Dots, Lines & Destinations

The image shows an empty airport terminal with a polished floor and overhead signs. The signs indicate directions to "Check-in Aisles" to the left and "Arrivals Hall A" straight ahead. There are also signs for "Exit" to the right. The terminal has large columns and windows along the right side, allowing natural light to enter. A few people can be seen in the distance.

DLD 263: A Hong Kong connection

With 4.5 hours to connect in Hong Kong there are a few options on the table. Sure, the first class lounges call, but a quick trip into town to chat with a friend can also be a smart play.Read more
October 10, 2019
Aerial view of a landscape with several hot air balloons floating in the sky. The scene includes a mix of open fields, residential areas, and industrial buildings. The sky is partly cloudy with the sun rising or setting, casting a warm light over the landscape. The hot air balloons are of different colors, including yellow, blue, and a combination of yellow and red. A highway is visible in the foreground, curving through the landscape.

DLD 261: Silent Flight

Two airlines disappearing in a month is bad news, but that seems to be what's happening right now. Plus some loyalty changes in Canada and Australia and a silent ride over Oregon in a balloon.Read more
September 26, 2019
The image shows a large mural depicting a diverse group of people, including men, women, and children of various ages and ethnic backgrounds. The mural is located on a wall beneath a large, intricate, geometric glass dome ceiling. The ceiling features a pattern of triangular shapes with a mix of transparent and opaque sections, allowing light to filter through. The mural and the ceiling are part of an indoor architectural space with a modern design.

DLD 260: APEX EXPO 2019–The hunt for news!

When APEX, AIX and IFSA get together there should be enough going on to generate some interesting news. Or, perhaps not. The annual Fall trade show bonanza was slow this year, but we still managed to find a few things to talk about.Read more
September 19, 2019
Alt text: Aerial view from an airplane window during twilight. The airplane's wing and engine are visible in the foreground. Below, city lights and a highway with moving traffic are illuminated against the dark landscape. The horizon shows a gradient of colors from deep blue to orange as the sun sets.

DLD 257: A strike debacle

Strikes happen. In aviation the impact can be dramatic, but usually it gets figured out well enough. British Airways managed to throw that playbook out the window this week, however.Read more
August 29, 2019

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