Exploring the world with points, miles and a bit of crazy.
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Exploring the world with points, miles and a bit of crazy.
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Another rough week for aviation in many ways. And plenty of concerns about what lays ahead. Also in this episode: DL4819 @ YYZ Southwest’s Layoffs 777X more delays EK AS/HA reciprocity Stroopwafel is back at United Iberia follows BA in revenue-based transition Avis Deceptive Practices (again) Contour Air moving EAS routes (MCN, PBG) to IAD from BWI…
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Another rough week for aviation in many ways. And plenty of concerns about what lays ahead. Also in this episode: DL4819 @ YYZ Southwest’s Layoffs 777X more delays EK AS/HA reciprocity Stroopwafel is back at United Iberia follows BA in revenue-based transition Avis Deceptive Practices (again) Contour Air moving EAS routes (MCN, PBG) to IAD from BWI…
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Which new markets make sense? Both long-haul and short-haul are seeing some interesting changes. Also in this episode: Bering Air crash in Alaska Frontier wants SJU-BOG Starlux to ONT FAA cutting ops at DCA Norse to fly for IndiGo Nice Airport, If You Can Get to It: No Subway, No Highway, No Bridge BA backs off Executive Club changes a little bit. …
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Which new markets make sense? Both long-haul and short-haul are seeing some interesting changes. Also in this episode: Bering Air crash in Alaska Frontier wants SJU-BOG Starlux to ONT FAA cutting ops at DCA Norse to fly for IndiGo Nice Airport, If You Can Get to It: No Subway, No Highway, No Bridge BA backs off Executive Club changes a little bit. …
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Last week was decidedly bad for aviation in many ways. Ugh. Also in this episode: AA5342 Boom goes Supersonic LH Group will assign the MAXen to Eurowings LH Group also investing in airBaltic And airBaltic is also headed to South America Icelandair adding Miami for the winter JetTip’s Boeing Yahtzee For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content,…
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Last week was decidedly bad for aviation in many ways. Ugh. Also in this episode: AA5342 Boom goes Supersonic LH Group will assign the MAXen to Eurowings LH Group also investing in airBaltic And airBaltic is also headed to South America Icelandair adding Miami for the winter JetTip’s Boeing Yahtzee For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content,…
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We’re back in the USA and ready for some news and rants this week. Some of them are even reasonable. Also in this episode: United’s strong earnings and outlook LOS-IAD? AA’s strong Q4 but weaker than expected Q1 outlook Annual WSJ Rankings are out KCM Going Away Our Journey Home For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including: Alaska –…
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We’re back in the USA and ready for some news and rants this week. Some of them are even reasonable. Also in this episode: United’s strong earnings and outlook LOS-IAD? AA’s strong Q4 but weaker than expected Q1 outlook Annual WSJ Rankings are out KCM Going Away Our Journey Home For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including: Alaska –…
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A quick hop to the beach runway at Barra was part of this week’s adventure, though it didn’t go exactly as planned. Also in this episode: Frontier making moves that none of us quite understand Travel to Glasgow was a mixed bag For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including: Jeju Air follow-up Germany is getting interesting Rockets go …
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A quick hop to the beach runway at Barra was part of this week’s adventure, though it didn’t go exactly as planned. Also in this episode: Frontier making moves that none of us quite understand Travel to Glasgow was a mixed bag For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including: Jeju Air follow-up Germany is getting interesting Rockets go …
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What key messages were in the keynote? What happens when massive hubs freeze? And much more… Also in this episode: JejuAir FDR/CVR missing crash data Thoughts from Delta’s CES Keynote and Earnings Call Air Wisconsin is out at American Eagle Nifty story about photographing the B-2 over the Rose Bowl PIA finally returns to Europe, with terrible adver…
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What key messages were in the keynote? What happens when massive hubs freeze? And much more… Also in this episode: JejuAir FDR/CVR missing crash data Thoughts from Delta’s CES Keynote and Earnings Call Air Wisconsin is out at American Eagle Nifty story about photographing the B-2 over the Rose Bowl PIA finally returns to Europe, with terrible adver…
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A new year brings new topics to the fore, including new routes, new IFE, new status rules, and more. Also in this episode: Azerbaijan Air crash/shot down Jeju Air Crash at Muan BA going revenue-based for status JetBlue EvenMore is basically just free drinks EK A350 Official First Flight For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including: …
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A new year brings new topics to the fore, including new routes, new IFE, new status rules, and more. Also in this episode: Azerbaijan Air crash/shot down Jeju Air Crash at Muan BA going revenue-based for status JetBlue EvenMore is basically just free drinks EK A350 Official First Flight For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including: …
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Fortunately not too much drone chatter this week; we’ve got more important stuff to talk about. Especially the part where Seth got the date of Hanukkah wrong. Also in this episode: The size of meals Fog in SoCal Many new aircraft orders: Air India’s 100 from Airbus Pegasus 100 from Boeing Lufthansa A350s Air Canada A220s Air Canada Investor Day – “…
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Fortunately not too much drone chatter this week; we’ve got more important stuff to talk about. Especially the part where Seth got the date of Hanukkah wrong. Also in this episode: The size of meals Fog in SoCal Many new aircraft orders: Air India’s 100 from Airbus Pegasus 100 from Boeing Lufthansa A350s Air Canada A220s Air Canada Investor Day – “…
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Two very interesting and very different sets of route announcements caught our attention this week. Plus premium seats and lots more. Also in this episode: All things Alaska Airlines Long-haul at SEA with Hawaiian’s planes PDX banked for hub ops Hawaiian’s revenue premium, so its brand stays in the Islands More premium seats for long-haul in 2027+ …
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Two very interesting and very different sets of route announcements caught our attention this week. Plus premium seats and lots more. Also in this episode: All things Alaska Airlines Long-haul at SEA with Hawaiian’s planes PDX banked for hub ops Hawaiian’s revenue premium, so its brand stays in the Islands More premium seats for long-haul in 2027+ …
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Is it finally time for some passenger rights in the USA? And why does air travel feel more unbundled than ever, in every class of travel? Also in this episode: New US Passenger Rights in play Air Canada gets even more basic AA/Citi Exclusivity Allegris pricing is mildly absurd Icelandair gets its first A321LR Frontier’s first class play For our Pat…
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Is it finally time for some passenger rights in the USA? And why does air travel feel more unbundled than ever, in every class of travel? Also in this episode: New US Passenger Rights in play Air Canada gets even more basic AA/Citi Exclusivity Allegris pricing is mildly absurd Icelandair gets its first A321LR Frontier’s first class play For our Pat…
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It was Thanksgiving week in the US, so we shifted our gaze to Europe and the Middle East, with plenty of news being made. Also in this episode: UK ETA really happening BA’s new F seats Virgin Atlantic pushes for break-up of Heathrow Emirates first A350 delivery and first flight plans Korean/Asiana to close by EoY Lufthansa/ITA deal finalized Slot r…
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It was Thanksgiving week in the US, so we shifted our gaze to Europe and the Middle East, with plenty of news being made. Also in this episode: UK ETA really happening BA’s new F seats Virgin Atlantic pushes for break-up of Heathrow Emirates first A350 delivery and first flight plans Korean/Asiana to close by EoY Lufthansa/ITA deal finalized Slot r…
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Sure, the U/LCCs are struggling right now, but they’re still planning for growth in 2025. Also in this episode: All the WestJet Summer 2025 action Allegiant also going crazy for next summer And Frontier adding 16 more United bringing the 77W to EWR in Summer 2025 Long leisure cuts Catching up with Russian aircraft groundings Finnair brings Biz pre-…
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Sure, the U/LCCs are struggling right now, but they’re still planning for growth in 2025. Also in this episode: All the WestJet Summer 2025 action Allegiant also going crazy for next summer And Frontier adding 16 more United bringing the 77W to EWR in Summer 2025 Long leisure cuts Catching up with Russian aircraft groundings Finnair brings Biz pre-…
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Wayward bullets are bad. Ditto for rodents on planes and a handful of now infamous travelers. Also in this episode: More on the bullets in Haiti TAP’s Hamster Problem Bermudair’s 2025 growth Iberia’s A321XLR first TATL Alaska Airlines F soft product upgrades Continued engine issues For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including: Terri…
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