DLD 514: Hub Plays: Alaska’s Long, Southwest’s Short

Two very interesting and very different sets of route announcements caught our attention this week. Plus premium seats and lots more.

DLD 501: Star signs and labor challenges

One strike averted, another underway. And plenty of challenges remain for the aviation industry overall.

DLD 473: Huh, so now what?

Ticketing counter at LGB Airport

American has a bunch more planes on order, while JetBlue and Spirit officially call it quits. Plus lots more…

DLD 472: Bags and buses and out of business

Air New Zealand ATR

More baggage talk, plus buses, and an airline is out of business.

DLD 467: Cold as ice

snowy airport seen out the window of a plane flying above

Winter weather is giving the industry some troubles, but there’s still plenty of hot news to discuss..

DLD 436: The future of travel, as predicted at AIX 2023

Two men are sitting in what appear to be airplane seats, each wearing a high-visibility vest (one in yellow and the other in orange). They are smiling at the camera. The seats have tray tables extended in front of them. In the background, there are other people standing and some construction materials on the floor.

What does the future of air travel hold? Odds are it will appear on the show floor at Aircraft Interiors Expo a few years before it flies, and we’ve got a report from the show.

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.

DLD 341: A Midsummer Night’s (fever) Dream

The image shows a view from an airplane window during takeoff or landing. The airplane wing is visible in the foreground, and the shadow of the airplane can be seen on the ground below. In the background, there is an industrial area with numerous shipping containers, cranes, and buildings, including a large IKEA store. The sky is clear, and the overall scene suggests an airport located near a port or industrial zone.

Fancy new screens, a questionable route plan, open borders (sortof) and a trio of new/renewed airlines make the news this week. Plus, what happens if you don’t pay a DOT fine??

DLD 260: APEX EXPO 2019–The hunt for news!

The image shows a large mural depicting a diverse group of people, including men, women, and children of various ages and ethnic backgrounds. The mural is located on a wall beneath a large, intricate, geometric glass dome ceiling. The ceiling features a pattern of triangular shapes with a mix of transparent and opaque sections, allowing light to filter through. The mural and the ceiling are part of an indoor architectural space with a modern design.

When APEX, AIX and IFSA get together there should be enough going on to generate some interesting news. Or, perhaps not. The annual Fall trade show bonanza was slow this year, but we still managed to find a few things to talk about.

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