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Home » Weekend Digest » Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: December 24, 2017
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Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: December 24, 2017

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 24, 2017November 14, 2023 1 Comment

It’s Christmas Eve and I hope, like me, you are spending it with family friends.

I’m on “vacation” in Germany for awhile, but there is never really any true vacation in the world of blogging and Award Expert. Posts will be more limited over the next week to maximize time spent with my family, but continue to look for daily updates.

Tomorrow, though, every story will be uplifting and positive. We need a break from the SWISS and Air France problems, at least for one day.

Here’s a look at the week’s top stories. I wish everyone a Happy Christmas or Happy Holiday and thank you for your continued readership.

TOP STORY: Disingenuous, Dishonest Response from SWISS Over DOT Complaint

Aeroplan Lawsuit

IMAGE: SWISS (caption: You better watch what they put in your salad)

Although SWISS is not directly on the hook for the cancellation of my Aeroplan award redemption in SIWSS First Class, its arrogant letter full of lies has ratcheted this battle to a war.


Air France Cancels My First Class Reservation…96 Hours Later

a close-up of a plane

Will the war be fought on two fronts? I was fine with Air France cancelling my first class, until they charged my credit card and waited four days to cancel…


How I Tried (and Failed) to Enter Turkey

a group of people standing in front of a blue counter

My failed attempt to enter Turkey with an American passport.


Less Than 3K Miles from 1K Status on United, But…

United Status Match

I’m only 3K miles from 1K status on United, but it’s not as easy as it sounds.


a man sitting in a chair with a tray of food and a woman in the background

SWISS FIRST CLASS AWARD SPACE

My Demand Letter to Aeroplan
Disingenuous, Dishonest Response from SWISS Over DOT Complaint
Here’s My Response to SWISS and the DOT

AIR FRANCE FIRST CLASS TICKET

Dear Air France, If You Cancel My First Class Ticket, I WON’T Sue You
How I Booked My Air France First Class Ticket
Air France Cancels My First Class Reservation…96 Hours Later

REPORTS & REVIEWS

Street Tacos in LAX Star Alliance Lounge
Next Stop: Istanbul in Turkish Airlines Business Class
Trapped in Istanbul Airport!
How I Tried (and Failed) to Enter Turkey
New “Pop-Up” United Club in Newark Airport
First Impressions of Turkish Airlines 777-300ER Business Class
Review: Qatar Airways A330 Business Class Ho Chi Minh City to Doha
Review: Qatar Airways A350 Business Class Doha to New York

NEWS & COMMENTARY

Zimbabwe Airways is Dead, Long Live Air Zimbabwe?
First Airbus A350 Service Starts at LAX Today
My Hyatt Globalist Status Requalification is Complete
Last Chance to Win a Free Lufthansa First Class Duck!
Win a Free Trip to Australia from United Airlines
More United Polaris Aircraft Enter Service
Malaysian Politicians Deem FA Uniforms Too Sexy and Arousing
Case Closed: Korean Air “Nut Rage” Executive Avoids Prison
“Possessed” Airline Passenger Prompts Diversion
Less Than 3K Miles from 1K Status on United, But…
Is U.S. Biometric Exit Program Constitutional?
British Airways Terrible Bungling of a Diversion
Passing on Sofitel Because of Novotel

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Matthew Klint

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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1 Comment

  1. loungeabuser Reply
    December 25, 2017 at 1:37 pm

    ” Thus, Rosemary is lying”

    Hmmm. I’m calling it wire fraud under the federal statute.Ask DOT to make a referral.

    It’ll likely never happen, but Rosemary seems to be participating in a scheme to defraud.

    Now, don’t call your wife and lie about why you’re going to be late for dinner.

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