IFE/C
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Icelandair brings the MAX 9 online
Icelandair can once again claim in-flight wifi availability on 100% of its flights. The carrier's 737 MAX fleet, fitted with Ka-band satellite connectivity from Viasat,...
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American Airlines won’t bring back IFE screens
In-seat screens are not coming back to American Airlines' single-aisle fleet. The company doubled down on its decision to focus on streaming entertainment on board...
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A hint of a free in-flight WiFi option on United, plus a streaming plan
Expect to see some new wifi options on some United Airlines flights, at least for a short while. The company is testing options for higher...
Podcasts
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DLD 343: That probably won’t work
They might all be terrible ideas, but we're still going to talk about them and figure out if any of it makes sense.
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DLD 342: Red, Green, or Christmas??
Points for paying rent? That's the underlying premise of the new Bilt Rewards program and, well, it is very different from others that came before.
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DLD 341: A Midsummer Night’s (fever) Dream
Fancy new screens, a questionable route plan, open borders (sortof) and a trio of new/renewed airlines make the news this week. Plus, what happens if...
Frequent Flyer
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American, JetBlue announce elite status reciprocity
With their new Northeast Alliance continuing to grow, American Airlines and JetBlue confirmed the initial elite status benefits for travelers using the partner airline. Don't...
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Cathay Pacific giving away "Plane for a Day" in vaccination push
Cathay Pacific is getting in on the vaccination prizes game in a big way. Among other things, Hong Kongers can win access to one of...
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Bilt Loyalty launches, adding points & travel options for paying rent
Is it really loyalty if you're just paying rent? And does it matter if you're earning a lot of points as part of that experience?
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Elite earning bonuses and adjustments for American, JetBlue
American Airlines and JetBlue recognize that elite requalification thresholds remain a challenge for many travelers. The carriers have come up with shifts in earning means...
Trip Reports
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DLD 342: Red, Green, or Christmas??
Points for paying rent? That's the underlying premise of the new Bilt Rewards program and, well, it is very different from others that came before.
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DLD 339: An uneven (and uneasy) recovery
Opening back up is great, but the inconsistencies are hard to handle. So are the lines.
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DLD 338: On Island Time
Back on the road and exploring the world, with some thoughts on just how well that's going overall and why we're not in a huge...
