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Review: Saudia First Class Lounge Riyadh (RUH)

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 18, 2017November 14, 2023 3 Comments
Saudia First Class Lounge Riyadh

The first class section of the Saudia Alfurshan Lounge in Riyadh (RUH) proved to be a very comfortable place to spend a 7.5hour layover between flights. To reach the lounge, simply follow the signs for “Alfurshan Lounge”. You will...

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Travel

Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: August 06, 2017

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 17, 2017November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
Iceland United MileagePlus

A pleasant Sunday evening to you. It has been a quiet week for me that included a nice trip with my family to Carmel, CA. I’ll have a full report on the Hyatt Carmel Highlands in the weeks ahead....

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JetBlue

Moral Conundrum: JetBlue’s Cheap Florida Flights

Kyle Stewart Posted onSeptember 17, 2017November 14, 2023 4 Comments
a jet plane on a runway

In response to Hurricane Irma JetBlue is offering inexpensive flights to Florida. First, the carrier capped the cost of these flights to evacuate residents and visitors out of harm’s way but now the carrier is trying to get Floridians...

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AnalysisMistake Fares

US Travelers Deserve Better Airfare Protection

Kyle Stewart Posted onSeptember 17, 2017September 16, 2021 9 Comments
RyanAir - Free Use Image

Europe has been a model citizen for protecting consumer rights when it comes to air travel. The US led the world in protecting customers just a couple of years ago but has since gone away from recent reforms. With...

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Family TravelHawaii

Review: Blue Hawaiian Helicopter Tour – Hilo

Carly Stewart Posted onSeptember 17, 2017September 17, 2017 4 Comments
Our "A Star" Helicopter

Helicopter tours of the tropical Hawaiian islands is one of those once-in-a-lifetime things visitors do if they have the chance. During our trip to the big island of Hawaii, we had a chance to try Blue Hawaiian Helicopter tour...

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How to Stopover in Iceland Using United Miles

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 16, 2017November 14, 2023 6 Comments
United Iceland Stopover

Earlier this week, United announced it would begin service to Iceland starting next May. The new route creates a great opportunity for an Iceland stopover on your way to Europe or back if using United miles. Last year, United...

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Review: Saudia 777-300ER First Class Dubai to Riyadh

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 16, 2017November 14, 2023 7 Comments
Saudia First Class 777-300 Suite Review

The quick two-hour flight from Dubai to Riyadh was merely long enough to whet my appetite for the 19hr Riyadh to Los Angeles longhaul to come on the same aircraft. We checked in a few hours before the flight...

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United Airlines

Richard Quest Explores United Polaris

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 16, 2017September 16, 2017 12 Comments
Richard Quest United Polaris

United Airlines and CNN’s Richard Quest have been working for three years on the latest edition of Business Traveler. The program tracks United’s Polaris Business Class from its birth to takeoff. I think this three-part video is 24 minutes...

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777Qatar Airways

Whew! Qsuites Booked from New York to Doha

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 15, 2017November 14, 2023 4 Comments
Qatar Qsuites New York

When I took advantage of the incredible $672 Qatar Airways business class fare in July, I had a strategic choice to make. My outbound is next month and my return is in January. For review purposes, I like daytime...

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Hyatt

I’m Feeling Stupid for Messing up a Suite Upgrade

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 15, 2017November 14, 2023 4 Comments
Hyatt Carmel Highlands Suite Upgrade

Sometimes my carelessness is nothing short of amazing, and not in a good way… I’m spending a few days in beautiful Carmel, CA at the Highlands Inn, a Hyatt Residence Club property. I booked the trip months ago and...

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Beware of the Basic Economy “Gate Service Fee”

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 15, 2017September 15, 2017 10 Comments
Basic Economy Gate Service Fee

Delta Basic Economy fares permit a larger carry-on bag, so the focus of this story is on American Airlines and United. If you think you can slip by undetected with you rollerboard, be prepared to pay up and lose...

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United Airlines

United DID NOT Bump 77-Year-Old Woman, Strand Her Overnight

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 14, 2017November 14, 2023 14 Comments
United Airlines Strands Wheelchair Passenger

With a leadoff like this, I don’t blame you for jumping to a conclusion that United is simply hopeless… A 77-year-old woman who uses a wheelchair was left alone and stranded at a gate at Newark airport for 12 hours...

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NewsTSA

Caution: You May Soon Need Your Passport for Domestic Travel

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 14, 2017November 14, 2023 7 Comments
Real ID Latest Update

I’ve noticed the warnings when going through security, but never really paid close attention to them. But be aware: residents in a handful of states may need a U.S. passport to travel domestically starting next January. To put it...

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Review: SkyTeam Lounge Dubai (DXB)

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 14, 2017November 14, 2023 4 Comments
SkyTeam Lounge Review Dubai

We spent about 90 minutes in the SkyTeam lounge in Dubai prior to our Saudia First Class flight to Riyadh. The lounge was comfortable, wi-fi fast, and food decent. It’s also the best Priority Pass Lounge in Dubai (DXB)....

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Airports

Pittsburgh International Airport Announces Renovation Plans

Kyle Stewart Posted onSeptember 13, 2017September 16, 2021 2 Comments
Via Allegheny Airport Authority

Today Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) announced their renovation plans for the former US Airways hub. This is just one of many new advances for the mid-size city over the last few years. Here’s what they have in store.  If...

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Hotels

Would You Switch to a Suite for One Night?

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 13, 2017September 13, 2017 8 Comments
Suite Upgrade Worthwhile

Earlier today I published a review of my recent stay at the Park Hyatt Dubai. Only standard rooms were available the first night, but I was offered a suite my second (and final) night. Would you move rooms just...

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Review: Park Hyatt Dubai (Suite)

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 13, 2017November 14, 2023 2 Comments
Park Hyatt Dubai Suite Review

The Park Hyatt Dubai has not changed at all since my last visit in 2011. While the hotel is well-maintained with an extremely convenient location near the airport, I will be trying a different Hyatt property next time I...

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Air Berlin

My Final Flight on Air Berlin

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 13, 2017November 14, 2023 1 Comment
Final Air Berlin Flight

Last week I flew Air Berlin from Zurich to Dusseldorf. I suspect it will be my last time ever flying the carrier… Air Berlin has been vexed with poor management, high operating costs, and a competitive environment in Germany...

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Delta Air Lines

Woman Sues Delta, Claims In-Flight Meal Led to $10K Dental Bill

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 12, 2017 1 Comment
Delta Dental Lawsuit

Who would ever guess that biting into a mid-flight snack on Delta would change your life forever? Two years ago a California woman was on a Delta flight from Istanbul to New York. Midway through the flight she was...

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United Airlines Adds New Service to Iceland, Portugal, Scotland and Switzerland

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 12, 2017November 14, 2023 4 Comments
United Airlines Iceland

United Airlines’ President Scott Kirby suggested his airline would re-focus on domestic service, but that has not led to any slowdown in international expansion. Quite the contrary, United is using its fuel-efficient fleet to expand to new destinations around...

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