DLD 559: Messy at the Border

yellow arched ceiling of an airport terminal split by a vertical line

Does Mexico City really need more than one airport? Plus, unexpected lounge operators, Connect again, and some lawsuit hijinks.

DLD 552: Fuming mad!

plane taking off into an orange sunset at LAX

Unwinding joint operations is not easy, but it must happen thanks to a DOT ruling. Plus fumes in the cabin, a hilariously low fine and some questionable funding in play.

DLD 548: From Addis to ZorkFest

window view flying over an intercoastal waterway and beach area

Strikes and travel tales and routes, oh my! With special guest Michael Trager from TravelZork.

DLD 453: Shuffling the deck

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Thank goodness change is such a constant in this industry. Otherwise what would we have to talk about every week?

DLD 450: Wait, there’s now lounge elite status??

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Delta made waves with its SkyMiles/SkyClub rules changes last week. Plus, new seats, new routes, and an end to revenge.

DLD 448: ¿Cual Aeropuerto?

a plane taking off from a runway

Picking an airport in Mexico might be a bit more challenging later this year. Plus flying whales and more Tokyo.

DLD 408: Winter is coming

Aerial view from an airplane window during twilight. The image shows the wing and engine of a JetBlue aircraft, with the city lights below and a gradient sky transitioning from deep blue to orange near the horizon. The landscape includes a mix of illuminated urban areas and darker, less populated regions, with mountains visible in the distance.

The semi-annual IATA seasonal schedule change happened last weekend, and it brings some fun and interesting new routes and slot opportunities to the industry.

DLD 211: Speedy Delivery

Alt text: Aerial view from an airplane window showing the wing and a vast landscape below. The terrain is arid and rugged, with winding rivers and canyons cutting through the reddish-brown earth. The sky above is clear and blue.

In a growing industry where will all the planes go? SFO, MEX, AMS and many more are full while expansion options are limited. New catering, routes, boarding rules and a presidential 747 won’t change that, but we talk about them anyways.

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