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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.
EL ALFrance

French Air Traffic Controller Suspended After Saying “Free Palestine” To El Al Pilots

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 13, 2025August 13, 2025 30 Comments
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A French air traffic controller has been suspended after yelling “Free Palestine” to pilots operating an El Al flight from Paris to Tel Aviv. After “Free Palestine” Quip To El Al Flight, French Air Traffic Controller Suspended Here’s what...

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Do You Opt Out Of TSA Facial Recognition?

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 13, 2025August 13, 2025 17 Comments
TSA Facial Recognition

Maybe I’m hopelessly jaded, but I’m happy to trade privacy for convenience when it comes to TSA secrity checkpoints at US airports. That said, the crusade of one U.S. Senator to remind Americans of their privacy rights is commendable,...

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Spirit Airlines CEO Downplays Survival Threat, But Flight Attendants Urged to Prepare For Worst

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 13, 2025August 13, 2025 5 Comments
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Spirit Airlines is trying to put on a brave face, but both its financial filings and internal communications reveal a far bleaker picture than the CEO is publicly admitting. As Spirit Airlines CEO Downplays Dire Financial Situation, Flight Attendants...

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Binge Apple TV+ Hits for Free on United Airlines Flights

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 12, 2025August 12, 2025 4 Comments
a man sitting in an airplane with a screen on

United Airlines has added a high-profile entertainment upgrade for travelers: the carrier will now offer full seasons of select Apple TV+ originals for free onboard, making it easier than ever to binge your favorite shows at 30,000 feet. United...

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Spirit

Spirit Airlines On Life Support: “Substantial Doubt” It Can Survive 12 Months

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 12, 2025August 12, 2025 22 Comments
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Spirit Airlines just dropped a financial bombshell—a bleak warning about its survival, leaving little doubt that the airline may not make it through the next year without drastic change or another rescue. We should never have reached this point....

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CoffeeCzechia

Great Coffee In Prague

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 12, 2025 4 Comments
a woman standing at a counter in a coffee shop

Prague not only has beautiful architecture, but also a beautiful coffee culture…here’s a look at a few places that are worth pausing to savor a cup of coffee at. Best Coffee In Prague While Czechia did not invent coffee,...

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United Airlines

United Flight 919 To McDonaldland With A Purple Seatmate In Polaris Business Class…

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 12, 2025August 12, 2025 16 Comments
United Airlines McDonaldland

If you saw a big purple blob-like creature on a recent United Airlines flight in Polaris Business Class, you weren’t dreaming…it was Grimace, Ronald McDonald’s best friend, traveling to McDonaldland. Grimace Flies To McDonaldland In United Polaris Based on...

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EasyJet

Hotel Guests Stunned As Naked EasyJet Pilot Roams Lobby Before Flight

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 11, 2025 30 Comments
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A disturbing incident unfolded at a five-star resort when an EasyJet pilot, fresh from flying to Cape Verde (SID), was seen wandering through hotel public areas naked…just hours before he was due to operate the return flight. EasyJet Pilot...

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Czechia

Did I Get Scammed In Famous Prague Restaurant?

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 11, 2025August 11, 2025 49 Comments
a building with lights on the side of it

Over the weekend, I shared about my dinner at Café Imperial in Prague, a historic hotel restaurant that dates back to 1914 and was a favorite of Franz Kafka. But it now seems I may have been cheated concerning...

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CzechiaHotel ReviewsHyatt

Superb Value: Lindner Hotel Prague Castle Review (Hyatt JdV)

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 11, 2025August 11, 2025 10 Comments
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While there’s nothing fancy or particularly luxurious about the Lindner Hotel Prague Castle, I found tremendous value, comfortable accommodations, and a superb breakfast spread at this Hyatt JdV property. Lindner Hotel Prague Castle Review, A Hyatt JdV  Property Hyatt...

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Law In TravelVirgin Atlantic

“I’ll Have You Gang Raped!” Virgin Atlantic Passenger Jailed After Threatening Flight Attendant

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 9, 2025August 9, 2025 14 Comments
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A man at the center of a horrific 2023 incident onboard Virgin Atlantic has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for his vile outburst against a cabin crew member on a flight to Pakistan. Virgin Atlantic Passenger Jailed...

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Ominous Leak: Alaska Airlines’ New “Atmos Rewards” Loyalty Program

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 9, 2025August 9, 2025 28 Comments
an airplane flying over a bridge

I can’t help but feel that when Alaska Airlines replaces Mileage Plan with “Atmos Rewards” when it combines loyalty programs with Hawaiian Miles, the result for consumers will not be positive. But it’s not too late to ensure that...

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CzechiaTrip Reports

A Kafkaesque Day In Prague

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 9, 2025August 9, 2025 9 Comments
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I had a “Kafkaesque” day in Prague, though not in the strict definition of the word. But what a great day indeed. Day Two In Prague The true meaning of “Kafkaesque” is situations that are bizarre, illogical, and disorientingly...

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Victory For United Airlines? Newark Flight Restrictions Extended

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 9, 2025August 8, 2025 13 Comments
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United Airlines is praising a proposed FAA decision to keep strict capacity limits in place at Newark Liberty International Airport through October 2026, saying it will help preserve the airport’s newfound reliability. Even with a reduced flight schedule, it...

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CzechiaRestaurant Reviews

The Best Steakhouse In Prague

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 8, 2025August 8, 2025 32 Comments
Best Steakhouse Prague

I enjoyed a delicious dinner at Čestr, a Prague steakhouse that ofers delectable cuts of meat and excellent service. Best Steakhouse In Prague – Čestr My brother recommended this place…he claimed it was like a fine steakhouse in LA,...

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Passengers Moved To Tears By Hawaiian Airlines’ Tribute To Grandma Noreen

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 8, 2025 5 Comments
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Some stories just warm your heart, and Grandma Noreen’s decades-long travel tradition with her grandchildren is one of them. Grandma Noreen’s 25-Year Travel Tradition Culminates In Hawaii Trip With Grandchildren From 2000 to 2024, Grandma Noreen took her grandchildren–all...

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American Airlines

American Airlines Vaping Incident Erupts Into Fake-Lawyer Meltdown

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 8, 2025August 8, 2025 9 Comments
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An American Airlines flight from Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco (SFO) took a bizarre turn when a self-proclaimed celebrity industry “expert” was caught vaping in the lavatory, then tried to spin himself as the victim by accusing the flight...

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Southwest Airlines

“I’m Being Treated Like A Black Person!” Southwest Airlines Kicks Off Brazilian Jujutsu Star After Onboard Meltdown

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 8, 2025August 8, 2025 12 Comments
Brazilian Jujutsu star kicked off Southwest flight

A Brazilian Jujutsu star got into a shouting match with Southwest Airlines flight attendants before being marched off a flight and “assaulted” by a group of female flight attendants who literally pushed him off the aircraft. He later claimed...

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United Airlines

United Pilot Refuses Flight After Passenger Smokes Weed Onboard

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 7, 2025August 7, 2025 32 Comments
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A United Airlines flight was delayed for four hours after a passenger smoked pot in the first class lavatory, prompting the pilot to refuse to operate the flight for fear of failing a drug test due to the second-hand...

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American AirlinesNews

American Airlines Adds Nonstop Summer Flights To Budapest And Prague

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 7, 2025August 7, 2025 15 Comments
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Summer 2026 looks more exciting for American Airlines passengers hoping to visit Central Europe. Today, the airline announced seasonal service to Budapest and Prague from its Philadelphia hub, along with a handful of other new or extended routes. American...

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