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DLD 322: …And then see what sticks

  • December 24, 2020
  • Tagged as: 737 MAX, 737MAX, American Airlines, Boeing, Brexit, COVID-19, COVID19, elite status, frequent flier, frequent flyer, India, jetblue, Mosaic, points, routes, Trip Report, Upgrade, upgrades

As has happened several times since the pandemic began airlines are shaking up their route maps with idea so crazy they just might work. So which new destinations will work this time around??

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DLD 319: Bursting that bubble

  • November 26, 2020
  • Tagged as: Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Antitrust Immunity, ATI, COVID-19, COVID19, Delta Air Lines, elite status, Emirates, fees, Gatwick, Hong Kong, jetblue, joint venture, LGW, London, MAN, Manchester, podcast, singapore, Stansted, STN, TATL, Transatlantic, Upgrade, upgrades, WestJet

Collapsing joint ventures, splitting London, and plenty of bubbles to burst in this week’s show.

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DLD 302: Apologies all around

  • July 30, 2020
  • Tagged as: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, bankruptcy, BRU, Brussels, Brussels Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, GoAir, India, insurance, jetblue, Oneworld, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Upgrade, upgrades

Cover your face and fly with free insurance and maybe even score an upgrade or just get a bunch of seats for yourself. But we spread all that out into a reasonable conversation, not just a tease.

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DLD 251: Widget Wishes

  • July 18, 2019
  • Tagged as: All Nippon Airways, ANA, ATC, business class, Delta Air Lines, first class, frequent flier, frequent flyer, Iceland, Jeju, JejuAir, JinAir, Korean Air, loyalty, Pakistan, podcast, points, Trip Report, Upgrade, upgrades, WAB Air, WOW Air

A new neo takes flight and old routes reopen. Plus a fancy first class cabin and WOW might make a comeback after all.

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DLD114: Faroe, Faro and Farnborough

  • July 21, 2016
  • Tagged as: Boeing, Farnborough, helicopter, podcast, sukhoi, Upgrade

Obscure city pairs on a helicopter? Out of the way airports to ease immigration? Airshow updates? We’ve got all that and more in this week’s show!

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DLD 69: Mr. Tilton, I presume

  • December 11, 2014
  • Tagged as: american, American Airlines, Boston, British Airways, Chile, Cleveland, Delta, Delta Air Lines, elite status, jetblue, Lufthansa, Premium Economy, Qatar, Santiago, United, United Airlines, Upgrade

Today we’re tackling a serious question from a former UA loyalist who is looking to spread his wings elsewhere. We’ll call him Mr. Tilton to protect the innocent.

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  • Points

PointsHoarder 15: Exploring oneworld Explorer awards

  • November 15, 2012
  • Tagged as: Air France, airline, airline miles, American Airlines, frequent flier, frequent flyer, Oneworld, points, United, United Airlines, Upgrade

Welcome to episode 15 of the PointsHoarder podcast. This week we’re exploring an award type that none of us know anything about. OK, maybe that is a bit dramatic, but we’re talking about the oneworld…

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Save 20% on United mileage upgrades

  • July 21, 2012
  • Tagged as: Deals, promotions, United, United Airlines, Upgrade

United Airlines has, somewhat quietly, launched a sale for mileage-based upgrades into BusinessFirst on most routes the carrier flies. Passengers can save 20% off both the miles and any cash co-pay required on travel between…

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