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DLD 321: Psssst….I’ve got a great JetTip for you

  • December 17, 2020
  • Tagged as: 737 MAX, 737MAX, A340-200, Aeromexico, Aeroplan, Air Canada, Chase, co-brand, cobrand, COVID19, credit card, credit cards, frequent flier, frequent flyer, JetTip, podcast, points, special guest
The image shows an airport scene with two airplanes. In the foreground, there is a large cargo plane on the tarmac, and in the background, a passenger airplane with "Hawaiian" written on its side is taking off. The background also includes various airport buildings, vehicles, and a green landscape with trees and buildings.

Where have all the cool planes gone? If you frequently find yourself wondering about that JetTip.net might help with some answers, at least in the US and Canada.

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DLD 318: Building the new Aeroplan

  • November 19, 2020
  • Tagged as: Aeroplan, Air Canada, frequent flier, frequent flyer, loyalty, special guest
The image shows a red card with rounded corners. In the top left corner, there is a black rectangle with the Star Alliance logo and the text "STAR ALLIANCE" below it. In the top right corner, the word "AEROPLAN" is written in white, with a small red circle containing a white maple leaf next to it. The center of the card features a subtle, abstract design of three horizontal, curved lines.

How do you build a new airline loyalty program? We’ve got a couple guests this week from Aeroplan to talk about how their team pulled it all together.

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DLD 315: Please don’t subscribe!

  • October 29, 2020
  • Tagged as: American Airlines, Cathay Dragon, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, FreeSpirit, frequent flier, frequent flyer, loyalty, Lufthansa, Miles and More, singapore airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines
The image shows an aerial view from an airplane window, with the wing of the plane visible in the foreground. Below, there is a patchwork of green and brown fields, roads, and small clusters of buildings. To the right, there is a coastline with a sandy beach meeting a large body of water, likely an ocean or sea. The sky is clear with a few scattered clouds.

A loyalty points scheme not worth buying in to and another that surprisingly is. Plus an airline disappears, a very long flight returns, and lots more!

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DLD 314: Shut your Pi hole

  • October 22, 2020
  • Tagged as: 737 MAX, 737MAX, American Airlines, China, Delta Air Lines, earnings, Eastern Airlines, elite status, frequent flier, frequent flyer, Hong Kong, routes, Taiwan, United Airlines
The image shows an interior view of an airport terminal. The terminal is spacious with high ceilings and modern architectural design, featuring large windows that allow natural light to enter. There are several check-in counters on the right side, with a sign above them that reads "CHANGE FEES." The counters are labeled with the airline name "United." The terminal appears to be relatively empty, with only a few stanchions and ropes set up to guide passengers. In the background, there are signs for "AirTrain" and other airport services. The overall atmosphere is clean and well-lit, with a blue hue from the ceiling lights.

Earnings season is back, with billions burned and little in the way of optimism for the industry. But traffic continues to increase and route networks adjust, with airlines trying to capture whatever bits of the market they can.

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DLD 313: A different set of codes

  • October 15, 2020
  • Tagged as: Alaska Airlines, alitalia, awards, frequent flier, frequent flyer, Hertz, IATA, MileagePlan, podcast, points, rewards, Southwest Airlines, Trip Report
Aerial view from an airplane window showing a coastal landscape. The airplane wing and engine are visible in the foreground. Below, there are various landforms including a beach, small islands, and a mix of residential areas and wooded regions. The water appears to be a mix of green and blue hues, indicating shallow and deeper areas. The coastline is irregular with several inlets and peninsulas.

We’re about more than just airplanes, especially these days. But don’t worry too much; air travel still dominates the conversation this week.

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DLD 312: In search of inaugurals

  • October 8, 2020
  • Tagged as: AirAsia Japan, American Airlines, award, awards, frequent flier, frequent flyer, inaugural, podcast, reward, rewards, routes, Thai Airways, Trip Report, United Airlines
Alt text: View from an airplane window showing the wing of the plane and a coastal landscape below. The coastline is surrounded by blue water, with land formations and some urban areas visible. The sky is clear and blue.

Booking inaugural routes is almost as fun as flying them, right?? Plus A321Ts parked, AirAsia Japan dying and United’s November growth plans.

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DLD 307: We’re adding change fees

  • September 3, 2020
  • Tagged as: 787, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, ancillary, ancillary fees, Boeing, Bus, business aviation, Celera 500L, Delta Air Lines, fees, frequent flier, frequent flyer, jetpack, loyalty, podcast, Thai Airways, United Airlines
A man with messy hair and a suit is gesturing with his hands. The image has text at the top and bottom. The top text reads, "I'M NOT SAYING IT WAS CHANGE FEES," and the bottom text reads, "BUT IT WAS CHANGE FEES." The background appears to be an indoor setting with warm lighting.

Change fees, jet packs, massive corruption and a fun new private plane. C’mon in and learn a bit in this week’s show!

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DLD 306: Breaking out of the simulation

  • August 27, 2020
  • Tagged as: Air Astana, American Airlines, ANC, Anchorage, Boeing, Breeze, Breeze Airways, cargo, elite status, Faroe Islands, frequent flier, frequent flyer, loyalty, podcast, Qantas, routes, special guest, union, Virgin Atlantic
Alt text: A white Airbus A320 aircraft is parked on a snowy field near a runway. The plane has the Airbus logo and "A320" written on its fuselage. In the background, there is a large hangar building and some trees. The sky is overcast, and the ground is covered in snow.

We’re not flying for real so the new MS Flight Sim might be a useful replacement. Plus, regionals shutting down, destinations dropped and a union squeeze.

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DLD 304: Aeroplanning Ideas

  • August 13, 2020
  • Tagged as: Aeroplan, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, bankruptcy, Chicago, Delta Air Lines, elite status, frequent flier, frequent flyer, LATAM, loyalty, Qantas, Qatar Airways, United Airlines
The image shows a red card with rounded corners. In the top left corner, there is a black rectangle with the Star Alliance logo and the text "STAR ALLIANCE" below it. In the top right corner, the word "AEROPLAN" is written in white, with a small red circle containing a white maple leaf next to it. The center of the card features a subtle, abstract design of three horizontal, curved lines.

We’re talking through bits of the new Aeroplan program in this weeks show, plus new travel warnings and a strange possible investment play by Qatar Airways on behalf of Delta Air Lines.

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DLD 299: Openings and closings

  • July 9, 2020
  • Tagged as: 737 MAX, 747, 747-8i, Air Canada, American Airlines, award, awards, bankruptcy, Boeing, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, EasyJet, Finnair, frequent flier, frequent flyer, Heathrow, joint venture, lavatory, LHR, lounge, lounges, Norwegian, points, Qantas, reward, rewards, Ryanair
A metal sculpture of an artist holding a paintbrush and palette is positioned in front of a scenic coastal landscape. The sculpture is designed to look like a silhouette and is framed by a rectangular metal frame, creating the illusion that the artist is painting the scene behind it. The background features a rocky shoreline, calm sea, and a distant lighthouse under a cloudy sky.

More openings than closings should be good news for lots in the industry, though things remain precarious on many fronts.

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