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DLD 440: Premium problems

Can economy class be considered an upgrade from premium economy? We're talking about airlines, so you know where this is going.Read more

Aerial view from an airplane window showing a coastal area with a peninsula extending into the ocean. The peninsula has a curved shape and is lined with buildings and greenery. The airplane's engine is visible in the foreground. The ocean appears calm and stretches out to the horizon under a clear sky.

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DLD 439: But was it really a melt down??

United's operations are mostly back to normal at this point, but it took a while to get there. Fortunately, there were plenty of other things to keep us entertained while watching that mess unfold.Read more

Alt text: The image shows the interior of an airport terminal. The terminal features a large, curved wall with a mosaic artwork depicting a bird in flight. There are several people walking through the terminal, and signs directing passengers to baggage claim and ground transportation. The terminal has a modern design with high ceilings, large windows, and a spacious layout. There are also escalators and a series of check-in kiosks visible in the background.

DLD 438: Rolling Delays

Like the rest of the country's air travel, this week's episode got hit by rolling delays. But we made it to our final destination eventually.Read more

a statue of an eagle on a stone ball with a pointed top

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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

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