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Flight ReviewsJetBlue

Review: JetBlue A321 Mint Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 24, 2020November 14, 2023 25 Comments
the inside of an airplane

Last week, JetBlue introduced a new soft product refresh for its Mint business class product. I was already scheduled to travel from Los Angeles to West Palm Beach and was elated to find out that my flight would feature...

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Emotional Support Animal (ESA)

Does This Emotional Support Turtle Belong In First Class?

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 24, 2020November 14, 2023 16 Comments
a close up of a turtle

The other day we were out walking and passed a lady…and her giant tortoise. This required a conversation. Should an emotional support turtle be allowed on airplanes so this dear lady can fly? An Encounter With An Emotional Support...

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ANAJAL

Why ANA + JAL Should Not Merge

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 24, 2020November 14, 2023 12 Comments
a group of airplanes on a runway

A key advisor to the Japanese Prime Minister has suggested that All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL) should merge. Make no mistake: this would be horrible for Japanese consumers and indeed consumers around the world. Influential Government...

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United Airlines

United Airlines Raises Baggage Fees (Temporarily), A Step Toward Dynamic Pricing

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 24, 2020November 14, 2023 7 Comments
people walking in an airport

United Airlines has introduced a holiday surcharge for checked baggage to five destinations in Latin America. While only temporary in nature, the move marks a step toward dynamically-priced baggage fees, a two-edged sword for consumers. United Airlines Raises Checked...

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Travel

My Thanksgiving Travel Plans Are Up In The Air…

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 23, 2020November 14, 2023 58 Comments
a rocky coastline with trees and water

If you’re a regular reader, you know that for several years I’ve spent Thanksgiving weekend at the Highlands Inn, a Hyatt property in Carmel. It has become a cherished family tradition. This year, however, we may just stay home....

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china

Ordered Chaos At Shanghai Pudong Airport

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 23, 2020November 14, 2023 2 Comments
a group of people wearing face masks and gloves

What happened when two new COVID-19 cases were traced back to airport cargo employees at Shanghai Pudong International Airport? Over 17,000 workers were forced to test…immediately. There were also reports and video of passenger revolt. The ordered chaos that...

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United Airlines

United Airlines Expands COVID-19 Testing To Houston (IAH)

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 23, 2020November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
a person holding a test tube with a bar code label

United Airlines will expand its pre-flight COVID-19 testing program to flights out of Houston bound for destinations in the Caribbean and Latin American. New United Airlines COVID-19 Testing Partnership For Houston Flights Beginning December 7, United will help facilitate...

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CoronavirusDisney

Disney World Adds Park Hopper Back, Disneyland Remains Shut Amidst COVID-19 Restrictions

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 22, 2020September 12, 2021 3 Comments
Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Holloywood Studios

In a tale of two states, Disney World in Orlando expands more of their original service offerings with Park Hopper while Disneyland in California remains shut due to COVID-19 protocols. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...

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Coronavirus

Airlines, Consumers Send Mixed Messages About Holiday Travel

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 22, 2020November 14, 2023 12 Comments
a plane on a runway

Airlines have indicated they will cancel more flights due to dropping demand over the holiday period, but consumers are sending a different message.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...

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ColombiaCoronavirus

Colombia COVID-19 Reopening: Calculated, Welcoming

Kyle Stewart Posted onNovember 22, 2020September 12, 2021 2 Comments
Bogota Street

Colombia has reopened to tourism following the longest COVID-19 lockdown but in a calculated and successful way.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us...

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Hotel ReviewsHyatt

Review: Andaz West Hollywood (Suite)

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 21, 2020November 14, 2023 16 Comments
a room with chairs and a table

My wife and I enjoyed a staycation last month at the Andaz in West Hollywood. It’s a great Hyatt property in the heart of LA that I look forward to returning to. Andaz West Hollywood Review We live less...

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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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