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Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: January 28, 2018

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 29, 2018November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
TWA Flight Center JFK

I’m back in California after a whirlwind trip around the world that included stops in Asia, the Middle East, and seven countries in Europe. I’ll be on the ground for awhile…at least that is the plan. This coming week...

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New Booking Procedure for Air Tahiti Nui Using AA Miles (Again)

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 26, 2018November 14, 2023 14 Comments
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HotelsTips

How to Tell What Hotel you are Getting on Hotwire BEFORE Paying

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 23, 2018November 14, 2023 32 Comments
Hotwire Booking Trick

Those shopping for great quality and a great value often turn to Hotwire for cut-rate prices at fine hotels. Now you can know exactly which hotel you’ll receive before making your blind purchase…at least in some cities. Hotwire offers...

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Airport Pharmacy in Doha Saves the Day

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 18, 2018November 14, 2023 16 Comments
Doha Airport Pharmacy

I keep my vitamins and the one prescription drug I take each day in the kitchen of my house. Three trips in the last year, including my current trip, I have forgotten them. One time I was only gone...

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My Experience Booking a Complimentary Transit Hotel in Doha

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 18, 2018November 14, 2023 15 Comments
Qatar Airways Free Transit Hotel

Qatar Airways has extended its complimentary transit hotel program until at least April 2018. I had the opportunity to test it out on my trip through Doha this week. About a week before travel I visited the website. Economy...

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How the East Coast Storm Ruined My Weekend in Sunny LA

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 8, 2018November 14, 2023 12 Comments
a person walking on a snowy street

A horrific storm pummeled the East Coast last week, bringing commercial aviation to a standstill. As airlines continue to dig themselves out of the backlog, let me tell you about my weekend. At Award Expert, we don’t just book...

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American AirlinesFirst ClassTips

Why You Should Always Compare Economy v. First Class Prices

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 4, 2018November 14, 2023 5 Comments
AA Cheap First Class

I know this goes without saying for travel pros, but I was reminded again today that it always pays to check the price of a premium fare. One of the things we do at Award Expert is ensure that...

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TipsTurkey

How I Tried (and Failed) to Enter Turkey

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 20, 2017November 14, 2023 19 Comments
Turkey US Passport Visa Ban

Despite a good rest on the flight over, I had no desire to spend last night sitting up in the Turkish CIP Lounge. Here’s how I tried (but ultimately failed) to obtain a visa on arrival and enter Turkey....

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A Guide to Ethiopian Airlines’ Free Transit Hotel

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 6, 2017November 14, 2023 83 Comments
Ethiopian Airlines Free Transit Hotel

If your layover in Addis Ababa is between 8-24 hours, chances are you can score a free hotel room courtesy of Ethiopian Airlines during your long layover. Not everyone with a transit between 8-24 hours will receive a free...

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Addis Ababa (ADD) Transit Guide

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 5, 2017November 14, 2023 2 Comments
Addis Ababa Transit Guide

Addis Ababa may not have the most beautiful airport and the lack of gates is annoying, but transit is fairly easy. Here’s a handy guide to help make your transit easy. I landed from Toronto at a remote gate,...

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Free Tickets on Delta – A Facebook Scam

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 29, 2017November 14, 2023 5 Comments
Delta Facebook Scam

Online scams are nothing new…but one keeps rearing its ugly head. No, Delta is not giving away free tickets. If you see an advertisement on Facebook that looks too good to be true…it is. Although this has been going...

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Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: November 26, 2017

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 26, 2017November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
a seat belt on a bed

Greetings from a beautifully blustery autumn day in Carmel, CA. I’ll have details tomorrow about the wonderful way I’ve spent my long holiday weekend. It was a fairly quiet week on the blog and in the aviation industry, which...

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Tips

How to Survive 14 Hours in Economy Class

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 22, 2017November 14, 2023 15 Comments
How to Survive Economy Class

Last week I found myself in the rear coach cabin for a 14-hour journey from Hong Kong to Chicago. Here are seven tips for how to survive long flights in economy class. 1. Drink Gallons of Water Staying hydrated...

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Can You Cancel Basic Economy Fares Within 24 Hours?

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 27, 2017November 14, 2023 5 Comments
Basic Economy Fares 24 Hour Cancellation

American, Delta, and United all have some form of a 24-hour courtesy cancellation policy. But does this apply to no-frills “Basic Economy” tickets, which are explicitly non-changeable and non-refundable? In short, yes. But there are limits. Let’s review each...

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How I Nearly Ruined My Qatar QSuite Trip

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 21, 2017November 14, 2023 33 Comments
Vietnam Visa Vietjet

As if the yellow fever snafu was not enough, I had a visa issue as well in Bangkok and had to pay dearly for a solution. Yesterday, I had to get from Bangkok (where my cheap Ethiopian Airlines Business...

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Yellow Fever Vaccination Bites Me Again

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 21, 2017November 14, 2023 16 Comments
Yellow Fever Vaccination Thailand

What is it with me and yellow fever vaccinations? First Nigeria, then Zambia, then Zanzibar. And now Thailand…I just can’t seem to learn my lesson. I believe I made this recommendation three years ago and never followed it, but...

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How to Obtain a Visa on Arrival in Tajikistan

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 21, 2017November 14, 2023 77 Comments
Visa on Arrival Tajikistan

There is a lot of conflicting information on the internet about whether you can obtain a visa on arrival in Tajikistan. If you’re flying into Dushanbe International Airport (DYU), the answer is YES. I am shocked at how much...

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How to Obtain a Tourist Visa to Uzbekistan

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 20, 2017November 14, 2023 3 Comments
Tourist Visa Uzbekistan Guide

Last month I traveled to Uzbekistan with One Mile at a Time. I was traveling with a U.S. passport and a visa was needed prior to arrival. Ultimately, I had to go through some interesting hoops to get one....

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Useful Trick: Iceland + Miles = Cheap Trip to Europe

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 18, 2017November 14, 2023 7 Comments
Iceland Miles Cheap Trip Europe

On Saturday I outlined how to take advantage of stopovers in Europe using United Airlines miles. Today, I will outline a way for you to reach fairly remote cities in Europe cheaply using Iceland as your launchpad. This trick...

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Tips

Can You Skip Flight Segments in Middle of Trip?

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 8, 2017November 14, 2023 7 Comments
Skipping Airline Segments

One of the most common questions I receive at Award Expert is can I just skip that segment? The answer is no, unless it is the last segment of the ticket. The question is innately reasonable. Most people assume...

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