Dots, Lines & Destinations

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DLD 218: Smoothing connections

A smooth connection in Seattle was unexpected. Smoothing connections in Africa might be useful. And Brexit likely means rough connections for millions. Hooray!Read more

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DLD 217: The Dumpling Run

Fly for the food, stay for the company, collect (or burn) some points along the way. Just a quick weekend trip to Hong Kong and Beijing from the USA, because we can.Read more

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DLD 216: A bet against JFK

Is American's new LAX terminal a bet against JFK? Why is Hertz joining SkyTeam? And what the heck is going on at British Airways??Read more

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DLD 215: Can Clippy start an engine??

Engines, engines, everywhere! Even more of which are now broken. Plus many inaugurals and maybe your biometric security data will be sold to an airline or airport soon.Read more

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DLD 214: A new Number 1 and new numbers for 1K

United has new elite rules, Marriott still struggles, new A380 engines are stalled and Primera is dead. Rough week, huh?Read more

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DLD 213: APEX EXPO – Next Year in Los Angeles

Another year of APEX EXPO is in the books and, as always, lots of cool developments. Plus a few really bad ones. Listen now to learn what you'll be flying soon.Read more

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DLD 212: No changes, unlikely merger, little fuel

Will a Middle East merger happen? Did a plane run very low on fuel? Is the new UA boarding process a joke? Lots of answers in this week's show!Read more

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In a growing industry where will all the planes go? SFO, MEX, AMS and many more are full while expansion options are limited. New catering, routes, boarding rules and a presidential 747 won't change that, but we talk about them anyways.Read more

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DLD 210: Not quite Philadelphia

Norwegian is finally ready to fly in Argentina and Primera wants more TATL. Plus United is doing strange things in Hawaii and lots more!Read more

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