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DLD 142: 3-2-1 Liftoff!

  • May 18, 2017
  • Tagged as: Cape Canaveral, Inmarsat, internet, podcast, SpaceX
The image shows a rocket launch in progress. The rocket is vertically positioned on the launch pad with flames and smoke visible at its base, indicating liftoff. The sky is clear, and the sun is either rising or setting, casting a warm glow on the scene. On the right side of the image, there is a telemetry display showing "Stage 2" with speed and altitude readings, both at 00007 km/h and 0.0 km respectively. The display also includes a message stating, "LIFTOFF: The holddown clamps have released Falcon 9 and we have begun our flight GEO transfer orbit." The logo "inmarsat" is visible in the top left corner.

There is something incredible about watching a rocket lift off headed towards space. Seth was in Cape Canaveral to see the most Recent SpaceX launch and is joined by special guest Howard Slutsken to talk about the experience.

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DLD 141: Growth, Bans and an un-Ban

  • May 11, 2017
  • Tagged as: Air Force 1, Alaska Airlines, Angola, FLL, Fort Lauderdale, Gogo, Houston, Luanda, podcast, San Francisco, SFO, SonAir, Spirit Airlines, union, United, United Airlines
View from an airplane window showing a blue engine and part of the wing against a backdrop of white clouds and a clear blue sky.

Are more electronics bans coming? And why can the general public now buy in on a crazy charter route. More growth at SFO, a whoopsie on Air Force 1 and a Gogo giveaway, too!

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DLD 139: Mistakes, mistAAkes and miSteaks in travel

  • April 27, 2017
  • Tagged as: american, American Airlines, amtrak, Bangkok, dining, Emirates, JFK, PaxEx, podcast, United, United Airlines
The image shows a view from an airplane window. Outside, there is a large aircraft on the runway, facing the viewer. The wing of the airplane from which the photo is taken is visible in the foreground. In the background, several other airplanes are parked, with their tails displaying the Emirates airline logo. The sky is clear, and the scene appears to be at an airport.

United made a mistake at JFK, American makes mistAAkes in ticket changes and Bangkok made a “miSteak” when it comes to street food. Plenty of other idiocy, too.

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DLD 138: Na·ive·té

  • April 20, 2017
  • Tagged as: american, American Airlines, British Airways, LAS, Las Vegas, North Korea, PaxEx, podcast, Songkran, United, United Airlines
Alt text: A screenshot from the Flightradar24 website showing live air traffic over parts of China, North Korea, and South Korea. Numerous yellow airplane icons indicate the locations of aircraft in flight. Blue markers indicate various cities and locations, including Dalian, Pyongyang, and Seoul. The map also shows the surrounding bodies of water, including the Sea of Japan. The Flightradar24 logo and navigation menu are visible at the top of the image.

Charter cuts, not Leaving Las Vegas, seat poachers popped and a black hole over North Korea. Plus thoughts on where to go for Holy Week next year.

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DLD135: Action in Asia

  • March 31, 2017
  • Tagged as: american, American Airlines, Australia, awards, China, China Southern, Delta Air Lines, Korean Airlines, Phoenix, podcast, rewards, singapore, United, United Airlines, Westin
The image shows a close-up of a cactus with a vibrant purple flower in bloom. The cactus has numerous sharp, white spines, and the flower has a dark center with delicate petals surrounding it. The background consists of more cactus spines and some rocky ground.

Lots of stuff happening in Asia, from partnerships to award travel to Singapore hawker stalls. Polaris takes a (bigger) delay and a Westin has math troubles.

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DLD 133: Fighting for Small Town, USA

  • March 16, 2017
  • Tagged as: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Berlin, Chicago, dining, meals, podcast, Rogacki, routes, San Francisco, United Airlines
A person is cooking on a large flat-top grill. The grill has various foods being cooked, including sliced potatoes, red and green bell peppers, and what appears to be pieces of meat or fish. The person is using a spatula to stir or flip the food. The background shows a tiled wall and part of a kitchen setup.

Smaller US cities are seeing a resurgence in air service from the major carriers. Plus, Stephan’s favorite restaurant in Berlin is now also Seth’s favorite.

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DLD 131: Domestic Considerations

  • March 2, 2017
  • Tagged as: AAdvantage, business class, elite status, immigration, Norwegian, podcast, United, United Airlines
Aerial view of a coastal landscape featuring white chalk cliffs along the shoreline. The cliffs are adjacent to a body of water, likely the sea, with waves gently lapping at the base. Above the cliffs, there are green fields and a residential area with numerous houses and buildings. The image also captures part of an airplane wing in the foreground, indicating that the photo was taken from an aircraft. The sky is overcast, casting a soft light over the scene.

United has a brand new 77W with fancy new seats in business class. It also is adding a bunch of routes with CRJ-200s on domestic flights. Economy class travel is not so great.

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DLD 130: Out and about in China with Rapid Travel Chai

  • February 16, 2017
  • Tagged as: China, Fujian, Fuzhou, podcast, UNESCO, World Heritage Sites, Xiamen
The image is a black-and-white photograph of Foochow (now known as Fuzhou), a city in China. The photograph captures a panoramic view of the city, showcasing traditional Chinese architecture with tiled roofs in the foreground. In the middle ground, there are more buildings and structures, including what appears to be a waterfront area with boats docked along the river. The background features a hilly landscape, adding depth to the scene. The overall atmosphere of the image reflects a historical and cultural setting.

We’ve got @RapidTravelChai on as a special guest this episode and we’re talking all about China, heavily focused on the Fujian province and some excellent adventures available there.

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DLD 129: zLA zLA Land

  • February 2, 2017
  • Tagged as: american, American Airlines, Beijing, China, Delta, Delta Air Lines, jetblue, Long Beach, Los Angeles, podcast, routes, United, United Airlines
The image shows an aerial view of an airport taken from an airplane. The airplane's wing is visible in the foreground on the right side. Several airplanes from different airlines are parked at the gates near the terminal buildings. The runways and taxiways are visible, with green and yellow markings. The terminal buildings and other airport infrastructure are in the background, with a cityscape visible in the distance.

This week’s episode is all about changes coming to flying in and around Los Angeles. Also, Iran Air is having fun with its new toy and airlines seem to struggle keeping systems online.

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DLD 128: On the road again, Hamburg edition

  • January 19, 2017
  • Tagged as: American Airlines, Belarus, elite status, Germany, Hamburg, London, podcast, Southwest Airlines
A man is standing next to a glass panel with a neon outline of a reclining figure. The man is smiling and gesturing towards the artwork with both hands. The background includes a room with dark curtains and a reflection of another person taking the photo.

Tradition is important. In this case that tradition is drinking in Europe in the winter. And, as we have for several years now, recording an episode while in various stages of drunkenness. So here’s the…

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