DLD 391: Some Independence thinking

A long, narrow causeway stretches out into the sea, partially submerged by water. The causeway is made of concrete tiles and is flanked by seaweed-covered rocks and shallow water. In the distance, a few people are walking along the causeway. A tall, thin pole stands on a stone base to the left of the causeway. The sky is overcast, and the overall scene appears calm and serene. The image is credited to @WandrMe.

Great news: The holiday weekend wasn’t a total meltdown, despite warnings from airlines.

DLD 390: Back from Europe

Aerial view of a large cityscape with a prominent skyline in the background, featuring numerous tall buildings and skyscrapers. In the foreground, there are several bodies of water, including rivers and wetlands, intersected by bridges and roads. The landscape includes a mix of industrial areas, green spaces, and urban development. The sky is clear with a few scattered clouds.

Summer travel is definitely here. Good luck with that.

DLD 374: Your airline is intriguing to me and I wish to subscribe to your ticketing plan

Map of the western United States highlighting major cities in California and nearby states. Cities in California include San Francisco, Sonoma, Sacramento, San Jose, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Burbank, Orange County, Palm Springs, and San Diego. Nearby cities include Reno, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. The map features stylized text for some city names and lines connecting various cities, indicating travel routes or connections.

Should you subscribe to an airline’s recurring payment offerings? Probably not. But we’re going to talk about it a bit.

DLD 365: TATL Tales

The image shows the interior of an airport terminal. There are a few people walking, one of whom is pulling a suitcase. The terminal has a modern design with curved ceilings and large windows. There is a prominent information sign with an "i" symbol, and several digital screens displaying information and advertisements. A Starbucks coffee shop is visible on the right side of the image. There are also signs indicating the direction to gates B15 to B85, baggage claim, and ground transportation. The area appears to be relatively quiet with only a few travelers present.

Lots of news in the Transatlantic market this week, with high hopes for Summer 2022. Lawsuits, and new elite status and maskholes, too.

DLD 357: Easy Breezy

The image shows a large blue airplane parked on the tarmac outside an airport terminal. In the foreground, there is a model of a blue airplane with the word "Breeze" written on its side, placed on a stand near some white chairs. The model airplane is positioned in front of large windows that provide a clear view of the actual airplane outside. The sky is clear and blue, and the airport runway and surrounding area are visible in the background.

The brand new Breeze A220 is top of mind this week, as we have a crew chatting just hours after the unveiling. Plus AAdvantage and Bonvoy news that might matter to you.

DLD 350: Wider than the average show

Alt text: A view through an archway of a historic courtyard with classical architecture. The buildings on either side have a mix of red brick and stone facades with arched windows and columns. A large hanging lantern is centered in the archway, and the sky above is overcast. Benches line the walls of the courtyard, and there is a sign in the middle of the courtyard.

How does just one out of service plane cause so much trouble for a major airline?? But it worked mostly in our favor, so no complaints this time around.

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