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United Airlines

My Urgent United 1K Dilemma

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 21, 2019December 21, 2019 51 Comments
United MileagePlus 2020 Changes

Here we are the end of the year and I have a quick decision to make concerning United MileagePlus: push for top-tier 1K status in 2020 or settle for Platinum status. One of my commanding officers in the U.S....

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Analysis: American Airlines Sues Delta Over “Flagship”

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 21, 2019November 14, 2023 17 Comments
American Delta Lawsuit

American Airlines has sued Delta over its use of the term “flagship” in its brand marketing. I wouldn’t call this a frivolous case, though I am not certain American Airlines can show consumer confusion, a key hurdle for winning...

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AlitaliaNews

Alitalia Loses 2 Million Euros…Per Day

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 21, 2019November 14, 2023 9 Comments
Alitalia Staggering Losses

Troubled Italian flag carrier Alitalia loses about €2,000,000 per day, according to a government minister. The solution? Another cash infusion… Earlier this month, Italy appointed a new administrator, Giuseppe Leogrande, to oversee cost-cutting measures and find a buyer for...

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United Airlines Extends 737 MAX Cancellations Until June 4, 2020

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 20, 2019November 14, 2023 2 Comments
a white airplane on a runway

With a software solution elusive and regulatory approval uncertain, United Airlines extended cancellation for the 737 MAX by more than six months. The troubled Boeing aircraft is now out of the scheduled until June 4, 2020. In a note...

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Review: United Airlines 787-10 Economy Class

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 20, 2019November 14, 2023 17 Comments
a group of people sitting in an airplane

I’ve flown United’s new Boeing 787-10 in business class, but how is it in economy class? Sometimes I will decline and upgrade even when it is is available. My supply of upgrade instruments is not unlimited and I made...

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News

I Love It: Sea-Tac Airport Now Open To All

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 20, 2019November 14, 2023 11 Comments
SEA Visitor Pass

Want to spend the day at the airport even though you are not flying? You now can at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Effective immediately, Sea-Tac will allow 100 non-travelers per day through security checkpoints. The new SEA Visitor Pass program will...

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British Airways

Is British Airways Really That Bad?

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 20, 2019November 14, 2023 15 Comments
British Airways Survey

A new survey of British travelers places British Airways near the bottom. But is British Airways really that bad? If we are talking about economy class, my answer is yes on shorthaul flights, but no on longhaul flights. Let’s...

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United Airlines

How Does United’s New Service To Dublin Impact 787 Base In Chicago?

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 19, 2019November 14, 2023 7 Comments
a plane on the runway

United Airlines will launch new service between San Francisco and Dublin in 2020 using a 787. Will this new service impact the 787 build-up at Chicago O’Hare? United’s New San Francisco – Dublin Service United Airlines will launch year-around...

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Delta Air Lines

Delta Flight Attendants Complain Uniforms Cause Hair Loss, Hives, And Coughing

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 19, 2019December 19, 2019 5 Comments
Delta Uniforms Lawsuit

Blaming toxic chemicals in their new uniforms, flight attendants are outraged Delta has not taken their complaints seriously. But the Atlanta-based carrier claims its toxicology study found no issues with the uniforms. Delta Uniforms Spark Flight Attendant Complaints Delta’s...

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EU Court: Airlines Broadly Liable For Coffee Spills Onboard

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 19, 2019November 14, 2023 10 Comments
Airline Coffee Spill Europe

The European Union’s highest court has held that airlines are responsible for scalding caused by hot coffee tipped over for “unknown reasons” unrelated to turbulence or flight attendant negligence. A six-year-old girl is at the heart of the lawsuit....

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American Airlines Mechanic Pleads Guilty To Sabotaging Aircraft

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 19, 2019November 14, 2023 5 Comments
AA Saboteur Pleads Guilty

A long-time American Airlines mechanic has pleaded guilty to tampering with an aircraft, but strongly denied there was any link to terrorism. In a U.S. federal court in Miami, Abdul-Majeed Marouf Ahmed Alani pleaded guilty to attempted destruction of...

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Cool: Los Angeles International Airport Time-Lapse Video

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 18, 2019November 14, 2023 5 Comments
LAX Time-Lapse Video

A time-lapse video filmed at LAX offers a remarkable look at one of the world’s busiest airports. The video below was filmed in honor of National Aviation History Month, which occurs each November in the USA (yes, I was also...

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Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants Take Unusual Approach To Picketing

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 18, 2019November 14, 2023 10 Comments
Hawaiian Airlines Picketing

Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants are calling for increased wages and benefits…but doing so in unique and admirable way. Flight attendants at Hawaiian Airlines have been negotiating for a new contract for several years. With a new contract still elusive,...

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United Airlines

President Trump’s Unintended Ode To United Airlines

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 18, 2019November 14, 2023 14 Comments
an airplane with rows of seats

US President Donald Trump may have meant one thing, but his select use of capitalization has led to a rather funny alternate interpretation of a recent tweet. Whether on Twitter or in letters to Nancy Pelosi, Tump often creates...

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Sun Country Growth Plan Fueled By Amazon

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 18, 2019November 14, 2023 4 Comments
Sun Country Cargo

Looking to solidly its burgeoning grip over e-commerce, Amazon is enlisting the aid of Sun Country Airlines. The move will mark another pivot for a carrier that has struggled to find its footing. As next-day delivery becomes less of...

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An Eerily Quiet American Express Lounge…

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 17, 2019November 14, 2023 18 Comments
American Express Lounge Empty

I’ve long complained about overcrowding in American Express Centurion lounges. But now I’ve found the key to avoiding any crowds. I spent 30 minutes in the San Francisco Centurion Lounge last week…and it was virtually empty. That’s unheard of...

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Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic May Delay A340 Retirement, Blames 787

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 17, 2019November 14, 2023 12 Comments
Virgin A340 Retirement

Virgin Atlantic may not retire its four-engine Airbus A340 jets after all, due to ongoing engine trouble with its Boeing 787 fleet. Virgin uses Rolls Royce engines on its 787s. These engines have been problematic for Virgin Atlantic (and...

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Air China In Center Of Spat Between US And China Over North Korea

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 17, 2019November 14, 2023 12 Comments
Air China North Korea

Photos of Air China refueling in Pyongyang have led to accusations from the US that China has defied tough international sanctions against the repressive North Korean regime. Pictures have emerged documenting that Air China frequently refuels at Pyongyang Sunan...

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Virgin Atlantic

Sweet: Man Gifts His “Upper Class” Suite To 88-Year-Old Stranger

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 17, 2019November 14, 2023 3 Comments
Virgin Atlantic Seat Swap

This is a heartwarming story not just for the kind gesture of one person toward another, but because the giver asked for absolutely nothing in return. Man Gifts His Upper Class Suite To A Stranger He Just Met Virgin...

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Venezuela

US Downgrades Aviation Safety Rating In Venezuela

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 16, 2019November 14, 2023 5 Comments
Venezuela Aviation Safety

The United States has downgraded the safety rating of Venezuela, citing continued civil unrest and an inability to meet basic standards for safety. Under the International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) program, countries are assigned either a Category 1 or...

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