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DLD 72: A350 Special Edition

  • January 12, 2015
  • Tagged as: A350, Doha, PaxEx, podcast, Qatar, Qatar Airways
The image shows a close-up view of the side of a Qatar Airways airplane. The word "QATAR" is prominently displayed in large, bold, pink letters on the white fuselage of the aircraft. Several passenger windows are visible along the side of the plane. The background includes a clear sky and part of the airport tarmac.

Qatar Airways took delivery of the very first A350 in late December. In early January they had a party to show off the new toy. And we were at the event with a special guest.

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DLD 71: Merry New Year!

  • January 8, 2015
  • Tagged as: mileageplus, podcast, United, United Airlines
A person is boarding a United Express airplane via a stairway. The aircraft is white with the "United Express" logo visible on the side. In the background, there is an airport control tower and a clear sky.

Happy new year! Today we’re talking about airline PR blunders, plans for 2015 and how the new mileage earning rules are changing behavior (or not).

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DLD 70: A Christmas Miracle

  • December 25, 2014
  • Tagged as: Alaska Airlines, american, American Airlines, bonus, IHG, Intercontinental Hotel Group, Kimpton, merger, podcast, promotions, upgrades, US Airways
The image shows a close-up view of the engines of an airplane on an airport tarmac. In the background, there is an airport control tower and some airport buildings. The sky appears to be overcast.

Merry Christmas from the DLD crew! This week we’re talking fuel hedges, hotel buyouts and just how compelling mega bonus miles can be. Plus, we’ve got a special guest, David Huberman, on the show.

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DLD 67: Buy a Virgin, Launch a Veteran

  • November 20, 2014
  • Tagged as: Delta, Delta Air Lines, elite status, first class, jetblue, PaxEx, podcast, Premium Economy, spg, United, United Airlines, Virgin America
The image shows a JetBlue airplane on the tarmac at an airport. The aircraft is painted in a dark blue color with the JetBlue logo prominently displayed on the side. The background includes a view of the airport runway and some buildings in the distance, with a clear sky above.

This episode we look at a new livery celebrating Veterans Day, discuss the lack of creativity from some loyalty programs and discuss whether it is a smart idea to buy a Virgin.

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DLD 62a: APEX Expo Special Episode

  • September 18, 2014
  • Tagged as: ife, in-flight internet, PaxEx, podcast
The image shows the back of an airplane seat with a fabric cover. The cover has a beige background with a pattern of dark brown silhouettes of Concorde airplanes. The seat itself appears to be upholstered in a light gray material.

A special episode recorded at the 2014 APEX Expo in Anaheim, California. A bunch of special guests talking cabin interiors, IFE, connectivity, dining and more!

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DLD 61: The power of a Tweet

  • August 28, 2014
  • Tagged as: American Airlines, Boston, Cathay Pacific, podcast, United, United Airlines
The image shows a humorous and digitally altered scene where an airplane with the body of a Continental Airlines jet has the front end of a car instead of a typical airplane nose. The plane is positioned as if it is taking off from a runway. In the foreground, two people in safety vests are walking on the tarmac. The background shows a clear sky and an airport runway.

The Knee Defender caused a lot of problems recently. Also, passengers are crazy. And if you don’t believe a flight can be delayed over a tweet then it is time to change your views.

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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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DLD 54: Come sail away with us

  • May 22, 2014
  • Tagged as: airlines, Airtran, Cunard, Etihad, podcast, Queen Mary 2

This week we’re taking a slightly different tack to the show: We’ve got Cynthia Drescher, Jaunted’s Managing Editor, on the show and she’s going to convince us that crossing the Atlantic might be better on…

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DLD 53: Derby Day

  • May 8, 2014
  • Tagged as: awards, British Airways, Delta, Delta Airlines, Frontier, Houston, Kenmore Air, Korean Airlines, Los Angeles, podcast, rewards, Seattle, United, United Airlines, US Airways

If we had tried a bit harder we probably could have come up with an awesome way to run the show this week in honor of the Kentucky Derby. Instead all I did was manage…

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