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Category Archives: News

NewsTravel

What is World’s Most Powerful Passport?

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 22, 2017November 14, 2023 8 Comments
a passport on a table

I tend to spend far too much time reading the Daily Mail, and came across a story a few days ago ranking passports. Passport Index is a great resources for passport information and each years ranks countries based upon visa-free...

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NewsUnited Airlines

United Announces Final 747 Flight

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 21, 2017November 14, 2023 19 Comments
a large airplane taking off

UDPATE: Final United Boeing 747 Flight Will be SFO-HNL on November 07, 2017 Scott Kirby promised a proper send off for the Queen of the Skies and with United’s schedule update, it appears that will be on October 29, 2017. Retirement...

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NewsUnited Airlines

Minneapolis to be Launch Market for United Basic Economy

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 19, 2017 2 Comments
Basic Economy Minneapolis

In a call with investors yesterday, United Airlines President Scott Kirby announced that United will begin selling Basic Economy tickets next quarter and Minneapolis (MSP) will be the launch market. Kirby stated MSP will be the launch city because it...

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The Real Reason We Cannot Find MH370

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 17, 2017January 17, 2017 7 Comments
MH370

I went to bed last night with a flurry of news alerts on my phone that the search for MH370 had been suspended, a polite way of saying cancelled. While this understandable after three years, it represents a colossal failure that I...

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Lufthansa and Etihad Merger Won’t Happen. Here’s Why.

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 17, 2017January 17, 2017 Leave a Comment
Lufthanasa - Etihad Merger

Reuters broke news this morning that Etihad is considering up to a 40% stake in Lufthansa with mutual plans for merger under consideration. Stranger things have happened, but I find the merger scenario very unlikely. Why a Lufthansa – Etihad...

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NewsUnited Airlines

United CEO Oscar Munoz Reflects on Dr. King

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 16, 2017January 16, 2017 3 Comments
Oscar Munoz reflects on Martin Luther King Jr.

While I did not intend to write two posts on Martin Luther King Jr. today, a friend just passed on a letter United CEO Oscar Munoz sent to employees concerning Dr. King. I cannot help but to share and comment...

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NewsTipsUnited Airlines

Everything You Need To Know About Basic Economy on United

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 13, 2017January 13, 2017 17 Comments
United Basic Economy

United Airlines will soon roll out “Basic Economy” fares in select markets that carry important restrictions. Here’s everything you need to know about these new United fares. What is the Difference Between United Economy and United Basic Economy? Let’s focus on the restrictions...

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The Death of the English Breakfast on British Airways’ Domestic Flights

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 12, 2017January 12, 2017 3 Comments
British Airways English Breakfast

Despite decades of cutbacks on British Airways, one thing remained untouchable: a proper English breakfast on UK domestic flights. If it seems odd that a full breakfast would be served to economy class passengers on a one hour flight between...

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NewsUnited Airlines

United Airlines on Display at Saks Fifth Avenue in NYC

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 11, 2017 1 Comment
United Saks Fifth Avenue

United Airlines has partnered with Saks Fifth Avenue to provide bedding in its new Polaris business class. This week, the partnership is on full display in the windows of the department store’s flagship Manhattan store. Walk by Saks and you’ll be...

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Tasty: Here’s the United Polaris Lounge Menu

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 11, 2017November 14, 2023 9 Comments
a man sitting at a table in a restaurant

United Airlines’ opened its first Polaris Lounge in Chicago O’Hare last month to complement its new Polaris onboard premium product. Today, United introduced full service sit-down dining menus in the ORD Polaris Lounge. For the last month, food has been served...

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NewsUnited Airlines

United Accelerates 747 Retirement to 2017

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 11, 2017January 11, 2017 6 Comments
United 747 Retirement

Last week I wrote about United’s plan to retire its 747-400 fleet by the end of 2018. Today, UA President Scott Kirby announced plans to accelerate the retirement of the fleet by a full year. In a letter to...

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NewsTravelUnited Airlines

Sore Losers: NFL Team Trashes United 767-400

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 10, 2017January 10, 2017 11 Comments
NFL Charters

The New York Giants lost their Wild Card Round playoff game to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday…and took out their anger on a United Airlines 767-400. Airlines are happy to lease out their planes and crews if the...

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NewsUnited Airlines

Cancelled: United Cuts Planned Second Daily Flight from LA to London

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 9, 2017January 9, 2017 5 Comments
United LAX

I knew it was good too be true. United has removed the planned second-daily Los Angeles to London Heathrow flight from its schedule. Set to begin on April 4, 2017, the new service would have doubled premium capacity and added...

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United Boots Unaccompanied Minor Off Last Flight of Night

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 6, 2017November 14, 2023 7 Comments
a man in uniform putting on a girl's shirt

I’d call it a comedy of errors, but there is no comedy in this story. A 13-year old boy traveling alone was booted off a United Express flight from Albany to Washington Dulles due to a weight/balance issue, leaving him stranded....

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NewsTravel

Heartbreaking: Sisters Thrown Off Flight, Miss Father’s Death

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 5, 2017November 14, 2023 7 Comments
a woman sitting on a couch and crying

A very sad story out of Orlando, where two middle-aged sisters were deemed a “security risk” and thrown off a flight, prohibiting them from saying goodbye to their father on his deathbed. As their Allegiant Air flight prepared to...

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The Travel Infrastructure Problem in the USA

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 3, 2017January 3, 2017 2 Comments
Trave Infrastructure

What was the real reason behind yesterday’s U.S. Customs delay that stranded thousands of travelers and left the immigration process at a standstill across U.S. airports? Rampant speculation that Russian hackers or other nefarious actors were responsible has been at the...

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United Denies Rumor It Will Cut Hot Food from Lounges

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 29, 2016 5 Comments
United Clubs Hot Food

A rumor sprang up on Flyertalk this afternoon that hot food would be cut from the United Clubs in Chicago O’Hare and not expanded to additional airports. United informed me that no such decision has been made. United’s lounge...

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Should a Vocal Trump Supporter Have Been Kicked Off My United Flight?

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 7, 2016November 14, 2023 26 Comments
a woman wearing a zebra print scarf

We are (hopefully) just a day away from the end to one of the most bitter presidential contests in U.S. history. As polls and statisticians predict a victory for Hillary Clinton, one die-hard Donald Trump supporter tried to make...

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Modobag Introduces World’s First Motorized, Rideable Carry-on Bag

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 27, 2016November 14, 2023 3 Comments
a woman sitting on a luggage cart

For those of you too lazy to walk but too prideful to use a wheelchair, a company called Modobag has the perfect solution — world’s first motorized, rideable carry-on bag. Here’s the premise: sometimes we are running late or...

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NewsStar Alliance

Plenty of Award Space on New Austrian Airlines LAX Route

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 16, 2016November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
a seat with pillows on it

Austrian Airlines will begin service between Vienna and Los Angeles starting next April, adding another Star Alliance destination in the heart of Europe for LA travelers. The new schedule effective April 10, 2017: OS81 Vienna (VIE) to Los Angeles...

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