Just the usual amount of chatter from us, mostly about way more chatter in the market than is typical. And, perhaps, some of which should settle down.
DLD 551: Shaking things up
- September 11, 2025
- Tagged as: 737 MAX 10, 787-9, AENA, Air France, Alaska Airlines, Austrian Airlines, awards, bankruptcy, Boeing, British Airways, Capital One, credit cards, Department of Transportation, DOT, Dreamliner, frequent flier, frequent flyer, Frontier, GoWild, HOP!, Horizon Air, Iceland, Icelandair, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, jetblue, KEF, Kuiper, LATAM, podcast, Qatar Airways, rewards, Ryanair, Singapore Air, Southwest Airlines, Spain, Spirit Airlines, Starlink, Tel Aviv, TLV, United Airlines, WestJet
Routes and partnerships slashed in some areas, while others focus on innovation. Plus Spanish airports fight back against Ryanair and lots more.
Where’s the premium demand? And will it stick around forever? Plus booking shenanigans and a hunting delay.
A pilot ends up in jail, another wannabe who probably should. Plus a couple big orders and delivery milestones.
DLD 538: Looping back
- June 12, 2025
- Tagged as: 737 MAX, Air China, Air France, Air India, AirBaltic, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Boeing, Boom Supersonic, Brightline, business class, China, China Airlines, codeshare, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Etihad, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, Heathrow, IATA, IATAAGM, Icelandair, ife, IFEC, IndiGo, inflight entertainment, interline, jetblue, KLM, London, Newark, Paris Air Show, premium cabin, Premium Economy, Riyadh Air, Rome, slots, Southwest Airlines, Starlux, supersonic, train
More on partners, plus London and American’s premium play and Rome for Alaska
Got power? That’s usually not an issue for airlines and airports, but this week is different.
DLD 524: TO/GA
- March 6, 2025
- Tagged as: ACC, Accra, Africa, Air France, Airbus, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, ANA, Boeing, British Airways, Chicago, Delta Air Lines, dining, E175-E2, E195-E2, EasyJet, elite status, Embraer, Expedia, FedEx, frequent flier, frequent flyer, Frontier, jetblue, loyalty, Lufthansa, Manchester, Marrakech, MDW, MHT, MIdway, OTAs, Peach Airlines, Qatar Airways, RAK, regional jets, routes, Southwest Airlines
Another close call, and a lot to consider as new orders and new routes come online.
DLD 509: Worth the EXPOsure?
- November 14, 2024
- Tagged as: Air France, American Airlines, BNA, British Airways, business class, Cancun, Delta Air Lines, Department of Transportation, dining, DOT, fines, FlightPath3D, HNL, Honolulu, Lufthansa, MAN, Manchester, MCO, moving map, Nashville, Orlando, premium cabin, Riyadh Air, routes, Virgin Atlantic
Trade shows and fines and AI and aircraft orders and lots, lots more…
Dartboard or strategic planning? Either way, lots of new routes to discuss in this week’s news.
DLD 469: First, make a roux
- February 8, 2024
- Tagged as: 737 MAX 7, A380, Aeromexico, Air France, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Avelo, Belfast, BOS, Boston, Brisbane, business class, certification, Dallas, Delta Air Lines, Department of Transportation, dining, DOT, economy class, Frontier, Global Airlines, jetblue, joint venture, preclearance, routes, Santa Rosa, seating, seats, Southwest Airlines, special guest
Why? because it leads to deliciousness later. But that has nothing to do with this week’s conversation. Fortunately, we’re joined by Ed in an effort to keep things on track.










