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DLD 158: Backing off Basic + LCC Cash Concerns

by Seth Miller 6 years ago6 years ago

The FlightPath3D moving map on a Norwegian 787, shortly before arrival in London.

Topics in this week’s show:

Seth flies Norwegian across the Atlantic
Is Norwegian running out of cash?
UA A350 order changes, grows again
Drop in PRASM predictions across many airlines
Basic Economy is rolling back a little on United

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I'm Seth, also known as the Wandering Aramean. I was bit by the travel bug 30 years ago and there's no sign of a cure. I fly ~200,000 miles annually; these are my stories. You can connect with me on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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DLD 158: Backing off Basic + LCC Cash Concerns

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