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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.
Trip Reports

Day Two in Cuba: Accused of Being An American Spy!

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 8, 2015December 5, 2016 2 Comments

The alarm sounded at 5am and my taxi was already waiting downstairs. Not a vintage American auto, unfortunately, but a comfortable Toyota Corolla to take me to the airport. We had negotiated a cost of $12 for the ride....

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Here’s How to Smartly Use Your Lufthansa Miles

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 7, 2015December 5, 2016 2 Comments

So, here’s the story of how I saved my family trip and even scored a business class seat using my Lufthansa Miles & More points. If you don’t want to read the background, skip down to the Use Lufthansa...

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Trip Reports

Day One in Cuba: An Evening Surprise

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 6, 2015December 5, 2016 1 Comment

Back on the street, my first stop was the American Embassy, currently surrounded by a staging ground for routine protests against the American government. Still the “American interests section” during my visit, it has recently been upgraded to full...

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NewsUnited Airlines

United Airlines Closing Honolulu and Detroit Call Centers

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

Mention “Honolulu Call Center” to any frequent United Airlines flyer and you will see a smile and hear a story about how Team HNL has worked magic or gone the extra mile to save a trip. For United’s valuable...

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Musings

Pictures: Budapest Keleti Railway Station

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 4, 2015December 5, 2016 1 Comment

One of my favorite things about traveling is to be in places that later become focal points for international headlines. I was in Tahrir Square in Cairo months before the Egyptian Revolution, drinking coffee in the Argana Cafe in Djemaa...

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Trip Reports

Day One in Cuba: A Tour of Havana

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 4, 2015December 5, 2016 3 Comments

I was only traveling with hand baggage and proceeded out beyond baggage claim to a very balmy haze outside – it was over 90ºF and it felt even warmer. We walked past the terminal to a small parking lot,...

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MusingsNews

Flight Attendants and Religious Freedom

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 3, 2015December 5, 2016 4 Comments

As a lawyer who studied free speech extensively in law school, controversies pitting religious liberty and accommodation against employer demands are of particular interest. Two simmering issues surrounding the actions of flight attendants bring this legal tension to our...

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Trip Reports

Visa Requirements for Visiting Cuba

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 2, 2015December 5, 2016 1 Comment

When I reached Costa Rica, I had to check in for my flight to Havana because it was on a different reservation than the U.S. flights. A TACA agent asked to see my Cuban visa…I was not even aware...

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Trip Reports

Los Angeles to Havana in TACA Economy Class

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 2, 2015December 5, 2016 Leave a Comment

This was not my first time flying TACA…last time the Lead FA thought I was a terrorist (for taking pictures…). No drama this time and that is exactly the way flying in economy class should be. TACA, or Transportes Aereos...

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Trip Reports

Planning a Trip to Cuba

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 31, 2015December 5, 2016 1 Comment

Cuba is romantically characterized as a land of intrigue and glamour for good reason. Just 90 miles off the coast of Florida sits a nation that served as a Cold War chess piece in the 40-year match against the...

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5 Tips for Using Uber at LAX

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 31, 2015December 5, 2016 50 Comments

After months of political maneuvering, Uber and Lyft have prevailed in their bid to pick up passengers at Los Angeles International Airport, with service set to begin in the next few weeks. Here’s five tips for using Uber like...

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LufthansaNews

The Lufthansa Heist

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 30, 2015December 5, 2016 Leave a Comment

Catching up on newspapers today, I noticed a WSJ review of a new book by Henry Hill and Daniel Simone entitled The Lufthansa Heist. Intrigued, I read up on it and apparently I need to watch the film Goodfellas… Here’s...

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United Airlines

Preview of New United Airlines Safety Video

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 28, 2015December 5, 2016 4 Comments

We’ve seen airline safety videos evolve from tedious reminders of onboard safety to comedic works of art and full-scale productions. Perhaps it is no surprise, then, that United has released a trailer for its upcoming new safety video, entitled...

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Award TravelBritish Airways

New California British Airways Route Has Lots of Award Space

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 28, 2015December 5, 2016 1 Comment

British Airways will commence service between the Silicon Valley and London on May 4, 2016, offering daily non-stop service between San Jose, CA and London Heathrow on its new 787-9 Dreamliner. If you are looking for non-stop business class...

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NewsUnited Airlines

United Cuts First Class to Australia; Will Exclusively Use 787 for LAX International Flights

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 27, 2015December 5, 2016 5 Comments

@airlineroute reports that by Spring of 2016 United Airlines will abandon first class service to Australia and use 787s for all longhaul international routes out of Los Angeles. First Class to Australia on United Airlines Axed from SFO and LAX...

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Tips

How to Make the Most of an Airline Schedule Change

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 25, 2015November 14, 2023 110 Comments
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Airline schedule changes are inevitable, and the earlier you book your trip, the more likely you are to encounter one. Schedule changes can be devastating when your perfect non-stop flight is canceled, but schedule changes can also be a...

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Singapore Airlines, Airbus Working to Bring Back World’s Longest Flight

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 21, 2015December 5, 2016 4 Comments

Singapore Airlines and Airbus are working to restore non-stop service to New York by 2018 with  the development of a more fuel efficient A350-900 that would make the route economically viable. Non-stop service from Singapore to Newark halted in 2013,...

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NewsUnited Airlines

United FAs Get iPhone 6s Filled with Info About YOU!

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 20, 2015December 5, 2016 1 Comment

Although I have not seen them in use yet, United Airlines has recently equipped all flight attendants with an iPhone 6 Plus to “deliver an even higher level of flyer-friendly service and will offer our flight attendants simple, one-touch access...

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Korean Air Awards Suddenly Become Much More Attainable

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 20, 2015December 5, 2016 Leave a Comment

Korean Air offers a treasure trove of first class award availability to Seoul and beyond and is not too stingy in releasing business and economy class award space either. Up until now, booking has required Chase Ultimate Rewards points...

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Travel

Video: Typhoon Lifts 747-400 Into Air

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 18, 2015 1 Comment

Have you ever been in a terrible storm while flying? I wrote about my dance with death on Malaysian Airlines but I suspect that storm had nothing on Typhoon Soudelor, which hit Taiwan hard last week. Check out this...

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