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DLD 261: Silent Flight

  • September 26, 2019
  • Tagged as: Aeroplan, Air Canada, Balloon, bankruptcy, Heathrow, LHR, London, Thomas Cook, Vietnam, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, XL Airways
Aerial view of a landscape with several hot air balloons floating in the sky. The scene includes a mix of open fields, residential areas, and industrial buildings. The sky is partly cloudy with the sun rising or setting, casting a warm light over the landscape. The hot air balloons are of different colors, including yellow, blue, and a combination of yellow and red. A highway is visible in the foreground, curving through the landscape.

Two airlines disappearing in a month is bad news, but that seems to be what’s happening right now. Plus some loyalty changes in Canada and Australia and a silent ride over Oregon in a balloon.

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DLD 242: Cutting profits, cutting losses

  • May 9, 2019
  • Tagged as: Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, awards, bankruptcy, Bombardier, business class, crash, Delta Air Lines, Etihad, EuroBiz, first class, Heathrow, Jet Airways, Korean Air, LHR, Moscow, premium cabin, rewards, SkyMiles, SSJ100, sukhoi
Alt text: A view of an airplane from the side, showing the row of windows and part of the wing. The aircraft is parked on the tarmac at an airport, with the runway and some airport vehicles visible in the background. The sky is overcast.

Cutting money-losing programs makes sense in many cases. Selling off a profitable segment of the business is less normal. But here we are.

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DLD 240: It’ll buff right out

  • April 18, 2019
  • Tagged as: 737 MAX, 737MAX, A320neo, A330neo, A380, Air Senegal, American Airlines, Avianca Brazil, bankruptcy, Boeing, BOS, Boston, engines, Hi Fly, Jet Airways, jetblue, JFK, London, Midwest Express, New York City, Norwegian, podcast, Stratolaunch, TATL, Transatlantic
A person is standing on a beach during sunset. The sky is filled with scattered clouds, and the sun is low on the horizon, casting a warm golden light over the scene. The reflection of the sun can be seen on the wet sand and the ocean waves. The overall atmosphere is serene and peaceful. The image is credited to @WandrMe in the bottom right corner.

London, eventually. Maybe a couple bankruptcies. And a plane that almost tumbled on take-off. Grab on for a fun set of stories this week!

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DLD 228: Sassy stories from Croatia

  • January 24, 2019
  • Tagged as: A320, Air India, Avianca Brazil, bankruptcy, Bonvoy, China, Croatia, Croatia Airlines, FAA, first class, marriott, Marriott Rewards, Norwegian, PaxEx, podcast, Trip Report, TSA, United Airlines, Zagreb
The image shows five different cans and bottles of beverages placed side by side on a surface. From left to right, they are:

1. A red can labeled "Karlovačko."
2. A colorful can labeled "Ožujsko Božićno Pivo."
3. A gold can labeled "Ožujsko."
4. A dark bottle labeled "Zmajska Pivovara Pale Ale."
5. A white can labeled "Stari Lisac Jabukovača."

The background appears to be a dark screen or monitor.

Telling tales and enjoying a winter holiday in Zagreb, Croatia. The sass mostly comes from others, not us.

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DLD 224: From numbers to colors

  • December 20, 2018
  • Tagged as: 737 MAX 8, 737MAX, airberlin, bankruptcy, BOS, Boston, business class, Delta Air Lines, DEN, Denver, first class, Iran, Malaysia Airlines, Norwegian, Russia, San Francisco, SFO, TSA, United Airlines
The image shows six vintage airline-themed playing card decks. The decks are arranged in two rows of three. From left to right, the top row features:

1. A Pan Am deck with a blue and white design.
2. A TWA (Trans World Airlines) deck labeled "Collector's Series Playing Cards" with a red and white design.
3. A Delta Air Lines deck with a New Orleans theme, featuring an illustration of a historic building and a horse statue.

The bottom row features:

1. An Eastern Airlines deck with a dark blue design.
2. A Continental Airlines deck with a blue and white globe design.
3. A National Airlines deck with an orange design featuring a sun with a face.

New boarding groups, new security screening and nearly 50 new airport names in Russia. An “historic” episode comes to life this week!

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DLD 223: Where do I get a bulldozer??

  • December 13, 2018
  • Tagged as: American Airlines, AvGeek, bankruptcy, DEL, Delhi, DEN, Denver, inaugural, India, Jet Airways, Kansas City, MCI, Portsmouth, PSM, routes, United Airlines, WOW, WOW Air
A Frontier Airlines airplane is parked on the tarmac at an airport. The aircraft is white with the word "FRONTIER" prominently displayed on the side. There are a few ground crew members near the front landing gear, performing maintenance or preparing the plane for departure. The sky is clear with some light clouds, and there is a forested area in the background.

More Wow, more bankruptcy, more airports we love to hate. C’mon in!

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DLD 178: The Dots & Lines Memorial Episode

  • February 1, 2018
  • Tagged as: A350, A350-1000, Air Berlin, bankruptcy, Boeing, Bombardier, business class, CSeries, Los Angeles, Niki, PaxEx, Portugal, Qatar Airways, QSuite, United Airlines, wifi
A large commercial airplane with "QATAR" written on its underside is flying overhead against a clear blue sky. The aircraft is viewed from below, showing its wings, engines, and landing gear.

Naming a stadium costs big bucks. And when the name is poorly phrased that can be all sorts of awkward as United is discovering. Niki gets another new owner, Bombardier won and Qatar faces up to some challenges.

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DLD 161: A Grand Delusion

  • October 6, 2017
  • Tagged as: Air Berlin, American Airlines, bankruptcy, Barcelona, Catalonia, China Airlines, DXB, EasyJet, Emirates, flyDubai, Lufthansa, Meridiana, Monarch, ONT, Ontario, podcast, Qatar Airways, Spain, Taipei, Taiwan, TPE, Turkish Airlines
The image shows the wing of an airplane in flight over a vast body of water. The ocean below is calm and glistening under the sunlight. In the distance, there are a few ships visible on the water, and a landmass can be seen on the horizon. The sky is clear and blue. The photo is taken from the perspective of someone inside the airplane, looking out at the wing and the scenery beyond. The image is credited to @WandrMe in the bottom right corner.

Maybe everyone isn’t crazy and they just have really bad ideas, right? A couple bankruptcies and a couple investments, plus a pair of new routes that just might work. C’mon in.

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