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DLD 90: Four’s Company

  • September 3, 2015
  • Tagged as: 787, airlines, american, American Airlines, business class, Dreamliner, United, United Airlines
The image shows the underside of a small propeller airplane in flight against a clear blue sky with a few clouds. The airplane has two engines, each with a propeller, and the registration number "YV553T" is visible on the wing. The photo is taken from a low angle, capturing the aircraft as it flies overhead.

How much would you pay to avoid a middle seat?? All four hosts are back this week and we’ve got plenty to talk about, including systems outages, mistake fares, fleet shuffles and trip planning.

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DLD89: Trouble in AvGeek Paradise

  • August 20, 2015
  • Tagged as: AvGeek, Delta, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, lounges, United, United Airlines
The image shows a sign in both French and English that reads "ZONE INTERDITE DEFENSE D'ENTRER" and "RESTRICTED AREA NO ENTRY" with symbols of airplanes. In the background, there is a view of an airport runway with a scenic landscape including hills, buildings, and a body of water.

Tresspassing on airport property, a new world’s longest flight and yet another airline switches to revenue-based loyalty.

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DLD 86: Beaches, Swamps and Back-Room Deals

  • July 9, 2015
  • Tagged as: American Airlines, Cuba, Delta, Delta Air Lines, jetblue, podcast, Southwest Airlines, United, United Airlines
A large piece of driftwood lies on a sandy beach with gentle waves lapping at the shore. The sky is overcast, and there are palm trees and vegetation in the distance along the coastline. The water is a light turquoise color, and the beach appears to be relatively empty and serene.

Capacity collusion, CRJ Coffin Corner and Cuba’s Challenges. Lots of strange stories in this week’s show.

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DLD 84: The Lost Episode

  • June 25, 2015
  • Tagged as: business class, Cuba, Emirates, jetblue, JFK, Norwegian, PaxEx, United, United Airlines
The image shows a large Cuban flag hanging vertically between two buildings. The flag features blue and white stripes with a red triangle on the top. The sky is visible in the background.

Nuts drive a diversion, United bails on JFK, JetBlue adds Mint to Boston and Seth talks a bit about flying on Cubana.

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DLD 83: The Allure of Older Planes

  • May 28, 2015
  • Tagged as: american, American Airlines, awards, Cuba, Cubana, Delta, Delta Air Lines, Japan, rewards, SkyMiles, Trip Report, United, United Airlines
The image shows the front view of a large commercial airplane parked on a dry, sandy surface. The landing gear and underside of the aircraft are visible. In the background, there are several other airplanes also parked on the ground. The sky is clear with a few scattered clouds.

Old planes sent to the graveyard and a few new apps/websites we wish were similarly fated. Plus a look at the new pseudo-award chart for SkyMiles.

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DLD 82: That seems like a mistake

  • May 14, 2015
  • Tagged as: 787, american, American Airlines, awards, Dreamliner, Etihad, hotels, rewards, United, United Airlines, Wyndham, Wyndham Rewards
The image shows a large commercial airplane parked at an airport gate at night. The aircraft is connected to a jet bridge, and there are a few airport personnel and vehicles visible on the tarmac. The airplane's engines and part of its fuselage are illuminated by artificial lighting. The background is dark, with some distant lights visible, indicating it is nighttime.

The DoT backtracks on its rules, Wyndham flattens its award chart and American Airlines has a new type in its fleet. And, if you’re special enough to the airline you might gain access to a special Twitter account. Enjoy the show!

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DLD 81: Bumpy Landings

  • April 30, 2015
  • Tagged as: Delta, Delta Air Lines, economy class, lounges, PaxEx, Priority Pass., Turkish Airlines, United, United Airlines
A camel is standing in a sandy desert area. The camel is adorned with a colorful harness and has a saddle on its back, which is covered with a blanket. The sky is clear and blue, and the background shows more sand dunes.

A bit of a rough week with a few emergency landings and some earnings calls which were tremendously positive, but also very cautious on the outlook. What’s on the horizon??

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DLD 79: Hamburg Calling

  • April 16, 2015
  • Tagged as: airbnb, american, American Airlines, Korean Airlines, PaxEx, Thailand, United, United Airlines
The image shows a large water fountain in a body of water, with a rainbow visible in the mist created by the fountain. In the background, there is a bridge with multiple arches and some vehicles and streetlights on it. Trees and foliage are visible on the right side of the image, indicating a park or natural area. The sky is clear with some light clouds.

An old cuprit has learned new dirty tricks, Korean Air First Class thoughts from a special guest, finding a bed might be harder than it seems and Cactus is no more. Welcome to DLD Episode 79!

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DLD 78: The Episode of Argentine Aggression (repost)

  • April 6, 2015
  • Tagged as: Antartica, awards, Brazil, Chile, Delta, Delta Air Lines, Haneda, podcast, rewards, Seattle, Tokyo, United, United Airlines
A seal is lying on a sheet of ice near the edge of the water. The seal has its mouth open, and the surrounding area is covered in snow and ice, with the blue-green water visible below the ice.

Somehow a conversation about a cruise to Antarctica gets derailed by the politics of Argentina and the Falkland Islands. Because we’re awesome like that. Hacked loyalty accounts, award sales and Haneda are also on the show. Enjoy!

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DLD 78: The Episode of Argentine Aggression

  • April 2, 2015
  • Tagged as: Antartica, awards, Brazil, Chile, Delta, Delta Air Lines, Haneda, podcast, rewards, Seattle, Tokyo, United, United Airlines
A seal is lying on a large piece of ice floating in the ocean. The seal has its mouth open, possibly yawning or calling out. The surrounding water is a clear blue, and the ice appears thick and rugged. The scene suggests a cold, polar environment.

Somehow a conversation about a cruise to Antarctica gets derailed by the politics of Argentina and the Falkland Islands. Because we’re awesome like that. Hacked loyalty accounts, award sales and Haneda are also on the show. Enjoy!

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