Podcast – Dots, Lines & Destinations

More comfort, more planes, more rumors, and more fees take us through this week's news.

Some major announcements from United Airlines have us intrigued this week, plus security and capacity shifts and Austin back in the spotlight.

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.

How do you replace 100,000+ seats daily that just disappeared from the global aviation network? Things are definitely a mess.

How much is too much change? How much is too much risk? How much is too many flights? We'll likely never know, but many seem to be trying to find out right now.

Are the policy changes real? Can anyone or anything be trusted anymore? And a 20+ year throwback reference at the end, just for fun.

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.

A longer than normal episode this week, thanks to special guest Ed and lots of wayward story lines.

Why is the 10 so hot right now? Plus cabin retrofits, premium economy, and some confusing CC action.

We're in Malaga this week, along with some listeners, enjoying great food, delicious drinks, and some aviation excursions along the way.

More passengers on some planes, fewer passengers in some airports. And some interesting route cuts, both confirmed and rumored.

'Tis the season for all sorts of things, including some interesting operational messes.

We're wrapping up 2025 with a bit of nostalgia, and a few quirky news stories, too.

Snacks and routes and retirements and mergers and more!

There are lots of ways to flex power in this industry. Two moderately incoherent ones cropped up this week.

Technology and travel are intimately intertwined these days. And that's not always good news. But we're making the best of it where we can.

A320s grounded globally and another airline goes bust. Plus tales from Korea with two special guests.

The Dubai Air Show proved its worth last week, with plenty of deals (though also a few expected ones unrealized). New interiors and route changes for next summer, too.

Sometimes the best questions come from unexpected quarters. Plus, lifetime status of a different sort, some ultra premium silliness, and A380s flying even longer.

The US ATC situation is bad and getting worse. Plus another Starlink deal, Bahrain as a hub, and credit cards could cost you more.

Does Mexico City really need more than one airport? Plus, unexpected lounge operators, Connect again, and some lawsuit hijinks.

The adventure of getting there is part of the fun, right? Plus lots of new routes and a new terminal on the horizon.

We're taking a look at historical aircraft production numbers and rehashing old stories, while also talking new orders, new Wi-Fi, and new types of inflight incidents.

Fozz and Stephan are off to Asia, talking shop along the way. Single-aisle long-haul, amenity kits, and much more in the conversation.

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.

Big orders, big plans, and potentially big troubles across the industry, depending on who you are and how your fleet is structured.

As an airline trims meals for being too popular with passengers we're pondering the cyclical nature of inflight products, and if there's ever a reason to believe things will stabilize.

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.

Routes and partnerships slashed in some areas, while others focus on innovation. Plus Spanish airports fight back against Ryanair and lots more.

Spirit Airlines is back in bankruptcy court, once again planning a restructuring in hopes of finding profitability. Plus more orders, 787 progress, and some aviation idiocy in Florida.

It is new. It is shiny. Of course Atmos dominated this week's show. Fortunately, we also got some other bits in.

Strikes and travel tales and routes, oh my! With special guest Michael Trager from TravelZork.

Stephan and Fozz are headed around the world this week, with plenty of hijinks along the way.

Where's the premium demand? And will it stick around forever? Plus booking shenanigans and a hunting delay.

Lots of news this week about American Airlines, plus MAX 10, a couple crash updates, and more.

Can multi-modal transportation ever really take off in the USA? Plus mini-lounges, lots of plane orders, and more Macon.

The initial accident report from AI 171 is out, and the story it tells is both spooky and incomplete. Plus new planes in Malaysia, new cabins for Virgin, and new ways to visit China, and much more.

A pilot ends up in jail, another wannabe who probably should. Plus a couple big orders and delivery milestones.

Partnerships come and go, as do new routes and competition. Plus, what makes an airport better than others?

Recounting product developments and aircraft orders from the 2025 Paris Air Show. Plus a segment with special guest John Walton of The UpFront.

Another rough week in aviation, so we aimed for more respectful snark in this week's episode.

More on partners, plus London and American's premium play and Rome for Alaska

New partnerships, new productions, new pricing, new pains, and lots more….

Picking up a soon-to-be-disappearing line almost translates into a disappearing bag. Plus new routes, more planes, and a fewer flights at Newark.