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Home » Weekend Digest » Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: June 18, 2017
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Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: June 18, 2017

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 18, 2017November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment

Greetings from Alton, England where I woke up this morning to this beautiful backyard view:

a grassy field with trees and a pond

I’m in England for a family wedding this weekend and staying with my new extended family to celebrate. How’s that for a backyard?

I faced a tough choice in terms of my trip home and may have blown it…I’ll lay out details tomorrow.

So as not to be rude, I’ll return to the festivities and leave you with this weekly review.

TOP STORY: Livid Over a Stupid Airline Meal

food on a tray with a napkin and a glass of water

You would think there would be more important things to be concerned about than an onboard meal, but read about why I was so livid after a recent United flight.


Review: Biman Bangladesh 777-300ER Business Class from Dhaka to London

A detailed photo review of Biman Bangladesh Business Class on its flagship Dhaka to London route. Although not incredible, the airline delivers a solid business class product. Its reasonable price makes is a competitive option for travel between London and Asia.


No, We Are Not Revolting! A United FA Rebuttal to Matthew

United Airlines New Uniforms

A United FA took the time to write me a detailed letter in rebuttal to Flight Attendant Revolt Over New United Premium Transcontinental Service my story


Jimmy Carter’s Act of Grace on a Delta Flight

a group of men on an airplane

A classy move by former President Jimmy Carter on a Delta flight or just a smart move to avoid being bothered? (Probably both)


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

PERSONAL

Who Are The Stewarts?

REPORTS & REVIEWS

Review: Elemis Spa London Heathrow
My Dhaka Transit Hotel Courtesy of Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Review: Biman Bangladesh “Maslin” Business Lounge Dhaka

Review: Biman Bangladesh 777-300ER Business Class from Dhaka to London

Tasty Snack on Thai Airways

Review: Lao Airlines ATR 72 from Bangkok to Vientiane

WOW Air Inaugural: Pittsburgh to Reykjavik

Review: Iberia A340-600 Business Class from London to Madrid

Two Bangkok Hyatts: Grand vs. Park

Two Bangkok Hyatts: Grand vs. Park (part two)

NEWS & COMMENTARY

How Heathrow Locals Ruined the Sofitel Lounge for Everyone
Iberia Impresses Me With Follow-Up on Photo Policy
Father’s Day Note from United CEO Oscar Munoz
Trump Rolls Back Obama’s Cuba Policy: Will Travel Still Be Legal?
Chinese Airline Kills Dog, Offers $7/Lb “Luggage” Compensation
Sky High: My Stoned, Stinky Seatmate
Hot Deal: Cheap Summer Tickets to Europe on American and Delta
Livid Over a Stupid Airline Meal
Latest Lawsuit Could Cost United More than Dao Incident
United Agent Shoves Senior Citizen, Knocking Him Unconscious
Lufthansa vs. Condor on New San Diego Route
Alitalia Files for Bankruptcy in NYC to Protect U.S. Routes
United’s Upgraded Hawaii Service a Ruse to Scare Away Southwest?
Jimmy Carter’s Act of Grace on a Delta Flight
EL AL’s Beautiful New 787 Dreamliner: Pictures + Video
No, We Are Not Revolting! A United FA Rebuttal to Matthew

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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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