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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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Biden’s Clandestine Trip To Kyiv

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 21, 2023February 21, 2023 93 Comments

President Biden made an unexpected stop in Kyiv on Monday ahead of his planned trip to Poland to mark the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The logistical complexity of his clandestine trip to Ukraine is a story...

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Review: United Airlines 787-10 Business Class Los Angeles – Chicago

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 20, 2023February 20, 2023 26 Comments
United 787-10 Business Class Review

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. My trip to Chicago was smooth and productive onboard a United 787-10 in Polaris Business Class, a great ride for...

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United Airlines Unveils Generous Family Seating Policy

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 20, 2023 32 Comments
United Airlines Family Seating

United Airlines is getting a jump on potential regulatory action by making it easier for families to sit together at no charge, even on basic economy fares. It’s a shrewd move from United Airlines. New Family Seating Policy At...

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First Stop, United Polaris Lounge LAX For Breakfast

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 20, 2023February 20, 2023 49 Comments
Polaris Lounge LAX Breakfast

This week I’m “liveblogging” my trip to Ukraine. Unlike traditional reports, these posts will be shorter and more frequent. I’m starting my trip to Kyiv with breakfast at the United Polaris Lounge at Los Angles International Airport. Polaris Lounge...

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Poor Sam Bankman-Fried “Downgrades” From American Airlines Business Class To Alaska Airlines First Class

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 20, 2023February 20, 2023 44 Comments
Bankman-Fried Alaska Airlines

Poor Sam Bankman-Fried. The disgraced founder of FTX is facing mounting legal challenges and dwindling assets. Perhaps there’s no greater sign of the times than Bankman-Fried’s choice of flying Alaska Airlines First Class across the country versus American Airlines...

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Four Seasons

The Drunk Woman From Alabama At The Four Seasons Bar In Cairo, Egypt

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 18, 2023February 18, 2023 77 Comments
Drunk Woman Four Seasons Bar

Marlene had already had a few too many by the time I sat down with my friend at the bar at the Four Seasons Cairo At Nile Plaza. But that did not stop her from ordering another and scooting...

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Booked: I’m Heading To Ukraine!

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 18, 2023February 28, 2023 121 Comments

As we approach the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine, I decided the time was right to make a trip to the capital city of Kyiv. I want to see for myself how the Ukrainians are handling Russian...

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Review: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo At Nile Plaza

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 18, 2023February 18, 2023 10 Comments
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo At Nile Plaza Review

While the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo At Nile Plaza is past its prime in certain ways, I had a lovely stay here and found it a great base for my three days in Cairo. Four Seasons Hotel Cairo At...

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Lufthansa

Lufthansa Green Fares All About The Greenback

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 18, 2023February 18, 2023 11 Comments
Lufthasna Green Fares

I’ve got to hand it to Lufthansa. It has rightfully judged the climate change Zeitgeist and now positioned itself to capitalize on it through a new set of so-called green fares. But these “guilt-assuaging” fares actually appear designed increase...

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United Airlines

United Airlines Upgrades Domestic First Class Meal Service

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 17, 2023February 17, 2023 31 Comments

United Airlines is bringing back two passenger-favorite amenities to its domestic first class product and also adding more variety on shorter flights. Hot Towels & Mixed Nuts Return To All Meal Service Flights On United Airlines Hot towels and...

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NTSB Investigating United Airlines 777 Near-Collision At Honolulu Airport

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 17, 2023February 17, 2023 31 Comments

After near-misses at New York between an American Airlines and Delta Air Lines jet and in Austin between a FedEx and Southwest jet brought increased scrutiny, federal investigators are now looking into another near-collision between a United Airlines 777-200...

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Aeroflot

When Flight Attendants Told Her To Stop Smoking In Lavatory, She Stripped And Attacked Them

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 17, 2023February 16, 2023 13 Comments

Aside from facing international sanctions, having to buy spare parts via the black market, and facing unprecedented airspace restrictions outside the Russian Federation, Aeroflot Russian Airlines still must contend with the occasional crazy passenger. This time, a woman became...

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EgyptVisa

How To Obtain A Visa On Arrival In Egypt

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 16, 2023 16 Comments

If you are traveling to Egypt, a visa is required for most nations but is easily obtainable upon arrival at major border crossings. I’ll focus here on arrivals at Cairo International Airport (CAI) and why I prefer a visa...

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American Airlines

American Airlines Flight Attendant Pens Viral Resignation Letter

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 16, 2023February 16, 2023 116 Comments

A viral resignation letter from a (soon-to-be former) American Airlines flight attendant helps us to understand that being a flight attendant is not all glitz and glamour. American Airlines Flight Attendant Resignation Letter: Poignant Reading Let’s first take a...

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Warning: Frankfurt + Munich Airports Will SHUT DOWN On Friday

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 16, 2023February 16, 2023 14 Comments
Frankfurt Munich Airports Shut Down

Planned industrial action means that Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC) airports will be closed to commercial travel on Friday. This will further compound flight delays and cancellations after yesterday’s IT meltdown at Lufthansa. Major German Airports Will Shut Down...

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United Airlines Adds New Complimentary Snacks In Economy Class

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 15, 2023February 15, 2023 13 Comments
United Airlines Economy Snacks

United Airlines is adding a trio of new complimentary snacks to its onboard line-up for economy class passengers that will augment its current selection of free treats. United Airlines Adds New Free Snacks To Economy Class Line-Up Over 12...

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Safety

Tucker Carlson Blames “Woke Biden” For Airline Safety Scares

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 15, 2023February 15, 2023 76 Comments
Tucker Carlson Airline Safety

Fox News host Tucker Carlson unloaded on the Biden Administration and “woke” hiring policies at airlines, asserting that recent safety scares can be blamed on Biden-sanctioned “equity-based” hiring practices. Does he have a point? Tucker Carlson Says Recent Airline...

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Flight ReviewsRoyal Jordanian

Review: Royal Jordanian A319 Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 15, 2023February 15, 2023 10 Comments
Royal Jordanian A319 Business Class Review

After a lovely time in Jordan, it was time to fly to Egypt. My short flight onboard a Royal Jordanian A319 in business class was very pleasant. Royal Jordanian A319 Business Class Review I booked my ticket using British...

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Air India

With Massive Aircraft Order, Will Air India Become A Premium Carrier?

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 15, 2023February 16, 2023 11 Comments
Air India Premium

Air India has expressed intent to acquire a massive number of both Airbus and Boeing jets that will modernize and transform its fleet. Will Air India in the Tata Group era emerge as a leading premium carrier of the...

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Airline Meals

Why Do I Even Eat Airline Food?

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 14, 2023February 14, 2023 56 Comments

I sometimes even surprise myself. How can I be so disciplined when it comes to dining at home and yet consume so much airline food in lounges or in the air that I would never consider eating at home?...

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