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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.
Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

A Ride On The Kyiv Metro

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 25, 2023February 25, 2023 7 Comments
Kyiv Metro 2023

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. I returned my rental car at 9:00 am on the west side of Kyiv, which is right in the heart...

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Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

Sanctuary From Russian Bombs In A Kyiv Church Basement

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 25, 2023February 25, 2023 15 Comments
Kyiv Sanctuary

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. I was not without a friend in Kyiv and leading up to my trip was in touch with Bruce and...

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Review: Hyatt Regency Kyiv

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 25, 2023 32 Comments
Hyatt Regency Kyiv Review

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. The Hyatt Regency Kyiv has remained open throughout much of the conflict with Russia and continues to offer luxury accommodations...

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Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

Breakfast With Media And Mercenaries At Hyatt Regency Kyiv

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 25, 2023February 25, 2023 11 Comments

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. Breakfast has been interesting at the Hyatt Regency Kyiv, with the hotel clientele ranging from media to mercenaries. I almost...

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American Airlines

American Airlines Flight Attendant Freaks Out After Man Offers His First Class Seat To Child

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 25, 2023February 25, 2023 47 Comments
American Airlines unaccompanied Minor Predator

Here’s a really sad story that nicely reinforces the idea that “no good deed goes unpunished.” In this case, a man who was kind enough to offer his American Airlines first class seat to an unaccompanied minor was essentially...

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Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

A Delectable Dinner Of Chicken Kyiv

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 24, 2023February 25, 2023 17 Comments
Chicken Kyiv

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. Chicken Kyiv is a смачний (delicious) dish. How have I missed it all these years? Chicken Kyiv In Kyiv On...

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Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

Train To Chișinău Or Bus To Warsaw?

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 24, 2023 17 Comments
Bus Train Kyiv Warsaw

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. The trip report is not over, but a choice has arisen: take a train to Chișinău and fly out of...

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Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

My Extraordinary Road Trip In Ukraine

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 24, 2023February 25, 2023 39 Comments

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. I mentioned in my introduction that one mission of my trip to Ukraine was to acquire a piece of art....

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Renting A Car In Kyiv: My Experience With Budget

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 24, 2023February 24, 2023 8 Comments
Car Rental Ukraine 2023

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. My appointment with the art dealer was two hours south of Kyiv, which required a choice: Uber or rent a...

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Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

Honest Ukraine: I Recovered My Lost Apple Watch!

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 24, 2023February 24, 2023 26 Comments
Kyiv Train Lost Found

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. Those in the West who are anti-Ukraine in the current war usually throw out the following trope: well, the Russians...

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Air Canada + United Airlines Announce New Transborder Routes

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 24, 2023February 24, 2023 10 Comments

Air Canada and United Airline are adding a pair of new transborder routes between the USA and Canada and beefing up service on existing routes as part of a closer partnership in 2023. As Air Canada And United Strengthen...

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Act Fast: Qantas Released Glut Of Business And First Class Award Space

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 23, 2023 18 Comments
Qantas Premium Cabin Award Space

Qantas promised and Qantas delivered. The Australian carrier has just released a glut of award space, including multiple seats in premium cabins on key longhaul routes. Qantas Premium Cabin Award Space Released Facing backlash over its record profits, Qantas...

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Ukraine 2023 Trip Report

*Sigh* I Left My Apple Watch On The Kyiv Express Train…

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 23, 2023 19 Comments

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. Ah yes, my first mistake of the trip (I know some still insist the trip itself was a mistake…). I...

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Amidst War, A Thriving Coffee Culture In Kyiv

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 23, 2023February 23, 2023 9 Comments
Best Coffee Kyiv Ukraine

Even in the midst of war, life goes on in Kyiv and the coffee culture is thriving. I enjoyed several exquisite cups of coffee without much effort and loved how seriously Ukrainians take their coffee. Great Coffee In Kyiv,...

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Air Raid Sirens In Kyiv

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 23, 2023February 23, 2023 26 Comments
Air Raid Sirens Kyiv

I heard my first air raid sirens in Kyiv, an eerie reminder that even in the bustling capital city that otherwise appears normal, this nation is at war. Air Raid Sirens In Kyiv After arriving at the central railway...

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TrainsUkraine 2023 Trip Report

My 18-Hour Train Ride From Warsaw To Kyiv

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 23, 2023February 25, 2023 28 Comments
Warsaw Kyiv Express Train Review

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. My train ride from Warsaw to Kyiv was l-o-n-g and stifling hot, but all things considered a very comfortable journey...

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Southwest Airlines

One Southwest Airlines Flight. 25 Wheelchairs. Many Miracles.

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 23, 2023February 23, 2023 36 Comments
Airline Wheelchair Abuse

The wheelchair scam at airports is real and it adversely impacts those who legitimately need wheelchairs, particularly those who have hidden disabilities. But perhaps a more innovative boarding process could eliminate those who are just looking to game the...

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Korean Air

Korean Air Calls Off SkyPass Devaluation, Ends My Weeks Of Frustration

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 23, 2023February 23, 2023 8 Comments

I’m thankful that Korean Air is postponing…perhaps indefinitely…a major devaluation of its SkyPass program and in so doing, giving me my week back. Korean Air Calls Off SkyPass Devaluation In April 2023…Another Reprieve! Even as I’ve been traveling over...

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I Scored A Train Ticket To Kyiv!

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 22, 2023February 22, 2023 41 Comments
Train Ticket Warsaw Kyiv

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. I’m pleased to report that I was able to secure a nonstop train ticket from Warsaw to Kyiv just hours...

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Abysmal Currency Exchange Rates At Warsaw Airport

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 22, 2023February 22, 2023 23 Comments
Currency Exchange Warsaw Airport

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. Ultimately, I took Uber from Warsaw Airport into the city even though it cost me 10X as much as the...

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