Rex activates WiFi on 737s
Australia's Rex Airlines is now online in the sky. The carrier officially activated the 2Ku satellite internet offering from Intelsat on its fleet of 737-800s....
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DLD 331: Copycats and Quarantines
Can you copyright an airline route network? Asking for a friend north of the border. Plus bailouts and refunds and new routes galore!
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Virgin Australia to ditch twin-aisle fleet, focus on domestic and regional service
As part of its recapitalization plan Virgin Australia intends to retire its long-haul aircraft. The carrier's five 777s and six A330s will be removed from...
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DLD 290: Desert flyover
Thousands of planes parked, some permanently, make for stunning images. But it comes at a cost, with jobs lost and an economic hit that is...
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DLD 252: Ventures and Dream(liner)s
New Dreamliner configurations, a new deal for collusion and an awesome 747 fly-by, all part of the excitement in this week's show!
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American Airlines, Qantas JV approved
The US Department of Transportation issued its final approval for antitrust immunity (ATI) of the American Airlines-Qantas joint business agreement on Friday afternoon. Expect to...
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DLD 187: In it for the (Ultra) Long Haul
Don't worry: This episode isn't nearly as long as the flights we're talking about. But with Perth-London service launched recently we're all about the very,...
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Australia scores with Super Bowl promo
Australia's Super Bowl play was not just a major investment in an ad spot during the big game. A partnership with airlines hopes to keep...
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Singapore Airlines dumps the "Capital Connector"
It was never meant to be. The Singapore Airlines connection between Canberra and Wellington is to be scrapped, but some interesting new lines are replacing...
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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...