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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.
Flight ReviewsSWISS

Review: SWISS 777-300ER Economy Class

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 6, 2021November 14, 2023 21 Comments
an airplane with seats and a person standing in the back

Economy class is rarely anything to get excited about, particularly in a middle seat of a 10-across layout on an 11-hour flight. Nevertheless, I found SWISS Economy Class onboard the 777-300ER to be entirely tolerable with service that exceeded...

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London Heathrow LHRVirgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic Will Re-Open Swanky LHR Clubhouse Lounge

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 6, 2021November 14, 2023 7 Comments
a large room with a large table and chairs

Good news for Virgin Atlantic and Delta travelers from London Heathrow, as the carriers will shortly return to Terminal 3. Virgin Atlantic will also re-open its swanky Clubhouse lounge. Virgin Atlantic, Delta Return To Terminal 3, Re-Open Clubhouse Heathrow...

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NewsUnited Kingdom

In UK, Government Loosens Mask Rule But Airlines Do Not…Will USA Follow?

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 6, 2021November 14, 2023 13 Comments
a group of people wearing face masks and standing on an airplane

If England is any indicator, it may be a long time before travelers can fly without masks, even once mandatory mask requirements are lifted. Even with the lifting of a national mask law, airlines have not indicated their mask...

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American Airlines

Prince Harry Quickly Earning Elite Status With American Airlines

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 5, 2021November 14, 2023 20 Comments
a group of people standing in front of a statue

Prince Harry is back from another trip to England and once again flew home on American Airlines, likely in first class. By this time, the Duke of Sussex is well on his way to elite status on world’s largest...

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American Airlines

Infighting At American Airlines As Union Leader Trashes Airline

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 5, 2021November 14, 2023 21 Comments
a person touching a touch screen

An influential labor leader at American Airlines has called out management over AA’s onboard product in a leaked note that has caused an uproar within world’s largest airline. Infighting: Union Leader Has “Had It” With American Airlines Delta Air...

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thailand

Explosion Shakes Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 5, 2021November 14, 2023 10 Comments
a building on fire at night

An explosion at a nearby factory shook Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport early this morning. While evacuations are underway nearby, flight operations are continuing. Factory Explosion Nearby Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport The explosion occurred at about 3:00am local time at the...

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United Airlines

How United Airlines Coaxed Stowaway Birds Off A 767-300

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 3, 2021November 14, 2023 8 Comments
a bird on a seat in an airplane

When a pair of birds had enough paradise and were ready to join a plane full of travelers from Maui to New York, ground and flight staff had to get creative in finding a solution to get the stowaways...

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Air SerbiaFlight Reviews

Review: Air Serbia A330-200 Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 3, 2021November 14, 2023 10 Comments
a seat and table in an airplane

As much as I loved Air Serbia and recommend its flagship route between New York and Belgrade, there are a few things you should be aware of when flying on its new Airbus A330-200 in business class. Air Serbia...

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Law In Travel

Biden Administration Plans Executive Order Mandating Airline Refunds For Delayed Baggage

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 3, 2021November 14, 2023 9 Comments
a person standing next to luggage

The Biden Administration will shortly propose a new rule that requires prompt passenger fee refunds in cases of delayed baggage, inoperative Wi-Fi, and other services lapses. Biden Administration Will Require Airlines To Promptly Refund Passenger Fees During a Friday...

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737Hawaii

Boeing 737 Makes Emergency Water Landing In Hawaii

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 3, 2021November 14, 2023 5 Comments
an airplane on the runway

A Boeing 737-200 cargo plane made an emergency landing in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Hawaii, prompting a maritime rescue mission. Pilots Rescued In Ocean After 737 Emergency Landing Off Coast of Hawaii Transair Flight 810 left...

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Australia

Australia Reverts To Its Penal Colony Roots

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 2, 2021July 2, 2021 69 Comments
Australia Travel Restrictions

To my brothers and sisters in Australia, I can only offer you my heartfelt condolences. Being a prisoner in your own country is a sad reality and it looks like there is no end in sight. While the government...

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United Airlines

Imperious Staff Throw My Family Out Of United Airlines Lounge In SFO

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 2, 2021November 14, 2023 225 Comments
a man wearing a face mask behind a counter

United CEO Scott Kirby waxes eloquently about improving customer service and making United Airlines the best airline in the world. But when it comes to actually caring for customers in a consistent manner, United still has a long way...

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Air SerbiaLounge Reviews

Review: Air Serbia Premium Lounge Belgrade (Best Priority Pass Lounge In The World)

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 2, 2021November 14, 2023 10 Comments
a woman making coffee at a coffee machine

I spent about an hour in the Air Serbia Premium Lounge in Belgrade Airport (BEG) prior to my flight to New York and walked away quite impressed. Not only this is a fine premium lounge with a wide range...

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United Airlines

United Airlines Reintroduces Hard Liquor For Purchase

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 2, 2021November 14, 2023 12 Comments
a glass of liquid with a straw

While American Airlines and Southwest Airlines continue to resist alcohol sales onboard, United Airlines not only has restored beer and wine for purchase, but has now brought back hard liquor for purchase on select Hawaiian and transcontinental flights. It...

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Hotel ReviewsHyatt

Review: Hyatt Regency Belgrade (Suite)

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 1, 2021November 14, 2023 26 Comments
a living room with a tv and a table

I hereby decree the Hyatt Regency Belgrade as one of the best category 1 Hyatt hotels in the world. I had an amazing one night stay here in between Air Serbia flights. Hyatt Regency Belgrade Review Booking First, a...

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SWISS

11 Hours. Middle Seat. My SWISS Economy Class Flight To Zurich…

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 1, 2021November 14, 2023 52 Comments
an airplane with rows of seats and monitors

My gamble did not pay off. With Switzerland having just re-opened to U.S. travelers the day before, my hopes of stretching out on an 11-hour flight in SWISS economy class were dashed. Not only was every seat taken, but...

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American Airlines

How American Airlines Responded To A First Class Passenger After Another Passenger Vomited On Him

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 1, 2021November 14, 2023 15 Comments
an airplane taking off from a runway

After another passenger vomited on a man sitting in first class on an American Airlines flight to Miami, AA responded with a canned note that did not address the situation or offer any compensation for what occurred. American Airlines...

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Southwest Airlines

Republican Congressman Flouts Mask Rule On Southwest Flight

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 1, 2021November 14, 2023 22 Comments
a man and woman holding hands

A Texas Congressman and outspoken critic of the federal mask mandate was filmed without a mask for several minutes chatting with other passengers onboard a Southwest Airlines flight to Austin. Texas GOP Congressman Flouts Mask Rule On Southwest Flight...

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United Airlines

A Funny Thing Happened To Me On The Way To San Francisco…

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 30, 2021November 14, 2023 35 Comments
airplanes at an airport

Oh, what a day…and it wasn’t spent in San Francisco. How My Day In San Francisco Turned Into A Day In Los Angeles First, a very warm thank you to all of you who weighed in on what I...

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Air SerbiaFlight Reviews

Review: Air Serbia A319 Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 30, 2021November 14, 2023 13 Comments
a row of seats in an airplane

While the business class seat onboard the Air Serbia Airbus A319 is nothing special, the service and food onboard makes the Serbian flag carrier one of my favorite airlines for travel within Europe. Air Serbia A319 Business Class Review...

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