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Lots of heat out there, but nothing melting, at least not this week… Also in this episode: Delta’s PDX-Haneda well and truly dead Akasa sues pilots for leaving early, but also launching international routes Air Belgium stopping standalone passenger services Edelweiss A350s (but not the same as Swiss) Delta TATL Summer ‘24 Condor to San Antonio Fake…

Lots of heat out there, but nothing melting, at least not this week… Also in this episode: Delta’s PDX-Haneda well and truly dead Akasa sues pilots for leaving early, but also launching international routes Air Belgium stopping standalone passenger services Edelweiss A350s (but not the same as Swiss) Delta TATL Summer ‘24 Condor to San Antonio Fake…

Lots of heat out there, but nothing melting, at least not this week… Also in this episode: Delta’s PDX-Haneda well and truly dead Akasa sues pilots for leaving early, but also launching international routes Air Belgium stopping standalone passenger services Edelweiss A350s (but not the same as Swiss) Delta TATL Summer ‘24 Condor to San Antonio Fake…

Lots of heat out there, but nothing melting, at least not this week… Also in this episode: Delta’s PDX-Haneda well and truly dead Akasa sues pilots for leaving early, but also launching international routes Air Belgium stopping standalone passenger services Edelweiss A350s (but not the same as Swiss) Delta TATL Summer ‘24 Condor to San Antonio Fake…

Delta made waves with its SkyMiles/SkyClub rules changes last week. Plus, new seats, new routes, and an end to revenge. Also in this episode: Swiss A350 cabin layout Delta SkyMiles/SkyClub changes Aeroplan Family Sharing Suspended New United Club in Denver Vietnam Airlines 50 737 MAX order Breeze almost makes it to Canada Mexico back to Tier 1 with…

Delta made waves with its SkyMiles/SkyClub rules changes last week. Plus, new seats, new routes, and an end to revenge. Also in this episode: Swiss A350 cabin layout Delta SkyMiles/SkyClub changes Aeroplan Family Sharing Suspended New United Club in Denver Vietnam Airlines 50 737 MAX order Breeze almost makes it to Canada Mexico back to Tier 1 with…

Delta made waves with its SkyMiles/SkyClub rules changes last week. Plus, new seats, new routes, and an end to revenge. Also in this episode: Swiss A350 cabin layout Delta SkyMiles/SkyClub changes Aeroplan Family Sharing Suspended New United Club in Denver Vietnam Airlines 50 737 MAX order Breeze almost makes it to Canada Mexico back to Tier 1 with…

Delta made waves with its SkyMiles/SkyClub rules changes last week. Plus, new seats, new routes, and an end to revenge. Also in this episode: Swiss A350 cabin layout Delta SkyMiles/SkyClub changes Aeroplan Family Sharing Suspended New United Club in Denver Vietnam Airlines 50 737 MAX order Breeze almost makes it to Canada Mexico back to Tier 1 with…

Intellectual property is a very real thing. So are weather-induced diversions these days. Also in this episode: Northern Pacific is no more Biman to NYC UA not to China (slot usage exemption request) Norse adding CDG-LAX in May 2024 Condor to MIA/YYC in Summer 2024 More MAX pressure bulkhead retrofit info AA opens new catering facility at DFW? Deta…

Intellectual property is a very real thing. So are weather-induced diversions these days. Also in this episode: Northern Pacific is no more Biman to NYC UA not to China (slot usage exemption request) Norse adding CDG-LAX in May 2024 Condor to MIA/YYC in Summer 2024 More MAX pressure bulkhead retrofit info AA opens new catering facility at DFW? Deta…

Intellectual property is a very real thing. So are weather-induced diversions these days. Also in this episode: Northern Pacific is no more Biman to NYC UA not to China (slot usage exemption request) Norse adding CDG-LAX in May 2024 Condor to MIA/YYC in Summer 2024 More MAX pressure bulkhead retrofit info AA opens new catering facility at DFW? Deta…

Intellectual property is a very real thing. So are weather-induced diversions these days. Also in this episode: Northern Pacific is no more Biman to NYC UA not to China (slot usage exemption request) Norse adding CDG-LAX in May 2024 Condor to MIA/YYC in Summer 2024 More MAX pressure bulkhead retrofit info AA opens new catering facility at DFW? Deta…

Picking an airport in Mexico might be a bit more challenging later this year. Or at least less flexible. Plus flying whales and more Tokyo. Also in this episode: Lufthansa reactivates its last two A380s while China Southern retires its last whales Qantas follow-up, including a government lawsuit Monarch reboot may already be dead Mexico’s latest ef…

Picking an airport in Mexico might be a bit more challenging later this year. Or at least less flexible. Plus flying whales and more Tokyo. Also in this episode: Lufthansa reactivates its last two A380s while China Southern retires its last whales Qantas follow-up, including a government lawsuit Monarch reboot may already be dead Mexico’s latest ef…

Picking an airport in Mexico might be a bit more challenging later this year. Or at least less flexible. Plus flying whales and more Tokyo. Also in this episode: Lufthansa reactivates its last two A380s while China Southern retires its last whales Qantas follow-up, including a government lawsuit Monarch reboot may already be dead Mexico’s latest ef…

Picking an airport in Mexico might be a bit more challenging later this year. Or at least less flexible. Plus flying whales and more Tokyo. Also in this episode: Lufthansa reactivates its last two A380s while China Southern retires its last whales Qantas follow-up, including a government lawsuit Monarch reboot may already be dead Mexico’s latest ef…

How much money can a one-plane airline lose in just two months? More than just about everyone involved expected. Also in this episode: Redway is dead; Only 19k pax, Possibly LF as low as 37% Finnair Avios Southwest changes Aer Lingus US routes American’s Summer ‘24 expansion Porter’s new US routes El Al Stopover Ambitions Monarch making a comeback …

How much money can a one-plane airline lose in just two months? More than just about everyone involved expected. Also in this episode: Redway is dead; Only 19k pax, Possibly LF as low as 37% Finnair Avios Southwest changes Aer Lingus US routes American’s Summer ‘24 expansion Porter’s new US routes El Al Stopover Ambitions Monarch making a comeback …

How much money can a one-plane airline lose in just two months? More than just about everyone involved expected. Also in this episode: Redway is dead; Only 19k pax, Possibly LF as low as 37% Finnair Avios Southwest changes Aer Lingus US routes American’s Summer ‘24 expansion Porter’s new US routes El Al Stopover Ambitions Monarch making a comeback …

How much money can a one-plane airline lose in just two months? More than just about everyone involved expected. Also in this episode: Redway is dead; Only 19k pax, Possibly LF as low as 37% Finnair Avios Southwest changes Aer Lingus US routes American’s Summer ‘24 expansion Porter’s new US routes El Al Stopover Ambitions Monarch making a comeback …

This week we’re talking all things Faroese (but not in Faroese) as Seth and special guest Ed Pizzarello were on the inaugural Atlantic Airways flight from Vagar to Stewart. Among the highlights of the trip, a short helicopter ride to Mykines to see puffins, chatting with the Atlantic Airways CEO during the flight, and generally having a great time …

This week we’re talking all things Faroese (but not in Faroese) as Seth and special guest Ed Pizzarello were on the inaugural Atlantic Airways flight from Vagar to Stewart. Among the highlights of the trip, a short helicopter ride to Mykines to see puffins, chatting with the Atlantic Airways CEO during the flight, and generally having a great time …

This week we’re talking all things Faroese (but not in Faroese) as Seth and special guest Ed Pizzarello were on the inaugural Atlantic Airways flight from Vagar to Stewart. Among the highlights of the trip, a short helicopter ride to Mykines to see puffins, chatting with the Atlantic Airways CEO during the flight, and generally having a great time …

This week we’re talking all things Faroese (but not in Faroese) as Seth and special guest Ed Pizzarello were on the inaugural Atlantic Airways flight from Vagar to Stewart. Among the highlights of the trip, a short helicopter ride to Mykines to see puffins, chatting with the Atlantic Airways CEO during the flight, and generally having a great time …

Empty flights typically suck, but sometime airlines still fly them and make money doing so. Also in this episode: Ghost flights’: Qatar Airways flying near-empty planes in Australia to exploit legal loophole DOH-PHL/JFK Update NTSB report on UA 777 Maui climb-out issue Mexicana relaunch coming next month DOT extends N90 slot waivers US-China freque…

Empty flights typically suck, but sometime airlines still fly them and make money doing so. Also in this episode: Ghost flights’: Qatar Airways flying near-empty planes in Australia to exploit legal loophole DOH-PHL/JFK Update NTSB report on UA 777 Maui climb-out issue Mexicana relaunch coming next month DOT extends N90 slot waivers US-China freque…

Empty flights typically suck, but sometime airlines still fly them and make money doing so. Also in this episode: Ghost flights’: Qatar Airways flying near-empty planes in Australia to exploit legal loophole DOH-PHL/JFK Update NTSB report on UA 777 Maui climb-out issue Mexicana relaunch coming next month DOT extends N90 slot waivers US-China freque…

Empty flights typically suck, but sometime airlines still fly them and make money doing so. Also in this episode: Ghost flights’: Qatar Airways flying near-empty planes in Australia to exploit legal loophole DOH-PHL/JFK Update NTSB report on UA 777 Maui climb-out issue Mexicana relaunch coming next month DOT extends N90 slot waivers US-China freque…

Unlikely this episode will be, but is it worse than the odds of a new MAX delivery to China anytime soon?? Also in this episode: Air India taking 55 MAX white tails, previously planned for China Connect Airlines still working on certification, and an investment from AA American moves Doha to PHL from JFK Bermudair certified to fly Avelo to San Juan…

Unlikely this episode will be, but is it worse than the odds of a new MAX delivery to China anytime soon?? Also in this episode: Air India taking 55 MAX white tails, previously planned for China Connect Airlines still working on certification, and an investment from AA American moves Doha to PHL from JFK Bermudair certified to fly Avelo to San Juan…

Unlikely this episode will be, but is it worse than the odds of a new MAX delivery to China anytime soon?? Also in this episode: Air India taking 55 MAX white tails, previously planned for China Connect Airlines still working on certification, and an investment from AA American moves Doha to PHL from JFK Bermudair certified to fly Avelo to San Juan…

Unlikely this episode will be, but is it worse than the odds of a new MAX delivery to China anytime soon?? Also in this episode: Air India taking 55 MAX white tails, previously planned for China Connect Airlines still working on certification, and an investment from AA American moves Doha to PHL from JFK Bermudair certified to fly Avelo to San Juan…

Some fun new routes, and some terrible security stuff coming at you this week… Also in this episode: Happy birthday to the 737-800 Pilot age follow-up from the Senate Heat and aircraft performance issues JAL and Iberia to DOH New Single-aisle lav rules CLEAR had (has??) a back door for identity verification at enrollment More P&W engine issues E2 n…

Some fun new routes, and some terrible security stuff coming at you this week… Also in this episode: Happy birthday to the 737-800 Pilot age follow-up from the Senate Heat and aircraft performance issues JAL and Iberia to DOH New Single-aisle lav rules CLEAR had (has??) a back door for identity verification at enrollment More P&W engine issues E2 n…

Some fun new routes, and some terrible security stuff coming at you this week… Also in this episode: Happy birthday to the 737-800 Pilot age follow-up from the Senate Heat and aircraft performance issues JAL and Iberia to DOH New Single-aisle lav rules CLEAR had (has??) a back door for identity verification at enrollment More P&W engine issues E2 n…

Some fun new routes, and some terrible security stuff coming at you this week… Also in this episode: Happy birthday to the 737-800 Pilot age follow-up from the Senate Heat and aircraft performance issues JAL and Iberia to DOH New Single-aisle lav rules CLEAR had (has??) a back door for identity verification at enrollment More P&W engine issues E2 n…

Dismissing idiocy of the past rather than owning up to mistakes is an interesting choice for an airline startup trying to avoid being seen as a scam. Think it’ll work? Also in this episode: United to Manila, and other Pacific growth British Airways to retrofit A380s New Delta small business program House FAA bill A321XLR range comes up short A Delt…

Dismissing idiocy of the past rather than owning up to mistakes is an interesting choice for an airline startup trying to avoid being seen as a scam. Think it’ll work? Also in this episode: United to Manila, and other Pacific growth British Airways to retrofit A380s New Delta small business program House FAA bill A321XLR range comes up short A Delt…

Dismissing idiocy of the past rather than owning up to mistakes is an interesting choice for an airline startup trying to avoid being seen as a scam. Think it’ll work? Also in this episode: United to Manila, and other Pacific growth British Airways to retrofit A380s New Delta small business program House FAA bill A321XLR range comes up short A Delt…

Dismissing idiocy of the past rather than owning up to mistakes is an interesting choice for an airline startup trying to avoid being seen as a scam. Think it’ll work? Also in this episode: United to Manila, and other Pacific growth British Airways to retrofit A380s New Delta small business program House FAA bill A321XLR range comes up short A Delt…

What does it take to bring motorcoaches into the airline world? We’ve got David Sunde, CEO of Landline, on the show to talk about getting the buses inside security, growth potential, and lots more. Also in this episode: Hyatt/MGM partnership dead – Replaced with Marriott Emirates shifts 777-8 order to -9 model JAL rental wardrobe New United F seats…

What does it take to bring motorcoaches into the airline world? We’ve got David Sunde, CEO of Landline, on the show to talk about getting the buses inside security, growth potential, and lots more. Also in this episode: Hyatt/MGM partnership dead – Replaced with Marriott Emirates shifts 777-8 order to -9 model JAL rental wardrobe New United F seats…

What does it take to bring motorcoaches into the airline world? We’ve got David Sunde, CEO of Landline, on the show to talk about getting the buses inside security, growth potential, and lots more. Also in this episode: Hyatt/MGM partnership dead – Replaced with Marriott Emirates shifts 777-8 order to -9 model JAL rental wardrobe New United F seats…

What does it take to bring motorcoaches into the airline world? We’ve got David Sunde, CEO of Landline, on the show to talk about getting the buses inside security, growth potential, and lots more. Also in this episode: Hyatt/MGM partnership dead – Replaced with Marriott Emirates shifts 777-8 order to -9 model JAL rental wardrobe New United F seats…

Can economy class be considered an upgrade from premium economy? We’re talking about airlines, so you know where this is going. Also in this episode: Wideroe/Norwegian merger JetBlue bailing on the NEA, but American will still appeal Admirals Club rate increases Might EU261-type protections come to the US (listener question) Boeing fuselage deliver…

Can economy class be considered an upgrade from premium economy? We’re talking about airlines, so you know where this is going. Also in this episode: Wideroe/Norwegian merger JetBlue bailing on the NEA, but American will still appeal Admirals Club rate increases Might EU261-type protections come to the US (listener question) Boeing fuselage deliver…

Can economy class be considered an upgrade from premium economy? We’re talking about airlines, so you know where this is going. Also in this episode: Wideroe/Norwegian merger JetBlue bailing on the NEA, but American will still appeal Admirals Club rate increases Might EU261-type protections come to the US (listener question) Boeing fuselage deliver…

Can economy class be considered an upgrade from premium economy? We’re talking about airlines, so you know where this is going. Also in this episode: Wideroe/Norwegian merger JetBlue bailing on the NEA, but American will still appeal Admirals Club rate increases Might EU261-type protections come to the US (listener question) Boeing fuselage deliver…

United’s operations are mostly back to normal at this point, but it took a while to get there. Fortunately, there were plenty of other things to keep us entertained while watching that mess unfold. Also in this episode: Delta’s LGA Transcons Delta Air Lines and EL AL Israel Airlines to launch strategic partnership Haneda decision YTZ preclearance L…

United’s operations are mostly back to normal at this point, but it took a while to get there. Fortunately, there were plenty of other things to keep us entertained while watching that mess unfold. Also in this episode: Delta’s LGA Transcons Delta Air Lines and EL AL Israel Airlines to launch strategic partnership Haneda decision YTZ preclearance L…