DLD 514: Hub Plays: Alaska’s Long, Southwest’s Short

Two very interesting and very different sets of route announcements caught our attention this week. Plus premium seats and lots more.

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Also in this episode:

• All things Alaska Airlines

  • Long-haul at SEA with Hawaiian’s planes

  • PDX banked for hub ops

  • Hawaiian’s revenue premium, so its brand stays in the Islands

  • More premium seats for long-haul in 2027+

  • Premium Credit Card

• AA’s 2025 program updates

• AirTags data can be shared with airlines (UA, AC on board)

• FAA chief stepping down

• Drones

For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including:

• JetBlue’s new Junior Mint cabin plans, plus BOS-MAD/EDI for Summer 2025

• Southwest’s new short hops in Florida

• Spain rules against ancillary fees

• Air Canada Wi-Fi goes free from May 2025 (long haul in 2026)

• Qatar Wi-Fi rolling out even faster than its previously faster than expected

And plenty more. Enjoy the show!