DLD 416: Going Retro(fit)

The image shows the interior of an airport terminal. The terminal features a high, glass-paneled ceiling with metal beams and columns. There are escalators in the foreground leading up to the main concourse area. The concourse has various signs indicating directions to all gates, ticketing, and other airport services. There is a large American flag hanging prominently in the background. The terminal is decorated with holiday wreaths and garlands, suggesting a festive season. There are also some people visible in the distance, likely passengers or airport staff.

Refreshing cabins is a nice touch, but why does it take so long?? Also, how long will it take Southwest to pay out all the comp it owes.

DLD 409: Sorry we missed you

Alt text: A nighttime view of an airport with modern, illuminated streetlights lining the road. In the background, there is a control tower and a distinctive, futuristic building with an arched design. Several vehicles, including a bus, are visible on the road.

Maybe we’re supposed to say something in advance when the publishing schedule changes. Oopsie.

DLD 408: Winter is coming

Aerial view from an airplane window during twilight. The image shows the wing and engine of a JetBlue aircraft, with the city lights below and a gradient sky transitioning from deep blue to orange near the horizon. The landscape includes a mix of illuminated urban areas and darker, less populated regions, with mountains visible in the distance.

The semi-annual IATA seasonal schedule change happened last weekend, and it brings some fun and interesting new routes and slot opportunities to the industry.

DLD 407: No first? No problem!

Aerial view of an airport with multiple airplanes parked at the gates and taxiing on the runway. The image shows a control tower in the center and various airport buildings and infrastructure. The wing of an airplane is visible in the foreground, indicating that the photo was taken from inside an aircraft. The surrounding landscape includes fields and distant buildings under a partly cloudy sky.

What happens when you dupe consumers for decades with the confusing names between classes of service then make a change to a tiny part of the fleet? Fun times, indeed.

DLD 400: We suck at travel

The image shows an aerial view from an airplane window during twilight. The airplane's wing is prominently visible in the foreground, extending towards the horizon. Below, a landscape of fields, roads, and scattered buildings can be seen, with some areas illuminated by artificial lights. The sky is partly cloudy with a mix of dark clouds and a faint glow from the setting or rising sun, creating a serene and picturesque scene.

It was supposed to be a quick weekend getaway for the crew. That didn’t work out so well. Also in this episode: Virgin Atlantic joins SkyTeam Eurostar’s Brexit capacity cuts Cleveland gets its European nonstop…

DLD 403: White tails, new deals, and new lines

The image shows the view from an airplane window, capturing the aircraft's wing. Below, there is an airport runway with several parked planes, some marked with "jetBlue." In the background, there is a body of water with boats and a city skyline with tall buildings. The sky is clear with a few clouds, and the sun appears to be setting or rising, casting a warm light over the scene.

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

DLD 391: Some Independence thinking

A long, narrow causeway stretches out into the sea, partially submerged by water. The causeway is made of concrete tiles and is flanked by seaweed-covered rocks and shallow water. In the distance, a few people are walking along the causeway. A tall, thin pole stands on a stone base to the left of the causeway. The sky is overcast, and the overall scene appears calm and serene. The image is credited to @WandrMe.

Great news: The holiday weekend wasn’t a total meltdown, despite warnings from airlines.

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