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Frenchman’s Trip to Honduras Goes Up in Smoke After Assaulting Delta FA

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 14, 2011 1 Comment

Here’s two reasons to watch your alcohol intake when flying: to avoid making a fool of yourself and spending a night with Bubba in a New York penitentiary. Franck Lebrun, a French national on a Delta flight from Nice to New...

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Hotel ReviewsHyatt

Review: Hyatt at the Bellevue (formerly Park Hyatt Philadelphia)

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 12, 2011December 6, 2016 Leave a Comment

I love historic hotels and the Hyatt at the Bellevue in Philadelphia certainly has a storied history.   From its beginning, the Bellevue-Stratford was the center of Philadelphia’s cultural, social and business activities. It soon functioned as a sort...

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LufthansaStar Alliance

From Lufthansa First to Lufthansa Economy?

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 11, 2011 7 Comments

After a fabulous flight in Lufthansa first class from Frankfurt to New York last Saturday, I wasn’t exactly thrilled about flying in Lufthansa economy from Los Angeles to Frankfurt yesterday afternoon. I was booked on a rather pricey economy ticket...

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Travel

I Need Your Help Dealing with a Facebook Impostor!

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 10, 2011 4 Comments

This evening I received a text message from a friend saying, "You might want to check your Facebook page…" I texted back that it must be some other person, because I have no Facebook page. She texted back, stating,...

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First ClassLufthansaStar AllianceTrip Reports

Frankfurt to Denver in Lufthansa First Class

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 9, 2011December 6, 2016 Leave a Comment

In July 2009, I journeyed to Israel and Egypt with my brother and uncle. My uncle and I traveled together in first class and the trip report below will highlight some of the flights we sampled.  New York to...

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LufthansaStar AllianceTrip Reports

Cairo to Frankfurt in Lufthansa First Class

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 8, 2011December 6, 2016 3 Comments

In July 2009, I journeyed to Israel and Egypt with my brother and uncle. My uncle and I traveled together in first class and the trip report below will highlight some of the flights we sampled.  New York to...

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Star AllianceTurkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines: Valentine’s Day Specials from Istanbul

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 8, 2011 2 Comments

For the second year in a row, Turkish Airlines if offering some attractive companion fares in business class during the week of Valentine’s Day. Exceptional values, in particular, are available to Southeast Asia and China. Southeast Asia and China (BKK/SGN/SIN/CGK/HKG/PVG/PEK)...

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Travel

The Trip is Almost Over

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 7, 2011 2 Comments

It’s been a great two weeks of traveling (depsite my initial hiccup in BKK), but I am looking forward to getting home tomorrow evening. I had the next installment of Middle East flight report ready to go as well...

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LufthansaSingapore AirlinesStar Alliance

Singapore First or Lufthansa First + First Class Terminal?

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 6, 2011 12 Comments

What would you choose, Singapore First or Lufthansa First and a few hours in LH’s famed First Class Terminal in Frankfurt? This may not even be a decision I have to make, but I want to be prepared should...

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NewsTurkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines Passengers Prevent Hijacking

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 6, 2011 Leave a Comment

The details are just coming in now, but it appears passengers onboard a Turkish Airlines flight from Oslo to Istanbul overpowered a man who tried to hijack the plane: The man, identified as 40-year-old Cuma Yasar, was wearing a...

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SwissAirTrip Reports

Zürich to Tel Aviv in EL AL Israel Airlines Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 4, 2011January 4, 2017 Leave a Comment

  In July 2009, I journeyed to Israel and Egypt with my brother and uncle. My uncle and I traveled together in first class and the trip report below will highlight some of the flights we sampled.  New York...

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Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines Tightens Access to San Francisco Silver Kris Lounge

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 4, 2011 7 Comments

Singapore Airlines has tightened the lounge entrance requirements at SFO, now refusing to let in Star Gold members traveling on purely domestic itineraries. Here’s the official Star Alliance policy on lounge access for Star Gold members: Star Alliance Gold Customers...

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New York JFKStar AllianceSwissAirTrip Reports

New York to Zürich in Swiss International Air Lines First Class

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 2, 2011December 6, 2016 1 Comment

In July 2009, I journeyed to Israel and Egypt with my brother and uncle. My uncle and I traveled together in first class and the trip report below will highlight some of the flights we sampled.  New York to...

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GermanyHyattStar AllianceUnited Airlines

A Change in Venue Coming for Live and Let’s Fly in 2011

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 1, 2011 11 Comments

Happy 2011! The New Year is upon us and another adventure is drawing near. I recently accepted a job with Star Alliance and will be moving to Frankfurt, Germany later this month to work.  The assignment is set to...

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Travel

A Review of 2010

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 31, 2010 Leave a Comment

New Years festivities are heating up in Ho Chi Minh City, but I am at the airport waiting to catch my late Lufthansa flight back to Bangkok. Recalling my pickpocket incident in Bangkok (and because my brother and I...

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bangkokthailandTrip Reports

Robbed and Battered in Bangkok

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 30, 2010December 6, 2016 7 Comments

It has been a taxing day. My wallet was stolen and if I have to deal with one more tout I am going to rip someone’s head off. And to top it off, I was assaulted by a local today for...

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Hotel ReviewsHyattPark Hyatt

Review: Park Hyatt Washington D.C.

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 29, 2010December 6, 2016 6 Comments

Business brought me down to Washington, DC and rather than staying at the Willard InterContinental, my usual hotel of choice in the District, I opted to try out the Park Hyatt. My first meeting was at noon so I...

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TSA

Latest TSA Antics Further Impugn Their Credibility

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 27, 2010 Leave a Comment

So much for whistleblower protection… The mission of the TSA is to "protect the Nation’s transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce." You would think that when someone brings to their attention a security flaw,...

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Star Alliance

Departing on My Asia Award Trip Today!

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 26, 2010 5 Comments

This afternoon I will be departing on my long-anticipated award trip to Southeast Asia and China. First, my final trip of the year to Chicago on United, followed by an overnight trip on Lufthansa to Munich. I’ve got over...

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Travel

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 25, 2010 Leave a Comment

Greetings readers. It is Christmas Day and I am about to have Christmas dinner with my family. I had a few aviation topics on my mind today, but thought instead I would share a Christmas Carol that has been...

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