It could’ve been a lot worse, for sure. But now we have some initial details about the Southwest flight that took off from a closed runway two weeks ago.

The US DOT seems keen to rewrite the rules – or at least how they’re enforced – in a way that’s liable to significantly impact the US market.

Maybe taking five flights rather than just two, and adding an extra overnight en route, was a mistake.

Regulators are forcing airlines to do good things for passengers, which is refreshing. Plus maybe a new Dubai airport a decade from now, and lots more.

Aircraft orders shifting, service types are switching, and one major airport is underwater in this week’s show.