Dots, Lines & Destinations

The image shows a street scene with people walking along a pedestrian area flanked by historic buildings. The buildings have arched windows and doorways, with the one on the left painted in a yellow hue and the one on the right in white with pink accents. The ground is paved with a distinctive black and white wave-patterned mosaic. The street is bustling with pedestrians, and there are some shops visible on the right side. The overall atmosphere is lively and vibrant.

DLD 123: Ending the alliance era

Are alliances dead? How many gates is too many to give up to consummate a merger? And just why would Emirates be interested in flying to Buffalo, New York? Listen to the show to find out the answers to these questions and more!Read more
November 10, 2016
Hipster dining in Thailand, fueling the recording of this episode. It was all delicious.

DLD 122: Talking Thailand

Welcome to Thailand, where modern development mixes with traditional culture in a way that confounds one of our hosts. Fortunately we've got a guest this week to help clear up some of that confusion.Read more
October 27, 2016
The image shows a close-up view of an ANA (All Nippon Airways) Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft parked at an airport gate. The aircraft's fuselage prominently displays the "787" and "Dreamliner" logos. The engine, with the Rolls-Royce logo, is visible in the foreground. Two ground crew members wearing helmets and uniforms are standing near an open cargo door at the rear of the aircraft. Another ANA aircraft can be seen in the background. The scene is set on a cloudy day with a ship visible in the distance.

DLD 119: A Moving Dot

ANA's 787s are up for a massive engine replacement project, making the aircraft type the "dot" in this week's episode. And lots of other airlines might be affected by similar issues. New 787 routes and significant shifts coming to American's TATL route map in the coming months.Read more
September 15, 2016
The image shows a panoramic view of a cityscape with a mix of old and new buildings. The foreground features a rooftop terrace with a potted tree and turquoise-colored railings. The buildings have a variety of architectural styles, with some having red-tiled roofs and others with flat roofs. The sky is partly cloudy, and the overall scene suggests a vibrant urban area.

DLD 118: Hola Cuba

Last week saw the restoration of commercial air service between the US and Cuba after a 55 year hiatus. We were on board and recorded this episode with guest Cynthia Drescher while on the ground in Santa Clara, Cuba.Read more
September 8, 2016
An elderly man is sitting on a bed, reading a newspaper. He is wearing a white sleeveless shirt and black pants. The bed is covered with a light-colored sheet, and there are some items, possibly clothes or blankets, on the bed beside him. The background shows a wall and a door. The man appears to be deeply focused on the newspaper.

DLD 116: A fantastical farewell flight

A farewell flight on Thai Airways punctuated the difference between it and Lufthansa for this episode's special guest, Josh Zepps. Plus, a new terminal in Orlando and some of the crazy that comes from visiting India.Read more
August 18, 2016
Aerial view of London City Airport and its surrounding areas. The airport's runway is prominently visible, running parallel to a body of water. The surrounding area includes various buildings, roads, and green spaces. The image also shows parts of the neighborhoods of North Woolwich and Beckton, with major roads such as the A1020 and A112 clearly marked.

DLD 115: The New(ark) World Order

Newark Airport is about to get a whole bunch more flights, and we’re not so sure that’s a good thing. London City Airport will also grow and Thai Airways is looking to return to the USA.Read more
August 4, 2016

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