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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

How I Saved $150 By Booking Connecting Flight Separately

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 20, 2017November 14, 2023 2 Comments
Award Ticket Tax Trick

Sometimes booking two flights separately ends up saving you a lot of money out of pocket. This week I am flying from London to New York via Belgrade on Air Serbia. I used Etihad Guest points (transferred from American...

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IberiaLounge Reviews

Review: Iberia’s Impressive Velázquez Lounge in Madrid

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 20, 2017November 14, 2023 2 Comments
Iberia Madrid Lounge Review

The Iberia Velázquez Business Class lounge in Madrid offers something for everyone. While not quite of first class caliber, it provides many amenities that go above and beyond your typical European business class lounge. The 24/7 lounge is located...

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aeroplan

How Aeroplan’s Latest Website Upgrade Could Save you Hours on Hold

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 20, 2017November 14, 2023 2 Comments
Aeroplan Partner Record Locators

It’s just a small change on the Aeroplan website, but a huge one. You can now check partner record locators online. Here’s why this may save you hours on the phone. Reaching Aeroplan sometimes feels like trying to find...

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Travel

Air Serbia Removing Business Class Seats on Shorthaul Fleet

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 20, 2017November 14, 2023 13 Comments
Air Serbia new shorthaul business class

Air Serbia is ripping out the business class seats on its A319 and A320 aircraft used for flights within Europe. I learned the hard way. One of the reasons I was so excited to fly Air Serbia and paid...

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Musings

Would You Travel to a Conflict Zone?

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 19, 2017 32 Comments
Conflict Zone Travel

For those of you have not read me for years, I love traveling to conflict zones. I’ve been to Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia purely for the sake of going. > Read More: Introduction: A Journey to Saudi Arabia...

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Hotel ReviewsHyattPark Hyatt

Review: Park Hyatt Hangzhou

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 19, 2017November 14, 2023 8 Comments
Park Hyatt Hangzhou Review

Confession: when flying to Bangkok last month I chose to connect in Hangzhou just to spend a night in this new Park Hyatt property. It did not disappoint. Admittedly, I hate splurging for a nice hotel when I arrive into a...

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Travel

My Terrorist Scare in London Last Night

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 19, 2017June 19, 2017 8 Comments
London Terrorism Scare

What would you do if you suddenly heard gunshots outside of your window? Last night I returned to London after a wonderful weekend in southern England. I stayed with family members in central London near London Bridge, where just two...

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Air Serbia

Next Stop: Belgrade on Air Serbia

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 19, 2017June 19, 2017 6 Comments
Air Serbia London

I’ve heard a lot of good things about Air Serbia: now it’s time to give the Serbian flag carrier a try. I have been in England this weekend for a wedding and in looking at return options I wanted...

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Weekend Digest

Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: June 18, 2017

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 18, 2017November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
English Manor

Greetings from Alton, England where I woke up this morning to this beautiful backyard view: I’m in England for a family wedding this weekend and staying with my new extended family to celebrate. How’s that for a backyard? I faced a...

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United Airlines

Father’s Day Note from United CEO Oscar Munoz

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 18, 2017June 18, 2017 Leave a Comment
Oscar Munoz Father's Day

A friend forwarded me a Father’s Day greeting sent from United CEO Oscar Munoz to all employees today– Dear United family,   Our parents are our first and most important teachers we ever have in life. The example they set...

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IberiaOneWorldTrip Reports

Review: Iberia A340-600 Business Class from London to Madrid

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 17, 2017November 14, 2023 2 Comments
Iberia A340 Business Class Review

For years I’ve had my eyes on an evening Iberia A340-600 flight that operates from London Heathrow to Madrid. Last month, I finally had the chance to fly it. With a same-day flight necessary from London to Madrid and prices sky...

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Iberia

Iberia Impresses Me With Follow-Up on Photo Policy

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 17, 2017November 14, 2023 5 Comments
a seat in a plane

Last month a pair of Iberia FAs prohibited me from taking pictures onboard my flight from Madrid to Los Angeles. I reached out to Iberia via Twitter and asked for photo policy clarification. Yesterday, I received a final follow-up note. I...

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Travel

Review: Lao Airlines ATR 72 from Bangkok to Vientiane

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 17, 2017November 14, 2023 2 Comments
Lao Airlines Review

Flying a new airline for the first time is always fun, even in economy class. With the choice of flying Air Asia or Lao Airlines for the short flight from Bangkok to Vientiane, I did not hesitate to choose Lao Airlines....

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London Heathrow LHRPriority PassSofitel

How Heathrow Locals Ruined the Sofitel Lounge for Everyone

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 16, 2017November 14, 2023 7 Comments
Sofitel London Heathrow Priority Pass

After arriving in London Heathrow this afternoon I thought I would check out Club Millesime at the Sofitel London Heathrow, which joined the Priority Pass network last year. Unfortunately, I was turned away: since 09 June 2017 the lounge is no longer affiliated...

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CubaNews

Trump Rolls Back Obama’s Cuba Policy: Will Travel Still Be Legal?

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 16, 2017November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
Cuba Travel Trump Ban

Although not a complete rollback, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a different direction for U.S. policy toward Cuba today. Let’s review the details, particularly how it will affect travel. Nothing will change immediately. The President’s Executive Order tasks the...

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China Eastern

Chinese Airline Kills Dog, Offers $7/Lb “Luggage” Compensation

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 16, 2017November 14, 2023 9 Comments
China Eastern Pet Policy

From the airline that prides itself in looking the other direction at onboard smoking comes a tone-deaf response to a dead pet. China Eastern has offered to pay the owner of a dog killed in transport compensation based upon the dog’s...

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United Airlines

Sky High: My Stoned, Stinky Seatmate

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 16, 2017June 16, 2017 21 Comments
United Airlines Marijuana

Have you ever encountered a seatmate who is high as a kite? I did on a United flight in California (of course) yesterday. I’ll say this, which I hope you can appreciate. First, I am agnostic about pot legalization:...

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Meal of the Weekthai airways

Tasty Snack on Thai Airways

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 15, 2017November 14, 2023 4 Comments
Thai Airways Food

There are certain things I love about Thai Airways…the first class ground experience being the highlight. Then’s there the onboard food…usually quite forgettable. For this week’s Meal of the Week, I give Thai credit where credit is due. Let...

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EuropeHot Deals

Hot Deal: Cheap Summer Tickets to Europe on American and Delta

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 15, 2017November 14, 2023 3 Comments
Cheap Europe Summer Fares

Great summer and autumn fares on oneworld and Sky Team have popped up this evening to a variety of cities in Europe from cities (and smaller towns) across the USA. This comes from DealRay and I have not explored every...

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BangladeshBimanTrip Reports

Review: Biman Bangladesh 777-300ER Business Class from Dhaka to London

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 15, 2017November 14, 2023 19 Comments
a seat with white pillows on it

I’m pleased to report that Biman Bangladesh Airlines exceeded expectations onboard after a very forgettable ground experience. I already wrote about my transit experience: let’s fast forward to where I left off, stepping into the departures terminal. Check-in desks are...

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