DLD 396: So much revenue, but what about profit?

The image shows a view from an airplane window during takeoff or landing. The wing of the airplane is visible in the foreground, with the "jetblue.com" logo on the engine. Below, there is a runway and taxiway with another blue airplane on the ground. In the background, there is a body of water and a coastline with buildings and greenery.

Airlines raked in revenue in Q2, but not all of them reported a profit. And that raises a lot of bigger picture questions.

DLD 395: Ripe for disruption

The image shows a close-up of a cluster of blueberries on a bush. The berries are in various stages of ripeness, with some being fully ripe and blue, while others are still pink or white. The green leaves of the bush surround the berries, and the background is a blurred outdoor setting with grass.

More leisure travelers than expected, plus some gardening tips. Oh, and lots of airline news, too.

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 365: TATL Tales

The image shows the interior of an airport terminal. There are a few people walking, one of whom is pulling a suitcase. The terminal has a modern design with curved ceilings and large windows. There is a prominent information sign with an "i" symbol, and several digital screens displaying information and advertisements. A Starbucks coffee shop is visible on the right side of the image. There are also signs indicating the direction to gates B15 to B85, baggage claim, and ground transportation. The area appears to be relatively quiet with only a few travelers present.

Lots of news in the Transatlantic market this week, with high hopes for Summer 2022. Lawsuits, and new elite status and maskholes, too.

DLD 356: Celebratory deaths

Alt text: A view of an airport runway with several American Eagle airplanes parked near the terminal gates. One airplane is positioned on the runway, ready for takeoff. The sky is clear with scattered clouds, and there are airport personnel and ground service vehicles visible near the planes.

So much noise for a handful of new routes. Is it really worth the hype? Plus an airline blocks customers and a hotel sues its parent brand.

DLD 353: Close connections

The image shows an aerial view of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. In the foreground, there are trees and buildings. Three helicopters are flying in formation, and a commercial airplane is also visible in the sky. The sky is partly cloudy. The image has text in the bottom right corner that reads "PaxEx.Aero || @WandrMe."

An irrational amount of discussion about connecting flights takes over this episode. But, in our defense, one of you asked about it.

DLD 350: Wider than the average show

Alt text: A view through an archway of a historic courtyard with classical architecture. The buildings on either side have a mix of red brick and stone facades with arched windows and columns. A large hanging lantern is centered in the archway, and the sky above is overcast. Benches line the walls of the courtyard, and there is a sign in the middle of the courtyard.

How does just one out of service plane cause so much trouble for a major airline?? But it worked mostly in our favor, so no complaints this time around.

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