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Home » Weekend Digest » Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: September 3, 2017
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Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: September 3, 2017

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 3, 2017November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment

A pleasant Sunday evening to you from Germany. I’m wrapping up a trip and looking forward to spending the next few weeks in California.

The big news last week, at least in my mind, was Hyatt’s new status fast track promotion–only 20 nights will get you top-tier Globalist status. I argue the promotion is fair while Kyle points out Hyatt’s tendency to “overcorrect”.

We also learned that Alaska and Singapore Airlines will partner and an airline boarding pass is no longer required to clear security at Pittsburgh.

In the coming week I hope to finish my 2017 Lucky trip report and move on to my recent trip on Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Europa, and Alitalia.


TOP STORY: Marriott’s Unpublished Platinum Elite Status Challenge

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Kyle discusses his surprise platinum elite status match with Marriott Rewards.


Flying Lufthansa First Class with Hollywood Stars, Oligarchs, and Executives

Lufthansa First Class Asiana

My flight with Jane Fonda and Amanda Seyfried from LA to Frankfurt.


Hyatt’s New Promo is Desperate and Disappointing, but Fair

Hyatt Chase Globalist Promotion

I argue that Hyatt’s new promo is pathetic, but fair.


Review: Uzbekistan Airways 787 Business Class New York to Tashkent

Uzbekistan Airways 787 Review

A review of Uzbekistan Airways’ revolting 787-8 business class from JFK non-stop to TAS.


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NEWS & COMMENTARY

Holiday Nanny: Not Just for the Rich
Marriott’s Unpublished Platinum Elite Status Challenge
Is It A Mistake Or Sale?
Cutbacks: United Airlines Slashes Domestic First Class Meal Service
The Airport Lounge with a Swimming Pool
Europe from $141 in Coach – $700s in Business
Why I’m Not Excited About Alaska Airlines’ Partnership with Singapore Airlines
Two Reasons I May Start Collecting Citi ThankYou Points
United Airlines’ Humanitarian Relief Flights to Houston
So Much for Flying Air Berlin…
Retro Concept: Boarding Pass No Longer Required at PIT to Clear Security
Hyatt’s Status Fast Track Highlights Overcorrections
My Amenity Kit Seatmate Did Something Deplorable
Hyatt’s New Promo is Desperate and Disappointing, but Fair
My Seatmate Goes Ballistic When I Touch His Amenity Kit
United CEO Comments on Hurricane Harvey
Why Doesn’t IHG Treat Elites Better?
Crazy Low International Fares on Air Canada
Miracle: Alitalia Award Space Opened to Los Angeles!
Aerolineas Argentinas Club Condor Class: To Call A Spade A Spade
Airline Call Center Agents Mobilize to Keep Jobs in the USA
Smart or Stupid? KLM 747 Lands in Hong Kong in Midst of Typhoon
Great Deal: Upgrade Your Turkish Airlines Flight for 7,500 Miles
“Old, Fat and Ugly” Aeroflot FAs Sue Airline for Discrimination
Watch the Five-Part Star Alliance Miniseries
Leadership Shakeup At Hilton Honors Program
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United’s Secret New Invite-Only Restaurant at Newark Airport
The Ten Least Visited Countries in the World
Chasing the Eclipse in a Concorde
Win-Win: Pre-Order Meals on Qatar Airways in Business Class
Frontier Airlines Forgets to Collect Fee, Kicks Off Child

REPORTS & REVIEWS

SWISS Shorthaul Business Class Breakfast
Air Europa 787 Business Class is Underrated
Breakfast at the Mercedes Benz Café in Rome Airport
How Bad was Aerolineas Argentinas Business Class?
Flying Lufthansa First Class with Hollywood Stars, Oligarchs, and Executives
Review: Uzbekistan Airways A320 Business Class Tashkent to Dushanbe
Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor – Suite
Hotel Review: InterContinental Hotel Shanghai Ruijin
The Airline Meal I’ve Had Most Often
A 20-Minute Flight from Amman to Tel Aviv on Royal Jordanian
Review: Uzbekistan Airways Business Lounge Tashkent (TAS)
Five Things You Cannot Miss in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Tashkent Metro: A Soviet Relic
I Made My Connection in Cancun…in 12 Minutes
The Surprisingly Efficient High Speed Train System in Uzbekistan
Review: Hyatt Regency Tashkent (Suite)
Next Trip: Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Europa, and Alitalia!
Review: Uzbekistan Airways 787 Business Class New York to Tashkent
Introduction: A Trip to -Stans with One Mile at a Time
What I Loved Most About Saudia First Class
We Flew Frontier: It Was Great!
Review: Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center
Getting More From Your Amenity Kit
Four Course Breakfast on a 45-Minute Flight

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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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