DLD 218: Smoothing connections
A smooth connection in Seattle was unexpected. Smoothing connections in Africa might be useful. And…
Airline stopovers: Big business or marketing malarkey?
Stopovers arguably built the Icelandic tourism economy and its position in the North Atlantic aviation…
DLD 203: Is Chicago the next St. Louis??
Will O'Hare shift in its role for American Airlines, losing its global gateway status? Also,…
Goodbye, Meridiana; Hello, Air Italy!
Italy has a new airline this week and it is not toying around. Expect roughly…
Alitalia seeks stopover success
Can adding free stopovers in Rome help turn Alitalia's fortunes around? The carrier hopes to…
DLD 176: Slip sliding away off the runway
An airplane leaving the runway unexpectedly is never a good thing. Fortunately no injuries in…
This week’s 1.4 million point award redemption: Alitalia Millemiglia
Got 1.4 million Alitalia Millemiglia points to burn? That just might be enough for one…
Alitalia’s Potential Savior: Unions!
Can Alitalia's employees help rebuild the bankrupt airline? The latest report out of Rome says…
A Ryanair bid for Alitalia doesn’t make any sense
Ryanair is reportedly considering a play for Alitalia's assets. There are so very many reasons…
Etihad shutters Swiss branding, cashes out on Darwin
Etihad unloaded one of its European airline investments and it may not have been a…
