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Airport LoungesNewsPriority PassTurkish Airlines

Two Great New Priority Pass Lounges, Including London Restaurant/Bar

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 10, 2017November 14, 2023 2 Comments
a restaurant with tables and chairs

Priority Pass adds and subtracts members from its 1000+ network of lounges each month. This month two notable additions are worth your attention: the Turkish Airlines lounge at Washington Dulles and the Grain Store Cafe & Bar inside London Gatwick Airport....

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Starwood Preferred Guest

Why Starwood Points are Simultaneously the Most Valuable and the Most Worthless Points

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 9, 2017 4 Comments
Starwood Transfer Time

Starwood Preferred Guest Starpoints are arguably the most valuable overall point currency. With a 1:1 transfer rate with a long list of airline partners plus a 5,000-point bonus for every 20,000 transferred, Starwood make trips possible that no other...

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Tips

Three Easy Steps to Combat Jet Lag

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 9, 2017February 9, 2017 1 Comment
Jet Lag Tips

This has been a heck of a travel week for me. I started in Los Angeles, traveled to Honolulu, then to San Francisco, then Frankfurt, and finally back to Los Angeles. But I’m not jet lagged. Here are three things...

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NewsTSA

TSA Admits It Likely Cannot Spot Terrorists

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 9, 2017February 9, 2017 3 Comments
ACLU TSA Report

Internal documents reveal that the TSA’s behavior detection program aimed at rooting out terrorists is inherently flawed according to an ACLU report. The TSA’s behavior detection program utilizes specially-trained agents — some uniformed, some in plain clothes — to scope out signs...

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Air FranceMaldivesNews

Air France Adds Maldives Service

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 9, 2017November 14, 2023 3 Comments
a white airplane with blue and red text

Air France is starting year-around service to the Male this fall, providing another option to use points to reach the Maldives. Per Routes Online, the outbound flight from Paris will operate on Wednesday and Saturday, returning on Thursday and Sunday...

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Meal of the WeekTAP

Avoid the Veal: TP359 LHR-LIS in TAP Business

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 8, 2017February 8, 2017 2 Comments
TAP Business Class Europe

For this edition of Matthew’s Meal of the Week I look back on a meal on TAP Portugal from London to Portugal in December 2009. This was my first flight on TAP and seven years later I have yet...

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Travel

Surprise Meal on United Proves Why Meals Don’t Matter

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 8, 2017February 8, 2017 21 Comments
United Airlines Economy Meals Europe

Not to beat a dead horse, but my United flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt yesterday demonstrates why economy class meal service likely has little effect on loyalty and negatively impacts revenue. I generally do not upgrade when flights are so...

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AfricaMusingsTrip Reports

Remorse & Resolve: Final Thoughts on a Month in Africa

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 8, 2017February 8, 2017 3 Comments
Bribery South Africa

My unexpected month in Africa will always be a two-edged sword: a treasured memory on the one hand and a painful and expensive exercise in futility on the other hand. Remember the purpose of this trip was to secure...

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Travel

United Ground Delay Due to Computer Glitch

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 8, 2017February 8, 2017 5 Comments
United Ground Delay

Another day, another IT glitch. United Airlines this time. Allegedly at 11:30p last night a faulty software update was loaded to a system that supplies flight planning data to pilots. Reports of delays throughout the country are filtering in on Flyertalk....

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NewsSouth African Airways

Pictures: Sexy New South African Airways A330-300 Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 8, 2017February 8, 2017 13 Comments
South African Airways A330-300 Business Class

Beleaguered South African Airways is taking delivery of five new A330-300 aircraft which will feature a refreshed business class cabin and new lie-flat seat. Check out the impressive pictures below. The A330-300 will feature Thompson Aero Vantage XL seats, similar...

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Reviews

Review: Radisson Hotel Bandar Seri Begawan – Brunei Darussalam

Kyle Stewart Posted onFebruary 8, 2017November 14, 2023 6 Comments
a building with a dome and a white wall

  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. My wife and I planned a short trip to Brunei and we were not...

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Delta Air Lines

My Rebuttal to View from the Wing: How Free Meals in Coach CUT Airline Profit

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 7, 2017February 7, 2017 18 Comments
Free Airline Meals

Earlier today I speculated on whether United and American would copy Delta in introducing free economy class meals on premium transcon routes. Gary had a different take on the issue. Now I get to respond! First, I hope it goes without saying that...

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Trip ReportsVirgin Atlantic

Review: Virgin Atlantic A340 Upper Class

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 7, 2017February 8, 2017 9 Comments
Virgin Atlantic A340 Upper Class

There is mystique surrounding Virgin Atlantic, which I attribute to its superb advertising and marketing – including sexy tv spots, red uniforms, branding business class “Upper Class” and decking out its premium cabins with sparkling gold and classy walk-up...

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American AirlinesAward TravelOneWorld

Top 10 American Airlines Award Redemptions

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 7, 2017November 14, 2023 15 Comments
a interior of a plane with a table and chairs

After a substantial devaluation last March, American Airlines AAdvantage miles are not worth what they once were. Nevertheless, there are still sweet spots on the award chart (mostly premium cabin) that are worth taking advantage of. Here are my...

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American AirlinesDelta Air LinesNewsUnited Airlines

Will American and United Match Delta’s Free Meals in Domestic Economy?

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 7, 2017 1 Comment
Delta Economy Class Meals

Delta Air Lines is bringing back complimentary meals — not just snacks, meals — to its premium transcon routes between JFK and LAX/SFO. Will this force American Airlines and United Airlines to match? Delta’s New Meal Plan Delta is...

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Lounge ReviewsTrip Reports

Review: Bidvest Premier Lounge in Cape Town Airport

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 6, 2017 Leave a Comment
Bidvest Premier Lounge Cape Town

The Bidvest Lounge is one of three lounges in Cape Town’s international terminal, the other two being British Airways and Emirates. Open to business class passengers on non-BA/EK flights and to Priority Pass cardholders, the lounge is nothing remarkable...

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Tips

How to Complain Effectively in Three Easy Steps

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 6, 2017February 6, 2017 2 Comments
Airline Complaint Advice

It’s easy enough to complain to an airline or hotel over bad service. It’s quite another matter to do so in an effective manner to obtain the results you are seeking. Here’s my how-to guide on complaining. A Case Study...

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Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines Super Bowl Ad with Morgan Freeman

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 6, 2017February 6, 2017 7 Comments
Turkish Airlines Super Bowl

Turkish Airlines is in trouble: there is no question about it. In the last year, Turkey has been rocked by multiple terrorist attacks and a failed coup attempt. Many don’t feel safe even connecting in Istanbul. I’ve still made the case...

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Travel

A Photo Finish in Cape Town

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 6, 2017February 5, 2017 2 Comments
South Africa Courier

In my final post in this series I will discuss the process of how we ultimately obtained the Police Clearance Certificate for Heidi, but it was now 5pm with our flight back to Europe scheduled to depart in four...

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NewsVirgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic Flight Diverts Over Spitting Passenger

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 5, 2017 Leave a Comment
Virgin Atlantic Diversion

A Virgin Atlantic flight from London Gatwick bound for St. Lucia diverted to the Azores after a passenger became belligerent, shouting and spitting at cabin crew, and threatening to open the aircraft door midair. This is just conjecture, but it...

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