Podcast – Dots, Lines & Destinations

A couple major unexpected events this week caught us off guard, but we're doing our best to get through it all.

Can loyalty programs actually make changes that seem to make things better for customers, without taking benefits away elsewhere? Tune in to find out.

Thank goodness change is such a constant in this industry. Otherwise what would we have to talk about every week?

So many aircraft orders announced in the past week, and we didn't even cover all of them. Plus, a suite new seat.

But at least there was no meltdown this week...

Delta made waves with its SkyMiles/SkyClub rules changes last week. Plus, new seats, new routes, and an end to revenge.

Intellectual property is a very real thing. So are weather-induced diversions these days.

Picking an airport in Mexico might be a bit more challenging later this year. Plus flying whales and more Tokyo.

How much money can a one-plane airline lose in just two months? More than just about everyone involved expected.

A report from the inaugural flight from the Faroe Islands to New York, plus other bits along the way.

Empty flights typically suck, but sometime airlines still fly them and make money doing so.

Unlikely this episode will be, but is it worse than the odds of a new MAX delivery to China anytime soon??

Insert plucky episode summary here

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?

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.

Can economy class be considered an upgrade from premium economy? We're talking about airlines, so you know where this is going.

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.

Like the rest of the country's air travel, this week's episode got hit by rolling delays. But we made it to our final destination eventually.

Summer in Paris, perhaps a delightful experience. A week at Le Bourget, however, is far less appealing for us. But there's a bit of news worth discussing.

What does the future of air travel hold? Odds are it will appear on the show floor at Aircraft Interiors Expo a few years before it flies, and we've got a report from the show.

New planes, new routes, and new seats all bode well for the future. And some lines being dropped might not be so bad, either.

JetBlue and American Airlines have a lot of work to do if they're going to keep the NEA alive. A judge ruled it illegal last Friday, setting up all sorts of challenges for the carriers.

Two nice implementations of indigenous themes and art from airlines announced this week, and the impact for passengers is pretty good, too.

Can fries be reasonably served as a side on board? And, quite frankly, why not tater tots instead??

A special Dreamliner is on the move. And we're not really sitting still, either.

It is all fun and games until a rules change hits home. Then the rage rises to the surface.

What matters most on long-haul flying? And why isn't it a good night's sleep??

Trying to squeeze more planes into a terminal is rarely an easy task. When the terminal is brand new and someone screwed up the design work it is even worse.

Fares are up, and revenues are strong in many markets. But that doesn't mean everyone is doing great, financially or otherwise.

Spring is here! The Northern IATA season started last weekend, and even if the weather isn't entirely cooperating, new routes are alive.

Canada makes a few appearances in this week's episode, as does the Middle East.

Hydrogen is flying, at least on one engine. And that's way better for awareness than some of the other stuff we've seen lately.

We wanted to be excited. We wanted to celebrate a new and innovative product. Alas, the newly announced F/J for Qantas is not it.

A few "whoopsies" at terminals this week left many a traveler affected.

We're joined this week by special guest Ed Pizza of Miles to Go and Pizza In Motion to talk about changing allegiances and the rest of the latest news.

Competing university mascots at an inaugural flight? Sure, why not. It is Delaware, after all.

New wing designs, and new engines hanging from them, could change the way we fly. Or at least make it more efficient.

A rough week in aviation for safety incidents. But we're also trying to find some positive news…

Refreshing cabins is a nice touch, but why does it take so long?? Also, how long will it take Southwest to pay out all the comp it owes.

Diversions galore, and a meltdown, too. It was a rough end for many in 2022, but 2023 is starting strong.

Nothing but the best for our listeners as we wrap up the 2022 season.

Just a couple hundred (more) new planes coming to United through the end of the decade. Nothing to get excited about here.

Singapore Airlines is out spending cash like it is 2019 again, so that seems to be good news for other airlines.

Long flights, jet lag, and do pilots need to sleep on a trip, too?

How many million milers is too many? Plus a crazy crash and new transatlantic routes on the horizon.

Maybe we're supposed to say something in advance when the publishing schedule changes. Oopsie.

The semi-annual IATA seasonal schedule change happened last weekend, and it brings some fun and interesting new routes and slot opportunities to the industry.

What happens when you dupe consumers for decades with the confusing names between classes of service then make a change to a tiny part of the fleet? Fun times, indeed.

New cabins, new partners, and new fuels are just a few of the major investments airlines announced that we're talking about in this week's episode.

Halfway through a long trip and still suffering from jetlag, but there's news to consider and punditry to ponder, so here we go…