DLD 585: Mileage Running Again
- May 7, 2026
- Tagged as: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, DFW, Seattle, Spirit Airlines, strike, United Airlines
Stephan and Fozz are out on a mileage run this week, talking shop along the way.
DLD 584: Too much chatter
- April 30, 2026
- Tagged as: Aeroplan, Air France, American Airlines, Avelo, Avianca, bankruptcy, British Airways, Caracas, CCS, elite status, FlyingBlue, Frontier, GOL, IAG, jetblue, KLM, merger, rental cars, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines
Just the usual amount of chatter from us, mostly about way more chatter in the market than is typical. And, perhaps, some of which should settle down.
DLD 578: On the Mend
- March 19, 2026
- Tagged as: 777X, A321XLR, A330-900, A330neo, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, American Airlines, bankruptcy, Billy Bishop, Bus, Canada, Cathay Pacific, certification, Delta Air Lines, GOL, Heathrow, IndiGo, Landline, LHR, Manila, Philippines Airlines, slots, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Toronto, YTZ
When will the aviation world really heal from the mess in the Middle East? Plus a CEO is out in India, as are two more airports for Southwest, while bus options expand in Canada.
DLD 574: Crushing the Craving
- February 19, 2026
- Tagged as: A350, Air Canada, AirAsiaX, Avianca, Brazil, CCS, Delta Air Lines, dining, El Paso, ELP, Eva, Hawaii, IAD, Rolls Royce, routes, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines
Terrible airport dining, a mess in El Paso, and some interesting A350 action.
DLD 573: A Flying Fancy Feast
- February 12, 2026
- Tagged as: Air Traffic Control, American Airlines, ATC, business class, dining, economy class, Economy Plus, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, jetblue, JetStar Japan, lawsuit, LCC, LCCs, O'Hare, ORD, premium cabin, Qantas, singapore, Singapore Air, Spirit Airlines, Starlux, United Airlines, Venezuela
Can inflight dining ever really be premium? Or just better in some cabins than others? Plus legal drama over new routes, certification progress, and more.
‘Tis the season for all sorts of things, including some interesting operational messes.
DLD 566: Slid(er)ing into the Holidays
- December 25, 2025
- Tagged as: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, ANC, Anchorage, bankruptcy, Basic Economy, Brightline, Delta Air Lines, elite status, Emirates, frequent flier, frequent flyer, JSX, Korean Air, PDX, Portland, routes, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Viva, Volaris
Snacks and routes and retirements and mergers and more!
DLD 555: The Earl of Global Services
- October 9, 2025
- Tagged as: 777X, American Airlines, Antitrust Immunity, bankruptcy, British Airways, codeshare, Delta Air Lines, elite status, Global Services, ITA Airlines, joint venture, Lufthansa, Play, Porter Air, regional jets, routes, special guest, Spirit Airlines, TATL, Transatlantic, United Airlines
A major milestone crossed, so what’s next? Plus one airline calls it quits and another is making major moves in that direction, while others are expanding and refreshing.
DLD 552: Fuming mad!
- September 18, 2025
- Tagged as: Aegean Airlines, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Antitrust Immunity, Avelo, Boeing, Breeze Airways, codeshare, Delta Air Lines, E195-E2, Embraer, India, IndiGo, jetblue, joint venture, Korean Airlines, Lufthansa Group, Mexico, Mexico City, premium cabin, Premium Economy, routes, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines
Unwinding joint operations is not easy, but it must happen thanks to a DOT ruling. Plus fumes in the cabin, a hilariously low fine and some questionable funding in play.
DLD 551: Shaking things up
- September 11, 2025
- Tagged as: 737 MAX 10, 787-9, AENA, Air France, Alaska Airlines, Austrian Airlines, awards, bankruptcy, Boeing, British Airways, Capital One, credit cards, Department of Transportation, DOT, Dreamliner, frequent flier, frequent flyer, Frontier, GoWild, HOP!, Horizon Air, Iceland, Icelandair, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, jetblue, KEF, Kuiper, LATAM, podcast, Qatar Airways, rewards, Ryanair, Singapore Air, Southwest Airlines, Spain, Spirit Airlines, Starlink, Tel Aviv, TLV, United Airlines, WestJet
Routes and partnerships slashed in some areas, while others focus on innovation. Plus Spanish airports fight back against Ryanair and lots more.
