DLD 301: Heat wave!
Hot weather across the country and some hot topics for discussion on this week's show, like new partnerships, furloughs and retirements.
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British Airways ends 747 service
British Airways made it official to crew this evening: the 747 will leave its fleet effective immediately. Subject to consultations with employee unions, the Queen...
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DLD 299: Openings and closings
More openings than closings should be good news for lots in the industry, though things remain precarious on many fronts.
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DLD 297: Pantsless Professionals
As borders start to reopen the requirements for entry to some countries can be onerous. Or completely reasonable. But the inconsistencies make it really challenging...
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A big hint that British Airways will retire its 747s soon
More than half the British Airways 747 fleet is parked, with little reason to believe that it will return to the skies soon. But late...
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The Weekly Wrap: Fighting for Middle Ground
This week's episode is all about the middle seat. Should it be blocked? How would airlines approach that task? And one briefly tried to charge...
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Lufthansa announces major, permanent fleet restructuring
Lufthansa is not particularly optimistic on the industry's return to pre-crisis levels. As a result the airline announced significant fleet changes today, with many aircraft...
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No, Avatar is not buying 30 new Boeing 747s
A "Letter of Intent" making the rounds online last week suggested that Avatar wants to buy thirty 747-8i planes from Boeing. Despite being shared as...
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Avatar’s incredible, hypocritical plan to launch service in the USA
No, you're not going to see a new 747-based airline crisscrossing the USA anytime soon. The Avatar Airlines dream is not new. And, despite a...
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Chasing a Jumbo dream in St Vincent
The iconic shape, the stature it projects, the seemingly endless opportunities for connecting to the world. The tiny Caribbean island of St. Vincent is the...
