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Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. Each year he travels more than 200,000 miles by air and has visited more than 135 countries over the last decade. Working both in the aviation industry and as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in major media outlets around the world.
Studying international relations, American government, and later obtaining a law degree, Matthew has a plethora of knowledge outside the travel industry that leads to a unique writing perspective. He has served in the United States Air Force, on Capitol Hill, and in the White House.
His Live and Let’s Fly blog shares the latest news in the airline industry, commentary on frequent flyer programs and promotions, and detailed reports of his worldwide travel. Source
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Search ArticlesOuch: Delta A350 Clips Air Canada 777’s Tail At LAX While Taxiing For Tokyo
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A350-900 clipped an Air Canada Boeing 777-200 at Los Angeles International Airport this morning, damaging the aircraft and disrupting travel plans. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported, but this is certainly not how anyone wanted to begin a flight to Tokyo or end one from Toronto.
Delta Passenger Says He Refused A Seat Swap, Started Recording, And Was Kicked Off The Plane Original
A Delta Air Lines passenger says he was asked to give up his seat so a couple could sit together, declined after seeing the replacement, and was eventually removed from the flight after recording the dispute. Delta says he failed to follow crew instructions. I understand that passengers cannot simply ignore flight attendants, but I also understand wanting a record when a request to switch seats turns into something more.
American Airlines Passenger Paid Extra For A Better Seat, Says Large Seatmate Took Over Her Space And Crew Would Not Help Original
An American Airlines passenger says she paid extra for a better seat, only to spend the flight pressed against a large seatmate who occupied part of her space. I’ve written about passengers of size many times, and my position is unchanged: if you take up more than one seat, you need to pay for it. Sorry.
Syrian Airlines Reveals Bold New Look As It Returns To Europe And Plans To Double Its Fleet Original
Syrian Airlines unveiled a new look at Damascus International Airport last night, with an elaborate reveal ceremony and ambitious plans to expand its fleet and route network. The green and gold design is a striking change another sign of Syria trying to rebuild its place in the world after years of civil war in the Assad era.
Radical Flydubai Pilot Planned To Crash Jet Into Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport Terminal, Officials Say Original
Another day, another new angle to this horrific story. The flydubai first officer accused of attacking his captain reportedly wanted to crash the aircraft into Ben Gurion Airport, and had begun planning before he even joined the airline. The more we learn, the harder it is to understand how he reached that cockpit…and the questions extend beyond flydubai to Oman, the UAE, and the Israeli government.
American Airlines Says No More Involuntary Bumping. Now Give Employees The Power To Make It Work.
American Airlines is telling employees to stop involuntarily bumping passengers from oversold flights, even if avoiding it means offering more compensation or taking a delay. I welcome this…but the real test is whether AA gives its employees the authority and support to make it work. American Airlines Wants To End Involuntary Bumping. Give Employees The Power To Make It Happen.
Elon Musk Is Turning X Against Delta Air Lines Over Starlink. Whose “Public Square” Is This? Original
Elon Musk is encouraging travelers to abandon Delta, American and United are offering them status matches, and X is serving up a steady argument that Delta’s Wi-Fi is terrible. I love Starlink, but something about this campaign bothers me…especially when the man selling the internet also owns the platform hosting the complaints. The argument over Delta Air Lines and Starlink has become rather absurd.
U.S. Ends Most Passport Stamps, Leaving Travelers To Trust Electronic Records Original
The United States is ending routine passport stamps at its borders, becoming the latest nation to replace a (fleetingly) familiar part of international travel with an electronic record. In an October 1, 2026 bulletin, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that it will cease routinely stamping passports during primary processing, the initial inspection travelers undergo when entering the country. CBP says eliminating the stamps reduces processing time and operating costs.
Flydubai Co-Pilot Attacked Captain With Plane’s Own Crash Axe, UAE Says It Was A Terror Attempt Original
The weapon used to attack the captain of flydubai flight FZ1073 was a crash axe, according to UAE investigators. That is a chilling new detail: equipment carried to help save lives was used against the man ultimately responsible for protecting everyone aboard. The United Arab Emirates has now formally described the attack aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 as an attempted terrorist act, confirming that the first officer attacked the captain with a crash axe and tried to take control of the aircraft.
Rant: American, United, Delta Highlight Internet Importance Original
Delta Air Lines’ highly controversial decision regarding inflight internet has become a hot topic with United and American. But the importance of connectivity is accelerating. A few months ago, as Starlink was signing some of its (now) 48 airline partners up for fast wifi – almost universally offering free wi-fi to travelers – Delta CEO, Ed Bastian, was one of just two to sign up to Amazon’s competing Leo service.