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DLD 437: The Bourget

Summer in Paris, perhaps a delightful experience. A week at Le Bourget, however, is far less appealing for us. But there's a bit of news worth discussing.Read more

Two men are sitting in what appear to be airplane seats, each wearing a high-visibility vest (one in yellow and the other in orange). They are smiling at the camera. The seats have tray tables extended in front of them. In the background, there are other people standing and some construction materials on the floor.

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DLD 436: The future of travel, as predicted at AIX 2023

What does the future of air travel hold? Odds are it will appear on the show floor at Aircraft Interiors Expo a few years before it flies, and we've got a report from the show. Read more

DLD 435: An eye on the future

New planes, new routes, and new seats all bode well for the future. And some lines being dropped might not be so bad, either.Read more

Aerial view of an airport with multiple runways, taxiways, and aircraft parked near terminal buildings. The image shows a large runway marked with the number 23, various airport facilities, and surrounding urban areas with buildings and roads. The wing of an airplane is visible in the foreground, indicating the photo was taken from an aircraft in flight. The image is credited to @WandrMe.

DLD 434: Trust buster

JetBlue and American Airlines have a lot of work to do if they're going to keep the NEA alive. A judge ruled it illegal last Friday, setting up all sorts of challenges for the carriers.Read more

The image shows an Alaska Airlines airplane inside a hangar. The aircraft is painted with a special livery featuring bold blue and white designs inspired by Northwest Coast Native art. The word "Alaska" is prominently displayed on the side of the plane. The tail and winglets also feature intricate designs in blue and white. The hangar is spacious and well-lit, with the airplane positioned centrally.

DLD 433: Going native

Two nice implementations of indigenous themes and art from airlines announced this week, and the impact for passengers is pretty good, too.Read more

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

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