DLD 498: You’re Grounded!

The 777X is back on the ground, while an IFC vendor goes under and a couple airlines have operational issued. But it isn’t all bad news…

Also in this episode:

• 777X test program grounded
• Malaysia Airlines significant cancellations through December
• Mokulele fleet troubles in Hawaii
• DOJ approval of HA/AS merger
• AeroShark for EVA 777F fleet
• Air Canada pilots vote for strike authorization
• Virgin Australia & Air New Zealand codesharing

For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including:

• SmartSky drops out, with some impressively bad sales numbers reported
• Azul adds long-haul connectivity
• Hawaiian’s Starlink A330 flying
• Phu Quoc’s new routes
• Stupid Abu Dhabi tourism stats
• Alaska Airlines adds Expedia as hotel booking partner

And plenty more. Enjoy the show!