Is there at least maybe, hopefully a good reason for American Airlines slashing its mini-hub in Austin?

Can loyalty programs actually make changes that seem to make things better for customers, without taking benefits away elsewhere? Tune in to find out.

Catching up on some reader mail, and also on big changes coming in airports served, meals on board, and vaguely boring partnerships.

Scavenging for spare parts, profitable routes, or just good travel ideas? We’ve got it all in this week’s show.

Airlines raked in revenue in Q2, but not all of them reported a profit. And that raises a lot of bigger picture questions.

Whether taxiing to the runway or taking off for the skies, electric power is a growing part of the flying experience. Which is pretty damn cool.