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DLD 139: Mistakes, mistAAkes and miSteaks in travel

  • April 27, 2017
  • Tagged as: american, American Airlines, amtrak, Bangkok, dining, Emirates, JFK, PaxEx, podcast, United, United Airlines
The image shows a view from an airplane window. Outside, there is a large aircraft on the runway, facing the viewer. The wing of the airplane from which the photo is taken is visible in the foreground. In the background, several other airplanes are parked, with their tails displaying the Emirates airline logo. The sky is clear, and the scene appears to be at an airport.

United made a mistake at JFK, American makes mistAAkes in ticket changes and Bangkok made a “miSteak” when it comes to street food. Plenty of other idiocy, too.

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DLD 138: Na·ive·té

  • April 20, 2017
  • Tagged as: american, American Airlines, British Airways, LAS, Las Vegas, North Korea, PaxEx, podcast, Songkran, United, United Airlines
Alt text: A screenshot from the Flightradar24 website showing live air traffic over parts of China, North Korea, and South Korea. Numerous yellow airplane icons indicate the locations of aircraft in flight. Blue markers indicate various cities and locations, including Dalian, Pyongyang, and Seoul. The map also shows the surrounding bodies of water, including the Sea of Japan. The Flightradar24 logo and navigation menu are visible at the top of the image.

Charter cuts, not Leaving Las Vegas, seat poachers popped and a black hole over North Korea. Plus thoughts on where to go for Holy Week next year.

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DLD 137: But WHY did you fly there?

  • April 13, 2017
  • Tagged as: AirBaltic, Bombardier, Cork, CS300, CSeries, Frontier, Ireland, Norwegian, ORK, Providence, PVD, Stewart, SWF
Alt text: Close-up of a section of an aircraft with a bright green panel labeled "CSC." A pair of green 3M Peltor earmuffs is hanging on the panel. Various caution labels are visible, including one that reads, "CAUTION FOR PUSHBACK OR TOWING OPERATIONS TOWBAR SHOULD NOT EXCEED BEYOND THIS LINE." Yellow cables are connected to the aircraft, and part of the airport tarmac and vehicles can be seen in the background.

Norwegian might need to pop a Cork, Frontier looks to cash out, the CS300 is sexy and some discussion on why we travel so much.

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DLD 136: The Schmear Sphere

  • April 6, 2017
  • Tagged as: A380, Airbus, Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, Hamburg, ife, IFEC, internet, seats, wifi
Three men are sitting in what appears to be a trade show or conference setting. They are each holding and pretending to drink from large beer kegs. The man on the left is wearing a colorful patterned shirt and glasses, the man in the middle is in a suit, and the man on the right is in a light blue shirt. Behind them, there is a sign that reads "GOING FURTHER" and various booths and displays.

What’s next for seats, internet and entertainment on airplanes? Aircraft Interiors Expo is the place to find out and here’s this week’s show wrap up.

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DLD135: Action in Asia

  • March 31, 2017
  • Tagged as: american, American Airlines, Australia, awards, China, China Southern, Delta Air Lines, Korean Airlines, Phoenix, podcast, rewards, singapore, United, United Airlines, Westin
The image shows a close-up of a cactus with a vibrant purple flower in bloom. The cactus has numerous sharp, white spines, and the flower has a dark center with delicate petals surrounding it. The background consists of more cactus spines and some rocky ground.

Lots of stuff happening in Asia, from partnerships to award travel to Singapore hawker stalls. Polaris takes a (bigger) delay and a Westin has math troubles.

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DLD 134: (737) MAX, LAX (Shuffle) and PAX (Electronics)

  • March 23, 2017
  • Tagged as: Chicago, Delta, Delta Air Lines, Kuala Lumpur, LaGuardia, LAX, LGA, Los Angeles, Malindo, ORD, Raleigh-Durham, RDU, SEA, Seattle, singapore, United, United Airlines
The image shows the tail section and part of the wing of an Emirates airline aircraft. The tail fin features the Emirates logo and a design with red, green, black, and white colors. The wingtip also displays the Emirates logo. The sky in the background is clear and blue.

No electronics on airplanes, Growth in Seattle and Cuts at LaGuardia. Plus more details on the LAX shuffle coming this May. Hooray!

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DLD 133: Fighting for Small Town, USA

  • March 16, 2017
  • Tagged as: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Berlin, Chicago, dining, meals, podcast, Rogacki, routes, San Francisco, United Airlines
A person is cooking on a large flat-top grill. The grill has various foods being cooked, including sliced potatoes, red and green bell peppers, and what appears to be pieces of meat or fish. The person is using a spatula to stir or flip the food. The background shows a tiled wall and part of a kitchen setup.

Smaller US cities are seeing a resurgence in air service from the major carriers. Plus, Stephan’s favorite restaurant in Berlin is now also Seth’s favorite.

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DLD 132: Paper Planes and Flying Turtles

  • March 9, 2017
  • Tagged as: ANA, Boeing, Delta, PIT, Pittsburgh
Aerial view of a cityscape featuring a river running through the center. Prominent landmarks include a large Ferris wheel near the riverbank and several bridges crossing the river. The image also shows densely packed buildings and streets, with a portion of an airplane engine visible in the foreground on the right side.

Boeing’s new paper plane sounds cool but will it every fly? We do know that ANA will have a turtle flying by the end of the decade. And Pittsburgh, because why not!?!

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DLD 131: Domestic Considerations

  • March 2, 2017
  • Tagged as: AAdvantage, business class, elite status, immigration, Norwegian, podcast, United, United Airlines
Aerial view of a coastal landscape featuring white chalk cliffs along the shoreline. The cliffs are adjacent to a body of water, likely the sea, with waves gently lapping at the base. Above the cliffs, there are green fields and a residential area with numerous houses and buildings. The image also captures part of an airplane wing in the foreground, indicating that the photo was taken from an aircraft. The sky is overcast, casting a soft light over the scene.

United has a brand new 77W with fancy new seats in business class. It also is adding a bunch of routes with CRJ-200s on domestic flights. Economy class travel is not so great.

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DLD 130: Out and about in China with Rapid Travel Chai

  • February 16, 2017
  • Tagged as: China, Fujian, Fuzhou, podcast, UNESCO, World Heritage Sites, Xiamen
The image is a black-and-white photograph of Foochow (now known as Fuzhou), a city in China. The photograph captures a panoramic view of the city, showcasing traditional Chinese architecture with tiled roofs in the foreground. In the middle ground, there are more buildings and structures, including what appears to be a waterfront area with boats docked along the river. The background features a hilly landscape, adding depth to the scene. The overall atmosphere of the image reflects a historical and cultural setting.

We’ve got @RapidTravelChai on as a special guest this episode and we’re talking all about China, heavily focused on the Fujian province and some excellent adventures available there.

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