Dots, Lines & Destinations

DLD 388: A last-minute change

Change happens. But it gets way worse if the airline forgets to tell you.Read more

A large mural is painted on the side of a building, depicting a person in a hat holding a large kite or sail. The mural features muted colors and abstract elements, including a map-like shape and several small human figures. The building is part of a street scene with other buildings, one of which has a distinctive tower with a weather vane. String lights are strung across the foreground, suggesting an outdoor seating area or café. The sky is partly cloudy.

DLD 387: Regal in Riga

Day two of a trip to Europe always brings along some jet lag challenges. But we're trying our best.Read more

A person is reclining in a comfortable airplane seat, wearing an eye mask and covered with a blanket. The individual appears to be resting or sleeping. The airplane window next to them shows a view of clouds and a blue sky. The seat has built-in controls and a screen in front of it.

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DLD 386: Intel(ligence?) Inside

Some terribly dorky jokes get us started this week, but eventually we manage to transition to terribly dorky conversations about airplanes, so that's mostly a win.Read more

A blue and white propeller airplane with the word "Connect" written on its side is parked on an airport tarmac. The tail of the plane features a yellow circle with a blue design. In the background, there are large, arched hangars and a fuel truck. Two airport personnel in high-visibility vests are standing near the front of the plane. The sky is clear with some light clouds. The image is credited to @WandrMe and PaxEx.Aero.

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DLD 385: Worst birthday party ever

Sure, the conversations were great, but our plans for birthday festivities came up short.Read more

The image shows an Airbus A321 XLR aircraft parked on a tarmac in front of a large hangar. The airplane has "Airbus A321" and "flying xtra long range" written on its fuselage. The aircraft is being towed by a yellow ground vehicle. The sky is partly cloudy, and there are some buildings and greenery in the background.

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DLD 384: Competition great and small

Mergers generally reduce competition. Upstarts increase it. And somewhere in the middle, we like to talk about all of options.Read more

The image is an advertisement for a flight tracking app. The background features a dark globe with a glowing edge, suggesting a sunrise or sunset. On the left side, there is a QR code with the text "Get App" and instructions to point an iPhone camera at the code. The main text reads, "Pilot-grade flight tracking. For everyone. Track your flights like a Pro, without lifting a finger." On the right side, there is a smartphone displaying the app interface, showing a map with flight paths and a list of flights, including details such as departure and arrival times and locations.

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DLD 383: Gettin’ Flighty with it

Flight status. Travel history. Connection updates. And lots more. That's the promise from Flighty, and we've got founder Ryan Jones on this week's show to talk about it.Read more

The image shows the interior of an airplane cabin filled with passengers. The view is from the back of the plane, looking towards the front. Each seat has a personal entertainment screen on the back, displaying various content. The overhead compartments are closed, and the aisle runs down the center of the plane. The cabin is well-lit, and passengers are seated, some watching their screens, while others are engaged in different activities.

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DLD 382: Punch out

Hard to believe we're still saying this, but please stop being an asshole on airplanes. Or anywhere else, really. But definitely not on airplanes.Read more

Alt text: The image shows the interior of an airport terminal with a high, arched ceiling. The ceiling is adorned with a large, colorful mural depicting various scenes, including buildings, trees, and water. Below the mural, there are several sets of automatic sliding glass doors. To the right, there is a sign indicating directions to all gates and other airport facilities. People are seen walking and standing in the terminal area, some near the check-in counters. The terminal is well-lit with natural light coming through large windows.

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DLD 381: Masks begone!

The lack of appeal, perhaps, is the most interesting part. But the CDC mask mandate for travel is gone, thanks to a court ruling in Florida.Read more

A group of people standing on a beach, looking out at the ocean during sunset. The sky is a gradient of orange and yellow hues, and the waves are gently crashing onto the shore. The silhouettes of the people are dark against the bright background.

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DLD 380: Finding faults

Who is to blame? And does it matter when you finally admit that? Plenty of challenges in the industry these days and more flight cancellations are coming.Read more

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