Aircraft orders shifting, service types are switching, and one major airport is underwater in this week’s show. Also in this episode: Spirit fleet deferrals United’s earnings, fleet adjustments, and eventually segmented “Polaris Plus” American’s Flagship Business Preferred Provo is American’s Future – Cranky Flier Aegean A321LR play Norse to CPT Fo…

Aircraft orders shifting, service types are switching, and one major airport is underwater in this week’s show. Also in this episode: Spirit fleet deferrals United’s earnings, fleet adjustments, and eventually segmented “Polaris Plus” American’s Flagship Business Preferred Provo is American’s Future – Cranky Flier Aegean A321LR play Norse to CPT Fo…

Often times the shortest distance between two airports is defined by politics more than geography. Last weekend that was more the case than usual. Also in this episode: Iran and the joys of geopolitics in aviation SAS leaving Star Alliance end of August Breeze says it found profitability for March 2024 LH cabin crew contract New Boeing whistleblowe…

Often times the shortest distance between two airports is defined by politics more than geography. Last weekend that was more the case than usual. Also in this episode: Iran and the joys of geopolitics in aviation SAS leaving Star Alliance end of August Breeze says it found profitability for March 2024 LH cabin crew contract New Boeing whistleblowe…

Join us on another jaunt through the juicy world of aviation gossip, airline route news, and loyalty relaunches. Also in this episode: OAK wants San Francisco in its name Turkish Airlines adding DEN Hainan A330neo order potential Four more A380s being scrapped UA canceled investor day NYC Earthquake For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content…

Join us on another jaunt through the juicy world of aviation gossip, airline route news, and loyalty relaunches. Also in this episode: OAK wants San Francisco in its name Turkish Airlines adding DEN Hainan A330neo order potential Four more A380s being scrapped UA canceled investor day NYC Earthquake For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content…

We’re skipping April Fool’s Day in favor of some real news, including at least one story we were convinced should’ve been a joke. Also in this episode: Boeing leadership United dealing with the FAA, fewer planes than planned, and new E175 bins FAA halts Sequim wing-walking flights, revokes owner’s pilot license Breeze launches NDC integration with …

We’re skipping April Fool’s Day in favor of some real news, including at least one story we were convinced should’ve been a joke. Also in this episode: Boeing leadership United dealing with the FAA, fewer planes than planned, and new E175 bins FAA halts Sequim wing-walking flights, revokes owner’s pilot license Breeze launches NDC integration with …

Newark air traffic is on the move, in a sense. Control of traffic to and from the airport will shift later this summer from the NYC-area’s “N90” controllers to Philadelphia. Can that solve the ATC delays? Also in this episode: Big Airbus orders from East Asia JetBlue kills off LAX focus city, but not completely Redeyes coming (eventually) to Southw…

Newark air traffic is on the move, in a sense. Control of traffic to and from the airport will shift later this summer from the NYC-area’s “N90” controllers to Philadelphia. Can that solve the ATC delays? Also in this episode: Big Airbus orders from East Asia JetBlue kills off LAX focus city, but not completely Redeyes coming (eventually) to Southw…

Well, that’s another week that Boeing probably wishes didn’t happen… Also in this episode: More bad news for Boeing from the NTSB UA MAX 10 conversion to MAX 9 UA 737 panel falling off and maintenance overall LATAM 787-9 incident Former Global Crossing chief to start up Florida-based A220 operator Frontier UpFront Plus eurobiz play Embraer E2 ETOPS…

Well, that’s another week that Boeing probably wishes didn’t happen… Also in this episode: More bad news for Boeing from the NTSB UA MAX 10 conversion to MAX 9 UA 737 panel falling off and maintenance overall LATAM 787-9 incident Former Global Crossing chief to start up Florida-based A220 operator Frontier UpFront Plus eurobiz play Embraer E2 ETOPS…

Hopefully not too shocking, of course. But maybe enough to keep you awake, unlike those pilots… Also in this episode: Batik Air pilots suspended for falling asleep on a flight IAG/Air Europa deal on ice again NTSB is pissed at Boeing, and lobbyists aren’t really helping New United routes China Southern to Mexico For our Patreon subscribers we have …

Hopefully not too shocking, of course. But maybe enough to keep you awake, unlike those pilots… Also in this episode: Batik Air pilots suspended for falling asleep on a flight IAG/Air Europa deal on ice again NTSB is pissed at Boeing, and lobbyists aren’t really helping New United routes China Southern to Mexico For our Patreon subscribers we have …

American Airlines placed a sizable single-aisle aircraft order this week. Perhaps the biggest surprise: Neither Boeing nor Airbus came out on top, at least in terms of total aircraft committed. Also in this episode: An absurd trip to try Starlink on Hawaiian BA adding inflight messaging JetBlue/Spirit deal is dead More Eclipse flights (DL 2nd frequ…

American Airlines placed a sizable single-aisle aircraft order this week. Perhaps the biggest surprise: Neither Boeing nor Airbus came out on top, at least in terms of total aircraft committed. Also in this episode: An absurd trip to try Starlink on Hawaiian BA adding inflight messaging JetBlue/Spirit deal is dead More Eclipse flights (DL 2nd frequ…

More baggage talk, plus buses, and an airline is out of business. Also in this episode: Lynx out of business in Canada Landline for AC @ YYZ AA files JFK-HND to start 28 June, UA files GUM-HND for 1 May AA agrees with the DOT on DL/AM ATI suspension AA FF changes (and bag fees, too) Avelo STS base: new routes and a LAS closure, plus a profitable qu…

More baggage talk, plus buses, and an airline is out of business. Also in this episode: Lynx out of business in Canada Landline for AC @ YYZ AA files JFK-HND to start 28 June, UA files GUM-HND for 1 May AA agrees with the DOT on DL/AM ATI suspension AA FF changes (and bag fees, too) Avelo STS base: new routes and a LAS closure, plus a profitable qu…

Revisiting a couple stories from the past few weeks, and they still don’t make much sense. Plus lots of new news, too. Also in this episode: Nolinor Ramps Up Capacity for Rising Northern Demand Air Canada’s chatbot gave a B.C. man the wrong information. Now, the airline has to pay for the mistake Silly carry-on bag thoughts Qantas domestic ETOPS Ic…

Revisiting a couple stories from the past few weeks, and they still don’t make much sense. Plus lots of new news, too. Also in this episode: Nolinor Ramps Up Capacity for Rising Northern Demand Air Canada’s chatbot gave a B.C. man the wrong information. Now, the airline has to pay for the mistake Silly carry-on bag thoughts Qantas domestic ETOPS Ic…

What’s the silliest reason you’ve ever heard of for planes to be removed from service? We might have a new top contender for that title. Also in this episode: A321s (briefly) grounded because of no smoking signs Indigo wet-leasing Qatar 737 MAX for Doha service Copa to RDU Finding the bottom in Orlando Another (even more) absurd India bilateral req…

What’s the silliest reason you’ve ever heard of for planes to be removed from service? We might have a new top contender for that title. Also in this episode: A321s (briefly) grounded because of no smoking signs Indigo wet-leasing Qatar 737 MAX for Doha service Copa to RDU Finding the bottom in Orlando Another (even more) absurd India bilateral req…

Why? because it leads to deliciousness later. But that has nothing to do with this week’s conversation. Fortunately, we’re joined by Ed in an effort to keep things on track. Also in this episode: 737 MAX 7 deicing exemption & certification delay STS base for Avelo (B)OS AA DFW long-haul expansion Frontier BizFares Blind passengers screwed by airlin…

Why? because it leads to deliciousness later. But that has nothing to do with this week’s conversation. Fortunately, we’re joined by Ed in an effort to keep things on track. Also in this episode: 737 MAX 7 deicing exemption & certification delay STS base for Avelo (B)OS AA DFW long-haul expansion Frontier BizFares Blind passengers screwed by airlin…

The MAX continues to dominate news cycles, but there’s lots more out there also worth talking about. Also in this episode: MAX 9 is back in service, but that’s far from the end of the story MAX 8 delivery to China Southern Ryanair buying homes near DUB Delta/Aeromexico Joint ops busted by MEX issues American gets Haneda Slots for JFK route, but Uni…