DLD 450: Wait, there’s now lounge elite status??

an aerial view of land and a city

Delta made waves with its SkyMiles/SkyClub rules changes last week. Plus, new seats, new routes, and an end to revenge.

DLD 420: Widget watch, with Ed

Alt text: The image shows the interior of an airport terminal with a high, curved ceiling made up of large, light-colored panels. Below the ceiling, there are signs indicating directions to gates labeled "K" with arrows pointing left and right. The area is well-lit with overhead lighting, and there are structural columns supporting the ceiling. An exit sign is visible on the right side of the image.

We’re joined this week by special guest Ed Pizza of Miles to Go and Pizza In Motion to talk about changing allegiances and the rest of the latest news.

DLD 419: Where are the mascots?

Alt text: A group of people, including two mascots, are standing in front of an Avelo airplane on an airport tarmac. The group appears to be celebrating, with one person holding a large pair of scissors and a ribbon being cut. The airplane is painted in purple and white with the Avelo logo visible. The sky is partly cloudy, and an airport control tower is visible in the background.

Competing university mascots at an inaugural flight? Sure, why not. It is Delaware, after all.

DLD 412: Dollar dollar bills, y’all

The image shows the interior of an airport terminal. The ceiling features a series of large, curved beams with a skylight running down the center, allowing natural light to illuminate the space. Below, there are seating areas with people waiting, some looking at their phones or talking. In the background, there are signs indicating gates and other airport facilities. The overall atmosphere is typical of an airport waiting area, with a modern and spacious design.

Singapore Airlines is out spending cash like it is 2019 again, so that seems to be good news for other airlines.

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 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 390: Back from Europe

Aerial view of a large cityscape with a prominent skyline in the background, featuring numerous tall buildings and skyscrapers. In the foreground, there are several bodies of water, including rivers and wetlands, intersected by bridges and roads. The landscape includes a mix of industrial areas, green spaces, and urban development. The sky is clear with a few scattered clouds.

Summer travel is definitely here. Good luck with that.

DLD 385: Worst birthday party ever

A blue and white propeller airplane with the word "Connect" written on its side is parked on an airport tarmac. The tail of the plane features a yellow circle with a blue design. In the background, there are large, arched hangars and a fuel truck. Two airport personnel in high-visibility vests are standing near the front of the plane. The sky is clear with some light clouds. The image is credited to @WandrMe and PaxEx.Aero.

Sure, the conversations were great, but our plans for birthday festivities came up short.

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