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United Airlines

United’s Upgrade Waitlist Is A Game Of Scrabble

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 22, 2019November 14, 2023 9 Comments
a seat with monitors in the back of the seat

On United, the upgrade waitlist displays the first initial as well as the first three characters of the last name. That often results in a game of scrabble, but sometimes unscrambling is not even necessary. A reader in Singapore...

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TSA

I Will Continue To Thank TSA Agents…You Should Too

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 22, 2019November 14, 2023 17 Comments
a pair of men in blue uniforms

Last weekend at LAX I had my first interaction with a TSA agent since the federal government shutdown began. She was friendly and smiled at me. I thanked her for showing up to work during the shut down, noting...

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Award BookingsUnited Airlines

United Blocking Award Space On Singapore, TAP, Thai Airways

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 22, 2019November 14, 2023 21 Comments
United Blocks Partner Award Space

You may have noticed that award space on Singapore Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, and Thai Airways has been missing lately on united.com. Unfortunately, United is deliberately blocking the space and has offered no timeframe for a fix. United has...

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Air FranceLounge Reviews

Review: Air France’s Brand New Business Class Lounge – Paris (CDG)

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 22, 2019November 14, 2023 7 Comments
Air France Business Class Lounge CDG 2E Hall L Review

Air France recently unveiled a beautiful new business class lounge in Hall L of Terminal 2E. I had the chance to visit during my last layover in Paris. I’ve showcased stock photos of the lounge before, but the photos...

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United Airlines

Reflections On Dr. King From United Airlines CEO

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 21, 2019November 14, 2023 8 Comments
a group of men standing in a row

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) day in the United States. United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz offers reflections each year on this holiday that I am pleased to share with you. Here’s his note to employees shared by...

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News

Spirit Pulls Ahead Of American And United, But Delta Still On Top

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 21, 2019November 14, 2023 2 Comments
2018 Airline Operational Performance

It appears Spirit Airlines is heading in an EasyJet rather than Ryanair direction. The ultra-low-cost carrier has much to boast about on many metrics, including operational performance. But Delta remains at the top. Each year Scott McCartney, an airline...

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United Airlines

Don’t Blame United For Horrific 20-Hour Delay In Canada

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 21, 2019November 14, 2023 39 Comments
a plane on a snowy runway

Don’t blame United Airlines for a horrific delay that kept passengers on a cold plane for 14-hours and ultimately delayed passengers by nearly a day. United 179, from Newark to Hong Kong, departed Newark Saturday afternoon at 3:00PM. Five...

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Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines Crew Robbed At Gunpoint In South Africa

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 21, 2019January 21, 2019 18 Comments
Turkish Airlines Crew Robbed South Africa

A Turkish Airlines crew was attacked by a band of armed robbers in Johannesburg, South Africa while returning from dinner. The incident occurred on January 13th. After a dinner in central Johannesburg, the crew was on its way back...

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Family Travel

Our Child Reached The Perfect Age to Fly

Carly Stewart Posted onJanuary 20, 2019January 20, 2019 3 Comments
child airplane

Our daughter has been flying around the world with us since she was just eight weeks old. However, now, at nearly five years old, she has reached the perfect age to fly.  Challenges of Flying With Children There are...

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TSA

Rumors of TSA Shutdown Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 20, 2019September 15, 2021 29 Comments
DCA Airport

Due to political wrangling and an unprecedented case of brinkmanship, parts of the US government have been shut down for nearly a month. As a result, TSA employees are not being paid currently (they will be) but mainstream media...

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Hotel ReviewsIHGKimpton

Review: The Principal Hotel Manchester (Kimpton)

Kyle Stewart Posted onJanuary 20, 2019September 15, 2021 Leave a Comment
Principal Hotel Manchester

Returning to Manchester, England after living there for many years has made us picky hotel guests. We couldn’t wait to stay at the newly acquired Principal Manchester, now a Kimpton (IHG) property. The property, the staff, everything was perfect. ...

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Air FranceLufthansaMeal of the Week

Domestic Business Class Meals: Lufthansa Vs. Air France

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 19, 2019November 14, 2023 14 Comments
Lufthansa Vs Air France Domestic Business

Each week, my Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. Earlier today...

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American Express

New American Express Lounge Policy Is Absurd

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 19, 2019November 14, 2023 79 Comments
a blue door with a sign on the wall

American Express announced fairly draconian new Centurion Lounge access restrictions yesterday. I view the policy change as a huge mistake. First, I note that American Express has recognized the problem of overcrowding and is attempting to ameliorate it. That...

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Air FranceFlight Reviews

Review: Air France HOP! Embraer 190 “Business” Class Paris To Basel

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 19, 2019November 14, 2023 4 Comments
a plane with red letters on it

Just a short review to highlight that I do not love everything about Air France, including my regional HOP! flight from Paris to Basel-Mulhouse. My wife’s parents live just over the German border from Basel, so flying into Basel...

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United Airlines

This Man Has Flown Over 20 Million Miles On United!

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 19, 2019November 14, 2023 17 Comments
United Airlines Tom Stuker 20 Million

Tom Stuker, United’s all-time most frequent flyer, recently crossed over the 20 million lifetime mile mark. It is almost sobering to think how much flying 20,000,000 miles actually is. Over the years, he has clocked in: 803 times around...

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Alaska Airlines

Why Alaska Airlines Objected To A Local Fashion Show

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 18, 2019November 14, 2023 1 Comment
Alaska Airlines Fashion Show

Alaska Airlines is happy after a Juneau fashion show changed the theme name of its upcoming event. Each year, the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council stages a fashion show in the Alaska capital of Juneau. Alaska Airlines is a...

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Travel Technology

It’s Time To Give Verizon A Try…

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 18, 2019November 14, 2023 15 Comments
a woman holding a cell phone to her ear

I read with some amusement a warning Ben (Lucky) from One Mile at A Time received from T-Mobile. My unsolicited recommendation is simple: switch to Verizon. Let me start with this disclaimer. I am not a Verizon cheerleader and...

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Air France

Review: The Air France First Class Ground Experience

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 18, 2019November 14, 2023 12 Comments
Air France First Class Ground Experience

I was impressed by many things on my recent Air France first class trip, but what impressed me most was the ground service. Although I already reviewed the La Premiere lounge in Paris yesterday, the whole ground service experience...

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BoeingUnited Airlines

United Orders Additional 737 + 777 Aircraft

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 18, 2019November 14, 2023 3 Comments
a plane flying over a mountain

Buried in the news of United’s excellent financials was a new Boeing aircraft order. As the airline continues to expand, United has placed a firm order for 24 additional 737 MAX aircraft and four additional 777-3o0ER. The deal was...

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Travel

President Trump Tells Speaker Pelosi To Fly Commercial

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 17, 2019November 14, 2023 45 Comments
a large airplane on a runway at night

Yes, it’s political, but it’s also a travel topic. I’m not supporting either side. The federal government shutdown continues and a child-like tit-for-tat is going on between the President of the United States, Donald Trump, and the Speaker of...

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