Dots, Lines & Destinations

DLD 348: Lost and Found

We lost last week's episode, but came back strong this time around with planes big and small crossing oceans and some fun new routes and money for US startups.Read more

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DLD 346: Multiple meltdowns

Airline meltdowns happen form time to time, but this past week's performances are surprisingly ugly.Read more

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DLD 345: Teaming, trimming & traveling

More airline partnership and a key route trimmed. Plus, cool new trains and airlines and loyalty plays.Read more

A person is standing next to a small white and orange airplane with the text "HAWK XP II" on the side. The person is wearing a black jacket and blue jeans. The airplane is parked on a grassy area with a partly cloudy sky in the background.

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DLD 344: 49 States, and then some

We've got a guest on this week, mixing educational fun with a likely new world record!Read more

Alt text: A modern, brightly lit airport walkway with moving walkways on both sides. The ceiling features a wavy, reflective surface that mirrors the people and colorful, geometric light panels below. Several travelers are walking or standing on the moving walkways, some carrying luggage. The walls are adorned with a gradient of colors, creating a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere.

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DLD 343: That probably won’t work

They might all be terrible ideas, but we're still going to talk about them and figure out if any of it makes sense.Read more

The image is of a New Mexico license plate. The plate is black with yellow text and borders. At the top, it reads "CHILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD." In the center, the license plate number "DLD 342" is displayed in large yellow letters. To the left of the number, there is an illustration of two chili peppers, one green and one red. At the bottom, it says "New Mexico USA" in red text and "Land of Enchantment" in green text.

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DLD 342: Red, Green, or Christmas??

Points for paying rent? That's the underlying premise of the new Bilt Rewards program and, well, it is very different from others that came before.Read more

The image shows a view from an airplane window during takeoff or landing. The airplane wing is visible in the foreground, and the shadow of the airplane can be seen on the ground below. In the background, there is an industrial area with numerous shipping containers, cranes, and buildings, including a large IKEA store. The sky is clear, and the overall scene suggests an airport located near a port or industrial zone.

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DLD 341: A Midsummer Night’s (fever) Dream

Fancy new screens, a questionable route plan, open borders (sortof) and a trio of new/renewed airlines make the news this week. Plus, what happens if you don't pay a DOT fine??Read more