DLD 327: Travel Traditions

The image shows the wing and engine of an airplane in flight, viewed from a passenger window. The sky is mostly clear with some scattered clouds, and the airplane wing extends into the distance. The engine is visible in the lower part of the image. The sky has a gradient of blue shades, indicating a high altitude. The image has a watermark in the bottom right corner with the text "PaxEx.Aero | @WandrMe".

Sometimes travel is about new and different adventures. Sometimes it is about repeating the most boring or ridiculous habits. And, when done right, it is often a great blend of both. We close out this week’s episode with some discussion of travel souvenirs that we’re constantly collecting, or at least that we did back when we traveled more.

DLD 311: Farewell to the 580s

A twin-engine propeller airplane from Air Chathams is flying over a coastal landscape. The aircraft is white with green accents and has the airline's logo on the tail. Below, there is a view of the coastline with sandy beaches, green fields, and a body of water. The sky is partly cloudy.

No, that’s not a typo. We’re mourning the loss of the Convair 580s from commercial service, now slated for next year, among many other things in this week’s episode.

DLD 280: Alliance dalliances

Alt text: Aerial view of an airport with multiple runways and taxiways. Several airplanes are parked near terminal buildings and hangars. Adjacent to the airport, there is a large area with a winding track, possibly a test track or a racing circuit. Surrounding the airport are urban areas with residential and commercial buildings. The image is taken from an airplane window, with part of the window frame visible.

A new alliance affiliation, a new secondary cities airline in the USA and unblocking EuroBiz middles: What does it all mean?!?

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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