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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.
Travel

Chaos On Turkish Airlines Flight, As Man Begins “Smashing Things”

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 17, 2019November 14, 2023 2 Comments
Turkish Sudan Diversion

A Turkish Airlines flight was forced to return to Istanbul after a man became agitated onboard and began wreaking havoc on the cabin. TK680, a 737-900 headed from Khartoum, Sudan had just taken off from Istanbul on Friday when...

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Lufthansa

Lufthansa Affirms Commitment To First Class, Hints At Private Suite

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 17, 2019November 14, 2023 9 Comments
Lufthansa New First Class

Lufthansa will maintain first class on a subset of its incoming fleet, though the design and density of the next-generation first class seat is still under consideration. At the recent IATA conference in Seoul, Harry Hohmeister, Lufthansa Group’s Chief...

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American Airlines

Union Warns Members Not To Fly “Unsafe” American Airlines

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 17, 2019November 14, 2023 4 Comments
American Airlines Unsafe

The battle between American Airlines and its mechanics union just turned even uglier. Now an affiliated union is warning its members not to fly “unsafe” American Airlines. American Airlines recently sued the TWU-IAM, the union representing their mechanics. AA...

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United Airlines

Cool: United Pilot Steps Up To Help Stranded Passenger

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 16, 2019November 14, 2023 12 Comments
United Pilot Helps Student

When a young student found herself stranded in Seattle, one United pilot took the initiative to provide a lending hand. It is Fathers Day in the USA and I’m trying to stay positive today. Each day is filled with...

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United Airlines

A Heartwarming Father’s Day Story From United CEO

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 16, 2019June 16, 2019 7 Comments
a man in a black sweater talking to a woman

A friend forwarded me a Father’s Day greeting sent from United CEO Oscar Munoz to all employees today– “Please, you need to do this!  This guy is about to have a baby and needs to get back home.” With...

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NewsUnited Airlines

Breaking: United 757 Skids Off Runway, Newark Closed

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 15, 2019November 14, 2023 5 Comments
United Airlines 757 Crash

UPDATE (20:15): United issued the following statement, noting the 757 experienced “multiple flat tires” upon landing in Newark. United issued the following statement: United flight 627 from Denver to Newark, New Jersey experienced multiple flat tires upon landing in...

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United Airlines

Two Meal Service Updates On United Airlines

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 15, 2019November 14, 2023 7 Comments
United Airlines Meal Serivce Update

United has suspended its “mandatory” express dining service on some late-night flights to Europe and is still testing out free meals in economy class on select Hawaiian flights. In April, United began testing obligatory express dining service on select...

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EtihadFlight Reviews

Review: Etihad A320 Business Class Abu Dhabi To Hyderabad

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 15, 2019November 14, 2023 2 Comments
Etihad A320 Business Class Review

Here’s a quick review of my overnight flight from Abu Dhabi to Hyderabad on an Etihad A320 in business class. As a reminder, I’m in the midst of a “vintage” trip report to India/Maldives. But even though this flight...

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Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines Passenger Is “Cyberflashed” Onboard

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 15, 2019November 14, 2023 12 Comments
Southwest Airlines Cyberflashed

A Southwest Airlines passenger was “cyberflashed” onboard using Apple’s AirDrop technology. But flight attendants handled the issue well. AirDrop is the name given by Apple to technology that allows for the quick transfer of files via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi....

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737News

737 MAX Ferry Flight Blocked From German Airspace

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 15, 2019November 14, 2023 12 Comments
737 MAX German Airspace

A 737 MAX 8 ferry flight was denied the right to fly over Germany, forcing an unplanned landing in France for refueling. As mandatory worldwide groundings continue for the troubled 737 MAX 8, Norwegian is attempting to consolidate its...

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Los Angeles LAX

LAX The Worst Airport In The World? Um, No…

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 14, 2019November 14, 2023 45 Comments
LAX Worst Airport

As an Angeleno who calls both LAX and BUR home, I may be a little biased, but I was shocked to see my two airports as ranked best in the nation and worst in the world… In a bid...

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Humor

Will Dr. Dao Be Invited To United’s Drag Brunch?

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 14, 2019November 14, 2023 15 Comments
United Airlines Drag Brunch

Ok, I just could not resist that title. Forgive me for this whole post. As airlines across the nation seek to virtue signal their support for LGBTQ+ rights during Pride Month, United Airlines is teaming up with OTG, the...

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Hotel ReviewsHyatt

Review: Park Hyatt Hyderabad

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 14, 2019November 14, 2023 4 Comments
Park Hyatt Hyderabad Review

I enjoyed a lovely three-night stay at the Park Hyatt Hyderabad, one of the best-value Category 2 Hyatt properties in the system. As a reminder, I’m in the midst of a “vintage” trip report to India/Maldives. My wife and...

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sas

SAS Cuts Hot Towels In Business Class “For The Environment”

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 14, 2019November 14, 2023 14 Comments
SAS Hot Towels

As cultural norms change and flying falls increasingly out of vogue in Scandinavia, SAS is trying to recast the narrative and declare itself as a trendsetter on environmental stewardship. Hot towels have become a casualty of this most valiant...

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livery

New Air Force One Livery Looks Extremely Familiar…

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 13, 2019November 14, 2023 41 Comments
Air Force One US Airways Airways Livery

In an interview with ABC News, President Donald Trump unveiled the proposed livery for the next generation of Air Force One. The iconic blue is out and a new red, white, and blue livery is in. And not just...

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EtihadFlight Reviews

Review: Etihad Airways A380 First Class Apartment London To Abu Dhabi

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 13, 2019November 14, 2023 7 Comments
Etihad A380 First Class Review

My flight from London to Abu Dhabi in Etihad’s first class “Apartments” could not have been more perfect. As a reminder, I’m in the midst of a “vintage” trip report to India/Maldives. But even though this flight review is...

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NewsPeru

International Protests Mount Over New Machu Picchu Airport

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 13, 2019November 14, 2023 13 Comments
Chinchero International Protests

Last month, I wrote about a proposed new airport near Machu Picchu in Peru. Many readers expressed outrage over its construction. As construction progresses, international protests have increased. Even though the new airport has been planned for decades, it was...

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Oman Air

Oman Air: A Beautiful State Of Confusion

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 13, 2019November 14, 2023 11 Comments
Oman Air 2019 Brand Video

Oman Air is out with a new brand video. While the visuals are downright stunning, I’m trying to figure out the words…and that has left me somewhat confused. The new ad includes some amazing images of the country of...

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Law In TravelNews

Busted: How A New Jersey Woman Smuggled Airline Parts Into Iran

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 12, 2019June 13, 2019 7 Comments
Iran AIr Smuggling

A New Jersey woman faces up to five years in prison for her role in a scheme to smuggle airline parts illegally into Iran. Joyce Eliabachu pleaded guilty on Tuesday to playing a pivotal role in smuggling over $2,000,000...

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American AirlinesMusings

AA Should Ban Profane Rapper, Not Rebook Him…

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 12, 2019November 14, 2023 24 Comments
American Airlines Boosie BadAzz

I know. It happens to the best of us. Tempers can flare when connections are missed. But responding in a fit of rage is never constructive. And responding with a profanity-laced tirade filled with threats and slurs should merit...

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