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chinaLaw In Travel

China Won’t Discuss Taiwan Issue With U.S. Airlines, Blames Trump

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 2, 2018November 14, 2023 4 Comments
an aerial view of a runway

As a “final” deadline approaches for U.S. airlines to respect Chinese wishes over the classification of Taiwan on their websites, the issue is escalating into a full-blown diplomatic battle. Recall that China has insisted that all U.S. airlines identity...

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Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: July 01, 2018

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 1, 2018November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
Last Minute Award Space

It’s a beautiful summer evening in Los Angeles and I’ve spent the day with family and friends. My thanks to Kyle and Carly for giving me the chance to take a break on Sundays. Over the last week, we’ve...

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American AirlinesIberia

Why We Are Spending Our Iberia Avios on Coach American Awards

Kyle Stewart Posted onJuly 1, 2018November 14, 2023 16 Comments
a plane flying in the sky

A recent, limited time promotion from Iberia effectively sold Iberia Avios for fractions of a penny each up to 90,000 in total. While many are using their points to fly in business class to Europe, we have opted for...

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Airbnb

All The Hotel Points In The World Can’t Beat This Airbnb

Kyle Stewart Posted onJuly 1, 2018September 15, 2021 5 Comments
airbnb damage

We fell in love with Mérida, Mexico before we even landed. With several million hotel points we could have had our pick from just about anywhere, so why did we spend money on an Airbnb when we could have...

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Waldorf-Astoria

Review: Waldorf-Astoria Panama City, Panama

Carly Stewart Posted onJuly 1, 2018January 2, 2019 4 Comments
Two queen beds

During our Christmas Vacation Roulette trip I mentioned we stayed in the Waldorf-Astoria Panama City, Panama. After several posts from the rest of that trip, we failed to return and review the property. it is my pleasure to share...

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Meal of the WeekSouth African Airways

Third Choice: South African Airways Business Class Dinner

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 30, 2018November 14, 2023 1 Comment
South African Airways Business Class Dinner

For this week’s Meal of the Week, I recall a business class dinner on South African Airways from nearly a decade ago. The meal was less memorable than the process of ordering it… My brother and I were flying...

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Lufthansa

Lufthansa Fails Me, But Recovers Beautifully

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 30, 2018November 14, 2023 23 Comments
airplanes parked at an airport

Oh Lufthansa. Sometimes I should just listen to my gut and not the ground staff. My flight home from Frankfurt was booked via Munich because I just prefer the A380 (operating from Munich to Los Angeles) over the A340...

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United Affirms Commitment to LAX Hub

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 30, 2018November 14, 2023 10 Comments
a white airplane flying in the air

Earlier today I wrote about United ending its nonstop service between Los Angeles and Singapore. Does this move signal the Los Angeles hub is in danger? Los Angeles is such a tough market. American and Delta also maintain hubs...

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United Doubles Singapore Service from SFO, Cuts LAX-SIN Flight

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 30, 2018November 14, 2023 6 Comments
United Doubles San Francisco Singapore Service

United Airlines is ending nonstop service between Los Angeles and Singapore just a year after it begin, but adding a second daily nonstop between San Francisco and Singapore. I’m going to come right out and play armchair CEO here....

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LufthansaUpgrades

A Free Upgrade On Lufthansa…Just For Asking

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 29, 2018November 14, 2023 11 Comments
a close up of a plane

I recently wrote about a free business class upgrade on Emirates…just for asking. Now I have another chapter to add to that story, this time on Lufthansa. John and I were traveling from Milan Malpensa to Frankfurt last week....

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United Airlines

Heartwarming: United Flight Attendant Donates Kidney to Fellow FA

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 29, 2018November 14, 2023 1 Comment
United Flight Attendant Donates Kidney

In a sea of bad news, it is always nice when a heartwarming story surfaces. A United FA donated one of his kidneys to his co-worker…just for asking. Good Morning America covers the story. I suggest you watch the...

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Delta Air Lines

Flight Attendant Throws Off Four Passengers For Giving Her “Attitude”

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 29, 2018June 29, 2018 24 Comments
Delta Removes Black Passenger

A SkyWest (Delta Connection) flight attendant kicked off four passengers, including a child, for giving her “attitude” when she confronted a passenger for failing to place her mobile phone in airplane mode. Now that passenger is claiming the move...

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Home Sweet Home On The Lufthansa A380 In First Class

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 28, 2018November 14, 2023 12 Comments
a bed in an airplane

I recently had to take a last-minute trip to Italy and award space just wasn’t opening. Absolutely nothing from Los Angeles in economy, business, or first class unless I wanted to pay ridiculous rates on Air France, Delta, or...

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AeromexicoHumor

Aeromexico Says “Gracias” To South Korea With Comical Discount

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 28, 2018November 14, 2023 2 Comments
Aeromexico World Cup

After a 0-2 defeat against South Korea, Germany was knocked out of the World Cup in the group stage for the first time since 1938. And while Germans are lamenting, Mexico is rejoicing. Flag carrier Aeromexico is doing more...

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Alaska AirlinesSun Country

Sun Country Airlines Challenges Alaska Airlines in Portland

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 28, 2018November 14, 2023 4 Comments
Sun Country Portland Expansion

Sun Country Airlines is continuing its expansion beyond Minneapolis with service from Portland, Oregon to five new cities, including Honolulu. If Portland sounds far from Minneapolis, it is…1,426 miles to be exact. But the “new” Sun Country is looking...

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Review: Pura Indah Lounge Jakarta (CGK)

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 28, 2018November 14, 2023 4 Comments
Purah Indah Lounge Jakarta Review

The Pura Indah Business Class Lounge in Jakarta (CGK) was crowded and warm, with unusable wi-fi internet and food that looked like it had been sitting out for too long. This is a Priority Pass lounge to avoid. Seating...

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Dining and Bar Menus at United Polaris Houston (IAH) Lounge

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 27, 2018November 14, 2023 4 Comments
United Polaris Lounge IAH Menus

The new United Airlines Polaris Lounge at Houston (IAH) offers a great mix of a la carte dining options and adult beverages. I’ve consolidated both menus into this post. First, note that all food and drink are complimentary. Tipping...

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United Will Resume 777 Service Between Guam and Tokyo

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 27, 2018November 14, 2023 6 Comments
United 777 Guam

United Airlines is bringing back the 777-200 to its Guam – Tokyo (NRT) route after severely scaling back service earlier this year. From October 28th, United will use two-class 777-200s (364 seats) on both the morning and evening flights...

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MusingsTransavia

Life Lessons From The Death Of A Smelly Passenger?

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 27, 2018November 14, 2023 17 Comments
a white airplane in the sky

Earlier this month, I covered the story of a Transavia flight which diverted to Faro, Portugal due to complaints about the ghastly stench emanating from one passenger. The odor seemed to get worse as the flight progressed, causing some...

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HumorNorway

Norway: The Land Of…Chlamydia

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 27, 2018November 14, 2023 2 Comments
Norway Chlamydia

You step off a train at Oslo Central Station and are met with a towering billboard. The ad showcases Norway’s beautiful nature, but features the following text: Welcome to Norway! The Land of Chlamydia. That’s not a typo or a...

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