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DLD 249: It’s a Small World

  • July 4, 2019
  • Tagged as: 737 MAX, 787, 787-9, A321XLR, A350, A350 XWB, A350-900, Air France, American Airlines, Austria, Chase, China, credit cards, Joon, Paris Air Show, PAS19, routes, South African Airways, train, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines
The image shows a Praetor 600 business jet parked on an airfield. The aircraft has a sleek design with a white and dark blue color scheme. The registration number "PR-ZTX" is visible on the tail. In the background, there are several Turkish flags and other aircraft, as well as people walking around, suggesting that this might be an airshow or aviation event. Additionally, another airplane is seen flying in the sky above.

Longer range, more bugs, co-brand battles and a melted plane lead this week’s episode, with lots more also in the show. C’mon in!

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DLD 244: Records, Slots and Partners

  • May 23, 2019
  • Tagged as: American Airlines, BizAv, Bombardier, business aviation, Dassault, Delta Air Lines, EWR, Gold Passport, Haneda, Hawaiian Airlines, HND, hyatt, JFK, JFK Airport, LCY, London, London City, Newark, routes, Tokyo, TWA, TWA Hotel, United Airlines
Alt text: A scenic view of a river at dusk with a boat passing by, illuminated with yellow lights. In the background, there are silhouettes of buildings and trees against a colorful sky transitioning from orange near the horizon to deep blue higher up. The tallest structure in the background appears to be a temple or monument. The water in the foreground reflects the lights from the boat and the buildings. The image has a calm and serene atmosphere.

Speed records and airport news dominate this week’s show. Some sketchy funding stories, too!

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DLD 241: Quiet anger

  • May 2, 2019
  • Tagged as: Allegient Air, ARJ, ARJ21, ARJ21-700, Asiana, Cape Town, COMAC, CPT, Embraer, Hong Kong Airlines, Korean Air, livery, Mexico, MItsubishi, MRJ, podcast, routes, SAS, strike, United Airlines
A view of a city skyline and a large body of water, seen through an airplane window. The sky is overcast, and the cityscape includes several tall buildings. The image captures the scene from a high altitude, giving a broad perspective of the urban area and the surrounding water.

Can we talk about that new livery? Plus, more Mexico, SAS’s strike and who really owns Hong Kong Airlines these days?

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DLD 239: Charts? We don’t need no stinkin’ charts!

  • April 11, 2019
  • Tagged as: 737MAX, A350, A350-1000, Austrian Airlines, awards, Boeing, business class, insurance, Mileage Plus, mileageplus, points, rewards, robbery, United Airlines, Upper Class, Virgin Atlantic
The image shows a scene from a Western movie with several men dressed in cowboy attire. One man is sitting at a table with an open book, while the others stand around him. Two logos have been superimposed onto the image: the Delta Air Lines logo on the left and the United Airlines logo on the right. The men appear to be engaged in a discussion or negotiation.

As award charts disappear is loyalty following them out the door? Plus a new A350 cabin and more MAX grounding discussions.

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DLD 235: MAX sadness and confusion

  • March 14, 2019
  • Tagged as: 737 MAX 8, 737 MAX8, 737MAX, A321neo, airbnb, American Airlines, Barclays, credit cards, elite status, ET302, Ethiopian Airlines, hotels, HotelTonight, South African Airways, SWUs, United Airlines, upgrades, Vietnam Airlines
The image shows the interior of a historic church or cathedral. The architecture features stone walls and arched windows. There is a large, ornate fresco on the domed ceiling, depicting various figures and scenes. On the left wall, there is a framed painting, and on the right wall, there is a large mural of a religious figure. Several people are standing on a balcony with intricate wrought iron railings, silhouetted against the light coming through the windows. The overall atmosphere is serene and reverent.

Lots of 737 shop talk in this episode, recorded on Sunday evening after the ET302 crash outside Addis Ababa. Our condolences to all those affected by the tragedy.

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DLD 229: Adding up some shutdown costs

  • January 31, 2019
  • Tagged as: Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Norwegian, podcast, Trip Report, United Airlines, WOW Air
Aerial view from an airplane window showing a vast, snow-covered landscape with rugged mountains and ice formations. The airplane wing with a pink tip and logo is visible on the right side of the image, contrasting against the clear blue sky.

The US government shutdown finally took its toll on a pair of inaugurals, and a few others are giving up, too.

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DLD 228: Sassy stories from Croatia

  • January 24, 2019
  • Tagged as: A320, Air India, Avianca Brazil, bankruptcy, Bonvoy, China, Croatia, Croatia Airlines, FAA, first class, marriott, Marriott Rewards, Norwegian, PaxEx, podcast, Trip Report, TSA, United Airlines, Zagreb
The image shows five different cans and bottles of beverages placed side by side on a surface. From left to right, they are:

1. A red can labeled "Karlovačko."
2. A colorful can labeled "Ožujsko Božićno Pivo."
3. A gold can labeled "Ožujsko."
4. A dark bottle labeled "Zmajska Pivovara Pale Ale."
5. A white can labeled "Stari Lisac Jabukovača."

The background appears to be a dark screen or monitor.

Telling tales and enjoying a winter holiday in Zagreb, Croatia. The sass mostly comes from others, not us.

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DLD 227: Not so fast!

  • January 17, 2019
  • Tagged as: Air Asia, Air New Zealand, Brexit, business class, Cathay Pacific, engines, first class, GE9X, Iberia, lounge, podcast, Polaris, TSA, United Airlines
The image shows several United Airlines airplanes parked at an airport gate. The foreground features a United Airlines aircraft with the word "UNITED" clearly visible on its fuselage. In the background, there are more United Airlines planes, an airport control tower, and the distinctive architecture of the Theme Building at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The sky is overcast, and various airport ground service vehicles and personnel are visible on the tarmac.

A government shutdown and slowing airline expansion both take their toll. Plus an airline brand dies. But mistake fares live on!

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DLD 225: Drones! Aliens?! Or nothing at all???

  • December 27, 2018
  • Tagged as: Air Italy, Alaska, ANA, biometrics, CBP, Chicago, Delta Air Lines, DHS, diversion, ExpressJet, LAX, Los Angeles, Milan, MXP, ORD, San Francisco, SFO, TSA, union, United Airlines
Alt text: Aerial view from an airplane window showing the wing and engine of the aircraft. Below, a vast landscape of snow-covered terrain and forests is visible, with patches of clouds scattered across the scene. The sky above is clear and blue.

Gatwick drones attacked, and we never really learned their demands. An airline sale, a diversion and more better awards, too!

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DLD 224: From numbers to colors

  • December 20, 2018
  • Tagged as: 737 MAX 8, 737MAX, airberlin, bankruptcy, BOS, Boston, business class, Delta Air Lines, DEN, Denver, first class, Iran, Malaysia Airlines, Norwegian, Russia, San Francisco, SFO, TSA, United Airlines
The image shows six vintage airline-themed playing card decks. The decks are arranged in two rows of three. From left to right, the top row features:

1. A Pan Am deck with a blue and white design.
2. A TWA (Trans World Airlines) deck labeled "Collector's Series Playing Cards" with a red and white design.
3. A Delta Air Lines deck with a New Orleans theme, featuring an illustration of a historic building and a horse statue.

The bottom row features:

1. An Eastern Airlines deck with a dark blue design.
2. A Continental Airlines deck with a blue and white globe design.
3. A National Airlines deck with an orange design featuring a sun with a face.

New boarding groups, new security screening and nearly 50 new airport names in Russia. An “historic” episode comes to life this week!

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