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DLD 259: A classless future

  • September 12, 2019
  • Tagged as: AvFest, AvFest19, distribution, fares, GDS, podcast, World Aviation Festival
The image shows a large indoor exhibition or trade show with numerous booths and displays. Many people are walking around, visiting the booths, and engaging in conversations. The venue is spacious with high ceilings and a mezzanine level. The booths are arranged in rows, and there are banners and signs indicating different companies and sponsors. The atmosphere appears busy and lively, with attendees networking and exploring the exhibits.

What happens when booking classes all go away? We should know soon, and this week’s show has a preview from the inside.

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DLD 257: A strike debacle

  • August 29, 2019
  • Tagged as: Air Belgium, American Airlines, Bhutan, British Airways, Christchurch, India, joint venture, Nepal, podcast, strike, union, United Airlines
Alt text: Aerial view from an airplane window during twilight. The airplane's wing and engine are visible in the foreground. Below, city lights and a highway with moving traffic are illuminated against the dark landscape. The horizon shows a gradient of colors from deep blue to orange as the sun sets.

Strikes happen. In aviation the impact can be dramatic, but usually it gets figured out well enough. British Airways managed to throw that playbook out the window this week, however.

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DLD 255: Nova Scoshing

  • August 15, 2019
  • Tagged as: Canada, DEN, Denver, dining, Lunenburg, Norwegian, Nova Scotia, podcast, TATL, Transatlantic, Trip Report
The image shows a food truck with a sign on top that reads "LOBSTER ROLLS" in large red letters. The side of the truck features a cartoon lobster wearing a chef's hat, with text that says "Rolls! Congee" and "Become a LOBSTER CHEF in 12 Minutes!" There is also a sign that says "U-COOK LOBSTER." The truck has a window with an "OPEN" sign displayed. The background of the truck is designed to look like a rocky surface.

Why visit Nova Scotia? Lots and lots of reasons, it turns out. We’ve got Ed from Pizza in Motion on the show this week to chat with Seth about the many things to see and…

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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 251: Widget Wishes

  • July 18, 2019
  • Tagged as: All Nippon Airways, ANA, ATC, business class, Delta Air Lines, first class, frequent flier, frequent flyer, Iceland, Jeju, JejuAir, JinAir, Korean Air, loyalty, Pakistan, podcast, points, Trip Report, Upgrade, upgrades, WAB Air, WOW Air
Alt text: A Korean Air airplane is parked on the tarmac. The aircraft features a colorful design with various characters and scenes painted on its fuselage. The airline's name "Korean Air" is prominently displayed on the side of the plane. In the background, another airplane from Jeju Air is visible. The sky is overcast.

A new neo takes flight and old routes reopen. Plus a fancy first class cabin and WOW might make a comeback after all.

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DLD 247: Relaxing on the Veranda

  • June 14, 2019
  • Tagged as: airports, CaribAvia, podcast, Saint Martin, SFG, St. Maarten, SXM
The image appears to be a detailed, hand-drawn illustration of a centipede-like creature with multiple legs and segmented body parts. The creature is depicted with a yellow base and green, leaf-like structures on its back. The word "VERANDA" is written across the middle of the image. The drawing style is intricate, with fine lines and shading to show texture and depth.

What goes into the design of an airport? How do architects bridge the gap between here and there? We’ve got a special guest talking about architecture and design choices on this week’s show.

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DLD 241: Quiet anger

  • May 2, 2019
  • Tagged as: Allegient Air, ARJ, ARJ21, ARJ21-700, Asiana, Cape Town, COMAC, CPT, Embraer, Hong Kong Airlines, Korean Air, livery, Mexico, MItsubishi, MRJ, podcast, routes, SAS, strike, United Airlines
A view of a city skyline and a large body of water, seen through an airplane window. The sky is overcast, and the cityscape includes several tall buildings. The image captures the scene from a high altitude, giving a broad perspective of the urban area and the surrounding water.

Can we talk about that new livery? Plus, more Mexico, SAS’s strike and who really owns Hong Kong Airlines these days?

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DLD 240: It’ll buff right out

  • April 18, 2019
  • Tagged as: 737 MAX, 737MAX, A320neo, A330neo, A380, Air Senegal, American Airlines, Avianca Brazil, bankruptcy, Boeing, BOS, Boston, engines, Hi Fly, Jet Airways, jetblue, JFK, London, Midwest Express, New York City, Norwegian, podcast, Stratolaunch, TATL, Transatlantic
A person is standing on a beach during sunset. The sky is filled with scattered clouds, and the sun is low on the horizon, casting a warm golden light over the scene. The reflection of the sun can be seen on the wet sand and the ocean waves. The overall atmosphere is serene and peaceful. The image is credited to @WandrMe in the bottom right corner.

London, eventually. Maybe a couple bankruptcies. And a plane that almost tumbled on take-off. Grab on for a fun set of stories this week!

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DLD 237: Wow, ‘Dam MAX Jet!

  • March 28, 2019
  • Tagged as: 737 MAX 8, 737 MAX8, 737MAX, Amsterdam, Boeing, British Airways, Brussels, grounding, Hyperloop, Jet Airways, Kansas City, MCI, podcast, routes, slots, WOW Air
The image shows a close-up view of a pink and white airplane on the tarmac at an airport during sunset. The sun is low in the sky, casting a warm golden light on the aircraft and the surrounding area. The airplane's windows and part of the wing are visible, and the sky is clear with a few clouds in the distance.

Can Jet and WOW overcome massive financial challenges to stay in business? Will the MAX issues hurt Boeing long-term? And some Amsterdam news, too.

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DLD 236: One Lucky Podcast

  • March 21, 2019
  • Tagged as: Book Review, podcast, special guest, Trip Report
The image is a book cover for "One Lucky Fan" by Rich O'Malley, with a foreword by Jimmy Traina. The cover features a man wearing a Chicago Cubs jersey and cap, standing on a baseball field with his hands on his hips. In the background, there is a scoreboard and stadium seating. The title "One Lucky Fan" is prominently displayed in large red letters. There is also a small circular inset photo in the top left corner showing a man and a dog. The subtitle reads, "From bleachers to box seats, chasing the ultimate sports dream to visit all 123 MLB, NBA, NFL & NHL teams."

How do you close out a 20+ year journey? Try a 53-day trip across the USA to see 40 pro teams play.

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