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JetBlue

First Impressions: JetBlue’s Stunning New Mint Product

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 21, 2020November 14, 2023 16 Comments
a pastry on a plate next to a cup of coffee

This week, JetBlue unveiled a new soft product for its premium Mint class, including new menus,  Yesterday, I flew JetBlue Mint from Los Angeles to West Palm Beach to check it out…and was once again reminded that JetBlue is...

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Musings

Airlines Can’t Be Christian…

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 21, 2020November 14, 2023 22 Comments
a group of airplanes on a runway

Perhaps this is more a theological discussion than a travel one, but it is in the context of Judah 1, the new carrier many are calling the first “Christian” airline. Judah 1: A “Christian” Airline? In 2018, Everett Aaron,...

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Lufthansa

Lufthansa’s Double-Talk About Being A Premium Airline

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 21, 2020November 14, 2023 10 Comments
a flight attendant serving drinks on an airplane

Lufthansa is in the midst of a fight for survival, so this criticism will be more tempered than it would in boom years. Nevertheless, the whole Dr. Jeckyl – Mr. Hyde approach to being a “premium” airline is simply...

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Lounge ReviewsUnited Airlines

Review: United Club San Francisco (SFO – F Gates)

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 20, 2020November 14, 2023 26 Comments
a clock from the ceiling in a lobby

The United Club at San Francisco International Airport near Gate F11 is near and dear to my heart and remains on the of the last “vintage” United lounges. This review not only showcases the lounge, but will give you...

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737

Want A Truly Flexible Ticket? Book A Boeing 737 MAX

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 20, 2020November 14, 2023 11 Comments
a blue airplane on a runway

Now that the Boeing 737 MAX has been “ungrounded” in the United States, airlines have the tall task of getting people to fly on it. All three U.S. operators have assured customers they have flexible options if they do...

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Travel

United Airlines Warns Of Uptick In Cancellations And Decrease In New Bookings

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 20, 2020November 14, 2023 9 Comments
a screenshot of a computer screen

United Airlines warned investors yesterday that it has observed both an uptick in cancellations and a decrease in new bookings, which it blames on a recent spike in COVID-19 cases. Even as United tries to downplay the bad news,...

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American AirlinesUnited Airlines

American Airlines Eliminates International Change Fees, United Airlines Plans To Match

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 20, 2020November 14, 2023 7 Comments
an airplane parked at an airport

American Airlines is eliminating change fees on most international tickets originating in the Americas. Will Delta and United now try outdo American? American Airlines Eliminates Change Fees On Longhaul International Tickets Effective immediately, American Airlines will no longer charge...

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Global EntryTips

My Global Entry Enrollment On Arrival Interview

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 19, 2020November 14, 2023 24 Comments
a close-up of a sign

My Global Entry was up for renewal this year. Rather than schedule an interview appointment and make an extra trip to the airport, I took advantage of the “Enrollment on Arrival” program to knock out my interview at San...

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Flight ReviewsUnited Airlines

Review: United Airlines 787-9 Polaris Business Class – International Pandemic Edition

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 19, 2020November 14, 2023 26 Comments
a seat in an airplane

Tremendous service and a comfortable seat made up for a reduced serving offering, but I have to admit my flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco greatly exceeded my expectations. This United Airlines Polaris business class review will give you...

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Travel

Fly 35,000 Miles Per Year? You’re In the Top 1%….Of Global Aviation Polluters

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 19, 2020November 14, 2023 10 Comments
an airplane flying in the sky

Frequent flyers representing only 1% of the world’s population contribute 50% of annual global aviation carbon emissions. But any realistic long-term solution will not punish them. 1% Of People Account For 50% Of Aviation Emissions The figure sounds pretty...

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Coronavirus

Who Will Receive The COVID-19 Vaccine First?

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 19, 2020November 14, 2023 29 Comments
a needle in a syringe

For travelers hoping a COVID-19 vaccine will be available as early as next month, you’ll need to patient. The initial 40 million doses are already largely spoken for and travelers did not make the cut. COVID-19 Vaccine: Who Will Have...

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Musings

California Scandal? Hawaiian Travel + Michelin Star Restaurant For State Leaders Preaching Lockdown

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 18, 2020November 14, 2023 26 Comments
a tropical beach with palm trees and rocks

I’m wading into political waters, but it is certainly related to travel and merits our discussion. There’s a big brouhaha in California over Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision to push social distancing guidelines by dining maskless and ostensibly indoors at...

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Boeing

I’m Ready To Fly On The 737 MAX. Are You?

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 18, 2020November 14, 2023 33 Comments
a plane flying in the sky

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has just “ungrounded” the Boeing 737 MAX, clearing the path for the troubled airliner to take to the skies once again in the USA. I’m ready to fly this aircraft. Are you? FAA Ungrounds...

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Humor

Generous Man Shares His Cell Phone Conversation With Entire Lounge

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 18, 2020November 14, 2023 27 Comments
a man holding a phone to his face

Dear Sir, I just want to thank you for your kindness and generosity. It was a joy and privilege to be part of your morning. You may not have noticed me, but I noticed you…we all did. In fact,...

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Lounge ReviewsLufthansa

Review: Lufthansa Business Class Lounge Frankfurt – Pandemic Edition

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 18, 2020November 14, 2023 10 Comments
a sign on a wall

While the physical space has not changed, do not expect much in terms of amenities if you’re traveling through a Lufthansa Business Class lounge in Frankfurt during the pandemic, at least for now. Lufthansa Business Class Lounge Frankfurt Review...

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JetBlueNews

JetBlue Unveils Refreshed Mint Soft Product

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 18, 2020November 14, 2023 2 Comments
a table with plates of food and a glass of water

In a year full of negative “enhancements” when it comes to premium cabin soft products, JetBlue has just unveiled a genuinely positive refresh to its already superior premium cabin product, called Mint. JetBlue Mint Menu Refresh JetBlue currently serves...

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Germany

My Observations Of Germany During COVID-19

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 17, 2020November 14, 2023 38 Comments
Germany Observations American Coronavirus

Germany is my home away from home, a land and people that I love and a nation I could easily adjust to living full-time in. But despite the remarkable public display of unity and competence in dealing with the...

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Austrian AirlinesLufthansaSWISS

Lufthansa Cuts Free Food + Drink In Economy Class In Favor Of Buy-On-Board

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 17, 2020November 14, 2023 10 Comments
a person holding a sandwich

The Lufthansa Group, including Lufthansa, Austrian, and SWISS, will eliminate complimentary snacks and drinks onboard short- and medium-haul economy class flights starting next year and introduce a new buy-on-board menu. While not an unexpected move, it is still a...

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Alaska Airlines

Grisly: Bear Killed By Alaska Airlines 737

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 17, 2020November 14, 2023 4 Comments
the engine of an airplane

There’s a land in which bald eagles drop fish on 737 windshields and bears become collateral damage to a 737 landing. It’s called Alaska. Sadly, a brown bear did not survive the latest impact. Bear Killed By Alaska Airlines...

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American AirlinesLondon

American Airlines Slashes London Schedule In December

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 17, 2020November 14, 2023 8 Comments
a plane flying in the sky

A second lockdown in England that includes a ban on overseas travel has severely reduced airline demand. American Airlines will respond by making dramatic cuts to its December flight schedule to London Heathrow. American Airlines Cuts London Flights In...

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