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Home  >  Weekend Digest  >  Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: June 25, 2017
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Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: June 25, 2017

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 25, 2017June 25, 2017 Leave a Comment

It has been a scorcher in Los Angeles this week, but I’m hunkering down at home before an extended trip to Germany next month.

In the news this week: tipping comes to Uber, Qatar’s unexpected acquisition of American Airlines common stock, and the announcement of a big FTU event in Chicago.

Coming up on the blog, a new report from my trip to Norway last summer. It will include SAS flight reviews and a look at Longyearbyen, one of the coolest (literally and figuratively) places in the world.

Here’s a look at the past week’s top stories. Have a restful evening and week ahead!


TOP STORY: Review: Lufthansa A380 Premium Economy Los Angeles to Frankfurt

Honestly, premium economy on Lufthansa is fairly comfortable, but almost impossible to sleep in. Read my detailed review from LAX to FRA.


Would You Travel to a Conflict Zone?

Conflict Zone Travel

On my mind: traveling to Syria and North Korea. Would that be a huge mistake?


A Disappointing Relief: Tipping Officially Comes to Uber

Tipping will soon be available in all U.S. cities on your Uber app. Is this a good thing or bad thing?


Review: Iberia A330-200 Business Class from Madrid to Los Angeles

Read about my surprisingly great trip on Iberia, followed by a horrible ending on the ground in Los Angeles.


PERSONAL

My Terrorist Scare in London Last Night

REPORTS & REVIEWS

Next Stop: Belgrade on Air Serbia
Review: Park Hyatt Hangzhou

Review: Iberia’s Impressive Velázquez Lounge in Madrid

Lounge Review: Oman Air Lounge Bangkok

Review: Iberia A330-200 Business Class from Madrid to Los Angeles

First Impression: Air Serbia BEG-JFK Business Class

The Most Addictive Airline Meal

First Look: Beautiful InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown

Review: Lufthansa A380 Premium Economy Los Angeles to Frankfurt
Review: Hilton Mexico City Airport Hotel
Must Do In Bangkok: Central Embassy Food Court

NEWS & COMMENTARY

Would You Travel to a Conflict Zone?
Air Serbia Removing Business Class Seats on Shorthaul Fleet

How Aeroplan’s Latest Website Upgrade Could Save you Hours on Hold

How I Saved $150 By Booking Connecting Flight Separately

A Disappointing Relief: Tipping Officially Comes to Uber

Nine Passengers in Hospital After Severe Turbulence on United Flight

Analysis: Why Qatar Airways is Buying a Stake in American Airlines

Join Me for Frequent Traveler University Chicago!
American Airlines CEO’s Disingenuous Response to Qatar Outreach

Not too Late! Link: 20K Sign-Up Bonus for AMEX Blue Business Plus Card

Here’s What the UNO Pizza on United Looks Like

United’s New Taxi Ad Campaign: Newark is Closer

More Promising Changes to United Onboard Dining Menu Next Month

Why It Matters: 24hr Free Cancellation on AA Award Tickets
Encountering Immigration As a Solo Parent

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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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The new United Polaris Lounge at Washington Dulles The new United Polaris Lounge at Washington Dulles is the most beautiful of all Polaris Lounges. Stay tuned for a detailed look and many more photos on the blog tomorrow. Well done @united.
@malaysiaairlines just announced it would retire i @malaysiaairlines just announced it would retire its A380 fleet. While not surprising, it is sad to see the growing list of carriers retiring this superjumbo jet. On Malaysia Airlines, I flew the #A380 once from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to London (LHR) and had the entire first class cabin to myself (full review on the blog). It was a beautiful flight that I will always remember.
Welcome to @fly_bur @aveloair! I am so excited tha Welcome to @fly_bur @aveloair! I am so excited that a new carrier, Avelo, has launched, especially from an airport just 12 minutes from my home!
I greatly miss the @lufthansa #747-8 at @flylaxair I greatly miss the @lufthansa #747-8 at @flylaxairport. Hopefully this summer it will return.

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In terms of a spacious first class product, the @E In terms of a spacious first class product, the @Emirates suite on a 777-300ER is hard to beat. My preference is Suite 2K.

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Nearly five years ago, I took a “break” from I Nearly five years ago, I took a “break” from Instagram ahead of the birth of my first child. Goodness, how time flies. While I’ve enjoyed catching up on others over the years, now it is time for me to return to Instagram. In this first post, I highlight two joys in my life, my two children, whom I trust will grow up to be prolific travelers that circumnavigate the globe as ambassadors of love and respect.

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United Airlines' new Polaris seat is a huge improv United Airlines' new Polaris seat is a huge improvement over UA's current business class seat. Check out my blog at liveandletsfly.com for 70+ photos of how @united is transforming its entire business class experience starting this December!
The perfect @flysas name tag for #Longyearben! The perfect @flysas name tag for #Longyearben!
Spotted four #polarbear outside of #longyearbyen - Spotted four #polarbear outside of #longyearbyen -- oh, and I love 40°F summer weather!
One of the best crews I have ever had the pleasure One of the best crews I have ever had the pleasure of flying with in all my years of flying. Thank you @flysas SK940 on 11 Aug 2016
Next stop ARN! But dear @flysas , next time if I a Next stop ARN! But dear @flysas , next time if I assign a window seat months in advance, don't move me to a center seat "for my convenience" with no way to get my original seat back... 😞
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Another room with a beautiful view... #hyattregenc Another room with a beautiful view... #hyattregencycasablanca #cassablanca #hyatt
Enjoying #shanghai with @onemileatatime from the i Enjoying #shanghai with @onemileatatime from the inside of the @grandhyatt_shanghai ... It is 40°C outside! 😓
From my front gate to my boarding gate in 15 minut From my front gate to my boarding gate in 15 minutes flat. I ❤️ #bur #burbankairport
@malaysiaairlines #747 out of retirement and in se @malaysiaairlines #747 out of retirement and in service at #kul -- beautiful livery!
View from my 61st floor room at the beautiful bran View from my 61st floor room at the beautiful brand new @parkhyattguangzhou -- look for a full review coming soon on the blog #hyatt #parkhyatt #guangzhou #parkhyattguangzhou
Will miss the @united #globalfirstlounge at #ord, Will miss the @united #globalfirstlounge at #ord, which closes tomorrow and the Queen of the Skies #747 which will be retired in 2018.
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