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Family Travel

Utter Failure and Complete Success at Disney World

Carly Stewart Posted onFebruary 25, 2018February 25, 2018 19 Comments
Disney World price

We’ve been to Disney just once in Hong Kong and consider ourselves novices at this type of family vacation. However, we found an opportunity to take the family and my in-laws to Walt Disney World and did it completely...

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Hotel ReviewsStarwood Preferred Guest

Review: Le Méridien New Orleans – Suite

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 25, 2018September 15, 2021 2 Comments
LMNO Lobby

During a business trip to the Big Easy, I stayed at the Le Méridien New Orleans, upgraded to a corner suite. It was one of the best experiences I have had as a Platinum SPG member and an excellent...

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Elite Status

Why Are Miles & Segments Still Required?

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 25, 2018September 15, 2021 19 Comments
Business travel

Over the last five years, airlines have changed the requirements for reaching elite status from a certain number of miles flown to that component plus revenue from tickets. The airlines have all made clear that they want to reward...

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CaliforniaHotel ReviewsHyatt

Review: Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 24, 2018November 14, 2023 8 Comments
a white building with a bench and potted plants

Los Angeles is a great place to live, but one of the blessings of living in Southern California is weekend trips out of LA. One of my family’s favorite getaways is a two hour drive north to Santa Barbara....

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aeroplanAir Canada

The Paradox of Aeroplan’s Survivalist Mentality

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 24, 2018February 24, 2018 3 Comments
Aeroplan Tech Problems

Aeroplan will lose its largest partner, Air Canada, in 2020. While the program may continue to survive in some form, many predict parent-company Aimia is already preparing for the worst. As in au revoir. From what I hear, the decision...

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A350AirbusQatar Airways

How Qatar Airways Promises to Combat Jet Lag with A350-1000

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 24, 2018November 14, 2023 2 Comments
Qatar Airways A350 Jetlag

Qatar Airway’s latest aircraft, the A350-1000, entered service today between Doha and London. The new aircraft is equipped with several measures to combat jet lag and thereby maximize passenger comfort. But are these gimmicks or game changers? Qatar Airways...

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Hot DealsHumorHyatt

Did You Hear About the New Hyatt Promo? (Humor)

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 24, 2018November 14, 2023 5 Comments
a building with palm trees and a sign

Let me say at the outset, this is meant to be a light-hearted rather than a critical post. A little insider info from the world of blogging. There are these things called embargoed news releases. Generally, these are earned...

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777Hot DealsQatar Airways

Fly Qatar Airways Qsuites for Less Than $2K R/T

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 23, 2018November 14, 2023 4 Comments
a bed in an airplane

You can fly over 26 hours in Qatar Airways’ latest Qsuite Business Class for less than $2,000. One Mile at a Time notes an incredible round-trip fare from Muscat to New York. Return fares start at just $1783.71 r/t....

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Southwest Airlines

When Will We Learn? Dog Bites Child on Southwest Flight

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 23, 2018November 14, 2023 44 Comments
Southwest Airlines Dog Bite

As debate continues over emotional support animals onboard airplanes, we must ask ourselves this question: how can we ensure a dog doesn’t attack a child onboard a plane? That’s exactly what happened onboard a Southwest Airlines flight on Wednesday...

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News

Airline CEOs Plead: Stop Raising Our Taxes!

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 23, 2018November 14, 2023 4 Comments
a group of signatures on a paper

Last week I wrote about the Trump Administration’s proposed FY2018 budget that proposes raising airline taxes used to fund airport security, passport control, and customs. Not surprisingly, airlines have expressed strong opposition. Airlines for America, the lobbying arm of...

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United Airlines

United FA Compels Passenger to Change Seats: Ridiculous or Justified?

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 22, 2018November 14, 2023 39 Comments
a child looking out a window

My brother Andrew commutes weekly between Southern California and the Bay Area. Since United Airlines brought mainline service back to Burbank, he has switched his business from Southwest to United. He shared this story with me from his flight yesterday. As...

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Award BookingsHot DealsUnited Airlines

Why Latest United Airlines Promo May Not Make Sense for You

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 22, 2018November 14, 2023 2 Comments
a collage of different cities

United Airlines is running an attractive promotion on award redemptions to four incredible destinations. But before you jump on the bandwagon, make sure you practice due diligence. Now through March 2, 2018 you can save 20% on economy class...

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UpgradesVirgin Atlantic

Questionable Upgrade Advice on Virgin Atlantic

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 22, 2018November 14, 2023 4 Comments
Virgin Atlantic Upgrade Advice

While I’m not totally dismissing it, I’m certainly quite skeptical about the Virgin Atlantic upgrade advice offered by Bloomberg. Bloomberg is in the midst of a “high-end travel hacks” series featuring “notable” names in food, wine, fashion, cars, real estate.  This story...

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Air ItalyAlitaliaItalyNewsQatar Airways

Air Italy: Qatar’s Plan to Destroy Alitalia

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 21, 2018November 14, 2023 8 Comments
a white airplane in the sky

Air Italy wants to be the flag carrier of Italy, taking over beleaguered Alitalia’s long-held dominant position. Air Italy is actually already Italy’s #2 carrier, still flying under the Meridiana name. Last year Qatar Airways acquired a 49% stake...

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Law In TravelTransavia

Sisters Sue Airline for “Guilt by Association” Fart Removal

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 21, 2018November 14, 2023 11 Comments
Transavia Fart Flight

Two sisters are suing a Dutch budget airline after their removal from a recent flight. That flight diverted after a passenger proved unable or unwilling to control his flatulence. The sisters claim they never farted and did not know the...

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NewsSun Country

Sun Country Slashes Workforce in Minneapolis

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 21, 2018November 14, 2023 10 Comments
a plane parked at an airport

Sun County Airlines will outsource 20% of its workforce, announcing it will layoff 350 ground workers at Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP). These positions include “below-wing” ground workers, ticket counter agents, sky caps and those who assist passengers with wheelchairs. Here’s the...

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A350Vietnam Airlines

Review: Vietnam Airlines A350 Business Class Ho Chi Minh City to Frankfurt

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 20, 2018November 14, 2023 19 Comments
Vietnam Airlines A350 Business Class Review

Vietnam Airlines offers impressive onboard service and a great business class seat onbroad its new A350s. Even so, the soft product was disappointing. After arriving in Ho Chi Minh City from Doha, I proceeded to the transit counter and...

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737United Airlines

First 10 United 737 MAX 9 Routes Announced

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 20, 2018November 14, 2023 11 Comments
Oscar Munoz 737 MAX

United Airlines will soon take delivery of its first 10 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft and has revealed what routes these new aircraft will fly on. What’s a MAX 9? It’s the latest version of the 737 from Boeing,...

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Star Alliance

Star Alliance Rolling Out Extremely Useful New Services

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 20, 2018November 14, 2023 14 Comments
a planet earth with text overlay

Now a mature alliance, Star Alliance is no longer in a growing phase, but instead focusing on delivering an improved portfolio of services to its customers. There is much to look forward to. Simple tasks like assigning seats on...

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Malaysia AirlinesNews

Looks Like Opening of New Malaysia Airlines Lounge is Delayed

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 19, 2018November 14, 2023 8 Comments
a room with chairs and tables

Earlier today I published a review of the old Malaysia Airlines First Class Lounge in anticipation of the new lounge opening tomorrow. It now appears we will have to wait a bit longer to see the new lounge. Earlier...

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