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DLD 283: Death by a a thousand cuts

  • March 12, 2020
  • Tagged as: A380, bankruptcy, Brexit, China, COVID-19, EASA, FlyBE, IATA, Korean Air, London, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Group, podcast, Qantas, routes, slots, train
Alt text: A spacious, retro-styled airport lounge with red carpeting and white circular tables. The seating area features curved red couches and stools. A large window in the background offers a view of the tarmac with a TWA airplane visible. A few people are standing and taking photos in the lounge. An old-fashioned departure and arrival board hangs from the ceiling. The overall design has a mid-century modern aesthetic.

We’re trying to not just talk about the novel coronavirus all day, every day. But lately the challenges it creates have dominated the aviation industry. So we’re talking about it again. But some other stuff, too.

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DLD 282: Unfair and Deceptive Practices

  • March 5, 2020
  • Tagged as: Bamboo Airways, COVID19, Delta Air Lines, Heathrow, IATA, LHR, MUC, Munich, podcast, routes, slots, United Airlines, Vistara
The image shows a Bamboo Airways airplane parked at an airport gate. The aircraft is a Boeing 737 with a white fuselage and green and blue accents on the tail and engines. The text "1st A321NEO" is visible on the side of the plane. In the foreground, there is a glass barrier with the Bamboo Airways logo and name printed on it. The airport tarmac and a service vehicle are visible in the background.

What does it mean when airlines behave unfairly towards customers? And why should we all be worried that they’re about to be a lot more deceptive? Listen in to find out.

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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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