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DLD 95: Tokyo, Flying Shamrocks and Merger Mania

  • November 5, 2015
  • Tagged as: Avios, frankfurt, podcast, Tokyo
A plate of assorted sushi is displayed, featuring various types of nigiri and maki rolls. The nigiri includes pieces topped with tuna, shrimp, scallop, and crab, among others. There is also a piece of tamago (sweet egg omelette) and a piece of sushi topped with eel and drizzled with sauce. In the center, there is a gunkan-maki with salmon roe. The sushi is arranged on a dark, textured plate.

Tokyo is the destination of focus this episode, with tips and idea galore. Plus new roues from Aer Lingus, SPG merger hype and an Avios devaluation.

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DLD 92: The Biggest Boondoggle to Ever Fly

  • October 1, 2015
  • Tagged as: AvGeek, Oregon, PaxEx, podcast, Trip Report
The image shows a large aircraft displayed inside a museum hangar. The aircraft is silver in color and has multiple propellers on its wings. The hangar has a high ceiling with large windows on the left side, allowing natural light to illuminate the aircraft. There are smaller aircraft and exhibits visible beneath the wings of the large aircraft. An American flag is partially visible hanging from the ceiling on the right side of the image.

Howard Hughes’s flying boat is an incredible piece of aviation history and we recorded this episode, in part, sitting on the flight deck.

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DLD 91: You’re Fired!

  • September 17, 2015
  • Tagged as: Airbus, American Airlines, British Airways, Hawaii, Las Vegas, podcast, SAS, United, United Airlines
A person is sitting at a table with a plate in front of them. On the plate, there is a burger with glazed donuts as buns, topped with a skewer. Next to the burger, there is a small white cup filled with a potato-based side dish. The person is wearing a dark red shirt.

A CEO gets fired, Emirates may go even longer and we got to wander about the brand new Airbus factory in Alabama. Plus, as always, plenty more.

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DLD 88: Where we’re going we don’t need roads

  • August 6, 2015
  • Tagged as: British Airways, podcast, Spirit Airlines, Trip Report
The image shows a car in mid-air, surrounded by bright flashes of light, suggesting it is either taking off or landing. The scene is set on a suburban street lined with trees and parked vehicles. The car appears to be emitting light from its underside, giving it a futuristic or science fiction appearance.

Diversions, earnings reports and more than a few other travel challenges made the cut for this week’s topics; come join the discussion.

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DLD 87: With a Globetrotting Guest

  • July 23, 2015
  • Tagged as: awards, Delta, Delta Air Lines, Etihad, first class, podcast, rewards, SkyMiles
A person is lounging in a spacious, modern room with their feet up on a beige couch. The person is wearing blue shoes and appears to be surprised or excited, as indicated by their open mouth. The room has a contemporary design with a mix of neutral and bright colors, including a colorful geometric-patterned pillow on the couch. There is a small table or counter next to the person, and the background includes a doorway and various decor elements.

All sorts of changes in the past week or so with the Delta SkyMiles program, plus a special guest talking recent premium cabin travel on a handful of airlines.

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DLD 86: Beaches, Swamps and Back-Room Deals

  • July 9, 2015
  • Tagged as: American Airlines, Cuba, Delta, Delta Air Lines, jetblue, podcast, Southwest Airlines, United, United Airlines
A large piece of driftwood lies on a sandy beach with gentle waves lapping at the shore. The sky is overcast, and there are palm trees and vegetation in the distance along the coastline. The water is a light turquoise color, and the beach appears to be relatively empty and serene.

Capacity collusion, CRJ Coffin Corner and Cuba’s Challenges. Lots of strange stories in this week’s show.

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DLD 78: The Episode of Argentine Aggression (repost)

  • April 6, 2015
  • Tagged as: Antartica, awards, Brazil, Chile, Delta, Delta Air Lines, Haneda, podcast, rewards, Seattle, Tokyo, United, United Airlines
A seal is lying on a sheet of ice near the edge of the water. The seal has its mouth open, and the surrounding area is covered in snow and ice, with the blue-green water visible below the ice.

Somehow a conversation about a cruise to Antarctica gets derailed by the politics of Argentina and the Falkland Islands. Because we’re awesome like that. Hacked loyalty accounts, award sales and Haneda are also on the show. Enjoy!

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DLD 78: The Episode of Argentine Aggression

  • April 2, 2015
  • Tagged as: Antartica, awards, Brazil, Chile, Delta, Delta Air Lines, Haneda, podcast, rewards, Seattle, Tokyo, United, United Airlines
A seal is lying on a large piece of ice floating in the ocean. The seal has its mouth open, possibly yawning or calling out. The surrounding water is a clear blue, and the ice appears thick and rugged. The scene suggests a cold, polar environment.

Somehow a conversation about a cruise to Antarctica gets derailed by the politics of Argentina and the Falkland Islands. Because we’re awesome like that. Hacked loyalty accounts, award sales and Haneda are also on the show. Enjoy!

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DLD 75: That day SHARES was more accurate than SABRE

  • February 19, 2015
  • Tagged as: 787, Air France, american, American Airlines, awards, Delta, Delta Air Lines, PaxEx, podcast, Premium Economy, rewards, SkyMiles, Southwest Airlines, United, United Airlines
The image shows an aerial view of a complex highway interchange with multiple overpasses and ramps intersecting. The wing of an airplane is visible in the foreground, indicating that the photo was taken from inside the aircraft. The surrounding area includes various buildings, roads, and green spaces.

How did SHARES best Sabre? Ask American Airlines and its 787 inaugural flight. Plus a lost wallet, two programs going variable on award prices and a mistake fare which raises all sorts of questions.

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DLD 73: What’s a suite without a dragon??

  • January 22, 2015
  • Tagged as: A350, A380, business class, economy class, Etihad, first class, Krakow, PaxEx, podcast, Poland, Qatar Airways, train, Trip Report, United, United Airlines, Warsaw
a bottle with a toy on it

On this week’s show we’re talking in and about Krakow, Poland. The aviation museum is an #AvGeek mecca and the show may include a vodka tasting. Also, stories about passengers flying without pants.

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