United launches pre-flight COVID testing to London
United Airlines is adding a new sort of pre-flight check to one of its routes:…
DLD 313: A different set of codes
We're about more than just airplanes, especially these days. But don't worry too much; air…
DLD 271: Succession and success
A new CEO in the wings and a super technical success top this week's topics,…
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…
