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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.
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Cathay Pacific Will Launch World’s Longest Flight

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 31, 2022November 14, 2023 4 Comments
an airplane flying over a beach

While it will not break any point-to-point records, routing restrictions over Russia will suddenly make a Cathay Pacific flagship route the longest flight in the world. Facing Russian Airspace Restriction, Cathay Pacific Will Unofficially Launch World’s Longest Flight By...

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United Airlines

United Airlines Will Restore Special Meals On More Routes

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 30, 2022November 14, 2023 18 Comments
a plate of food on a tray

United Airlines will restore special meals on more routes as the carrier slowly unwinds its pandemic-era cutbacks. United Airlines Special Meals Available On More Routes With the exception of Kosher meals, it has been difficult to order a special...

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Delta Air LinesLos Angeles LAX

Delta CEO And LAX Officials “Caught” Without Masks. Seriously?

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 30, 2022November 14, 2023 25 Comments
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My friend Gary Leff of View From The Wing indicted Los Angeles officials and Delta CEO Ed Bastian for not wearing a mask at a dedication for the new Delta terminal at Los Angeles International Airport. First, I don’t even...

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Air FranceFlight Reviews

Review: Air France A330-200 Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 30, 2022November 14, 2023 16 Comments
a room with a television and a screen

While I would avoid the Air France A330-200 in business class if traveling on a longhaul flight if you have a choice, it was perfect for my short flight to Tunis and even on a longer flight represents a...

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Australia International Arrivals Experience (2022)

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 30, 2022November 14, 2023 28 Comments
a large screen in a building

A friend of mine flew to Australia earlier today and shared his international arrivals experience with me, which I found so immensely helpful I want to share it with all of you. Entering Australia right now is still pretty...

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JapanUnited Airlines

I Flew From Los Angeles To Tokyo For Lunch

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 29, 2022November 14, 2023 82 Comments
an airplane with rows of seats and a person sitting in the chair

I took frequent day trips to New York during the pandemic, taking advantage of low fares and easy upgrades to enjoy hours of uninterrupted time to work and reflect. I’ve also done some crazy mileage runs, including to Sydney....

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Air FranceLounge Reviews

Review: Air France Lounge 2F Paris CDG (Gorgeous…)

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 29, 2022November 14, 2023 32 Comments
a large building with a glass ceiling and a staircase

The recently-completed Air France Lounge in Terminal 2F at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is truly a delight to visit. Air France Lounge 2F Paris (CDG) Review I paid for business class on my trip to Tunis more...

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United Airlines

United Airlines Operates First-Ever U.S. Flight From Berlin Brandenburg

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 29, 2022November 14, 2023 7 Comments
a jet plane spraying water on runway

United Airlines flight 963 from Berlin to Newark yesterday marked the first-ever flight from the German capital’s new Brandenburg Airport to the United States. United Airlines Returns To Berlin, Flies First-Ever Nonstop Flight To USA From Brandenburg Airport After...

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Flight Attendant

Will Smith Should Frighten Flight Attendants

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 28, 2022November 14, 2023 41 Comments
a man in a blue suit

Look, I know we all have bad days and Will Smith has apologized for his outburst at the Oscars last night that included slapping Chris Rock in the face…but his behavior (and the audience’s reaction) should be a concern...

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China Eastern

Was Hacking Behind China Eastern 737 Crash?

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 28, 2022November 14, 2023 27 Comments
a white airplane flying over water

Could hacking have been behind the crash of a China Eastern 737 NG in a mountainous area of southern China? China Eastern 737 NG Crash – Was Hacking Plausible Or Impossible? Yesterday, Kyle laid out a number of viable...

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AnalysisPobedaRussia

The Problems For Russian Airlines Are Just Beginning

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 28, 2022November 14, 2023 28 Comments
a woman in a blue uniform

With harsh sanctions continuing and no end in sight to the quagmire in Ukraine, Russian airlines are preparing to deploy cannibalistic tactics in order to survive the year. Russian Airlines Prepare To Cannibalize Spare Parts – Let The Problems...

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Law In TravelSouthwest Airlines

Extended Prison Sentence Likely For Woman Who Brutally Assaulted Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant After Latest DUI Incident

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 26, 2022November 14, 2023 12 Comments
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Vyvianna Quinonez, the woman who made headlines around the world last year for brutally assaulting a Southwest Airlines flight attendant is now facing an extended prison sentence after she violated her plea deal by being arrested for driving under...

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United Airlines

United Airlines Upgrading Premium Cabin Meal Service To India, Israel

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 26, 2022November 14, 2023 14 Comments
a collage of different types of food

United Airlines in introducing fresh menus, local flavors, and more personalized service in Polaris business class and Premium Plus premium economy class on flights to Israel and India. United Airlines Will Debut New Menus On Flights To India, Israel...

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Air FranceFlight Reviews

Review: Air France A319 Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 26, 2022November 14, 2023 20 Comments
inside an airplane with rows of seats

Air France has really scaled back its in-flight product on shorter intra-Europe flights, making it far less attractive to splurge for business class. My A319 flight from Amsterdam to Paris demonstrated Air France is still in the COVID-19 mindset....

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News

U.S. Extends Slot Waiver Protection For Legacy Carriers

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 26, 2022November 14, 2023 5 Comments
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Bad news if you are a consumer: the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has extended its “use it or lose it” slot requirements waiver into autumn 2022, giving airlines much more flexibility in their spring and summer international schedules. These...

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United Airlines

United Airlines Scraps Berlin, Prague Routes

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 25, 2022November 14, 2023 30 Comments
a plane flying over the ocean

As United Airlines prepares for what it hopes will be the busiest transatlantic summer season ever, two new routes will not take-off as planned. United Airlines Cancels Berlin, Prague Routes, Citing Market Conditions This week, United Airlines removed two...

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Qantas

Beautiful Qantas Ad A Reminder Of Darker Days

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 25, 2022November 14, 2023 20 Comments
a group of people in uniform

Qantas has released a beautiful new ad that is perfectly timed for the re-opening of Australia. While highly moving, the poignant ad is a sad reminder of what Australians endured during the pandemic, but sounds a note of optimism...

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Travel

Flight Diverts After Screaming Woman Demands Babies Shut Up And People Stop Looking At Her

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 25, 2022November 14, 2023 21 Comments
a woman pointing at something

A Jet2 flight traveling to Turkey diverted to Austria after a passenger onboard got into a flight with other passengers, the flight crew, and eventually resorted to physical violence and attempted to open the emergency exit door. She now...

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KLMLounge Reviews

Review: KLM Crown Lounge 25 Amsterdam (Schengen)

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 25, 2022November 14, 2023 5 Comments
a room with red chairs and a lamp

While not nearly as large or lush as the intercontinental Crown Lounge, the Schengen area KLM Crown Lounge 25 in Amsterdam (AMS) offers basic amenities and a welcome alternative to the gate area for European departures. KLM Crown Lounge...

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KLMLounge Reviews

Review: KLM Crown Lounge 52 Amsterdam (Intercontinental)

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 24, 2022November 14, 2023 32 Comments
a room with stairs and tables and chairs

The KLM Crown Lounge 52 in Amsterdam, located in the Non-Schengen area of Schiphol Airport, is a superlative lounge with excellent food and drink and unique features that make it one of my favorite lounges in Europe. KLM Crown...

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