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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.
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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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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 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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Trip Reports

Havana to Los Angeles in TACA Economy Class

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 14, 2015December 5, 2016 2 Comments

Back at the airport, I had a couple hours to kill before my flight to Costa Rica and used the time to have one final walk around the airport.  Cubana check-in was flooded with tourists queuing for the afternoon...

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United Airlines

New United CEO Shares 9/11 Thoughts

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 11, 2015December 5, 2016 Leave a Comment

A FA friend at United sent me the following letter received by all employees today from new CEO Oscar Munoz concering the 9/11 attacks. Dear fellow employees: This day – Sept. 11 – is a significant and emotional day....

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Trip Reports

Day Two in Cuba: The Juxtaposition of Two Cubans

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 11, 2015December 5, 2016 3 Comments

I walked out of the domestic terminal and down a pot-hole ridden road to the main street. I wanted to take pictures, but figured I was still being watched and that nothing says espionage like taking photos of a...

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New United Airlines Domestic First Class Seats

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 10, 2015December 5, 2016 5 Comments

Yesterday Travel Skills broke news of a new United Airlines domestic first class seat and today United has made it official with more details. Here’s a look at the new seat:  The seat will debut on an Airbus A319...

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Trip Reports

Day Two in Cuba: Escorted Flying

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 10, 2015December 5, 2016 1 Comment

For those who missed the first part, be sure to read this first.  After denying that I worked for the U.S. government, the official began a volley of questions: Cuban Official: Why are you in Nueva Gerona? Me: I...

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Who is Oscar Munoz?

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

Oscar Munoz, 56, was named United Airlines’ new CEO yesterday. Though a Board Member of United Continental Holdings since 2010 and involved in the Continental organization since 2004, I had never heard of him prior to yesterday’s news of...

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Analysis: A Letter from United’s New CEO Oscar Munoz

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 9, 2015December 5, 2016 4 Comments

United named Oscar Munoz as CEO today, tapping another insider to head the company. In a letter to employees, Munoz laid out the news and his leadership vision. Here’s my analysis of it. Dear fellow employees: No more “co-workers”?...

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The Real Reason United Fired Jeff Smisek

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 9, 2015December 5, 2016 4 Comments

In an unexpected move, United Airlines announced today that CEO Jeff Smisek, along with two top lieutenants were “stepping down” (translation: fired). With record profit on the books and relative harmony between labor and management, what happened? Apparently, New...

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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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