IFE/C
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Vistara dumps data caps, adds streaming to inflight internet
Vistara has revamped the pricing plans for its inflight internet service, removing data caps from the pricing equation and adding a premium option which supports...
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Malaysia Airlines picks Viasat for MAX inflight internet, entertainment
Malaysia Airlines' upcoming fleet of 737 MAX 8 aircraft will offer inflight internet and wireless entertainment on board, powered by Viasat.
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Swiss introduces free messaging, cheaper inflight connectivity packages
One of the most expensive inflight internet services is about to becomes massively more affordable. Swiss is dramatically revamping its inflight connectivity pricing, including introducing...
Podcasts
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DLD 450: Wait, there’s now lounge elite status??
Delta made waves with its SkyMiles/SkyClub rules changes last week. Plus, new seats, new routes, and an end to revenge.
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DLD 449: Trademarks and diversions
Intellectual property is a very real thing. So are weather-induced diversions these days. Also in this episode: Northern Pacific is no more Biman to NYC...
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DLD 448: ¿Cual Aeropuerto?
Picking an airport in Mexico might be a bit more challenging later this year. Plus flying whales and more Tokyo.
Frequent Flyer
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Delta’s SkyMiles shakeup hits Medallion status, SkyClub access rules
Is the updated Delta SkyMiles program actually a simplified scheme for earning status? That's debatable. But at least the company didn't call it enhanced this...
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British Airways switches to revenue-based accrual for Avios
British Airways passengers will earn Avios based on how much money they spend, not how far they fly, starting later this year. The carrier is...
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American Airlines raises rates, supplements services for Admirals Clubs
Passengers looking to escape the terminal in an American Airlines Admirals Club lounge will soon be asked to pay a bit more for the privilege,...
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Frontier selling status to anyone with a co-brand credit card
For years co-branded credit cards represented status-lite options for consumers. Now Frontier Airlines is making it more of a real status option.
Trip Reports
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DLD 450: Wait, there’s now lounge elite status??
Delta made waves with its SkyMiles/SkyClub rules changes last week. Plus, new seats, new routes, and an end to revenge.
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DLD 449: Trademarks and diversions
Intellectual property is a very real thing. So are weather-induced diversions these days. Also in this episode: Northern Pacific is no more Biman to NYC...
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DLD 446: Flying the Faroes
A report from the inaugural flight from the Faroe Islands to New York, plus other bits along the way.