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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.
Law In Travel

European Union Should Block Americans Until Travel Reciprocity Is Established

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 5, 2021November 14, 2023 63 Comments
a passport on a flag

Let me start by saying that I am thankful that the European Union took the first step in opening up borders to American tourists this summer. But the lack of reciprocity in allowing Europeans to travel to the United...

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United Airlines

United Airlines Adds 74 Football Flights This Autumn

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 5, 2021November 14, 2023 5 Comments
a football stadium with people on the field

United Airlines is adding a plethora of point-to-point flights for the autumn football season, as leisure travel continues to outpace business travel. United Airlines Football Flights Coming This Fall As football season approaches, United is adding 74 flights, including...

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American Airlines

American Airlines Pilot Shares Stories Of Sexual Exploits To Captive Onboard Audience

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 5, 2021August 7, 2021 27 Comments
American Pilots Refuse China

A very troubling video has surfaced of an American Airlines pilot who abused his position by foisting his Christian testimony on a full plane, including graphic details of sexual exploits, his so-called conversion from homosexuality, and even an expression...

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EasyJetMeal of the Week

Mezze Snack Box For The Win On EasyJet

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 4, 2021November 14, 2023 6 Comments
a group of food in plastic containers

My Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. Mezze Snack Box On...

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American Airlines

Broken, Reclined Seat Leads To Huge Fight On American Airlines

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 4, 2021November 14, 2023 17 Comments
a man in a mask on a plane

While fights over seat recline are fairly common, what happens when your seat remains in the recline position…because it is broken? On the case of one American Airlines regional flight, the answer was a nasty brawl. Broken Seat Leads...

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Spirit

Operational Meltdown Continues At Spirit Airlines

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 4, 2021November 14, 2023 9 Comments
a group of people at an airport check in counters

As the week progresses, Spirit Airlines continues to cancel and delay flights. Yesterday, Spirit Airlines cancelled a whopping 61% of its flight. Today is unlikely to be better and potentially even worse. Spirit Airlines Cancellations + Flight Delays Continue...

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News

Kidnapped Belarusian Sprinter Departs Tokyo On Austrian Airlines

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 4, 2021November 14, 2023 20 Comments
a collage of a woman wearing a mask

UPDATE: Initial reports indicated Krystsina Tsimanouskaya departed Tokyo Narita (NRT) this morning on LOT Polish Airlines flight 80 at 10:20am, due to arrive in Warsaw at 2:00pm, where she had been granted a humanity visa by Poland. However, fearing Belarusian officials...

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Flight Attendant

Flight Attendants Trade High Heels And Skirts For Sneakers And Pants

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 3, 2021November 14, 2023 11 Comments
two women in orange suits

In a move that may become increasingly common in the years ahead, female flight attendants at one Ukrainian airline are trading their high heels and skirts for pants and Nike sneakers. SkyUp Champions, New Uniforms For A New Era...

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Law In Travel

Is The End Of Deceptive Resort Fees Finally In Sight?

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 3, 2021November 14, 2023 14 Comments
a woman in a hat leaning on a pool edge

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has the power to immediately eliminate hidden fees at hotels and resorts (and indeed, across the economy). It is time for it to act to protect consumers. Transparency should not be a partisan issue....

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NewsSpirit

Spirit Airlines Collapses: Riots Break Out As Agents Told To Flee Airports For Their Own Safety

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 2, 2021November 14, 2023 108 Comments
a group of people in a line

We’ve covered our fair share of fights onboard Spirit Airlines, but today is no laughing matter: Spirit Airlines is experiencing a total meltdown that has led to extraordinary measures across the network. Unconfirmed reports of riots and bedlam have...

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Law In Travel

Caution: Don’t Forge Vaccination Records…Especially If Traveling To Canada

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 2, 2021 27 Comments
European Summer Travel

Don’t forge your vaccination record. It isn’t worth it. The end. Well, perhaps a bit of context first. Canada has re-opened its U.S. borders for non-essential travel. Furthermore, passengers who are vaccinated can now avoid quarantine by submitting proof...

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American Airlines

Operational Meltdown At American Airlines So Much More Than Thunderstorms

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 2, 2021November 14, 2023 53 Comments
the tail of an airplane

A storm system pummeled the Dallas – Fort Worth area on Sunday, leading to mammoth flight delays, cancellations, and diversions on American Airlines. But while the weather is beyond AA’s control, the ground handling and technological deficits demonstrate the...

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Spirit

Man Breaks Out In Dance On Spirit Airlines

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 31, 2021November 14, 2023 17 Comments
a man in a grey shirt

Ok, Mufasa…you made me smile. As we close out the month on Live and Let’s Fly, I thought we should end on a lighter note, with a little dance on Spirit Airlines.   View this post on Instagram  ...

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Flight Attendant

Flight Attendants Learn How To Punch And Eye-Poke Unruly Passengers

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 31, 2021November 14, 2023 19 Comments
a woman wearing boxing gloves

As the skies remain unfriendly, flight attendants are taking self-defense courses with specific emphasis on how to deal with unruly passengers. That includes training on how to punch and eye-poke passengers should the need arise. Flight Attendants Learn Self-Defense...

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United Airlines

United Airlines Stands Behind Simone Biles

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 31, 2021November 14, 2023 65 Comments
a woman sitting in a chair

United Airlines has expressed its support for U.S. gymnast Simone Biles after she pulled out of the group gymatnics United Airlines Supports Simone Biles And Her Decision To Withdraw Earlier this month, United Airlines flew Team USA to Tokyo,...

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Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines Rolls Out Impressive Catering Upgrades

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 31, 2021November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
a plate of food and a glass of wine

Alaska Arlines is bringing back more food to more flights in first and economy class, becoming the first U.S. carrier to (nearly) bring back pre-pandemic meal service. Meals Return To More Flights In First Class On Alaska Airlines Boasting...

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United Airlines

United Airlines Closing Flight Kitchens, Outsourcing Catering

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 30, 2021November 14, 2023 30 Comments
a truck loading a plane

In a bid to cut costs, United Airlines will outsource its remaining flight kitchens, handing over catering to a trio of contractors. United Airlines Closing Flight Kitchens This Fall Earlier this year, United Airlines warned that it was reviewing...

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Law In TravelSouthwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines Sues Skiplagged For Violating Terms & Conditions It Never Agreed To

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 30, 2021November 14, 2023 3 Comments
airplanes parked on a tarmac

An interesting case is brewing that pits Southwest Airlines against Skiplagged, the website that helps consumers compare fares and book hidden city ticketing in order to save money. What Is Hidden City Ticketing? Hidden city ticketing, also called skiplagging...

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Avelo

Avelo Airlines Adds Four Burbank Flights

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 29, 2021November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
a large airplane on a runway

Avelo Airlines is adding four flights to Hollywood Burbank Airport as it seeks to find its niche in an ultra-competitive landscape. Avelo Airlines Is Based In Burbank (BUR) In April, Avelo launched with service from Burbank to the following...

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Spirit

Catfight On Spirit Airlines – Taunts Lead To Blows

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 29, 2021November 14, 2023 54 Comments
a group of people on an airplane

Another day, another fight on Spirit Airlines…and an important reminder that fighting onboard is simply not worth it. As much as you might want to give self-entitled jerks a piece of your mind, it is best just to keep...

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