A quick hop to the beach runway at Barra was part of this week’s adventure, plus Frontier, rockets, and more.
DLD 451: Hotter than fire
- September 28, 2023
- Tagged as: A350 XWB, Air Belgium, Air Peace, Akasa, Brightline, British Airways, CBP, China, Condor, Delta Air Lines, Eastern Airlines, economy class, Edelweiss, Haneda, Heathrow, HND, iAero, India, LHR, London, PDX, pilot shortage, podcast, Portland, Premium Economy, routes, slots, Tokyo, train, Trip Report
But at least there was no meltdown this week…
DLD 449: Trademarks and diversions
- September 14, 2023
- Tagged as: 737 MAX, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Biman Bangladesh, business class, catering, CFM, China, Condor, Delta Air Lines, diversion, engines, JAL, jetblue, New Pacific Airways, New York City, Northern Pacific Airways, Pratt & Whitney, premium cabin, routes, singapore airlines, Thai Airways, Trip Report, United Airlines
Intellectual property is a very real thing. So are weather-induced diversions these days.
The lack of appeal, perhaps, is the most interesting part. But the CDC mask mandate for travel is gone, thanks to a court ruling in Florida.
New seats, new routes, and a comeback of quality flooring round out this week’s top stories.
When will it be safe to commit to big travel expenses? When will it be safe to travel? And do we really know the answer to those questions??
Lots of news about Asia this week, mostly in China but also beyond. Plus, pets on planes, fare derivatives and more.