DLD 174: New year, new rules, new programs

A close-up image of a train ticket and a passport. The train ticket is for a journey from Chengdu South (Chengdunan) to Leshan, scheduled for November 12, 2017, at 09:32 AM. The ticket price is ¥51.0, and the seat number is 02 Car 15B. The background shows a blurred electronic departure board with red and yellow lights.

Welcome to 2018, where hotel loyalty programs are updating their rules and one is starting over completely. A late 2017 bankruptcy is finally getting resolved and new seats are coming (yes, slimlines) to a major European airline. And somehow we’re still relatively optimistic about the whole thing.

DLD 123: Ending the alliance era

The image shows a street scene with people walking along a pedestrian area flanked by historic buildings. The buildings have arched windows and doorways, with the one on the left painted in a yellow hue and the one on the right in white with pink accents. The ground is paved with a distinctive black and white wave-patterned mosaic. The street is bustling with pedestrians, and there are some shops visible on the right side. The overall atmosphere is lively and vibrant.

Are alliances dead? How many gates is too many to give up to consummate a merger? And just why would Emirates be interested in flying to Buffalo, New York? Listen to the show to find out the answers to these questions and more!

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