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Travel

Review: Lao Airlines ATR 72 from Bangkok to Vientiane

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 17, 2017November 14, 2023 2 Comments
Lao Airlines Review

Flying a new airline for the first time is always fun, even in economy class. With the choice of flying Air Asia or Lao Airlines for the short flight from Bangkok to Vientiane, I did not hesitate to choose Lao Airlines....

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Travel

Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: June 04, 2017

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 4, 2017November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
Biman Business Class

Although it has been a relatively quiet week, I find myself tired on this beautiful spring Sunday. I’m trying to rest up because travel picks up later this week and then again next week. I hope to see some of you...

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Travel

The Secret U.S. Government Airline

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 3, 2017 5 Comments
Janet Airlines

Next time you fly through Las Vegas, take a look around for an unmarked white 737-600 with a red cheatline down the center. That’s “Janet” Airlines, a top-secret U.S. Air Force contractor that shuttles workers to sensitive government installations. Area-51, officially known as...

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Another Note from Ethiopian Airlines Arrives

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 27, 2017 24 Comments
Ethiopian Email Bangkok Fare

Ethiopian Headquarters has contaced me via e-mail concerning the $763 Bangkok fare. As I evaluate how to proceed with Ethiopian, I do wish to be transparent and post all correspondence. Having led you through this saga, it is only...

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Travel

Five Reasons to Attend FTU in Minneapolis

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 23, 2017November 14, 2023 2 Comments
FTU Minneapolis

If you’ve never been to a Frequent Traveler University, consider attending the upcoming FTU in Minneapolis June 9th-11th. I have been speaking at FTU events for several years now and would not do so if I did not believe...

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Help Me Get Home: Three Choices!

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 22, 2017November 14, 2023 46 Comments
Asia to US Award

Greetings once again from SE Asia. I’m working late in Vientiane, Laos this evening. The Novotel at BKK was over $200 so I thought, what the heck, let’s turn lemons into lemonade. I’ve never been to Laos before and the...

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Travel

Lufthansa First Class for 40K Points: Still the Best Deal in Town

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 13, 2017November 17, 2022 14 Comments
Lufthansa First Class Asiana

Lufthansa First Class remains my favorite way to fly. Not only is it an aspirational experience, but also an easily reachable one and cheap with Asiana Club. Earlier this year I enjoyed an incredible flight in Garuda Indonesia First Class which...

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Fight Nearly Breaks Out on My Lufthansa Flight Over Seat Recline

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 6, 2017May 6, 2017 33 Comments
Seat Recline Debate

Yesterday I wrote about my Lufthansa Premium Economy experience. I’ll post a more detailed flight review next week, but want to dredge up the old seat recline debate this morning. About 30 minutes after takeoff, just as meal service...

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Travel

Fair? Allergic Woman Removed from United Flight, Cat Stays

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 1, 2017 47 Comments
Cat Allergy Flying

I am going to resist the urge to sensationalize this story and instead put the following up for discussion–should asthmatic airline customers be able to veto whether you bring your pet onboard? How about where you sit if you travel...

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Travel

Not a Traveler? You Will Be After This Disney Ride

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 30, 2017 2 Comments
Soarin' Around the World

I recently spent a day at Disneyland and California Adventure have a new favorite ride. Pirates of the Caribbean was my favorite Disney ride for many years. While that remains my favorite Disneyland ride, I visited California Adventure for the first...

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Travel

Despite Bad Reputation, Air China is Pretty Darn Good

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 18, 2017 27 Comments
Air China Reputation

Air China’s reputation is not in the league of Singapore or Cathay Pacific. Nor should it be. But mention Air China to many and you’ll be met with shaking heads or third-hand horror stories. My opinion of Air China: not bad...

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Travel

I Used My Cell Phone on Turkish Airlines. No One Cared.

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 16, 2017April 16, 2017 23 Comments
Turkish Airlines In-Flight Calls

Turkish Airlines permits the use of mobile phones in-flight. Using T-Mobile Wi-Fi, I was able to call my wife during my ~14hr flight on Thursday. The connection was clear and we had a nice conversation…it helped to pass time...

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Travel

Air Force One Costs HOW Much to Operate?

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 16, 2017April 16, 2017 7 Comments
Air Force One Cost

How much does it cost to operate Air Force One? Even having worked in the White House a decade ago, I was shocked to see the numbers. With the President making weekly trips to Florida, NPR has a story...

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TipsTravel

A Dependable, Free Babysitter Anywhere in the World

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 10, 2017 9 Comments
FaceTime Babysitter

I hope this post does not get me reported to child protective services… My wife and I have started employing a cheap, dependable babysitter when we need to get out for a few minutes. Her name? FaceTime, courtesy of Apple Computer....

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Travel

Doctor Dragged Off Oversold United Flight

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 10, 2017April 10, 2017 16 Comments
United Drags Man Off Flight

A doctor was literally and forcibly dragged off a United Express flight yesterday for refusing to give up his seat on an oversold flight. United 3411 from Chicago to Louisville was oversold and in need of four volunteers. United offered...

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Travel

Should Free Tap Water When Flying Be A Right?

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 5, 2017November 14, 2023 17 Comments
a close-up of a faucet

The human body needs water to sustain itself. Our brain is 70% water, lungs 90% water and our body is 60% water overall. It is the fuel that propels us forward. So is charging separately for water on an airplane...

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HumorTravel

Loud Copulation in Hotel Room

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 4, 2017April 4, 2017 18 Comments
Hotel Copulation

We are in Mykonos at a lovely little beachside hotel. It is still early in the season with most hotels not open yet. Each room has an ocean view and although very much a budget property, the hotel has...

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Travel

5 Planes I Wish I Had Flown

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 4, 2017April 5, 2017 21 Comments
Planes I Wish I Had Flown

My interest in aviation bloomed in 2004, though it did not truly take off until 2008. Planes come and go over the years but some are more special than others. Here are five planes I either never had the...

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Travel

Disgusting: TSA Molests 13-Year-Old at DFW

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 28, 2017March 28, 2017 58 Comments
TSA Screening Controversy DFW

If the leggings incident taught me anything, it is not to jump to conclusions. So I won’t. But video of a TSA agent invasively screening a 13-year old boy does make me sick. Before we get to the video,...

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Travel

Leggingsgate: What Happens to Employee Whose Passes were Being Used?

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 27, 2017March 27, 2017 4 Comments
Employee NRSA Conduct

When a pass rider abuses the privilege of flying NRSA (non-revenue, space available), what are the consequences? Amazingly, the story of #leggingsgate has dominated the news over the last 24 hours. Check out One Mile at a Time on NBC’s...

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