Computers are creating challenges for airlines and hotels these days. But it still isn’t a “glitch.” Another airline is disappearing and the CSeries may be flying further south than previously expected.
Is it possible to introduce a new product too soon? Also, survival of the fittest can be bad if you’re named Darwin. Plus big potential moves in China.
DLD 168: Pandas, Hot Pots and a Giant Buddha in Chengdu
- November 25, 2017
- Tagged as: Chengdu, China, Trip Report, UNESCO, World Heritage Sites
This week’s episode is all about Chengdu recorded on location with a special guest. Some Saudi Arabia tourism tips, too, which was surprising to all of us.
DLD 167: DFW-KEF WTF??
- November 22, 2017
- Tagged as: A380, American Airlines, business class, Delta, DeltaOne, DFW, Emirates, Iceland, Icelandair, Kuwait Airlines, PaxEx, WOW Air
Is Iceland really that popular in Texas? More premium routes and no more A380s are also part of the discussions.
DLD 166: The Suite Life
- November 16, 2017
- Tagged as: Chengdu, DEL, Delhi, Emirates, Flying Blue, FlyingBlue, frequent flier, frequent flyer, loyalty, points, revenue-based, United, United Airlines, World Airways
New Suites seats from Emirates and Singapore Airlines are all the rage, but do they really matter? Revenue-based loyalty, a fond farewell and a new long-haul LCC are also part of this week’s news.
DLD 165: Ch-ch-ch-changes
- November 2, 2017
- Tagged as: Avro, awards, Brussels Airlines, DEN, Denver, Fokker, KLM, SIN, singapore, Southwest, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Everything is changing, from routes to aircraft types to terminals to award charts. And there’s a good reason it is happening now. Plus, concerts on planes and a major airport expansion on the horizon.
DLD 164: A Stupid LCC Play
- October 26, 2017
- Tagged as: 767, Air Berlin, Boeing, Etihad, Japan, LaGuardia, LCC, LGA, San Francisco, SFO, United, United Airlines
There’s something particularly strange about building an itinerary just to fly 4 different LCCs in 2 days in Japan. That’s what we have Seth for. Plus, a 767 renaissance, LGA shuffles, SFO air art and more.
DLD 163.5: You’re so (Trip In) Vain
- October 23, 2017
- Tagged as: 787, Airbus, CSeries, Delta Air Lines, Hawaii, PaxEx, podcast, Southwest Airlines, Taipei, Taiwan, Trip Report, Virgin Atlantic
A busted trip to Taiwan, busted Rolls Royce engines and an attempt to bust Boeing’s bullying ways are on the agenda this episode. Plus Hawaii and the A330neo (again).
The A330neo is really real. The plane flew for the first time today in Toulouse and we’ve got a report from the festivities. Plus lots of other fun chasing various aircraft across Europe.
DLD 162: The #PRCareLift
- October 12, 2017
- Tagged as: A330neo, A380, Air France, Airbus, Alaska Airlines, Boeing, Bombardier, CSeries, first class, PaxEx, podcast, Puerto Rico, Turkey
Hey, DLD listeners: We need your help, far more than just putting up with our regular ramblings (of which there are plenty in this episode).
