints. Pilots Face Increased Secondary Screenings At U.S....

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Hotel ReviewsHyatt

Review: Hyatt Regency Westlake

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 6, 2022November 13, 2023 2 Comments
a pool with chairs and a fence

We found ourselves unexpectedly at the Hyatt Regency Westlake in Westlake Village, California for a night and quite enjoyed the time together. Review: Hyatt Regency Westlake Village, CA After our tire blew out enroute to Santa Barbara, we canceled...

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United Airlines

United Airlines CEO Attends White House State Dinner

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 5, 2022November 13, 2023 34 Comments
United Airlines Kirby State Dinner

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby and his wife Kathleen attended the White House State Dinner last Thursday in honor of French President Emanuel Macron. Kirby’s presence demonstrates how effectively United has cozied up to the Biden Administration. United Airlines...

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Hotel ReviewsHyatt

Review: Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport – Newport Beach

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 5, 2022November 13, 2023 8 Comments
a room with a bed and a table and chairs

I spent the night at the Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport with my family in Newport Beach, California ahead of the most recent Frequent Flyer University and we enjoyed a very nice stay. Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport Review...

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china

Man Dragged Out Of His Home By Chinese Authorities

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 5, 2022November 13, 2023 21 Comments
a person in a white suit

COVID-19 is rearing its ugly head again, with cases rising in pockets around the globe. In Los Angeles County, where I live, officials are threatening to reinstate a mandatory mask ordinance. How this will impact travel remains to be...

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Airport Lounges

Did The Middle Class Ruin Airport Lounges?

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 3, 2022November 13, 2023 49 Comments
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A headline in The Telegraph makes a bold assertion: the middle class has ruined airport lounges. Is there any merit to this charge? Don’t Blame Middle Class For Subpar Airport Lounge Experience… Here is how The Telegraph summarizes the...

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Capital One

Capital One Venture X Eliminates Priority Pass Restaurant Benefit

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 3, 2022November 13, 2023 13 Comments
a burger with bacon and fries on a plate

Sad news for Capital One Venture X cardholders, including me: the Priority Pass restaurant benefit will be cut in early 2023. But I’m still keeping the card. No More Priority Pass Restaurant Benefit For Capital One Venture X Cardholders...

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United Airlines

United Airlines Encourages Flight Attendants “To Create A Positive Experience” For Passengers

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 2, 2022November 13, 2023 37 Comments
a woman in a uniform

As United Airlines works to improve customer feedback scores, it is reminding flight attendants that personal touches make a world of difference in shaping passenger impressions onboard. United Airlines Asks Flight Attendants To Engage In Meaningful Conversations, Create Special...

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American AirlinesLounge Reviews

Review: AA Flagship Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 2, 2022November 13, 2023 24 Comments
AA Flagship Lounge LAX Review

The AA Flagship Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) continues to offer an elevated lounge experience with a nice buffet, though crowding was bad during my visit. AA Flagship Lounge LAX Review I stopped by the American Airlines...

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EasyJet

Airline Is Recruiting Senior Citizens To Be Flight Attendants

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 2, 2022November 13, 2023 24 Comments
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Budget carrier EasyJet is going on a hiring spree and rather than targeting the youth, it is targeting senior citizens in its purse to recruit more flight attendants. I think this is a great idea. EasyJet Wants More Senior Citizens...

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Travel

Passengers Fight Over Overhead Bin Space – Is The Space Above Your Seat Yours?

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 1, 2022November 13, 2023 53 Comments
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A pair of passengers in India engaged in a shouting match over who had rights to the a certain overhead bin on a flight. I believe that access to overhead storage in your cabin of service if purely on...

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American ExpressDelta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines Restricts Lounge Access “In Unison” With American Express

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 1, 2022November 13, 2023 48 Comments
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In an effort to reduce crowding, Delta Air Lines will be either cutting or restricting lounge access for a number of travelers in 2023. Unsurprisingly, this move comes with full blessing from Delta’s most valuable client, American Express. No...

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British Airways

William And Kate Fly British Airways First Class To Boston

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 1, 2022November 13, 2023 12 Comments
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William and Kate, the Prince and Princess of Wales, arrived into Boston Logan Airport on Wednesday afternoon after a short transatlantic hop in British Airways First Class. William And Kate Arrive Into Boston On British Airways 777 In First...

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American AirlinesFlight Reviews

Review: American Airlines A321T Main Cabin Extra (JFK-LAX)

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 30, 2022November 13, 2023 14 Comments
rows of seats in an airplane

American Airlines’ premium transcontinental service onboard the Airbus A321T offers additional amenities over AA’s other domestic economy class flights and proved an efficient way to travel from New York to Los Angeles in Main Cabin Extra with a bit...

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Law In Travel

Biden Administration Official Charged With Baggage Theft

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 30, 2022November 13, 2023 137 Comments
a bald woman wearing a red jacket and red lipstick

A prominent Department of Energy figure in the Biden Administration has been charged with stealing a checked bag from the baggage claim belt at Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport. Biden Administration Official Charged With Baggage Theft At MSP Airport Deputy...

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Law In TravelLufthansa

Lufthansa Settles With Jewish Passengers Denied Boarding For $21,000 Each

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 30, 2022November 13, 2023 8 Comments
a large white airplane on a tarmac

Lufthansa has reached a settlement with a group of Jewish passengers over a denied boarding incident in May that turned into an ugly display of group punishment. Each passenger involved was cut a check for $21,000. Lufthansa Passengers Receive...

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California

A Sweet Thanksgiving Getaway In Carmel, California

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 29, 2022November 13, 2023 12 Comments
a child standing on a deck looking through a railing at the sunset

After two years of being sidelined due to the pandemic, my family returned to Carmel, California over the weekend and had a wonderful time together exploring the beauty of the California Coast. A 2022 Return To Carmel, California Can...

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Southwest Airlines

Woman Bites Her Seatmate On Southwest Airlines, Tries To Open Emergency Exit Door, Blames Jesus

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 29, 2022November 13, 2023 24 Comments
an airplane flying in the sky

A Southwest Airlines flight made an unexpected diversion to Little Rock, Arkansas on Saturday to dump an unruly passenger after she bit her seatmate and tried to open the emergency exit door, claiming Jesus told her to do it....

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