DLD 439: But was it really a melt down??
United's operations are mostly back to normal at this point, but it took a while to get there. Fortunately, there were plenty of other things...
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DLD 437: The Bourget
Summer in Paris, perhaps a delightful experience. A week at Le Bourget, however, is far less appealing for us. But there's a bit of news...
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DLD 432: You want fries with that
Can fries be reasonably served as a side on board? And, quite frankly, why not tater tots instead??
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Delta looks to flex at Haneda
In 2019 Delta Air Lines won big in the Haneda slot allocations. Four years later, however, the carrier sees dramatically different demand patterns and is...
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JetBlue announces Amsterdam routes, with surprisingly good flight times
JetBlue will fly to Amsterdam from August 2023. After significant public bickering with Dutch regulators, the carrier confirmed it will launch flights later this summer.
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DLD 428: Squeeze play
Trying to squeeze more planes into a terminal is rarely an easy task. When the terminal is brand new and someone screwed up the design...
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FAA admits staffing issues, asks airlines for help
The US Government spent plenty of time in recent months chiding airlines for scheduling flights they ultimately did not have the staff to operate. Now...
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JetBlue secures Amsterdam slots, for now
JetBlue secured slots for flights to Amsterdam this summer, just five weeks after initiating a regulatory complaint against Dutch authorities. While the airline seems likely...
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DLD 421: Terminal Condition
A few "whoopsies" at terminals this week left many a traveler affected.
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JetBlue seeks slots at Amsterdam, possibly taken from KLM by force
JetBlue wants to fly to Amsterdam. But, facing difficulties obtaining slots at Schiphol Airport, the carrier took the unusual step of asking the US Department...