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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.
AzulTravel Technology

A Cool New Way To Board A Plane, But Good Luck…

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 13, 2021November 14, 2023 2 Comments
a person walking with luggage

Brazilian airline Azul deserves great credit for its innovative new boarding process, even though I am skeptical that it will work in theory. New Azul Boarding Process Is Great…In Theory In what appears more like a Disneyland ride than...

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JetBlue

Photo Tour: JetBlue A321neo With New Mint Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 13, 2021November 14, 2023 5 Comments
a seat in an airplane

I’ve written about JetBlue’s fabulous new business class product debuting later this year onboard the Airbus A321neo. A friend of mine toured the new cabin yesterday and sent me a number of photos I want to share with you....

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Alaska AirlinesLaw In Travel

Man Faces Stiff Prison Sentence After Urinating On His Seat During Alaska Airlines Flight

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 13, 2021November 14, 2023 18 Comments
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A Colorado man faces up to 20 years in jail and a $250,000 fine after refusing to wear a mask then standing up and urinating onboard an Alaska Airlines flight. Man Faces Up To 20 Years In Prison After...

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Lounge ReviewsUnited Airlines

Review: United Club Newark (EWR)

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 13, 2021November 14, 2023 17 Comments
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This lounge is now closed for remodeling. It will re-open in 2023. In the meantime, you can visit the C123 lounge. While not much has structurally changed since my last review of this lounge in 2018, I thought a...

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Hilton

Texas Grandpa Receives Sweet Offer From Waldorf Astoria

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 12, 2021March 12, 2021 7 Comments
Waldorf Astoria Grandpa

A cute story to end the week featuring a grandpa, a “Waldorf Astoria” and a real Waldorf Astoria. Texas Storm Lands Grandpa Holley In Waldorf Astoria Ezell Holley is 91 years old and lives in Dallas. Like millions of...

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Flight ReviewsUnited Airlines

Review: United Airlines 787-10 Polaris Business Class [2021]

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 12, 2021November 14, 2023 6 Comments
a seat in an airplane

As the pandemic hits its first anniversary, what can you expect onboard a transcontinental flight on United in the forward cabin? This review covers United Airlines Polaris business class onboard the 787-10 Dreamliner from Los Angeles to Newark. United...

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Law In TravelUber

Horrible: Uber Driver Attacked By Vicious Female Trio

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 12, 2021November 14, 2023 23 Comments
a group of people in a car

Profanity. Racial slurs. Assault. Pepper spray. All in one Uber ride? For what? Asking a passenger to wear a mask. Uber Driver Viciously Attacked By Three Women In San Francisco For, Subhakar Khadka, this nightmare became a reality earlier this...

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JetBlue

One Year Later, JetBlue Rolls Back Another Coronavirus Policy

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 12, 2021November 14, 2023 2 Comments
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As we look back upon all the ups and downs of the last year, JetBlue finds itself right back where it started when after rolling back another coronavirus policy: back-to-front boarding. Boarding has reverted to pre-pandemic zone boarding as...

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china

After The Pandemic, I Will Go Back To China

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 11, 2021November 14, 2023 28 Comments
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My friend Gary Leff penned a thoughtful piece explaining why he will not return to Mainland China, even after pandemic-related travel restrictions are lifted. My viewpoint differs from his. Why I Will Continue To Visit China After The Pandemic...

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Law In TravelSouthwest Airlines

Southwest Kicks Off Disabled Man For Not Wearing Mask, Despite Federal Exemption

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 11, 2021November 14, 2023 40 Comments
a man making a face for the camera

Southwest Airlines kicked off a young disabled man for not wearing a mask despite federal law on his side, proof of vaccination, and a negative COVID-19 test. Southwest Removes Disabled Passengers For Mask Violation Bryan Crislip and his mother...

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EasyJetLaw In Travel

EasyJet Settles With Woman Who Was “Forced” To Move Seat To Accommodate Religious Passengers

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 11, 2021November 14, 2023 16 Comments
a woman wearing a face mask standing on a staircase

As I predicted, easyJet has settled with a woman who sued after being “forced” by flight attendants to move seats in order to accommodate two Haredi Jewish passengers on a flight to Tel Aviv, then was “intimidated” to move...

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Travel

How Easy Is Overland Transit Via France?

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 10, 2021November 14, 2023 16 Comments
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You all provided such great wisdom and insight concerning my recent Central America question that I wanted to put another question out to you. How easy has it been to get into France lately for non-French citizens? My France...

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American AirlinesFlight Reviews

Review: American Airlines 777-200 Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 10, 2021November 14, 2023 12 Comments
a seat in an airplane

In terms of transcontinental premium products, American Airlines currently offers a better overall product than either Delta or United. This review covers my journey from JFK-LAX aboard American Airlines 777-200 in business class. American Airlines 777-200 Business Class Review...

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thailand

Thailand Reduces Quarantine Period For Vaccinated Travelers

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 10, 2021November 14, 2023 11 Comments
boats on a beach with rocks in the background with Railay Beach in the background

Starting next month, visitors to the Kingdom of Thailand who have been vaccinated will have their mandatory quarantine period halved. Thailand To Shorten Quarantine For Vaccinated Travelers At a press conference on Monday, Anutin Charnviranku, Thailand’s Public Health Minister,...

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Law In Travel

Female Passenger Tied To Her Chair After Streaking On Flight

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 10, 2021November 14, 2023 7 Comments
a woman in a car seat

To Russia, where a 39-year-old woman was tied to the seat by her fellow passengers after she repeatedly took her underwear off and walked up and down the aircraft aisle. Yes, there’s video. Russian Woman Tied To Her Seat...

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NewsSpirit

Spirit Airlines Launches Two Unique LGA Routes

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 9, 2021November 14, 2023 7 Comments
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New York LaGuardia airport is encumbered by a perimeter rule which prevents most long-distance flights. But there is one exception that Spirit Airlines is taking advantage of to launch an interesting pair of new routes. Spirit Airlines Launches Nonstop...

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emiratesEtihad

After Huge Loss, Will Etihad Merge With Emirates?

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 9, 2021November 14, 2023 7 Comments
a man and woman wearing masks

In a pandemic or out of a pandemic, Etihad cannot make money. While it plans to downsize its way to growth, perhaps the wiser move is finally convincing Emirates to merge. But I increasingly view a merger as unlikely....

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British AirwaysElite Status

British Airways Elite Status Extension Is A Hopeful Sign

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 9, 2021November 14, 2023 5 Comments
a room with a bar and chairs

British Airways is extending the elite status of many Executive Club members for another year. While the status match extension shows that air travel still has a long road to recovery, it also makes it more likely other carriers...

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American AirlinesLounge Reviews

Review: American Airlines Admirals Club New York (JFK)

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 9, 2021November 14, 2023 4 Comments
a restaurant with tables and chairs

After arriving from London, we had several hours in New York JFK before our connection to Los Angeles. While the Flagship Lounge and Flagship Bridge were closed, the Admirals Club was open. American Airlines Admirals Club JFK Review Location...

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asianaKorean Air

Korean Air Moves Closer To Asiana Merger

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 8, 2021November 14, 2023 7 Comments
a blue airplane on a runway

Korean Air now has the funding in place to acquire Asiana after raising nearly $3 billion in capital by issuing new shares. Korean Air Obtains Funding For Asiana Acquisition In November, Korean Air announced it would acquire Asiana airlines...

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