DLD 272: Customer service is hard

A large group of people is gathered around a counter at an airport. Some individuals are holding documents and mobile phones, while others appear to be engaged in conversation or waiting. The setting is busy, with more people and seating visible in the background. The atmosphere suggests a situation where passengers might be seeking information or assistance.

Travel in India is hard. And when it goes sideways it can go really sideways. A mix of delays and cancellations this week brought that into stark relief and we’re talking about it on the show.

DLD 270: Thanksgiving travel is crazy. Literally.

The image shows a small, colorful pavilion with a prayer wheel inside, set against a mountainous backdrop. Above the pavilion, a string of prayer flags in various colors (blue, white, red, green, and yellow) is strung across the sky. The mountains are covered with trees and have rocky outcrops, and the sky is clear and blue. The scene appears to be serene and peaceful, likely in a Himalayan region.

Flying on Thanksgiving Weekend can be a crazy experience. But this year it seems someone took one of those idiotic “how to get upgraded for free” stories a bit further than they probably should have.

DLD 269: The Bob Seger special

The image shows an intricately designed golden architectural detail, likely part of a temple or historical building. The design features a central figure with a fierce expression, wings, and a crown, flanked by two smaller figures in dynamic poses. Above them, there are ornate decorations including a small structure resembling a pagoda, and various other decorative elements such as floral patterns and mythical creatures. The craftsmanship is highly detailed, showcasing traditional artistic styles.

No, we’re not the first people to make that joke about a trip to Kathmandu (and beyond in Nepal). But Seth is there now and having way too much fun so we’re talking about it and lots of other fun travel news as well.

DLD 265: A luxury CRJ200 experience

The image shows a Qantas airplane parked inside a hangar at night. The aircraft has a special livery with the number "100" prominently displayed on the fuselage, likely celebrating the airline's centenary. The plane is being towed by a ground vehicle. The hangar is well-lit, and the Qantas logo is visible on the side of the plane and on the tail.

Is there such a thing as a nice CRJ200 ride? And why might a new world’s longest flight be a bad idea?? Plus another top tier got harder to realize and LAX is moving its pickup zone outside the terminal loop.

DLD 264: Maybe it isn’t entirely awful??

Alt text: A first-class airplane seat setup with a pair of noise-canceling headphones, a small white dish of mixed nuts, a glass of champagne on a napkin, and a white and purple amenity kit. The items are placed on a wooden tray table next to a window. The airplane window shows a view of the airport tarmac outside.

A bad week for many United Airlines frequent flyer members and probably an even worse week for Boeing lead this weeks show. Plus SIM cards and South America and swanky Starlux.

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