Dots, Lines & Destinations

The image shows the interior of an ornate dome ceiling, likely from a historical or religious building. The dome features intricate architectural details, including decorative moldings, relief sculptures, and stained glass windows. The ceiling is divided into sections by ribs that radiate from a central circular skylight, which allows natural light to illuminate the space. The sections between the ribs are adorned with detailed frescoes or paintings depicting various scenes, possibly of religious or mythological significance. The overall design is highly elaborate and richly decorated.

DLD 324: Fraud, Funding, and Settlements

Join us for a walk down memory lane, triggered by some things we screwed up in our previous episode. Plus CARES2, Boeing, Spirit and More.Read more

A pilot wearing a uniform and a face mask is standing in front of an Alaska Airlines airplane inside a hangar. The airplane has the word "Alaska" prominently displayed on its side. The hangar is spacious with various equipment and machinery visible in the background.

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DLD 323: 2,000 year-old leftovers

We definitely don't recommend eating it, but the 2,000 year old street meat discoveries in the ruins of Pompeii are all sorts of awesome.Read more

A beautiful sunset with a sky painted in shades of orange, pink, and purple. Silhouettes of trees and streetlights are visible in the foreground, with some lights turned on. The clouds are scattered and streaked across the sky, adding to the serene and picturesque scene.

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DLD 322: …And then see what sticks

As has happened several times since the pandemic began airlines are shaking up their route maps with idea so crazy they just might work. So which new destinations will work this time around??Read more

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DLD 321: Psssst….I’ve got a great JetTip for you

Where have all the cool planes gone? If you frequently find yourself wondering about that JetTip.net might help with some answers, at least in the US and Canada.Read more

The image shows a close-up view of a large aircraft engine inside a hangar. The engine's cowling is open, revealing the internal components. Several people are standing nearby, some of whom appear to be inspecting or photographing the engine. The aircraft's fuselage is partially visible, with the letters "ame" seen on the side. The hangar is well-lit, with various equipment and cables hanging from the ceiling.

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DLD 320: MAXimum effort

Is it a race to be first, or just normal business to get the planes back into the sky? Just one of many questions surrounding the 737 MAX return to service now that the grounding has been lifted in the USA.Read more

This image is a composite infographic related to a COVID-19 outbreak investigation on a flight. It consists of three main sections:

1. **Section (a)**: A world map showing the travel routes of different cases (A to G) using colored lines. Each case is represented by a different color (e.g., light blue for A, dark blue for B, red for C, etc.). The map shows the origin and destination points of the flight paths, with a focus on Flight EK448.

2. **Section (b)**: A timeline chart showing the dates from September 25 to October 9. It includes bars for each case (A to G) indicating the timeline of symptom onset, negative and positive PCR tests, likely incubation periods, and likely infectious periods. The flight date (September 29) is highlighted with an airplane icon.

3. **Section (c)**: A seating chart of the airplane (Flight EK448) showing the seat locations of the cases (A to G) with their respective colors. It also indicates seats with negative tests on day 3 and 12 (circled) and empty seats (outlined).

The image provides a detailed visual representation of the spread and timeline of COVID-19 cases associated with a specific flight.

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DLD 319: Bursting that bubble

Collapsing joint ventures, splitting London, and plenty of bubbles to burst in this week's show.Read more

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DLD 318: Building the new Aeroplan

How do you build a new airline loyalty program? We've got a couple guests this week from Aeroplan to talk about how their team pulled it all together.Read more