Basic Economy – Dots, Lines & Destinations

Is it finally time for some passenger rights in the USA? And why does air travel feel more unbundled than ever, in every class of travel?

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.

We’re skipping April Fool’s Day in favor of some real news, including at least one story we were convinced should’ve been a joke.

Podcast

DLD 308: Put a title here

September 10, 2020
Tagged as: 787, Basic Economy, BER, Berlin, Delta Air Lines, fees, routes, United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Joint ventures are failing but does that mean the underlying businesses are screwed? And some serious long-haul route expansion coming, in theory, in the next 9ish months. Plus BER in trouble and the 787’s tail is a mess.

Podcast

DLD 146: Bad timing in so many ways

June 16, 2017
Tagged as: Basic Economy, Doha, economy class, IATA, LAX, Los Angeles, PaxEx, podcast, Qatar, Qatar Airways, SIN, singapore, United, United Airlines

How do you fight the clock against viral media? And is there ever really a good time for international action that isolates a country? Plus a new long Dreamliner route and animals on planes.

Tag: Basic Economy

DLD 513: We Try Harder(ish)

DLD 489: Well and truly screwed

DLD 477: Playing the fool

DLD 308: Put a title here

DLD 146: Bad timing in so many ways

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