Alaska Airlines 72-hour rule puts a hurt on MileagePlan
Looking for a last-minute Alaska Airlines MileagePlan award trip to Asia? That's not likely to turn out very well. The program recently implemented a 72-hour...
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DLD 177: A super jumbo lifesaver
The A380 gets a new order and Airbus gets some additional action in China. Also, new rules for service animals, new liveries, new routes and...
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Southwest brings its LUV to Paine Field
Paine Field is full. Southwest Airlines is turning the airport north of Seattle into a three airline affair. The carrier announced today that it would...
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Chester flies on an Airbus
The end is nigh for the Virgin America livery. Alaska Airlines' famed Eskimo "Chester" now adorns the tail of an Airbus A320. This merger and...
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Is Carlsbad Airport poised for a commercial comeback?
Is Carlsbad Airport poised to grow into a commercial success in Southern California? The recently released Master Plan Update teases service from two major airlines...
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Alaska Airlines ups its commitment to Paine Field, announces routes
Paine Field is going to be busy this Fall with 13 new daily flights from Alaska Airlines. That's an increase from the initial announcement made...
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Adios, Havana! Alaska Airlines drops Cuba service
One of the many flight to Cuba that was mostly a pipe dream is going away. Alaska Airlines is dropping its LAX service in January.
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DLD 162: The #PRCareLift
Hey, DLD listeners: We need your help, far more than just putting up with our regular ramblings (of which there are plenty in this episode).
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Air France to Seattle: Stirring up trouble??
Can launching a route help end a decade-old partnership? Air France is bringing its 777 to Seattle next summer and that raises some issues among...
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DLD 160: Not my GUM dropped buttons
Lots of routes dropping in the coming months, thanks to crew shortages, shifting travel demand and maybe even fleet challenges. Another "mistake" fare scuttled and...