This week we’re talking about the new A321neoLR replacement for transoceanic 752s, a new partnership between Hertz & United, American’s new business class seats and a bit of ebola. Come join the fun!
Changes are coming to US passports in 2016; lots of other changes before then for US airlines, hotel award searches and more.
DLD63: Pizza on Argentina
- September 25, 2014
- Tagged as: 787, argentina, Delta, Delta Air Lines, United, United Airlines
We’ve got a special guest on this week talking Argentina and ticketing challenges. United put the 787-9 into service and we were there. And some crazy rewards programs, too.
DLD 62a: APEX Expo Special Episode
- September 18, 2014
- Tagged as: ife, in-flight internet, PaxEx, podcast
A special episode recorded at the 2014 APEX Expo in Anaheim, California. A bunch of special guests talking cabin interiors, IFE, connectivity, dining and more!
Southwest has a new heart (logo), United went to court and the Ex-Im bank continues to be a strange player in the aviation market.
DLD 61: The power of a Tweet
- August 28, 2014
- Tagged as: American Airlines, Boston, Cathay Pacific, podcast, United, United Airlines
The Knee Defender caused a lot of problems recently. Also, passengers are crazy. And if you don’t believe a flight can be delayed over a tweet then it is time to change your views.
DLD 60: Happy birthday to me!
- August 14, 2014
- Tagged as: American Express, Croatia, jetblue, lounges, podcast, United, United Airlines, Vienna
Arm rest wars, massive delays and lounge food upgrades. Plus some idiocy from lobbyists and insights into two cool European destinations. Enjoy!
DLD 59: Overrated
- July 31, 2014
- Tagged as: Delta, Delta Air Lines, lounges, Lufthansa, PaxEx, podcast, TSA, United, United Airlines, Virgin America
Which first class lounges are worth going out of your way for? Also, a new safety video, new IFE coming to Delta and Virgin America might go public. Plus, special guest Josh Zepps.
DLD 58: Adventures in IROPS
- July 18, 2014
- Tagged as: A330neo, A380, AAdvantage, Airbus, American Airlines, awards, Etihad, Gold Passport, hyatt, jetblue, Qatar, rewards, United, United Airlines
Things don’t always go as planned. We usually recover better than others, even if there is a bit of chaos involved. Still, it is not too common that a simple round-trip requires 10-ish different bookings to make it happen. Oopsie.
DLD 57: Frogger is more fun in real life
- July 3, 2014
- Tagged as: Air India, Atlanta, Delta, Delta Air Lines, Doha, frequent flier, frequent flyer, jetblue, PaxEx, points, Qatar, Star Alliance, United, United Airlines
What happens when a guy nicknamed Black Cloud for his travel, erm, challenges goes for a run in Ahmedabad at 5am? Many things, including that we managed to get him as a guest on the show to talk about all sorts of fun, including the “real life, high stakes version of Frogger” which ensued.
