DLD 461: Aloha, Alaska!


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Alaska Airlines is buying Hawaiian Airlines. There are lots of reasons the deal makes sense, but more than a few questions we have about how it will play out.

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Also in this episode:

  • FAA/DOT rules changes for certifications and aircraft monitoring
  • Visa rules for Malaysia are changing, with major regional tourism impacts
  • Tulum’s new airport is alive
  • UA A321neo enters service
  • UA goes GEO


For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including:

  • High-J 789 speculation
  • Breeze adds Ogden
  • AA RJs getting good wifi
  • Porter/Transat (and more E2s)

And plenty more. Enjoy the show!

 

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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.