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DLD 275: Well-informed opinions

  • January 17, 2020
  • Tagged as: 737 MAX, 737MAX, Boeing, Delta, Delta Air Lines, grounding, Heathrow, Las Vegas, LAX, LHR, Los Angeles, lounges, Oneworld, podcast
The image shows the interior of a large train station with a high, arched glass roof. The station has multiple platforms, with platforms 7 and 8 prominently displayed on signs. There are trains on the tracks, and a few people walking or pulling luggage along the platform. The station has a historic architectural style with brick walls and large windows. The overall atmosphere is busy and bustling.

Live from London, we’ve got a special guest smart enough not to talk about things where he doesn’t know what’s going on. It was a very strange conversation on many levels.

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DLD 252: Ventures and Dream(liner)s

  • July 25, 2019
  • Tagged as: 787, A350, American Airlines, Australia, Bangkok, British Airways, business class, Cairo, Dreamliner, hotels, ICN, Incheon, JAL, joint venture, lounges, podcast, Polaris, Premium Economy, Premium Plus, Qantas, Seoul, United Airlines
The image shows the view from an airplane window, focusing on the wing of the aircraft and the tarmac below. The tarmac has yellow markings, including an arrow and the numbers "533" and "333." In the background, there is an airport terminal building with glass windows and a jet bridge connected to another airplane. The sky is cloudy, suggesting overcast weather.

New Dreamliner configurations, a new deal for collusion and an awesome 747 fly-by, all part of the excitement in this week’s show!

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DLD 186: My face is my passport; verify me

  • March 29, 2018
  • Tagged as: biometrics, Delta, Delta Air Lines, Laudamotion, LAX, London, Los Angeles, lounges, Lufthansa, merger, Niki, Norwegian, Ryanair, Sky Club
The image shows an infinity pool overlooking a vast body of water, likely the ocean. Several people are swimming and relaxing in the pool. On the right side, there are lounge chairs with white umbrellas, and a few people are sitting or standing near the poolside. The sky is clear with a few clouds, and the horizon is visible in the distance. The overall scene is serene and picturesque, suggesting a relaxing and luxurious environment.

Biometrics are big these days. But what benefits do they bring to travelers? Ryanair makes a move in Austria and United makes more cuts to Polaris. Plus plenty more…

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DLD 113: Walking in Airports

  • July 7, 2016
  • Tagged as: Air Serbia, american, American Airlines, Auckland, Centurion Lounge, Etihad, Los Angeles, lounges, New Zealand, San Francisco, Serbia, union, United, United Airlines
A helicopter is parked on a helipad in an open area with a cloudy sky in the background. The helicopter has the registration "OY-HIH" on its side. There are a few people near the helicopter, one of whom is wearing a high-visibility jacket. The landscape around the helipad is grassy, and there is water visible in the distance.

It isn’t always about the planes. Well, I mean it is, but occasionally other bits creep in to the conversation, too.

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DLD89: Trouble in AvGeek Paradise

  • August 20, 2015
  • Tagged as: AvGeek, Delta, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, lounges, United, United Airlines
The image shows a sign in both French and English that reads "ZONE INTERDITE DEFENSE D'ENTRER" and "RESTRICTED AREA NO ENTRY" with symbols of airplanes. In the background, there is a view of an airport runway with a scenic landscape including hills, buildings, and a body of water.

Tresspassing on airport property, a new world’s longest flight and yet another airline switches to revenue-based loyalty.

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DLD 81: Bumpy Landings

  • April 30, 2015
  • Tagged as: Delta, Delta Air Lines, economy class, lounges, PaxEx, Priority Pass., Turkish Airlines, United, United Airlines
A camel is standing in a sandy desert area. The camel is adorned with a colorful harness and has a saddle on its back, which is covered with a blanket. The sky is clear and blue, and the background shows more sand dunes.

A bit of a rough week with a few emergency landings and some earnings calls which were tremendously positive, but also very cautious on the outlook. What’s on the horizon??

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DLD 77: The China Clipper

  • March 19, 2015
  • Tagged as: American Airlines, business class, China, Delta Air Lines, lounges, PaxEx, Ryanair, United, United Airlines
The image shows a section of the Great Wall of China on a foggy day. The stone pathway is flanked by brick walls with small rectangular openings. The visibility is low due to the dense fog, giving the scene a mysterious and serene atmosphere. The path curves and ascends into the mist, disappearing from view.

Another mistake fare in the news this week, this time on American Airlines in business class to China. Delta is changing Medallion qualification rules slightly for the better and United gave its lounge food offerings a bump up. Also, Ryanair may actually fly TATL, or it might not.

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DLD 60: Happy birthday to me!

  • August 14, 2014
  • Tagged as: American Express, Croatia, jetblue, lounges, podcast, United, United Airlines, Vienna
The image shows a view of an airport runway from the perspective of someone standing on or near the runway. The runway is marked with large white numbers and lines, including the number "15" prominently displayed. The surrounding area includes grassy fields and some trees in the distance. The sky above is clear with a few clouds.

Arm rest wars, massive delays and lounge food upgrades. Plus some idiocy from lobbyists and insights into two cool European destinations. Enjoy!

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DLD 59: Overrated

  • July 31, 2014
  • Tagged as: Delta, Delta Air Lines, lounges, Lufthansa, PaxEx, podcast, TSA, United, United Airlines, Virgin America
The image shows a modern, elegantly set dining area in a restaurant. The tables are arranged with white tablecloths, neatly folded napkins, wine glasses, and small flower vases as centerpieces. The chairs are upholstered in a light brown color. In the background, there is a shelf with decorative items, including woven balls and bottles of wine. The lighting is soft, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere.

Which first class lounges are worth going out of your way for? Also, a new safety video, new IFE coming to Delta and Virgin America might go public. Plus, special guest Josh Zepps.

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PointsHoarder 43: The Apology

  • January 23, 2014
  • Tagged as: awards, Delta, lounge, lounges, PaxEx, podcast, rewards, Sky Club, United, United Airlines
Aerial view of an airport located on a narrow strip of land surrounded by water. The airport features multiple runways and taxiways, with several airplanes visible on the tarmac. Adjacent to the airport, there is a densely populated urban area with numerous buildings and streets. The water body surrounding the airport is connected to a larger body of water, possibly a bay or harbor.

Sometimes it is hard to say “I’m sorry.” In this episode, however, we prove that all of us can manage the phrase quite easily. See, it turns out that in PointsHoarder 42 I gave some…

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