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Biman

My Dhaka Transit Hotel Courtesy of Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 13, 2017November 14, 2023 7 Comments
a white and blue bus

I already wrote about my transit adventures in Dhaka, Bangladesh but want to provide some additional details here, including a review of the transit hotel provided by Biman Bangladesh Airlines. There are some jet bridges in Dhaka, but we...

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CondorLufthansa

Lufthansa vs. Condor on New San Diego Route

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 13, 2017November 14, 2023 10 Comments
Lufthansa Condor San Diego

Condor and Lufthansa used to be married. But Condor ran off with a British chap and now is part of the Thomas Cook Group. Although Condor retains (Lufthansa’s) Miles & More as its loyalty program, the two carriers are direct competitors....

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Alitalia

Alitalia Files for Bankruptcy in NYC to Protect U.S. Routes

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 13, 2017 4 Comments
Alitalia USA Bankruptcy

Here’s an astounding statistic: Alitalia serves more than 100 worldwide destinations but its five U.S. destinations account for 30% of all revenue. Even more startling, New York JFK alone accounts for 15% of overall revenue. So with JFK threatening to block Alitalia,...

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HawaiiNewsUnited Airlines

United’s Upgraded Hawaii Service a Ruse to Scare Away Southwest?

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 13, 2017June 13, 2017 9 Comments
United Hawaii Handcuffs

United Airlines is increasing service to Hawaii and making lie-flat seating standard on routes from five domestic hubs. United will offer lie-flat beds on all Hawaiian flights to/from the following U.S. hubs: Newark Washington Dulles Chicago Houston Denver While...

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EL AL

EL AL’s Beautiful New 787 Dreamliner: Pictures + Video

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 12, 2017November 14, 2023 3 Comments
EL AL 787 Pictures

EL AL has unveiled its new 787 Dreamliner that will become the core of its longhaul fleet. With 16 orders on the way (nine 787-9 and seven 787-8), EL AL will finally have a competitive business class product. The initial renderings...

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United Airlines

No, We Are Not Revolting! A United FA Rebuttal to Matthew

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 12, 2017November 14, 2023 24 Comments
United FA Rebuttal

My recent story entitled Flight Attendant Revolt Over New United Premium Transcontinental Service created a firestorm of controversy. Many United FAs chimed in, condemning me for addressing the topic in the manner in which I did. Several FAs emailed me as well,...

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Review: Elemis Spa London Heathrow

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 12, 2017November 14, 2023 2 Comments
Elemis Spa LHR

Inside the British Airways lounge complex in Heathrow Terminal 5 is an Elemis Spa designed for business and first class passengers as well as those holding an Executive Club Gold card. Premium passengers can enjoy a complimentary 15-mintue treatment...

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Weekend Digest

Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: June 11, 2017

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 11, 2017November 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
British Airways First Class

Good evening from 38,000 feet over the Great Plains. I’m enroute from Minneapolis to Los Angeles after a great weekend at FTU in Minneapolis. I was happy to meet many readers and I’m excited to announce the next FTU will happen in...

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Hawaii

Green Sand Beach: Papakolea in Hawaii

Carly Stewart Posted onJune 11, 2017June 11, 2017 4 Comments
Papakolea Green Sand Beach

During a recent trip to Hawaii, my family got to take full advantage of the natural beauty of the island.  By far, one of the most breathtaking and adventurous, was the journey to the green sand beach, and view...

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Breaking News

Breaking: China Eastern Flight Emergency Landing

Kyle Stewart Posted onJune 11, 2017September 16, 2021 6 Comments
China Eastern Flight Diverts

  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. According to sources including the South China Morning Post, a China Eastern A330...

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Hotel Reviews

Conrad Bangkok Lounge: Unnecessarily Formal Attire

Kyle Stewart Posted onJune 11, 2017September 16, 2021 15 Comments
Omelet, bacon and potatoes

The Conrad Bangkok offers an executive lounge for their Gold and Diamond guests as well as those paying for premium access and suites. In the morning it offers an extensive hot buffet and in the evening cocktails and snacks....

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aadvantage

American Executive Platinum Status: Time to Let Go

Kyle Stewart Posted onJune 11, 2017September 16, 2021 14 Comments
Cockpit Breach AA Flight

Elite status is valuable to me, as a frequent traveler, for a number of reasons but over the last two years, changes to American Airline Advantage program are causing me to ask if it’s time to let go of...

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Meal of the WeekUnited Airlines

Afternoon Tea: United Airlines vs. British Airways

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 11, 2017November 14, 2023 5 Comments
United Airlines Tea Service

United Airlines no longer serves afternoon tea onboard its westbound flights from London. Still, I thought I would compare tea service on United and British Airways this week for my Meal of the Week installment. Why? Rumors are swirling that...

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Free Lounge Access at LAX for United Star Golds

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 10, 2017November 14, 2023 7 Comments
Star Gold Lounges LAX

Earlier today I wrote about the new Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge in Terminal 6 at LAX. This lounge, along with the Star Alliance Lounge in the Tom Bradley International Terminal, presents two superb free lounge options for United...

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Sun Country

Odd Upgrade Pricing on Sun Country Airlines

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 10, 2017November 14, 2023 1 Comment
Sun Country Upgrades

My job is to analyze airlines, but sometimes I encounter things I cannot explain. Upgrades on Sun Country Airlines are one of them. Yesterday I flew from Los Angeles to Minneapolis on Sun Country. It was my first time...

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First Look: New LAX T6 Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 10, 2017November 14, 2023 8 Comments
New Air Canada Lounge LAX

Air Canada has moved from Terminal 2 to Terminal 6 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). As part of the move, it has opened a brand new Maple Leaf lounge in T6 that is small but outstanding. First, the bad...

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BimanTrip Reports

Review: Biman Bangladesh 737-800 Economy Class Bangkok to Dhaka

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 9, 2017November 14, 2023 7 Comments
Biman Bangladesh Airlines Economy Class Review

I bought my ticket the day before travel and was quite disappointed to see that business class had sold out. With no formal reviews online of Biman Bangladesh, I had no idea what to expect and braced myself for a wild...

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SwissAir

SWISS Neutrality Continues on Secret Fifth Freedom Route

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 9, 2017November 14, 2023 2 Comments
Swiss Dubai Muscat

In thinking about the whole mess in Qatar, I had to chuckle that the Swiss have found a way to play peacemaker: a Fifth Freedom route between Muscat and Dubai. Each evening at 9:25p a SWISS A330 departs Dubai,...

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News

EU Makes It Easier for Carriers to Legally Challenge Gulf Rivals

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 9, 2017November 14, 2023 1 Comment
EU Gulf Carriers Legal Challenge

Protectionism is the darling of populist movements and populism is alive and well around the world today. Now the EU plans to make it easier for European carriers to lodge anti-competitive complaints against foreign rivals. If the discourse in Europe even remotely resembles the...

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Oman Air a Big Winner in Qatar Crisis

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 9, 2017November 14, 2023 1 Comment
Oman Air Qatar Crisis

What happens when you need to travel between Saudi Arabia or the UAE and Doha? Answer: take Oman Air. As one of the easiest way to sidestep the Qatar embargo, the Omani national airline has found itself suddenly in...

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