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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.
Turkish Airlines

Stunning New Turkish Airlines Uniforms + Business Class Suite

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 13, 2018November 14, 2023 8 Comments
Turkish Airlines New Uniforms

Turkish Airlines has unveiled classy new uniforms plus hinted at a new business class suite. The new uniforms will debut later this year and “hark back to a golden age of couture fashion from the 1950’s.” Inspired by many...

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Aeromexico

Why Aeromexico Pilots Are Striking

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 12, 2018September 12, 2018 2 Comments
Aeromexico Pilot Strike

Aeromexico pilots will strike on October 1st over a collective punishment recently imposed on them in light of a crash in July. Mexico’s civil aviation agency blamed weather, not pilot error or mechanical failures, in a preliminary report about the...

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United Airlines

I Just Flew With The Trumps On United…In Economy Class

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 12, 2018November 14, 2023 43 Comments
Donald Trump United Airlines

I knew something was up when a Secret Service officer appeared at the gate of my United flight from Newark to San Francisco prior to boarding. “They’re just going to walk right on. No stopping,” the agent specified. You...

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Lounge Reviews

Review: Petra Lounge Amman (AMM)

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 12, 2018November 14, 2023 9 Comments
Petra Lounge Amman Review

An alternative Priority Pass option to the larger Royal Jordanian Crown Lounge, the Petra Lounge offers comfort and food, but I’d stick to the RJ lounge. You’ll find this 24/7 lounge near Gate 208 in the north pier of...

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Upgrades

Giving Up An Upgrade To Eat Dinner With My Family

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 12, 2018November 14, 2023 8 Comments
United Airlines Upgrade Story

Would you ever give up a confirmed upgrade on a six-hour flight just to get home a few hours earlier? That’s what I did yesterday. I was flying from Newark to Burbank via San Francisco on United and had...

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United Airlines

Remembering United Flight 93 at Newark Airport

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 11, 2018November 14, 2023 1 Comment
United 93 Memorial Newark

Today marks the 17th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 09/11/01, a tragic day that catapulted the world into a new era of uncertainty. Four planes were hijacked and used as weapons of mass destruction, but one of them…United...

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A350Hong Kong Airlines

My Hong Kong Airlines Trip Just Got Sweeter!

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 11, 2018November 14, 2023 7 Comments
Hong Kong Airlines A350 Business Class

Last month I took advantage of a great business class fare on Hong Kong Airlines for an upcoming trip to Asia. But now the trip just got even sweeter. What can beat a $688 round-trip business class tickets to...

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Airbnb

Gross: Airbnb Guests Find Hidden Camera In Alarm Clock Pointed Toward Bed

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 11, 2018November 14, 2023 10 Comments
a logo on a red background

When a British couple found what appeared to be a hidden camera inside a bedside alarm clock in their Airbnb room, they did not know what to think. Was it paranoia? Was this really a camera? But all the...

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United Airlines

The Ridiculous “Story” Of The Sleeping United Pilot

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 11, 2018November 14, 2023 7 Comments
United Airlines Sleeping Pilot

United Airlines passengers stunned when pilot changes out of uniform and takes a NAP in first class an hour into the flight –UK Daily Mail United Airlines passengers stunned to see pilot take off clothes and fall asleep in first...

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Flight ReviewsGulf Air

Review: Gulf Air A320 Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 11, 2018November 14, 2023 9 Comments
Gulf Air A320 Business Class Review

Of all my flights on this trip, this one turned out to be the most pleasant surprise. Bahrain International Airport is one of my least favorites in the world and the transit process is always a pain. I queued...

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CaliforniaRestaurant Reviews

An Oasis In The California Desert

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 10, 2018November 14, 2023 6 Comments
Mad Greek Cafe Review

The car trip home from Las Vegas to Los Angeles is one of the more loathsome U.S. road trips out there. Thankfully, there is an oasis in the desert. As you make the 4.5 hour journey along desolate I-15,...

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KLMUpgrades

My 59€ Upgrade on KLM

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 10, 2018November 14, 2023 1 Comment
KLM Upgrades

If you know me, you know that I don’t stray much from Star Alliance unless it is a “review” trip for the blog. Yesterday, however, I found myself on KLM and encountered an unexpected upgrade surprise. My business partner...

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GermanyHotel Reviews

Review: Rocco Forte Villa Kennedy Frankfurt

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 10, 2018November 14, 2023 9 Comments
Villa Kennedy Frankfurt Review

A luxury hotel nestled in the heart of Frankfurt’s Sachsenhausen district offers opulent accommodations and beautiful common areas, but the service left something to be desired. My business partner John and I had some work in Frankfurt last week...

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Germany

Why My German EasyPASS “Global Entry” Stopped Working

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 10, 2018November 14, 2023 11 Comments
a glass door with signs on it

I landed in Frankfurt last week and proceeded directly to the EasyPass lanes. It was my first attempt at entering Germany with my new trusted traveler credentials obtained a few weeks prior. image: easypass.de The machine read my passport,...

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Lounge Reviews

Review: Dilmun Lounge Bahrain (BAH)

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 10, 2018November 14, 2023 2 Comments
Dilmun Lounge Bahrain Review

During my long layover in Bahrain I took a few moments to visit one of the airport’s Priority Pass lounges, called the Dilmun Lounge. It is located near Gate 16 on the departures level and open 24/7. Lounge amenties included:...

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EtihadMeal of the Week

A Decadent Meal in Etihad First Class

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 8, 2018November 14, 2023 2 Comments
Etihad First Class Dining

Each week, 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. In case...

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JetBlueLondon

JetBlue Strongly Hints At London Service, Citing “Obscene” Fares

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 8, 2018November 14, 2023 19 Comments
JetBlue London Service

Good news for us: JetBlue is hinting more strongly than ever before that it may soon start service to London with an expressed goal to bring down “obscene” premium cabin fares. obscene | əbˈsēn | offending against moral principles;...

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Gulf AirLounge Reviews

Review: Gulf Air Business Class Lounge Bahrain (BAH)

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 8, 2018November 14, 2023 5 Comments
Gulf Air Business Class Lounge Bahrain Review

I arrived in Bahrain at 8:55 A.M. and my connecting flight did not depart until 5:55 P.M., leaving me all day in BAH. I’ve been into Bahrain before and opted to head straight for the Gulf Air Falcon Gold...

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Italy

Is Starbucks Fooling Itself In Milano?

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 7, 2018November 14, 2023 24 Comments
Starbucks Milan Good Coffee

Starbucks opened its first coffee shop in central Milan today, with more to follow. Are they crazy? First, congratulations to Starbucks on a beautiful new store. Starbucks calls it the “crown jewel of Starbucks global retail footprint” and I can...

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EtihadFlight Reviews

Review: Etihad Airways A319 Business Class Abu Dhabi to Bahrain

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 7, 2018November 14, 2023 7 Comments
Etihad A319 Business Class Review

While Etihad is nothing short of spectacular in many ways, it does not measure up to Qatar Airways on intra-Gulf flights. We departed from a remote stand, meaning a long bus ride from the gate to the aircraft. Etihad...

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