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Exploring the world with points, miles and a bit of crazy.
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DLD 482: Plane problems
Who will be the first to fly the A321XLR? And when will the 777X ever fly? At least now we have some A350 confirmed flight times and an A380 on the move…
Also in this episode:
* Aer Lingus confirms it won’t be launch customer for new Airbus XLR jet
* Lufty now sees 2026 for 777X
* TPA-AMS coming back on DL in October (A333)
* Bonza is dead in Australia amid fraud claims against 777 Partners
* Global’s A380 made it to Europe
* Qantas settles with regulators over selling already canceled flights
* Emirates announces A350 routes
* Spirit sees a need to pivot the on-board product
* Frontier adds Frontera as a brand name, but probably not tortas on board
For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including:
* Boite Noire
* United’s App Update
* Boeing locked out its firefighters, while WestJet reached a TA with maintenance techs
* Southwest is bringing back last-minute fare sales, or maybe not
* Southwest should buy Breeze to solve its missing MAX 7 problem
* BermudAir’s funky bond
* €50mn Push for more Chunnel traffic
* “Bubble” concept for views from a plane
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DLD 481: A dash of regulatory oversight
Regulators are forcing airlines to do good things for passengers, which is refreshing. Plus maybe a new Dubai airport a decade from now, and lots more.
Also in this episode:
* New DOT rules on refunds for changed/canceled flights
* Airline systems still have a two-digit year problem
* New IFE on JetBlue tries for real personalization
* AA, WN both lost money in Q1
* IndiGo A350 order
* Avianca brings back biz on A320neo fleet
* Ethiopian adds ATH-WAW, but no local traffic rights
* Listener Q about the terrible experience at AUS
* Is DWC really finally going to be built and Emirates move there?
* You might want to delete your OpenTable reviews
* JetBlue’s anti-union play
* Austrian puts the 787 on BER/FRA from 17 May, adds DUS 17 June, before TATL comes over the summer
For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including:
* United finally refunded the Chase UR points for phantom inventory
* United charter with pax on flight deck
* New T&Cs for travel to the T&Cs
* States Attorneys General get power to investigate airlines
* Beregional might be a (very stupid) thing
* Avelo adding MIA-MCO
* Maybe bags passing to final destination for inbounds from Japan
* Beond 5th freedom rights on ZRH-DWC
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DLD 480: Defer, deflect, but don’t drown
Aircraft orders shifting, service types are switching, and one major airport is underwater in this week's show.
Also in this episode:
* Spirit fleet deferrals
* United’s earnings, fleet adjustments, and eventually segmented “Polaris Plus”
* American’s Flagship Business Preferred
* Provo is American’s Future – Cranky Flier
* Aegean A321LR play
* Norse to CPT
For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including:
* CapOne travel portal
* Allegiant trip report (and mess of buying the tickets)
* DXB storm and recovery
And plenty more. Enjoy the show! -
DLD 479: A deviation
Often times the shortest distance between two airports is defined by politics more than geography. Last weekend that was more the case than usual.
Also in this episode:
* Iran and the joys of geopolitics in aviation
* SAS leaving Star Alliance end of August
* Breeze says it found profitability for March 2024
* LH cabin crew contract
* New Boeing whistleblower
* Stephan finally gets another PDX-LAX option
* Lufthansa finally has an Allegris plane (sans new F)
For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including:
* Kirby envies DL’s brand
* Polaris Plus
* Tennessee chemtrails thing really became a law
* A319 as a school library
And plenty more. Enjoy the show! -
DLD 478: Deep fried and delicious
Join us on another jaunt through the juicy world of aviation gossip, airline route news, and loyalty relaunches.
Also in this episode:
* OAK wants San Francisco in its name
* Turkish Airlines adding DEN
* Hainan A330neo order potential
* Four more A380s being scrapped
* UA canceled investor day
* NYC Earthquake
For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including:
* New AI FF program
* BAM: Credit Cards & Loyalty
* Mexicana faces massive lawsuit
* JetBlue multi-city booking woes
And plenty more. Enjoy the show! -
DLD 477: Playing the fool
We're skipping April Fool's Day in favor of some real news, including at least one story we were convinced should've been a joke.
Also in this episode:
* Boeing leadership
* United dealing with the FAA, fewer planes than planned, and new E175 bins
* FAA halts Sequim wing-walking flights, revokes owner’s pilot license
* Breeze launches NDC integration with Priceline, a co-brand credit card, and Basic Economy
* Japan plans new jet, possibly Hydrogen-powered
* Air Malta relaunch as KM Malta Airlines
* Southwind banned in Europe (and UK by default)
* EU officially objects to LH Group/ITA deal
* British Airways is 50
For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including:
* UK citizens learning about passport rules for visiting EU/Schengen
* Bulgaria and Romania are now in the Schengen zone
* Norse LGW-LAS starting in September
* WeatherPromise guarantees rain-free trips
* Knock Airport to Scranton flight will happen, says Weir
* Air & Space visit
And plenty more. Enjoy the show!
Customer Reviews
Av Geek
Great hosts and a conversational style that I love. Good podcast for any av geeks out there.
Great podcast
Great presentation and knowledgeable crew !
Great topics, subpar sound quality
The discussions are great and cover in-depth and advanced travel topics. However, the sound quality is not the greatest and very inconsistent between episodes. Seth also talks incredibly fast and should try to slow down.