DLD 291: The Cheese Soup test
We're deep in the throes of learning what requirements will exist for passengers to prove they're healthy and resume travel. This week's episode has a...
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Emirates puts Premium Economy on hold
Travelers have been waiting for years to see a new premium economy cabin arrive at Emirates. And, unfortunately, it appears the wait will stretch a...
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Vistara takes delivery of first 787-9, plans long-haul expansion
India's Vistara took delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 twin-aisle jet over the weekend, kicking off its expansion into long-haul service. The aircraft is the...
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DLD 281: A Boycott!
Major cuts extending beyond China and beyond planes. Plus old enemies are friends and another dream of beds in long-haul economy…C'mon in!
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DLD 280: Alliance dalliances
A new alliance affiliation, a new secondary cities airline in the USA and unblocking EuroBiz middles: What does it all mean?!?
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Premium products, loyalty continue to drive Delta’s growth
Delta Air Lines closed out 2019 much the way it started the year. Revenue is up and costs are mostly under control. Perhaps most important,...
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DLD 271: Succession and success
A new CEO in the wings and a super technical success top this week's topics, plus Bhutan and a follow-up on what evacuation simulations are...
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United Airlines boosts 787 capacity with Polaris conversions
Business class passengers get a boost with the Polaris retrofits coming to United Airlines' 787 fleet. But down the back the passenger density increases while...
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Lufthansa to cut inflight service on long-haul routes
Feeling peckish towards the end of a long flight? On most airlines a second meal typically shows up an hour or two before landing. For...
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Goodbye GPUs, Hello PlusPoints: United revamps elite upgrade scheme
United Airlines is adjusting the way its top MileagePlus elite members will pay for upgrades. And, at least to start, none of the upgrade costs...