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DLD 287: Is it time to book again??

  • April 16, 2020
  • Tagged as: 737 MAX, 737MAX, AAdvantage, American Airlines, Condor, COVID-19, Delta Air Lines, DoubleTree, elite status, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, hilton, LOT, podcast
A panoramic view of a powerful waterfall cascading over a rocky cliff into a river below. A vibrant rainbow arcs across the mist created by the waterfall. The surrounding landscape is lush and green, with some patches of snow visible on distant mountains under a clear blue sky. There are a few people visible on the cliff edge, observing the waterfall. The image is watermarked with the text "@WandrMe" in the bottom right corner.

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??

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DLD 286: Back to the Future!

  • April 9, 2020
  • Tagged as: Aeroplan, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Altitude, COVID-19, Delta Air Lines, EasyJet, elite status, loyalty, marriott, MileagePlan, mileageplus, podcast, routes, SkyMiles, special guest, United Airlines
The image shows multiple airplanes from different airlines on a runway at an airport. In the foreground, there is a Virgin America airplane with a white body and red accents. Behind it, there is a yellow Spirit Airlines airplane. In the background, there are two more airplanes, one with a purple tail featuring a woman's face and a red flower, and another with a white body and the word "Hawaiian" partially visible on the fuselage. The airport terminal and other airport infrastructure are visible in the background.

What will the future of airline route networks look like? We dig deep into the past with special guest Ned Russell as we look to the future.

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DLD 285: Filling the gaps

  • March 26, 2020
  • Tagged as: COVID-19, COVID19, LaGuardia, LGA, mass transit, podcast, train
The image shows a close-up view of a large aircraft engine with its outer casing partially opened, revealing the internal components and fan blades. The engine is situated in a well-lit hangar or maintenance area. There are yellow safety lines on the floor around the engine, and a person is standing to the right side of the image, observing the engine. The text "PaxEx.Aero | @WandrMe" is visible in the bottom right corner of the image.

Transit, consolidation, fleet changes and more. Oh, and some COVID-19 coverage beause it still dominates the news.

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DLD 284: Where there’s a Will

  • March 19, 2020
  • Tagged as: COVID-19, podcast, special guest
A person is lying on a blue sandboard, sliding down a sandy slope. The person is smiling and appears to be enjoying the activity. The background shows the sandy surface with some footprints. The person is wearing a purple shirt and has a lanyard around their neck.

We talk a lot about planes and travel on the show and perhaps a little less about the people we meet along the way than we should. Today’s episode is different.

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DLD 283: Death by a a thousand cuts

  • March 12, 2020
  • Tagged as: A380, bankruptcy, Brexit, China, COVID-19, EASA, FlyBE, IATA, Korean Air, London, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Group, podcast, Qantas, routes, slots, train
Alt text: A spacious, retro-styled airport lounge with red carpeting and white circular tables. The seating area features curved red couches and stools. A large window in the background offers a view of the tarmac with a TWA airplane visible. A few people are standing and taking photos in the lounge. An old-fashioned departure and arrival board hangs from the ceiling. The overall design has a mid-century modern aesthetic.

We’re trying to not just talk about the novel coronavirus all day, every day. But lately the challenges it creates have dominated the aviation industry. So we’re talking about it again. But some other stuff, too.

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