DLD 358: Yet another meltdown


American Airlines decided to cancel more than a thousand flights over the weekend, the latest in a string of airline collapses when faced with outside pressure.

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Also in this episode:

  • More thoughts on the AAdvantage and Bonvoy changes announced a couple weeks ago
  • Spirit slowing growth/recovery because it can’t hire enough people
  • Kazakh planes are now being registered in Ireland
  • United goes to 22 daily at Heathrow from next summer
  • ITA joining SkyTeam for now
  • Hyatt changing some award rates
  • Rule changes for travel to the US


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Seth Miller

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.