DLD 349: It’s a conspiracy!
Kicking off the show with a bad conspiracy theory joke about hurricanes probably isn't our strongest play, but here we are. It gets better pretty quickly. The post DLD 349: It’s a conspiracy! appeared...
View ArticleAmerican buys into GOL, plans loyalty, codeshare boost
American Airlines will invest $200 million for a 5.2% stake in Brazil's GOL as part of an expanded commercial partnership. The deal will see the two tie more closely in each other's primary market, and...
View ArticleDLD 353: Close connections
An irrational amount of discussion about connecting flights takes over this episode. But, in our defense, one of you asked about it. The post DLD 353: Close connections appeared first on Wandering...
View ArticleQantas boosts rebound, points opportunities with Australia border reopening
Australia is reopening its borders, and Qantas is ready to take advantage of the pent up demand for travel. The airline will accelerate the return of many international routes, as well as larger...
View ArticleDLD 356: Celebratory deaths
So much noise for a handful of new routes. Is it really worth the hype? Plus an airline blocks customers and a hotel sues its parent brand. The post DLD 356: Celebratory deaths appeared first on...
View ArticleITA Airways joins SkyTeam, replacing Alitalia
SkyTeam officially welcomes ITA Airways as a member airline today. The Alitalia replacement joins the alliance two weeks after launching flights and a new loyalty program for customers. The post ITA...
View ArticleDLD 357: Easy Breezy
The brand new Breeze A220 is top of mind this week, as we have a crew chatting just hours after the unveiling. Plus AAdvantage and Bonvoy news that might matter to you. The post DLD 357: Easy Breezy...
View ArticleAegean activates WiFi with Inmarsat’s EAN
Aegean Airlines is the next customer for Inmarsat's European Aviation Network. The Greek airline installed the hybrid satellite/terrestrial in-flight connectivity solution on at least four aircraft so...
View ArticleDLD 358: Yet another meltdown
American's turn for a meltdown, plus slower recoveries, a big Heathrow boost, and planes shifting national registries for some reason. The post DLD 358: Yet another meltdown appeared first on Wandering...
View ArticleDLD 362: Oh. My. Cron!
A new variant of concern doesn't have us too concerned. At least not yet. Plus greenwashing, hub bluffs, and pilot retirements. The post DLD 362: Oh. My. Cron! appeared first on Wandering Aramean.
View ArticleDLD 363: Picking up the pieces
Sometimes the best plan when a trip gets complicated is to just walk away. Or at least strongly consider the possibility in the face of ever changing travel restrictions. The post DLD 363: Picking up...
View ArticleUnited snags Virgin Australia as a partner, displacing Delta
Virgin Australia and United Airlines secured a new partnership for connections between the United States and Australia. The deal, effective from April 2022, sees Delta Air Lines drop from the role it...
View ArticleJetBlue adds Mosaic+, free upgrades for 2022 elites
JetBlue will make its TrueBlue Mosaic elite status more rewarding in 2022. Upgrades are coming for members, including an option for highly coveted Mint upgrades as part of a newly established Mosaic+...
View ArticleFrontier, Spirit announce plans to merge
Frontier Airlines and Sprit Airlines intend to merge, creating a new 5th largest airline in the US. The post Frontier, Spirit announce plans to merge appeared first on Wandering Aramean.
View ArticleDLD 372: Going global
Sure, we're not really traveling long-haul for leisure right now. But some people are. We had long time friend of the show Han on to talk about a couple recent trips. The post DLD 372: Going global...
View ArticleQatar Airways pick Avios for loyalty future
Qatar Airways will join the Avios loyalty family next month. The carrier announced its Privilege Club loyalty program will transition from Qmiles to Avios as the currency of record from March 2022. The...
View ArticleDLD 375: Lasha Tumbai
A bit of a challenge this week to get past the very real suffering of war and have a conversation about what it means in the context of aviation. But we're trying. The post DLD 375: Lasha Tumbai...
View ArticleDLD 379: Bucket o’ squirrels
No squirrels were harmed in the making of this episode. And we cannot explain why that is even remotely relevant. But here we are anyways. The post DLD 379: Bucket o’ squirrels appeared first on...
View ArticleDLD 386: Intel(ligence?) Inside
Some terribly dorky jokes get us started this week, but eventually we manage to transition to terribly dorky conversations about airplanes, so that's mostly a win. The post DLD 386: Intel(ligence?)...
View ArticleDeutsche Bahn confirms Star Alliance intermodal partner membership
Deutsche Bahn will make its intercity train network available to airlines in the Star Alliance network from 1 August 2022. The post Deutsche Bahn confirms Star Alliance intermodal partner membership...
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