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Recap: Two Bumps, SilverKris Lounge, and the SFO Red Roof Inn

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 21, 2009December 6, 2016 2 Comments

I reported yesterday that I scored a bump on my Sunday SFO-PHL flight and was rebooked in First Class on a non-stop flight this morning. The flight was oversold again and I happily gave up my seat for another...

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United Airlines

Another $600 Bump

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 21, 2009 4 Comments

And my SFO-PHL flight is oversold again today. More details later. 

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Travel

Picture of the Week #6: Can you Identify the Border City?

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 20, 2009December 6, 2016 3 Comments

Can you identify the location this picture was taken at? Hint: It is within walking distance of a border.

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United Airlines

Wish I was Traveling on UA Today

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 19, 2009December 6, 2016 2 Comments

For all you folks traveling to IAD today: I am jealous. Talk about the holy grail of VDB opportunities… It appears United is handling the situation well. I applaud the employees who are volunteering to put in some extra...

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United Airlines

When Standby Doesn’t Pay Off on United

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 19, 2009 Leave a Comment

I’m in a bit of a bind this weekend thanks to the winter storms that will be hitting the East Coast tomorrow. I booked a Sunday morning return from Burbank to Philadelphia via SFO because it was half the...

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United Airlines

Another Reason Not to Check Bags on United

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 18, 2009December 6, 2016 7 Comments

As if the $25 fee wasn’t enough… First off, I decided to go with the quickest option, a one-stop through Chicago, and everything went smoothly. The upgrades cleared, the service was good, and the flights were on time. I...

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United Airlines

Travel Dilemma for Tomorrow on United

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 16, 2009 4 Comments

I am confirmed in First Class on the evening non-stop from Philadelphia to Los Angeles tomorrow on United but need to come home in the morning due to a family emergency that has arisen. No bumps tomorrow… There are...

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UPDATE: Man Violates Federal Law by Asking for Orange Juice on American Airlines Flight?

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 15, 2009 Leave a Comment

Last week I blogged about an alleged altercation between an AA FA and and a First Class passenger on a flight from Sacramento to Dallas in which the FA accused the passenger of "threatening, intimidating, and interfering with a...

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British Airways Cabin Crew to Strike December 22-January 2

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 14, 2009 Leave a Comment

To commemorate the season of giving, BA cabin crews have decided to give their passengers a very special gift: the middle finger. I am not one who is completely unsympathetic to union concerns, but see if this makes sense...

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Fly from Alabama to Philadelphia via Denver? Sure. First Class? Sure. Thanks UA!

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 14, 2009 2 Comments

Sunday afternoon I arrived at Hunstville, AL for my flight back to Philadelphia (via IAD and ORD) only to find the ExpressJet plane that was scheduled to take me back to Washington was broken. A replacement jet was dispatched...

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United Airlines

I Survived My Trip on Mesa Air!

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 12, 2009 Leave a Comment

Despite an unresolved mechanical delay that cost me 40 minutes at Washington Dulles today, I was pleased with my travel experience on Mesa. Last time I flew Mesa, I witnessed a FA cuss out a passenger because his bag would not...

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A Day of Flying on United Express

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 11, 2009December 6, 2016 3 Comments

I am traveling to Alabama today and am taking two United Express flights to get there, one on Trans States and one on Mesa (aka Messy Air). Hopefully I’ll make it! Actually, I agree with Gray’s assessment of travel...

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Man Violates Federal Law by Asking for Orange Juice on American Airlines Flight?

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 10, 2009 3 Comments

I often lament the lackluster service of UA Flight Attendants, but apparently the grass may not be greener on the other side: Something went very wrong on American Airlines flight 614 from Sacramento to Dallas this Sunday, December 6th....

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NewsTSA

TSA Gives Away Its Secrets in Massive Security Breach

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 9, 2009December 6, 2016 1 Comment

The story is not as bad as it sounds, but the TSA has embarrassed itself again: In a massive security breach, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) inadvertently posted online its airport screening procedures manual, including some of the most closely guarded secrets regarding special rules...

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United Orders 25 A350s and 25 787s

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 8, 2009 6 Comments

United announced today it will split its wide-body order evenly between Airbus and Boeing and has placed a firm order for 25 A350s and 25 787s. Justifying the split order, United stated: The breadth in size and capabilities of...

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All I Want for Christmas is…Another Bump on United

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 7, 2009December 6, 2016 1 Comment

Well, not really, but last week I booked a nice little MR to get me back to Los Angeles on Christmas Eve and was pleased to find that the Economy cabin is now zeroed out more than 2.5 weeks...

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Lufthansa

Picture of the Week #5: The Best Breakfast in Frankfurt, Courtesy of Lufthansa

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 7, 2009December 6, 2016 Leave a Comment

I do not particularly care for Lufthansa’s International First Class product in the air. I have been on four flights in LH F the last 14 months and I was not impressed with the overcooked food, outdated seat, or lilliputian IFE...

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NewsUnited Airlines

The Precarious Proposition of Airline Stocks: Fool’s Game or Viable Get-Rich-Quick Scheme?

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 7, 2009December 6, 2016 4 Comments

Market analysts broadly agree that airline stock is a poor long-term investment. Robert Crandall, American Airline’s former CEO said of his airline, “It’s a great company that does important work. But airlines are not an investment.” (BTW, you might...

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Comparing Dinner on Alaska, Continental, Delta, United, and US Airways

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 5, 2009December 6, 2016 5 Comments

With the exception of American Airlines, I have been fortunate enough to fly in the forward cabins on each of America’s legacy carriers. While seat comfort, service, route network, and most importantly mileage program will likely be more determinate...

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Too Fat to Fly? Dealing with Passengers of Size

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 3, 2009December 6, 2016 6 Comments

     photo credit to Flightglobal.com Discussing overweight passengers is like discussing politics or religion around the Thanksgiving dinner table with family: generally not a good idea. When I saw the picture above, though, I felt compelled to address the issue....

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