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Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: July 17, 2017

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 16, 2017July 16, 2017 Leave a Comment

I’m hardly in full relaxation mode, but after another week in beautiful Germany I’ve acclimated back nicely to a life of paying in cash and not being able to buy groceries on Sunday!

As we start thinking about the trip home, I still have nothing booked. Tomorrow I’ve prepared a post discussing two options: Greenland/Iceland or Scotland/Ireland. We’ll land somewhere…

Qatar Airways’ CEO made a controversial statement about USA-based FAs this week that led to great outcry and eventually even an apology. American Express Membership Rewards points now transfer (once again) on a 1:1 basis to British Airways Avios. But it was a quiet week overall. I hope you’ve enjoying my Scandinavia trip report, which will wind up in the next few days.

Here’s a look at the top stories of the week:

TOP STORY: Qatar Airways CEO Speaks Truth

Qatar Airways CEO Ageism

Did Qatar Airways’ CEO “step in it” or speak truth?


Review: SAS A330 Business Class Los Angeles to Stockholm

My surprisingly incredible flight on SAS abroad the A330 in business class.


The Five Best British Airways Avios Redemptions

My subjective pick of the five best uses of your British Airways’ Avios.


The Oldest Aircraft Still Flying Around the World

Breitling DC-3

image courtesy: Alan Wilson / Flickr

Learn about a DC-3 that is still flying around the world and may be flying through your own backyard this summer.


REPORTS & REVIEWS

Review: SAS A330 Business Class Los Angeles to Stockholm
Review: SAS Gold Lounge Stockholm (ARN)
Pictures: The Most Scenic Flight I’ve Ever Flown

Review: SAS Gold Lounge Oslo

Review: Oslo to Longyearbyen in SAS Plus (“Business”)

First Impression of SWISS 777-300ER Business Class: Mixed

Why I Chose Airbnb in Longyearbyen, Norway

A Boat Trip to an Abandoned Russian Mining Island

Surprisingly Delicious Meals out of Tel Aviv on United

Review: JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok

Perhaps Rabbits’: Finding Wonderland in Bangkok

NEWS & COMMENTARY

United 777-300ER Current and Future Routes
Qatar Airways CEO Speaks Truth

How Fast Does Air New Zealand Churn Out Safety Videos?

United CEO Blasts Qatar CEO for Sexist Remarks

Why MileagePlus Go Card is Actually Great

Revealed: United 767 Polaris Cabin Layout

Qatar CEO’s “Apology” for Derogatory Comments

United Airlines Trims Three European Routes

The Oldest Aircraft Still Flying Around the World

Why is British Airways Back to 1:1 with American Express?

Pittsburgh – Vegas Now $20 Each-Way

The Five Best British Airways Avios Redemptions

The Southwest, No, The Spirit Effect

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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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