IFE/C
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More than just a map: FlightPath3D Celebrates 10 years in flight
After ten years and more than 4,300 planes installed it is safe to say that the FlightPath3D offering is far more than just a moving...
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Delta confirms fleet-wide commitment to Viasat inflight internet
It has been intimated and implied for roughly two years. Now it is confirmed. Delta Air Lines expects Viasat's inflight internet service to be active...
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Delta shifts Wi-Fi on new A220s
Delta's newest A220 looks a bit different than the others. The radome atop the fuselage suggests that Delta has shifted inflight internet providers for the...
Podcasts
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DLD 418: Flying on funky wings
New wing designs, and new engines hanging from them, could change the way we fly. Or at least make it more efficient.
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DLD 417: Safety challenges
A rough week in aviation for safety incidents. But we're also trying to find some positive news…
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DLD 416: Going Retro(fit)
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...
Frequent Flyer
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JetBlue revamps TrueBlue Mosaic elite status program
JetBlue is very much not the same airline it was a decade ago when the its Mosaic program launched. And now the elite status portion...
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Avelo takes a different tack with the Capital One cobrand credit card
How can a small airline with no loyalty program to speak of take advantage of the booming co-brand credit card market? Avelo and Capital One...
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SkyMiles Loyalty: Measured in Credit Cards
It is no secret that US airline loyalty programs drive the bulk of their profits from co-brand credit card relationships. And with Delta Air Lines'...
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Star Alliance, HSBC launch an Australian credit card
The new Star Alliance credit card, first teased in May of this year, is now live in Australia. Launched in partnership with HSBC, the first...
Trip Reports
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DLD 411: Who needs sleep?
Long flights, jet lag, and do pilots need to sleep on a trip, too?
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DLD 394: Farnborough Follow-up
Despite being one of the slowest major air shows for new order announcements in years, Farnborough 2022 offered plenty of news.
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Back in Business: A transcon trip in the American Airlines A321T
Is $50/hour a fair price to pay for upgrading to a business class seat? American Airlines suggested that price to me last week, and after...
