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Frequent Traveler University

Frequent Traveler University Coming to New York City, Returning to DC

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 14, 2018November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
a group of people in a room

Frequent Traveler University is returning to Washington, DC and coming to Midtown Manhattan in New York City this summer. FTU is a two days of expert-led sessions on salient travel topics and manufactured spending. It’s not only a venue...

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American AirlinesLounge Reviews

Review: AA Flagship Lounge New York (JFK)

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 13, 2018November 14, 2023 19 Comments
AA Flagship Lounge JFK Review

Arriving from a redeye, I had the whole day ahead of me in New York prior to my Qatar Airways QSuite flight to Doha. It was a perfect day for productivity inside AA’s Flagship Lounge at JFK. A note...

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Travel

“Poop and Run” by Fake Service Animal at Newark Airport

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 13, 2018November 14, 2023 2 Comments
Fake Service Animal Newark Airport

As airlines seek to crack down on the rampant exploitation of emotional support animals to skirt pet cargo fees, one passenger shows there are other ways to cheat the system. Flyertalk member UK Stages details what he observed at Newark...

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Musings

I’m Disgusted by First Class Travel for Government Officials

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 13, 2018November 14, 2023 72 Comments
a man looking to the side

Whether you are Democrat or Republican, liberal or conservative, Alt Right or Communist, ask yourself this: do you really want your government leaders traveling lavishly on the taxpayer’s dime? U.S. President Donald Trump made “draining the swamp” a central...

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cathay pacificUnited Airlines

Cathay Pacific Chairman: No Budget Airline (Thanks to Disgraced United CEO)

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 13, 2018November 14, 2023 2 Comments
a man in a suit and tie

While legacy carriers across Asia have introduced their own budget carriers, Cathay Pacific steadfastly refused. Ironically, credit may go to the disgraced former CEO of United Airlines. In a university speech last week, Cathay Pacific Chairman John Slosar told students...

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liveryLufthansa

Lufthansa Livery Update Will Take…7 Years!

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 12, 2018November 14, 2023 6 Comments
a large white airplane in a hangar

Lufthansa has unveiled its new livery, but don’t expect to see it across the fleet anytime soon. In fact, you’ll need to wait seven years for the final aircraft to be repainted. In a spectacular light show (see video...

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Hyatt

A Tale of Two Hyatt Agents

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 12, 2018November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
a room with a couch and chairs

Two phone calls to the Globalist desk, two Hyatt agents, and two very different experiences. I had an upcoming Hyatt stay I wished to apply a suite upgrade to. Small problem: the suite was only available for the second...

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Safety

Emergency Exit Door Falls Off Plane During Landing

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 12, 2018November 14, 2023 5 Comments
Dana Air Safety Record

The only thing more concerning than an emergency exit door falling off a plane during landing is when the airline blames passengers for it. Dana Air is a regional airline in Nigeria. Despite having a motto of “The Smartest...

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ConnectivityLufthansa

Wi-Fi Internet on Lufthansa Shorthaul Flights

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 12, 2018November 14, 2023 2 Comments
a woman in a white suit

After years of anticipation, Lufthansa is quickly rolling out onboard wi-fi onboard its short and medium-haul flight. Unlike the “one-size-fits all” approach its longhaul system, the new system for shorter flights include three speed options. During a recent flight...

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LufthansaSWISSUnited AirlinesWeekend Digest

Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: February 11, 2018

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 12, 2018November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
a bed with a pillow and a lamp in a plane

A pleasant Sunday evening to you from Los Angeles. It was a quiet week on the blog, but a busy week in life. I’m looking forward to the week ahead, but especially looking forward to a special family trip...

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Editorial

What Makes A “Real Traveler?”

Carly Stewart Posted onFebruary 11, 2018February 10, 2018 7 Comments
Real Traveler

Last week a reader suggested that I wasn’t a real traveler but without qualifying why that was the case. While everyone is entitled to their opinion without justification or explanation, it got me thinking – what constitutes a “real...

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EditorialTravel

The Bahamas’ Zone Taxis Hurt Bahamians

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 11, 2018September 15, 2021 16 Comments
Taxi service

I wrote a few weeks ago about the airport Taxi touts in Panama but this is not that story. In the Bahamas, taxi zones are in place and are especially expensive for short distances. While you might think this will...

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Intercontinental HotelsLoyalty Programs

Where Are My Rollover Nights, IHG?

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 11, 2018September 15, 2021 4 Comments
Intercontinental IHG

As a road warrior, hotel status is very important to my travel experience and day-to-day business operations. Some programs like Intercontinental Hotels Group Rewards Club (IHG) allow guests who have over-qualified for their status to rollover excess nights to...

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Meal of the WeekSingapore Airlines

Exquisite Rack of Lamb in Singapore Suites

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 10, 2018November 14, 2023 3 Comments
Singapore Airlines Book the Cook

Rack of lamb is not just one of my favorite foods, but is my favorite dish. Singapore Suites (even the “old” product) is one of my favorite ways to fly.  With the Singapore Airlines Book the Cook program, you can...

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Travel

Review: Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach (Suite)

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 10, 2018November 14, 2023 6 Comments
Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach Review

The Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach in Honolulu offers a great compromise between the full-service Hyatt Regency and limited service Hyatt Place, all within walking distance. But it’s not a beach hotel and would not be my first choice if visiting...

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Star Alliance

Will Low-Cost Carriers Join Star Alliance?

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 10, 2018November 14, 2023 15 Comments
Star Alliance Budget Airlines

Is there a place at the alliance table for low-cost-carriers? With no-frills, budget carriers burgeoning, that is a question legacy alliances must grapple with. Star Alliance CEO Jeffrey Goh was interviewed by Bloomberg at the Singapore Airshow this week....

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Delta Air LinesLounge Reviews

Review: Delta Sky Club Honolulu (HNL)

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 10, 2018November 14, 2023 9 Comments
a room with chairs and tables

I don’t fly Delta all that often, but before my recent flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles I had a chance to visit the Sky Club there. The Sky Club used to be a Continental President’s Club, but was...

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Airport LoungesUnited Airlines

Impressive “Olympic” Menu Upgrades in United Clubs

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 9, 2018November 14, 2023 6 Comments
a group of glasses filled with different colored candies

United Airlines is the official airline of Team USA. In celebration of the 2018 Olympic Games in PyeongChang, UA is offering special food and drink items over the next two weeks in United Clubs across the USA. To mark the opening...

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First Class: Lufthansa vs. SWISS

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 9, 2018November 14, 2023 21 Comments
a seat in a plane

I’ve recently flown both SWISS and Lufthansa First Class. Which product is better? Certainly there is subjectivity in what I value and how I compare the two products, but I’d like to think this is not an arbitrary comparison....

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Alaska AirlinesLaw In Travel

Prosecutors Allege Alaska Airlines Pilot Flew Drunk for 20 Years

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 9, 2018November 14, 2023 5 Comments
Alaska Airlines Drunk Pilot

A former Alaska Airlines pilot will plead guilty and serve one year in prison for flying a plane while under the influence of alcohol. But prosecutors paint a grim picture of what could have happened. David Hans Arntson, 62, flew...

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