Dots, Lines & Destinations

The image shows a Frontier Airlines airplane parked at an airport gate. The aircraft has the word "FRONTIER" written in large green letters on its fuselage. The tail of the plane features a large image of a squirrel, and the name "Sammy the Squirrel" is written near the front of the plane. There is another Frontier Airlines plane in the background with a different animal image on its tail. Various ground service vehicles and equipment are positioned around the planes. The sky is overcast, and the airport terminal building is visible in the background.

DLD 432: You want fries with that

Can fries be reasonably served as a side on board? And, quite frankly, why not tater tots instead??Read more

The image shows a panoramic view of a historic city with a cloudy sky. In the foreground, there is a bronze sculpture of a tree with a human figure intertwined with its trunk. In the background, there is a large brick church with a tall bell tower and a dome, surrounded by other historic buildings. The scene is likely from a European city known for its medieval architecture.

DLD 431a: Siena

Seth gets sidetracked on a train journey across Europe, drawn to Siena thanks to an online aviation connection.Read more

Aerial view of a busy port with numerous shipping containers organized in stacks. Large blue cranes are positioned along the dock for loading and unloading cargo. In the background, there is a city skyline with tall buildings and a waterfront area featuring various structures, including a cruise ship docked at the pier. The water body extends into the distance, with more industrial and urban areas visible on the far shore. The sky is partly cloudy.

DLD 431: Shifting the Dream

A special Dreamliner is on the move. And we're not really sitting still, either.Read more

The image shows the view from an airplane window during takeoff or landing. The airplane wing is prominently visible in the foreground. Below, there is an airport runway with some markings and a small vehicle. In the background, there is a body of water and a distant city skyline under a partly cloudy sky.

DLD 430: A long ride home

It is all fun and games until a rules change hits home. Then the rage rises to the surface.Read more

Alt text: Aerial view of a mountain range covered in snow, with peaks emerging through a layer of clouds. The sky above is clear and blue. The edge of an airplane wing is visible in the lower left corner of the image.

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DLD 429: To sleep, perchance to dream

What matters most on long-haul flying? And why isn't it a good night's sleep??Read more

A small white aircraft is parked on a tarmac with its door open and propeller visible in the foreground. In the background, a yellow aircraft with the registration number N889Z is parked on a grassy field. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky.

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DLD 428: Squeeze play

Trying to squeeze more planes into a terminal is rarely an easy task. When the terminal is brand new and someone screwed up the design work it is even worse.Read more

Alt text: "Interior view of a large, modern building with a high, arched ceiling supported by yellow metal beams. The ceiling features circular skylights, and the right side of the image shows a tall wall of windows allowing natural light to enter. The left side of the image includes a glass railing and a sign indicating an accessible area."

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DLD 427: Scrounging around

Fares are up, and revenues are strong in many markets. But that doesn't mean everyone is doing great, financially or otherwise.Read more

Aerial view of Washington, D.C., featuring prominent landmarks such as the Washington Monument in the center and the Jefferson Memorial near the bottom right. The image also shows the Tidal Basin, various government buildings, and the extensive urban layout of the city. The Potomac River is visible in the lower part of the image, with bridges and highways connecting different parts of the city. The landscape includes a mix of green spaces, water bodies, and dense urban development.

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DLD 426: Spring cleaning

Spring is here! The Northern IATA season started last weekend, and even if the weather isn't entirely cooperating, new routes are alive.Read more

Aerial view of a coastal area with a long stretch of beach along the ocean. The coastline is lined with residential buildings and roads. There are several inlets and bodies of water inland, with patches of greenery and developed areas. The ocean waves are visible along the shore, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

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DLD 425: Canadian Considerations

Canada makes a few appearances in this week's episode, as does the Middle East.Read more

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