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DLD 322: …And then see what sticks

  • December 24, 2020
  • Tagged as: 737 MAX, 737MAX, American Airlines, Boeing, Brexit, COVID-19, COVID19, elite status, frequent flier, frequent flyer, India, jetblue, Mosaic, points, routes, Trip Report, Upgrade, upgrades
A beautiful sunset with a sky painted in shades of orange, pink, and purple. Silhouettes of trees and streetlights are visible in the foreground, with some lights turned on. The clouds are scattered and streaked across the sky, adding to the serene and picturesque scene.

As has happened several times since the pandemic began airlines are shaking up their route maps with idea so crazy they just might work. So which new destinations will work this time around??

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DLD 321: Psssst….I’ve got a great JetTip for you

  • December 17, 2020
  • Tagged as: 737 MAX, 737MAX, A340-200, Aeromexico, Aeroplan, Air Canada, Chase, co-brand, cobrand, COVID19, credit card, credit cards, frequent flier, frequent flyer, JetTip, podcast, points, special guest
The image shows an airport scene with two airplanes. In the foreground, there is a large cargo plane on the tarmac, and in the background, a passenger airplane with "Hawaiian" written on its side is taking off. The background also includes various airport buildings, vehicles, and a green landscape with trees and buildings.

Where have all the cool planes gone? If you frequently find yourself wondering about that JetTip.net might help with some answers, at least in the US and Canada.

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DLD 320: MAXimum effort

  • December 10, 2020
  • Tagged as: 737 MAX, 737MAX, American Airlines, drones, grounding, photography, special guest
The image shows a close-up view of a large aircraft engine inside a hangar. The engine's cowling is open, revealing the internal components. Several people are standing nearby, some of whom appear to be inspecting or photographing the engine. The aircraft's fuselage is partially visible, with the letters "ame" seen on the side. The hangar is well-lit, with various equipment and cables hanging from the ceiling.

Is it a race to be first, or just normal business to get the planes back into the sky? Just one of many questions surrounding the 737 MAX return to service now that the grounding has been lifted in the USA.

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DLD 319: Bursting that bubble

  • November 26, 2020
  • Tagged as: Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Antitrust Immunity, ATI, COVID-19, COVID19, Delta Air Lines, elite status, Emirates, fees, Gatwick, Hong Kong, jetblue, joint venture, LGW, London, MAN, Manchester, podcast, singapore, Stansted, STN, TATL, Transatlantic, Upgrade, upgrades, WestJet
This image is a composite infographic related to a COVID-19 outbreak investigation on a flight. It consists of three main sections:

1. **Section (a)**: A world map showing the travel routes of different cases (A to G) using colored lines. Each case is represented by a different color (e.g., light blue for A, dark blue for B, red for C, etc.). The map shows the origin and destination points of the flight paths, with a focus on Flight EK448.

2. **Section (b)**: A timeline chart showing the dates from September 25 to October 9. It includes bars for each case (A to G) indicating the timeline of symptom onset, negative and positive PCR tests, likely incubation periods, and likely infectious periods. The flight date (September 29) is highlighted with an airplane icon.

3. **Section (c)**: A seating chart of the airplane (Flight EK448) showing the seat locations of the cases (A to G) with their respective colors. It also indicates seats with negative tests on day 3 and 12 (circled) and empty seats (outlined).

The image provides a detailed visual representation of the spread and timeline of COVID-19 cases associated with a specific flight.

Collapsing joint ventures, splitting London, and plenty of bubbles to burst in this week’s show.

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DLD 318: Building the new Aeroplan

  • November 19, 2020
  • Tagged as: Aeroplan, Air Canada, frequent flier, frequent flyer, loyalty, special guest
The image shows a red card with rounded corners. In the top left corner, there is a black rectangle with the Star Alliance logo and the text "STAR ALLIANCE" below it. In the top right corner, the word "AEROPLAN" is written in white, with a small red circle containing a white maple leaf next to it. The center of the card features a subtle, abstract design of three horizontal, curved lines.

How do you build a new airline loyalty program? We’ve got a couple guests this week from Aeroplan to talk about how their team pulled it all together.

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DLD 317: The Circa Circus in Vegas

  • November 12, 2020
  • Tagged as: British Airways, casino, first class, Grand Canyon, hiking, hotel, hotels, Las Vegas, special guest, Trip Report
Alt text: A table with a variety of snacks and drinks. There is a bowl of nachos topped with chili, accompanied by small bowls containing salsa, grated cheese, and guacamole. Two glasses of champagne and a glass of water with a lemon slice are also on the table. A menu and some cutlery are placed on the table as well. The setting appears to be a lounge area with a brown leather couch in the background.

How do you host a massive casino opening party in Las Vegas in the midst of a pandemic? It definitely isn’t easy, but it can be done.

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DLD 316: I don’t BERlieve it!

  • November 5, 2020
  • Tagged as: 777, Airbus, airports, ANA, BER, Berlin, COVID-19, JAL, Japan, KLM, Mobile, mobile app, podcast, Rouge, SAA, South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
The image shows the exterior of Berlin Brandenburg Airport, specifically the Willy Brandt terminal. The building features large glass windows and two jet bridges extending from the terminal to the tarmac. The jet bridges have the logo of Sixt, a car rental company, on them. The area appears to be part of the airport's gate section, with gate B06 visible. The scene is well-lit, suggesting it is daytime.

BER is open and a whale caught a runaway train. Both of those things really happened.

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DLD 315: Please don’t subscribe!

  • October 29, 2020
  • Tagged as: American Airlines, Cathay Dragon, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, FreeSpirit, frequent flier, frequent flyer, loyalty, Lufthansa, Miles and More, singapore airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines
The image shows an aerial view from an airplane window, with the wing of the plane visible in the foreground. Below, there is a patchwork of green and brown fields, roads, and small clusters of buildings. To the right, there is a coastline with a sandy beach meeting a large body of water, likely an ocean or sea. The sky is clear with a few scattered clouds.

A loyalty points scheme not worth buying in to and another that surprisingly is. Plus an airline disappears, a very long flight returns, and lots more!

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DLD 314: Shut your Pi hole

  • October 22, 2020
  • Tagged as: 737 MAX, 737MAX, American Airlines, China, Delta Air Lines, earnings, Eastern Airlines, elite status, frequent flier, frequent flyer, Hong Kong, routes, Taiwan, United Airlines
The image shows an interior view of an airport terminal. The terminal is spacious with high ceilings and modern architectural design, featuring large windows that allow natural light to enter. There are several check-in counters on the right side, with a sign above them that reads "CHANGE FEES." The counters are labeled with the airline name "United." The terminal appears to be relatively empty, with only a few stanchions and ropes set up to guide passengers. In the background, there are signs for "AirTrain" and other airport services. The overall atmosphere is clean and well-lit, with a blue hue from the ceiling lights.

Earnings season is back, with billions burned and little in the way of optimism for the industry. But traffic continues to increase and route networks adjust, with airlines trying to capture whatever bits of the market they can.

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DLD 313: A different set of codes

  • October 15, 2020
  • Tagged as: Alaska Airlines, alitalia, awards, frequent flier, frequent flyer, Hertz, IATA, MileagePlan, podcast, points, rewards, Southwest Airlines, Trip Report
Aerial view from an airplane window showing a coastal landscape. The airplane wing and engine are visible in the foreground. Below, there are various landforms including a beach, small islands, and a mix of residential areas and wooded regions. The water appears to be a mix of green and blue hues, indicating shallow and deeper areas. The coastline is irregular with several inlets and peninsulas.

We’re about more than just airplanes, especially these days. But don’t worry too much; air travel still dominates the conversation this week.

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