Weekend Digest

Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: August 19, 2018

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Greetings from LA. After a busy weak of travel last week, it was nice to be home this week. I’m not planning on going anywhere in the coming week either.

Here’s a review of the week’s top stories plus a look back at every story that appeared over the last seven days on Live and Let’s Fly.

TOP STORY: Official Delta Response To Lounge Denial Incident

Aeromexico Delta Sky Club Access

Delta addresses my lounge denial incident at LAX on the record.

Why AA’s Expanded Online Award Space Is Devastating News

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AA laid the groundwork for adding five oneworld partners to its online award booking tool. I explain why this is BAD news.

The Polyglot Pilot on United

two men in the cockpit of an airplane

The first time in my life I’ve heard a pilot address passengers in four languages.

Why I Turned Down An Upgrade To First Class On Air France

a room with windows and a television

The offer was attractive, but I turned down an upgrade offer from business to first class on Air France.

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REPORTS & REVIEWS

My New Favorite AMEX Centurion Lounge
I Loved Flying Air France (777-300 Business Class)
Business Class Lunch From Easter Island On LATAM
A Smoking Good Time On Middle East Airlines
First Impressions: Middle East Airlines A330 Business Class
First Class Satay: Singapore Airlines vs. Malaysia Airlines
Hyatt Regency Delhi – Dining Dazzles, Delights

NEWS & COMMENTARY

UPDATE: Official Delta Response To Lounge Denial Incident
Why I Turned Down An Upgrade To First Class On Air France
SkyTeam Sends Me A Note On Delta Lounge Incident
Africa’s Strongest Airline Grows 21% In One Year
Why AA’s Expanded Online Award Space Is Devastating News
Contest: Win One Million United Miles
Turkish Airlines Is A Pawn In The USA-Turkey Chess Game
Why Did AA Really Pull Back Partner Award Space Online?
Hot Deal: Under $700 R/T Business Class from West Coast to SE Asia With Hong Kong Stopover
New Air France-KLM CEO Already Has A Target On His Head
Planning My Final Korean Air Award
Thank You Southwest For Your Common Sense On Emotional Support Animals
The Polyglot Pilot on United
Airline Serves Raw Chicken, But I Blame Passenger For “Starving”
Hong Kong Airlines vs. Aeroplan: An Ethics Lesson
A Vintage Russian Jetliner Skids Off Runway in Sudan
Hotel Standards Still Lag, Updates Needed
What’s Wrong With Japanese Airline Credit Cards?

About Author

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. J Munene Reply

    Hi. Typo on the headline and bad grammar. Should be ” after a busy week of traveling, it was nice…”

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