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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.
Family TravelSingapore Airlines

Family Flaunts Toddler In First Class

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 11, 2023November 13, 2023 40 Comments
a baby climbing on a seat

A young toddler in Singapore is making headlines for exclusively flying in the comfort of first class. His parents defend their travel decision on the grounds of comfort, service, and health. What does this viral story, if anything, teach...

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American AirlinesLounge Reviews

Review: American Airlines Admirals Club Chicago ORD (Terminal 3, Concourse H/K)

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 11, 2023November 13, 2023 18 Comments
a room with chairs and a glass wall

After my British Airways flight from London to Chicago O’Hare, I stopped for a few moments at the American Airlines Admirals Club in Terminal 3, Concourse H/K. While the club was serviceable and ticked off many boxes that an...

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News

Disgruntled Guest Smashes Sports Car Into Hotel Lobby In Anger Over Lost Laptop

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 11, 2023November 13, 2023 4 Comments
a man in suit carrying luggage in front of a car

An angry hotel guest smashed his sports car into a hotel lobby in Shanghai, blaming the hotel for losing his laptop. Angry Over His Missing Laptop, Guest Smashed Car Into Hotel Lobby The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 10,...

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Travel

5 Business Class Products I Hope To Fly In 2023

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 10, 2023November 13, 2023 12 Comments
a blue airplane flying in the sky

At this early point in the year it is not clear if I will push for elite status once again on a US carrier or truly embrace the freestyle life of buying whatever ticket works best based upon date,...

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British AirwaysFlight Reviews

Review: British Airways 787-10 Business Class (Club Suite)

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 10, 2023November 13, 2023 19 Comments
a row of computers in an airplane

The new Club Suite onboard the British Airways 787-10 is one of the most comfortable business class seats in the sky and makes British Airways my preferred carrier for traveling between the USA and London. British Airways 787-10 Business...

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TSA

Florida Woman Tries To Slip Emotional Support Snake Past TSA…

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 10, 2023November 13, 2023 4 Comments
a painting of a computer chip

A woman traveling from Tampa tried to slip her boa constrictor past the TSA inside her carry-on bag. When confronted, she called the reptile her emotional support snake. Lady Stuffs Her Emotional Support Snake In Carry-On Bag, Tries To...

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NewsRussia

Aircraft Door Flies Open Midflight, Causing Panic Onboard

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 10, 2023November 13, 2023 5 Comments
a white airplane on a runway

To Russia, where a terrifying incident aboard an Antonov AN-26 sent luggage flying through the cabin and passengers scrambling for safety. AN-26 Aircraft Cargo Door Flies Open After Takeoff, Sending Hats Flying And Passengers Panicking In terms of land mass,...

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Travel

10 New Countries I Hope To Visit In 2023

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 9, 2023November 13, 2023 23 Comments
a group of people with sheep

I’m setting what I hope will be an achievable goal in 2023: visit 10 countries I have not previously visited. 10 New Countries For 2023 As I focus on the more important matters of my family, cultivating my career...

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Air France

My Air France Flight Cancelled: No Paris, But €2400…

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 9, 2023November 13, 2023 17 Comments
a plane on the runway

My Air France flight from Los Angeles to Paris was cancelled and we lost our day in Paris, but at least we will get €2400 out of it thanks to EU261/2004. Air France Flight Cancelled That flight diversion I...

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Air FranceNews

Air France 777-300 Diverts After Engine Shutdown Over London

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 9, 2023November 13, 2023 2 Comments
a map of a city

An Air France 777-300 traveling to Los Angeles encountered engine trouble over London and was forced to dump fuel and return to Paris. Air France 777-300 Diverts After Oil System Issues Force Engine Shutdown Near London Here’s a snapshot...

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London Heathrow LHROneWorld

A Scrumptious Layover In London Heathrow Terminal 3

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 9, 2023November 13, 2023 8 Comments
a person pouring a sauce into a bowl of food

Every visit to London Heathrow Terminal 3 I am reminded how much I value oneworld status and how much I enjoy lounge hopping. This time, I enjoyed a scrumptious brunch, coffee, and later lunch courtesy of the Qantas and...

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Air IndiaLaw In Travel

Moron Who Urinated On Air India Passenger Is Arrested After Fleeing Police, Fired By Wells Fargo

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 9, 2023November 13, 2023 15 Comments
a man with a beard

The man who allegedly became so inebriated that he urinated on a female passenger in business class on an Air India flight from New York to New Delhi has been fired from his job by Wells Fargo and arrested...

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Air FranceFlying BlueSWISS

My Voluntary Downgrade From SWISS First Class To Air France Economy Class…

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 7, 2023November 13, 2023 28 Comments
a group of people in uniform

After canceling our SWISS First Class trip to Zurich, I booked us four tickets on Air France to Paris…in economy class. The seasonably reasonable Air France Flying Blue fares offer great value for family travel. Family Matters: From SWISS...

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SWISS

Why I Turned Down A Family Trip In SWISS First Class (Again)

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 7, 2023November 13, 2023 24 Comments
a girl walking with a suitcase in an airport

Lo and behold, space opened up once again on SWISS First Class to get my family from Los Angeles to Zurich but after grabbing it, I ultimately cancelled it. Why would I possibly do that? The answer is two...

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American AirlinesNews

Why Did American Airlines Cancel Miami – Tel Aviv Route?

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 7, 2023November 13, 2023 19 Comments
an airplane on the runway

There’s mystery surrounding the unexpected cancellation of service between Miami and Tel Aviv on American Airlines, but I have a theory: too much competition as American Airlines continues to struggle with a widebody aircraft shortage. American Airlines Cancels Miami...

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FinnairFlight Reviews

Review: Finnair A330-300 Business Class (New Seat)

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 7, 2023November 13, 2023 18 Comments
the inside of an airplane

My entire flight routing back to the United States was built around the chance to review the recently-reconfigured Finnair A330-300 in business class. My impression of the new seat was favorable, though I will need to try it on...

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Award TravelSWISS

My Derailed SWISS First Class Journey To Kick Off 2023

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 6, 2023November 13, 2023 20 Comments
a chair with a pillow and a lamp on it

I mentioned yesterday that SWISS First Class space is again bookable using United miles. I took advantage of this rare opening to book our family trip to Germany, but it was not meant to be… SWISS First Class 2023...

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Tips

Booking An Aisle And Window Seat And Hoping The Middle Remains Open

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 6, 2023November 13, 2023 34 Comments
a row of seats with a window in the back

When traveling with a friend or loved one, do you book the aisle and window seat and hope that the middle seat remains empty? It is a strategy I have used for years, to varying degrees of success, but...

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CoffeeFinland

Great Coffee In Helsinki, Finland

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 6, 2023November 13, 2023 2 Comments
a menu board on a wall

In case you missed my recent Hotel St. George review, I want to draw your attention to a great place for coffee in Helsinki, Finland. Best Coffee In Helsinki, Finland My hotel featured a thriving café with excellent coffee....

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News

Flight Diverts After Drunken Passengers Pull Out Their Own Stash Of Alcohol, Serenade Cabin With Racist Profanity

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 5, 2023November 13, 2023 23 Comments
a person taking a picture of a plane

A TUI flight from Mexico to England has made an unexpected diversion to the US State of Maine to offload a trio of rowdy and drunken men. Their choice to get drunk could cost them 20 years in jail....

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