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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.
American AirlinesLaw In Travel

Passenger Sues American Airlines After Flight Attendant Shook Her “Violently” For Using Extra Blanket

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 14, 2020November 14, 2023 28 Comments
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A passenger is suing American Airlines for what seems like a horrific example of a flight attendant named Thor abusing his authority. Woman Claims American Airlines Flight Attendant Violently Shook Her And Accused Her Of Blanket Theft Nathalie Sorensen...

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American Airlines

American Airlines “Investigating” Ted Cruz Mask Incident…

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 14, 2020November 14, 2023 35 Comments
a man sitting on an airplane looking at his phone

We live in politically charged times and no seemingly mundane issue has become so politically charged as whether to wear a face mask in public. Now Ted Cruz finds himself surrounded in controversy and the spotlight of an American...

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Lufthansa

A New Airline Ticket Paradigm: No Advance Payments

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 14, 2020November 14, 2023 7 Comments
a close up of a flight ticket

With the word changing so fast around us, perhaps it is time to set aside old ways of thinking about paying for airline tickets and embrace a new approach that no longer mandates pre-payment. But would a deferred payment...

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United Airlines

Flight Attendant Union Battles United Airlines’ Base Closure Plan

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 13, 2020November 14, 2023 19 Comments
a large airplane on the ground

After failing to find an amicable solution, the union representing United Airlines flight attendants has invoked a formal grievance process to battle the base closure of three international domiciles. AFA Launches United Flight Attendant Base Closure Battle Last month, United...

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Delta Air LinesLaw In Travel

Mayor Sues Delta Air Lines…Over Dog Bite

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 13, 2020July 13, 2020 14 Comments
Mayor Sues Delta

The mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut is suing Delta Air Lines after suffering a nasty bite on a flight. Mayor Sues Delta Air Lines For Dog Bite Mayor Joe Ganim was on a Delta flight 1841 in November 2018 when...

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Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines Flight Diverts After Passenger Threatens To Kill All Passengers

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 13, 2020November 14, 2023 13 Comments
Alaska Passenger Threatens Kill

An Alaska Airlines redeye flight bound for Chicago was anything but restful on Saturday night. Why? Oh, tight legroom, no pillows, and  a passenger who threatens to kill everyone else onboard… Alaska Airlines Diversion After Passenger Threatens To Kill...

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HawaiiTrip Reports

Swimming With Dolphins In Hawaii – Kahala Dolphin Quest Review

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 11, 2020November 14, 2023 32 Comments
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One thing that makes the Kahala Hotel & Resort in Honolulu unique is its on-site dolphins, which have delighted children and adults for decades. My son had the chance to experience the Kahala Dolphin Quest program during our last...

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Southwest Airlines

Southwest’s Latest Growth Opportunity In Southern California

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 11, 2020July 13, 2020 5 Comments
Southwest Airlines Long Beach

Earlier this week JetBlue announced it would be leaving Long Beach (LGB) this autumn. The departure presents an opportunity for many carries, but especially for Southwest Airlines. Southwest Airlines Growth Potential in Long Beach Southwest Airlines launched service to...

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United Airlines

United Airlines Won’t Close LAX 787 Base

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 11, 2020November 14, 2023 1 Comment
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United Airlines will not close its Boeing 787 pilot base at Los Angeles International Airport after all, a small reprieve in an otherwise highly uncertain time for many United pilots. United Won’t Close 787 Pilot Base At LAX In...

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Delta Air Lines

Delta CEO Indirectly Hints At Second Airline Bailout

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 11, 2020November 14, 2023 13 Comments
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Reading between the lines of a recent interview, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian is laying the groundwork for a second bailout to protect airline employees. Delta CEO Ties Government Funding To Job Preservation, Hints At Second Bailout Speaking...

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NewsTurkey

Istanbul’s Most Popular Tourist Attraction Converts To A Mosque – Will Hagia Sophia Still Be Open To Tourists?

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 11, 2020November 14, 2023 17 Comments
a group of people walking in front of a large building with Hagia Sophia in the background

Turkey has confirmed that the Hagia Sophia, originally a church, then a mosque, now a museum for nearly the last century, will revert to a mosque later this month. Will Istanbul’s most famous landmark now be off-limits to non-Muslims...

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HawaiiHotel Reviews

Review: Kahala Hotel & Resort Honolulu (Dolphin Lanai Room)

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 10, 2020November 14, 2023 6 Comments
a room with two beds and a fan

Another great stay at the Kahala Hotel & Resort in Honolulu solidifies my conviction that there is no better hotel on the island of Oahu. This review will cover a Kahala Dolphin Lanai room. Kahala Booking When you book...

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Law In Travel

Is New York’s 14-Day Quarantine Rule Legal?

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 10, 2020November 14, 2023 25 Comments
a close up of a statue with Statue of Liberty in the background

Travelers coming from 19 states must quarantine for 14 days upon entering New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut. Is such a policy legal? The answer is likely yes, though enforceability is a whole different matter. Who Must Quarantine Upon...

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United Airlines

United Airlines Reaches Tentative Furlough Agreement With Pilots

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 10, 2020July 10, 2020 2 Comments
United Airlines Pilot Furloughs

United Airlines and its pilot union have reached a tentative agreement on furloughs and voluntary separations. The move come as consumer demand once again shrinks due to a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the USA. United Airlines + Union...

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Pakistan Airlines

United States Bans Pakistan International Airlines

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 10, 2020November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
a large white airplane on a runway

In another blow to Pakistan International Airlines, the United States has banned the beleaguered carrier from its airspace. Will the USA ban hasten lasting change at PIA? PIA Banned From USA PIA announced in 2019 that it would resume...

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JetBlueNews

JetBlue Will Build Sizable LAX Base, Abandon Long Beach

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 9, 2020November 14, 2023 20 Comments
JetBlue LAX Growth

In a seismic reshuffle that hints at JetBlue’s international ambitions, JetBlue will leave Long Beach Airport and base Southern California operations at LAX. JetBlue Will Add LAX Base Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is one of JetBlue’s “most successful and...

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AnalysisCoronavirus

A Scientific Basis For Blocking Middle Seats On Airplanes

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 9, 2020November 14, 2023 12 Comments
a group of people wearing face masks and standing in an airplane

We often debate the viability, practically, and benefit of social distancing on airplanes. But what does the science say blocking middle seats? The Science Behind Social Distancing + Middle Seat Blocking Onboard Airplanes Live and Let’s Fly has a...

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Korean Air

Korean Air Receives Multimillion-Dollar Loan…From U.S. Taxpayers

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 9, 2020November 14, 2023 1 Comment
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Among the long list of recipients of the U.S. Payment Protection Program (PPP) is Korean Air, the largest airline in South Korea. Why would a South Korean airline receive PPP funding from the USA? Why Did Korean Air Receive...

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Garuda Indonesia

Seriously? Garuda Indonesia Plans Direct Flights From Bali To USA, France

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 9, 2020November 14, 2023 27 Comments
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Garuda Indonesia plans to bolster tourism in Bali by adding direct flights to the USA, France, and India. Garuda Wants To Fly To Two U.S. Cities, Two Indian Cities, And Another Destination In Europe…But Is Garuda Indonesia USA Service...

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Breaking News

Breaking: American + United Suspend Hong Kong Flights

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 8, 2020November 14, 2023 10 Comments
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American Airlines and United Airlines have suspended Hong Kong flights until August 5, 2020 due to new crew testing requirements that make commercial flights impractical. This news is just breaking and Live and Let’s Fly has not obtained official...

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