Is there at least maybe, hopefully a good reason for American Airlines slashing its mini-hub in Austin?

Catching up on some reader mail, and also on big changes coming in airports served, meals on board, and vaguely boring partnerships.

Scavenging for spare parts, profitable routes, or just good travel ideas? We’ve got it all in this week’s show.

Whether taxiing to the runway or taking off for the skies, electric power is a growing part of the flying experience. Which is pretty damn cool.