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Category Archives: Airlines

News and analysis on airlines from around the world.

Aerolineas ArgentinasAir EuropaAlitaliaSkyTeamTrip Reports

Introduction: Los Angeles to Rome via Argentina and Spain on SkyTeam

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 22, 2017November 14, 2023 3 Comments
SkyTeam Business Class Review

It’s time for my next trip report, a short one that will detail my trip to Italy last month. Let’s just say I took the scenic route… An ambitious goal to be sure, but it is my desire to...

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Air Berlin

My Final Flight on Air Berlin

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 13, 2017November 14, 2023 1 Comment
Final Air Berlin Flight

Last week I flew Air Berlin from Zurich to Dusseldorf. I suspect it will be my last time ever flying the carrier… Air Berlin has been vexed with poor management, high operating costs, and a competitive environment in Germany...

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Aerolineas Argentinas

How Bad was Aerolineas Argentinas Business Class?

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 31, 2017November 14, 2023 19 Comments
Aerolineas Argentinas Business Class Review

My expectations were so low stepping onto my Aerolineas Argentinas flight in Club Condor (business) class that the mediocre onboard product managed to impress me. The business class cabin was clean and the color scheme fresh. New IFE units...

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aadvantageAir BerlinAward Bookings

So Much for Flying Air Berlin…

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 30, 2017November 14, 2023 5 Comments
Air Berlin AA Miles

I am on a business trip to Europe to this week and had planned to travel on Air Berlin from Los Angeles to Dusseldorf yesterday. Unfortunately, the carrier’s bankruptcy complicated my plans. Although this trip has been scheduled for...

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AeroflotLaw In Travel

“Old, Fat and Ugly” Aeroflot FAs Sue Airline for Discrimination

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 23, 2017November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
Aeroflot FA Lawsuit

A pair of Aeroflot FAs who proudly call themselves “old, fat and ugly” are suing their employer for discrimination, claiming they were sidelined by a new effort to use younger, prettier, slimmer FAs. Aeroflot defends its actions on safety grounds....

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Aerolineas ArgentinasAir EuropaAlitaliaAward BookingsSkyTeam

Next Trip: Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Europa, and Alitalia!

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 23, 2017November 14, 2023 7 Comments
Flying Blue SkyTeam Partner Redemption

Some trips I book months in advance, some trips I book the day before. This is one of those trips that I have been looking forward to for months. While it may not be reasonably possible to review every...

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Air BerlinGermanyNews

Air Berlin Bailed Out by German Government

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 15, 2017November 14, 2023 6 Comments
Air Berlin Bailout

Air Berlin filed for bankruptcy protection today after Etihad Airways pulled the plug on future funding. The German government quickly stepped in to provide a bridge loan so that Air Berlin can continue operations as it searches for a...

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Aer LingusDelta Air LinesUnited Airlines

United Airlines Trims Three European Routes

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 14, 2017November 14, 2023 2 Comments
United Airlines European cuts

United Airlines is cutting back service to two cities in the United Kingdom and one in Ireland. Service to Birmingham, England will end on October 5th and the station will close: Last outbound flight departs Newark – EWR on...

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AegeanLufthansaMeal of the Week

Dinner: Aegean Economy Outshines Lufthansa First Class

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 5, 2017November 14, 2023 12 Comments
Aegean Economy Class Meal

Last week I flew from Los Angeles to Frankfurt in Lufthansa First Class then connected on a cheap ticket from Frankfurt to Amman via Athens in Aegean economy class. Believe it or not, the dinner on the 807-mile ATH-AMM...

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AeroflotMeal of the Week

This is Why I Love Aeroflot

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 17, 2017 9 Comments
Aeroflot-food

Aeroflot is one of the most underrated airlines in the world. From “real” business class seats on flights within Europe to warm service to a modern fleet, the carrier is nothing like its Soviet footprint. Oh, and the food is...

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Air BerlinAirline MealsEurowings

“We’re All Humans”: Air Berlin FA Feeds Me

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 10, 2017November 14, 2023 12 Comments
two women wearing hats

Earlier this week I flew Eurowings on an undisclosed route operated by Air Berlin. An unexpected and kind gesture from a FA really made my day. It was an afternoon flight and as is customary, no complimentary snack or...

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AegeanStar Alliance

Domestic Greek Flights on Aegean Airlines

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 28, 2017April 28, 2017 4 Comments
Aegean Domestic Flight

What is service like on a short internal flight in Greece on Aegean Airlines? Aegean Airlines is one of my favorite airlines in Europe.  The carrier boasts a young fleet, great crews, and a full-service product. After a day...

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Aeroflot

Does Aeroflot Still Use Russian Planes?

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 2, 2017April 2, 2017 11 Comments
Aeroflot Russian Planes

I have three “problem airlines” at Award Expert, airlines that clients are very hesitant to fly. The first is Turkish Airlines. I have made the case for why Turkish is safe and a slam-dunk choice, but the resistance continues....

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Aer Lingus

Innovative Aer Lingus Onboard Coffee

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 24, 2017February 24, 2017 6 Comments
Aer Lingus Coffee

My brother Andrew lives in Germany and surprised me with this post waiting in my inbox this morning. I think it’s pretty good! I figure I should introduce myself as I hope to submit more content here as time...

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AeroflotNews

Airline Accused of Banning “Old, Fat and Ugly” Flight Attendants

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 23, 2017 1 Comment
Aeroflot FAs

Such a proud day for Aeroflot yesterday with news that it had been named World’s Most Powerful Airline Brand. But today, allegations have emerged from a disgruntled group of FAs that the Russian carrier is banning flight attendants deemed...

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AirlinesContinental AirlinesDelta AirlinesFrequent FlyerUnited AirlinesUpgradesUS Airways

United Offers Unlimited Domestic Upgrades—but there is a catch!

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 13, 2009 16 Comments

Yesterday United announced it will be implementing a complimentary upgrade scheme starting in Q2 next year. The changes will bring UA’s domestic upgrade program closer to those of Continental, US Airways, and Delta. Details: First, this was posted on...

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