Often times the shortest distance between two airports is defined by politics more than geography. Last weekend that was more the case than usual.
Diversions galore, and a meltdown, too. It was a rough end for many in 2022, but 2023 is starting strong.
We’re deep in the throes of learning what requirements will exist for passengers to prove they’re healthy and resume travel. This week’s episode has a very unlikely candidate for one such test.
Thousands of planes parked, some permanently, make for stunning images. But it comes at a cost, with jobs lost and an economic hit that is hard to measure so far.
New boarding groups, new security screening and nearly 50 new airport names in Russia. An “historic” episode comes to life this week!
United Airlines trimmed its assets this quarter owing to the new open skies arrangement with Brazil. Tehran is getting trimmed this summer as well, while . Plus nuts are getting trimmed from Southwest and lots more in this week’s episode!
Last week we talked a LOT about engines, mostly proving we have very little knowledge on the topic. This week we’re making up for that by bringing in an expert who might know a little too much on the topic, at least assuming you do want to still fly more.
Does competition help or hurt product quality? Plus new airlines and new airplanes and new award charts all starting to show up.
