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So Odd: Woman Insulates Her Row With Plastic Wrap Before Flight Attendant Dismantles It

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 19, 2023November 13, 2023 24 Comments
a collage of a woman in a green jacket

Perhaps one of you Gen Z folks can explain why someone would create a fake video of herself on a mock aircraft wrapping plastic wrap as if to stake out a row for herself. Is it simply because she...

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South Africa

My First Time At Ocean Basket (South African Restaurant Chain)

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 19, 2023November 13, 2023 37 Comments
a fish and fries in a pan

Over the years during my travel to South Africa, I’ve enjoyed many restaurant chains. Nando’s is still my favorite, but I’ve also enjoyed Mugg & Bean, Spur, Steers, and even Chicken Licken. On my last trip, I had the...

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Law In TravelNews

Kleptomaniac Sam Brinton Arrested For Another Luggage Heist, This Time At Washington National Airport

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 18, 2023November 13, 2023 70 Comments
Sam Brinton DCA

Former Biden Administration official Sam Brinton was arrested last night, this time over a suspected baggage theft at Washington National Airport (DCA). This marks the third such incident. Sam Brinton Arrested Again For Third Luggage Heist, This Time At...

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Flight Attendant Sues United Airlines For COVID-19 Vaccination Policy She Claims Violated Her Religious Beliefs

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 18, 2023November 13, 2023 162 Comments
United Airlines Vaccine Lawsuit

A Boston-based United Airlines flight attendant has filed a lawsuit seeking back pay and damages after she was sidelined without pay during the pandemic for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. Her lawsuit claims United offered no meaningful religious accommodation for...

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United Airlines

Obese Passenger Accuses United Airlines Of Discrimination For Narrow Aisles

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 18, 2023November 13, 2023 90 Comments
a woman with a backpack on her back

An obese passenger has accused United Airlines of discrimination, claiming the aisles are too narrow for her. Obese Passenger: United Airlines Should Make Wider Aisles – It Is Guilty Of Discrimination Against “Plus-Sized” People A “plus size model” who...

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Restaurant ReviewsSouth Africa

T-Bone Lunch At Rustique Boutique Hotel – Middelburg, South Africa

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 18, 2023November 13, 2023 12 Comments
a zebra standing in a grassy field

We stopped for lunch at Rustique Boutique Hotel, well known for its selection of steaks, while on our helicopter tour. What a treat! T-Bone Steak Lunch At Rustique Boutique Hotel In South Africa From a proper braai to biltong snacks...

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AnalysisAward TravelUnited Airlines

Massive United Airlines Devaluation: What To Do Now

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 17, 2023November 13, 2023 49 Comments
a man smiling next to a plane

United Airlines rolled out a massive devaluation of economy class awards last week and now has devalued premium cabin awards as well on both United metal and on partner carriers. This represents a gut punch to MileagePlus members and...

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Meal of the WeekUnited Airlines

Taste Test: French Fries On United Airlines

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 17, 2023November 13, 2023 30 Comments
a bowl of french fries

While United Airlines gets an A for effort, the French Fries served in first class left much to be desired. French Fries In United Airlines First Class This month, United has introduced a cheeseburger with French Fries on its...

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United Airlines

“Don’t You Ever Tell Me To Speak English!” (Fight Breaks Out On My United Airlines Flight)

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 17, 2023November 13, 2023 45 Comments
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With a rolling delay putting everyone in a foul mood, an odd fight broke out on my United Airlines flight from Houston to Los Angeles on Monday between two passengers that appeared to be over a first class passenger...

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Flight ReviewsSouth Africa

My Helicopter Ride In South Africa On Bell 206L

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 17, 2023November 13, 2023 6 Comments
a blue and yellow helicopter on grass

I had the unique experience of spending over 90 minutes in a Bell 206L helicopter in South Africa on a journey that surveyed several coal mines. Bell 206L Helicopter From Pretoria To Middelberg, South Africa A ministry supporter who...

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HotelsSouth Africa

Brunch At Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel – Pretoria, South Africa

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 17, 2023November 13, 2023 7 Comments
Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel Brunch

It was great to be back in South Africa. Rather than hotel hopping this trip, I stayed with good friends in Pretoria. On a pleasant Saturday morning, we enjoyed a lovely brunch at the Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel, a...

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Travel

Flight Delays Mar My Trip Home, But Make Homecoming Sweeter

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 16, 2023November 13, 2023 8 Comments
a girl sitting at a table with a bowl of food

Yesterday turned from a day of annoyance at my miscalculation to one of aggravation over creeping delays that got me home three hours late. There was no silver lining to any of my travel yesterday: but it made me...

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United Airlinesvdb

My Foolish $1,000 Airport Lounge Visit

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 16, 2023November 13, 2023 54 Comments
a group of people in a large room

Ok, confession time. I made a huge blunder yesterday that cost me $1,000. I underestimated something very important, but have learned an important lesson that I want to pass on to you. My Choice To Visit An Airport Lounge...

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Kenya Airways

Drunk Passenger Wedges Her Elbow Onto My Tray Table…One Row Behind Her!

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 16, 2023November 13, 2023 15 Comments
a person sitting in an airplane

A group of young ladies were having such a lively time on my Kenya Airways flight to Johannesburg that one must not have noticed that she was resting her elbow on my tray table, not her own. The thing...

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Nani: Hawaiian Airlines’ Luxe New 787 Business Class Suites

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 16, 2023November 13, 2023 13 Comments
a row of seats in an airplane

Hawaiian Airlines is transforming itself from leisure to luxe in terms of its premium cabin product with a new business class seat set to debut on its Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets. Hawaiian Airlines Unveils Adient Aerospace Ascent Business Class...

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United Airlines

Mother-Daughter Pilot Teams At United Airlines + FedEx

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 15, 2023November 13, 2023 14 Comments
a couple of women in uniform sitting at a table looking at a tablet

As Bob Dylan sang, “The Times They Are A-Changin.” A pair of mother-daughter pilot teams, one at FedEx and the other at United Airlines, is making history as we reflect upon Mother’s Day and the changing face of aviation....

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Terrified Emirates Business Class Passenger Stays Awake In Fear Seatmate Will Urinate On Her

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 15, 2023November 13, 2023 9 Comments
an airplane with purple lights

Many years ago, I wrote a story about my “golden shower” on Emirates…as a joke. Little did I think then that Emirates would actually allow a passenger to urinate repeatedly in the business class cabin. But a business class...

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Flight ReviewsKenya Airways

Review: Kenya Airways 787-8 Economy Class

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 15, 2023November 13, 2023 15 Comments
rows of seats in an airplane

From Nairobi to Johannesburg, I traveled on Kenya Airways on a Boeing 787-8 in economy class. Service was pleasant onboard and the meal was acceptable, but the chronically-delayed airline was late again. Kenya Airways 787-8 Economy Class Review After...

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NewsUnited Airlines

United Airlines Retrofits First Narrowbody Aircraft With Modern Interior

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 15, 2023November 13, 2023 18 Comments
an airplane with rows of seats

Two years after United Airlines debuted its ambitious “United Next” program, the first narrowbody aircraft retrofit with modern interiors has entered service. First A319 Retrofit With New Interior Enters United Airlines Fleet As “United Next” Ramps Up Linda Jojo,...

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United Airlines

Cute Mother’s Day Note From United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 14, 2023November 13, 2023 1 Comment
a woman smiling with two children

A number of people have shared with me a Mother’s Day note that United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby sent to employees today (and also posted on his Instagram page). 2023 Mother’s Day Note From Scott Kirby, United Airlines CEO Here’s...

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