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DLD 243: Smisek FTW!

  • May 16, 2019
  • Tagged as: Alaska Airlines, BER, Berlin, Delta Air Lines, El Al, elite status, frequent flier, frequent flyer, Gold Passport, hyatt, medallion, Norwegian, Turkish Airlines, union, wifi
A close-up image of a brown alpaca's head. The alpaca is wearing a black halter, and some pieces of hay are caught in its fur. The background is blurred, showing a green metal bar and a white wall.

Who is a strong airline leader these days? What are the qualities that it takes? And why do so many seem to do it so badly??

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DLD 242: Cutting profits, cutting losses

  • May 9, 2019
  • Tagged as: Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, awards, bankruptcy, Bombardier, business class, crash, Delta Air Lines, Etihad, EuroBiz, first class, Heathrow, Jet Airways, Korean Air, LHR, Moscow, premium cabin, rewards, SkyMiles, SSJ100, sukhoi
Alt text: A view of an airplane from the side, showing the row of windows and part of the wing. The aircraft is parked on the tarmac at an airport, with the runway and some airport vehicles visible in the background. The sky is overcast.

Cutting money-losing programs makes sense in many cases. Selling off a profitable segment of the business is less normal. But here we are.

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DLD 241: Quiet anger

  • May 2, 2019
  • Tagged as: Allegient Air, ARJ, ARJ21, ARJ21-700, Asiana, Cape Town, COMAC, CPT, Embraer, Hong Kong Airlines, Korean Air, livery, Mexico, MItsubishi, MRJ, podcast, routes, SAS, strike, United Airlines
A view of a city skyline and a large body of water, seen through an airplane window. The sky is overcast, and the cityscape includes several tall buildings. The image captures the scene from a high altitude, giving a broad perspective of the urban area and the surrounding water.

Can we talk about that new livery? Plus, more Mexico, SAS’s strike and who really owns Hong Kong Airlines these days?

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DLD 240: It’ll buff right out

  • April 18, 2019
  • Tagged as: 737 MAX, 737MAX, A320neo, A330neo, A380, Air Senegal, American Airlines, Avianca Brazil, bankruptcy, Boeing, BOS, Boston, engines, Hi Fly, Jet Airways, jetblue, JFK, London, Midwest Express, New York City, Norwegian, podcast, Stratolaunch, TATL, Transatlantic
A person is standing on a beach during sunset. The sky is filled with scattered clouds, and the sun is low on the horizon, casting a warm golden light over the scene. The reflection of the sun can be seen on the wet sand and the ocean waves. The overall atmosphere is serene and peaceful. The image is credited to @WandrMe in the bottom right corner.

London, eventually. Maybe a couple bankruptcies. And a plane that almost tumbled on take-off. Grab on for a fun set of stories this week!

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DLD 239: Charts? We don’t need no stinkin’ charts!

  • April 11, 2019
  • Tagged as: 737MAX, A350, A350-1000, Austrian Airlines, awards, Boeing, business class, insurance, Mileage Plus, mileageplus, points, rewards, robbery, United Airlines, Upper Class, Virgin Atlantic
The image shows a scene from a Western movie with several men dressed in cowboy attire. One man is sitting at a table with an open book, while the others stand around him. Two logos have been superimposed onto the image: the Delta Air Lines logo on the left and the United Airlines logo on the right. The men appear to be engaged in a discussion or negotiation.

As award charts disappear is loyalty following them out the door? Plus a new A350 cabin and more MAX grounding discussions.

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DLD 238: The AIX 2019 report

  • April 5, 2019
  • Tagged as: Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX19, antenna, Collins Aerospace, electronically steered antenna, ESA, in-seat power, Mirus, Mirus Kestrel, PaxEx, RAVE, Safran, Safran Aerosystems, USB
Alt text: A promotional image for four leading events happening in one week at one destination. The image features a stylized airplane with various words and logos on it, including "Aircraft Interiors EXPO," "World Travel Catering & Onboard Services EXPO," "Passenger Technology Solutions," and "Passenger Experience CONFERENCE." The text "4 LEADING EVENTS - 1 WEEK - 1 DESTINATION" is prominently displayed. The background includes a sky with clouds.

We’re back in Hamburg for the 2019 edition of Aircraft Interiors Expo, talking about the new and fun developments in the industry and what passengers can look forward to flying with in the coming years.

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DLD 237: Wow, ‘Dam MAX Jet!

  • March 28, 2019
  • Tagged as: 737 MAX 8, 737 MAX8, 737MAX, Amsterdam, Boeing, British Airways, Brussels, grounding, Hyperloop, Jet Airways, Kansas City, MCI, podcast, routes, slots, WOW Air
The image shows a close-up view of a pink and white airplane on the tarmac at an airport during sunset. The sun is low in the sky, casting a warm golden light on the aircraft and the surrounding area. The airplane's windows and part of the wing are visible, and the sky is clear with a few clouds in the distance.

Can Jet and WOW overcome massive financial challenges to stay in business? Will the MAX issues hurt Boeing long-term? And some Amsterdam news, too.

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DLD 236: One Lucky Podcast

  • March 21, 2019
  • Tagged as: Book Review, podcast, special guest, Trip Report
The image is a book cover for "One Lucky Fan" by Rich O'Malley, with a foreword by Jimmy Traina. The cover features a man wearing a Chicago Cubs jersey and cap, standing on a baseball field with his hands on his hips. In the background, there is a scoreboard and stadium seating. The title "One Lucky Fan" is prominently displayed in large red letters. There is also a small circular inset photo in the top left corner showing a man and a dog. The subtitle reads, "From bleachers to box seats, chasing the ultimate sports dream to visit all 123 MLB, NBA, NFL & NHL teams."

How do you close out a 20+ year journey? Try a 53-day trip across the USA to see 40 pro teams play.

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DLD 235: MAX sadness and confusion

  • March 14, 2019
  • Tagged as: 737 MAX 8, 737 MAX8, 737MAX, A321neo, airbnb, American Airlines, Barclays, credit cards, elite status, ET302, Ethiopian Airlines, hotels, HotelTonight, South African Airways, SWUs, United Airlines, upgrades, Vietnam Airlines
The image shows the interior of a historic church or cathedral. The architecture features stone walls and arched windows. There is a large, ornate fresco on the domed ceiling, depicting various figures and scenes. On the left wall, there is a framed painting, and on the right wall, there is a large mural of a religious figure. Several people are standing on a balcony with intricate wrought iron railings, silhouetted against the light coming through the windows. The overall atmosphere is serene and reverent.

Lots of 737 shop talk in this episode, recorded on Sunday evening after the ET302 crash outside Addis Ababa. Our condolences to all those affected by the tragedy.

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DLD 234: Paine with Pizza

  • March 7, 2019
  • Tagged as: airports, Alaska Airlines, E175, Everett, Horizon Air, inaugural, PAE, Paine Field, PaxEx, podcast, Seattle
Two men are standing in front of an airplane on an airport tarmac. Both are smiling and wearing orange safety vests. The airplane behind them has a visible logo and the word "Horizon" on its fuselage. The sky is clear and blue.

Is it as aggressive a crossover as Avengers: Infinity War? Maybe not. But this week’s show has DLD and MilesToGo producing a joint episode to relive the inaugural festivities at Paine Field and it sure was fun.

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