Live and Let's Fly

Matthew is a passionate traveler based in Los Angeles. Every year, he covers over 200,000 miles in the air and has explored more than 135 countries in the past ten years. With a background in the aviation sector and experience as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in prominent media outlets globally. He has studied international relations and American government, and he also holds a law degree, giving him a broad knowledge base that enriches his writing. Matthew's experience includes serving in the United States Air Force, working on Capitol Hill, and contributing to the White House. His blog, Live and Let’s Fly, offers the latest updates in the airline industry, insights on frequent flyer programs and promotions, as well as in-depth accounts of his travels around the world.

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Review: Cathay Pacific A350-1000 Business Class

1 week ago | liveandletsfly.com | Matthew Klint

My 14-hour Cathay Pacific A350-1000 business class flight was phenomenal, with delicious food and perhaps the most comfortable business class seat in the skies. Cathay Pacific’s longhaul business class is a pleasure to fly. I booked my ticket for 75,000 AA miles, which included business class from Hong Kong to Amsterdam on Cathay Pacific and Amsterdam to Helsinki on Finnair.
Florida Uber Driver Caught In Scam, Rider Tracks Him Down And Confronts Him

1 week ago | liveandletsfly.com | Matthew Klint

An Uber driver in Florida was caught trying to scam a rider, then feigned innocence when confronted over it. It’s another example of the strange incentives at play for Uber drivers not to do their job. I’ve writen before about he “driver doesn’t move” scam. You order a ride and the driver confirms. But the driver doesn’t move. You have a pick-up time of, say, six minutes, but six minutes go by and the driver still has not moved an inch. They don’t respond to messages or calls either.
British Airways Cuts Individual Water Bottles In Latest Cost-Cutting Trial

1 week ago | liveandletsfly.com | Matthew Klint

British Airways has quietly rolled out a trial on select Airbus A380 routes between London and Boston, Los Angeles, and Miami, where passengers in economy class, branded World Traveller, and premium economy, branded World Traveller Plus, no longer receive their own bottled water. Instead, flight attendants offer water poured into small paper cups from oversized bottles, and only in response to requests. This trial runs through June 22, 2025.
Capital One Opens New Flagship Lounge At JFK Terminal 4

1 week ago | liveandletsfly.com | Matthew Klint

My dear readers, some links on this site pay us referral fees for sending business and sales. We value your time and money and will not waste it. For our complete advertising policy, click here. The content on this page is not provided by any companies mentioned, and has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by these entities. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone. Capital One has opened its newest and largest lounge yet, this time at New York JFK’s Terminal 4.
American Airlines Suspends Doha Flights, United Airlines Suspends Dubai Amid Regional Conflict

1 week ago | liveandletsfly.com | Matthew Klint

As war between Iran and Israel enters its seventh day and the U.S. considers involvement, American Airlines and United Airlines have paused their flights to the Middle East beyond Israel. Both American and United (Delta Air Lines does not currently fly to the Middle East beyond Tel Aviv) are pausing all service to the Middle East.
Review: Cathay Pacific The Pier Business Class Lounge (HKG)

1 week ago | liveandletsfly.com | Matthew Klint

Folks, the Cathay Pacific The Pier Lounge in Hong Kong (HKG) may just be the best business class lounge in the world. In any case, it is a beautiful space with excellent food and beverage options, and is a pleasant environment to wait for your flight in. I arrived several hours before my Cathay Pacific flight to Amsterdam to sample every Cathay Pacific Business Class lounge. After visiting The Wing and The Deck, my third stop was The Pier.
A First Class Upgrade Snafu That Perfectly Sums Up American Airlines

1 week ago | liveandletsfly.com | Matthew Klint

American Airlines is trying to become a more premium carrier and I believe it is taking this goal very seriously. But a recent upgrade snafu demonstrates that the carrier has a long way to go and must focus immediately on improving its technology. A client was traveling from New York to Los Angeles in AA Flagship Business Class. He wanted to uprade to first class and while checking in, there was an attractive offer: only $256 for the transcontinental upgrade.
Expedia Offers "Luxury" Apartment In Vietnam For 1.2 Mlillion USD Per Night...

1 week ago | liveandletsfly.com | Matthew Klint

If you’re feeling like a splurge this week, Expedia is happy to sell you a short-term apartment rental in the north of Vietnam at the bargain price of only 1.2 million USD per night. What is going on here? A friend of mine is traveling to Đà Nẵng in the north of Vietnam and while looking for accommodations, stumbled on a very special apartment at a very premium price: the Minh Anh Apartment in the city of Huế .
The Waffle That Conquered The World: How Hampton Inn Became The World’s Largest Hotel Chain

1 week ago | liveandletsfly.com | Matthew Klint

The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach and apparently, the way to creating world’s largest hotel chain, an honor held by Hilton’s Hampton Inn brand, is also through the stomach…Hampton (which includes both Hampton Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites) sold about 90 million room nights last year, a few million more than its closest competitor: Holiday Inn Express.
After 30 Years, United Pilot Gets His Dream First Officer

1 week ago | liveandletsfly.com | Matthew Klint

A sweet moment recently occurred on a United Airlines flight when a father and son flew together for the first time as captain and first officer. This sweet moment also offers an important insight into parenting. In a sweet video shared across United’s social media accounts, “United Captain Tom M. waited 30 years for this flight.” What flight might that be? A very special co-pilot onboard: the first officer was his son, Bradley.