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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.
United Airlines

Further United International Expansion to Athens, Barcelona, Lisbon

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 13, 2015December 5, 2016 1 Comment

On the heels of United Airlines’ announcement last week that it would commence service from its San Francisco hub to Xi’an, Auckland, and Tel Aviv comes news that it will add three summer routes next year, including the resumption...

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United Club Food Menu for Autumn 2015

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 10, 2015December 5, 2016 3 Comments

Earlier this year, United Airlines announced some pretty sweet upgrades to the complimentary food menu in its airport lounges. Not that it had a choice, with Delta also enhancing its club food, but to United’s credit the new offerings...

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NewsUnited Airlines

United Announces Non-Stop Service from San Francisco to Auckland and Tel Aviv

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 9, 2015December 5, 2016 1 Comment

The Boeing 787 is revolutionary in that it has made otherwise financially nonviable routes viable. United announced two new routes today, to be operated on its 787-8 and 797-9 aircraft from San Francisco — Tel Aviv and Auckland.  San...

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Key Point in New Emirates Commercial with Jennifer Aniston

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 8, 2015December 5, 2016 Leave a Comment

Emirates paid Jennifer Aniston $5mn for its latest ad campaign, including this new 60-second commercial:  And for more tender eyes, the non-alcoholic version: Personally, I found the similarly-themed Etihad ad starring Nicole Kidman more professional though I had to laugh...

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News

Should Kuwait Airways Be Banned from Flying to the USA?

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 7, 2015December 5, 2016 12 Comments

Kuwait Airways is in some hot water over its policy not to transport Israeli citizens. After the Kuwaiti flag carrier refused to transport to Eldad Gatt, an Israeli citizen, Glatt complained to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Now in...

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Trip Reports

Why You Should Visit Cuba Now

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 5, 2015December 5, 2016 1 Comment

The trope goes something like this – visit Cuba now before it becomes westernized with McDonalds and Subways; before the Americans ruin it and it becomes another Caribbean dump. That’s not entirely untrue, but that’s not the real reason...

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10 Tips for Visiting Cuba

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 5, 2015December 5, 2016 Leave a Comment

Cuba remains an incredible place to visit, even in this time of great change. Here are 10 tips for an even better trip to Cuba: #1 Home-Stays in Cuba Are Cheap and Memorable I booked a room on hostelword.com...

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NewsUnited Airlines

United Airlines Launches New Website to Engage Customers

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 1, 2015December 5, 2016 5 Comments

United Airlines launched a new website called United Airtime today that invites both customers and employees to provide feedback and promises a level of engagement in which United will respond honestly and candidly to tough questions. Front and center on the...

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New 2015 United Airlines Safety Video is Out!

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 29, 2015December 5, 2016 1 Comment

United Airlines has released its new 2015 in-flight safety video after a month of teasers. Here it is– I like it — a little corny, but well done and not as cheesy as Delta’s new safety video. The runaway...

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The Bright Side of the Aeroplan Devaluation

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 26, 2015December 5, 2016 Leave a Comment

Aeroplan announced changes to its award chart today, effective 15 December 2015. The bad news is that the amazing prices to Europe in business and first class will go up, a tad. The good news is that this round...

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NewsUnited Airlines

No More Gogo All-Day Passes On United And Why That May Be A Good Thing

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 25, 2015December 5, 2016 2 Comments

Beginning on 01 November 2015, the use of a GoGo All-Day Pass will no longer be possible on United Airlines. Sounds horrible right? I think it might be a blessing. United Will Manage In-Flight Wi-Fi Sales Instead of Gogo...

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Trip Reports

Dublin to Boston in Aer Lingus Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 23, 2015December 5, 2016 12 Comments

Aer Lingus recently refreshed its transatlantic business class product with a new lie-flat bed and a reinvented onboard menu.  I had the chance to sample it last week from Dublin to Boston and am pleased to report that I...

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Travel

Aer Lingus Gold Circle Lounge Dublin Terminal 2

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 23, 2015December 5, 2016 4 Comments

Aer Lingus’ flagship Gold Circle Lounge is located in Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport. I spent three hours here before my Aer Lingus business class flight to Boston last Friday and give it high marks. Location: Terminal 2, Dublin Airport...

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Travel

Transit and U.S. Preclearance in Dublin Airport

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 22, 2015December 5, 2016 42 Comments

Some countries (cough, cough USA) make it more difficult than others to transit between international flights. Additionally, a handful of countries now have U.S. border preclearance facilities (Aruba, Bermuda, Bahamas, Canada, Ireland, UAE [Abu Dhabi]). I recently connected through Dublin Airport, which offers...

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Musings

How Long Can A Traveler Go Without Sleep?

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 19, 2015December 5, 2016 4 Comments

It has been a long few days for me. I worked very late on Tuesday and was up at 5:30a the following morning for my spin class, getting about four hours of sleep. I took a nap that afternoon...

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Pictures: Air France – KLM SkyTeam Lounge at Washington Dulles

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 18, 2015December 5, 2016 11 Comments

The Air France – KLM Lounge at Washington Dulles recently joined the Priority Pass network, offering an alternative to the British Airways Galleries Lounge at IAD and and arguably a better lounge option. I spent several hours in the...

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American AirlinesNews

Breaking: AA Flights Grounded Nationwide

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 17, 2015December 5, 2016 2 Comments

AA flights from DFW, ORD, and MIA were briefly grounded this afternoon until 2:15p ET due to an unspecified computer glitch. The problem has now been resolved. On Twitter, AA earlier said- We’re working to resolve technical issues impacting several airports as...

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American AirlinesAward Bookings

American Airlines Plays Another Dirty Trick On Us

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 17, 2015December 5, 2016 1 Comment

American Airlines recently cut off the ability to redeem AAdvantage miles for travel on Hawaiian Airlines between the mainland and Hawaii. That was an unfortunate loss, considering Hawaiian Airlines was a dependable source of premium cabin award space, but...

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Saudia Award Space Now Bookable on Delta.com

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 16, 2015December 5, 2016 1 Comment

Saudia, formerly Saudi Arabian Airlines, is the flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a member of SkyTeam. Many are quick to dismiss Saudia because it is a dry airline, but I’ve flown Saudia four times and give...

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Trip Reports

A Weekend in Small Town America

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 16, 2015December 5, 2016 2 Comments

I am a city slicker at heart – there is no question about it. I grew up and still live in Los Angeles and have lived in Washington, Philadelphia, and Frankfurt as well. In other words, I have always...

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