DLD 176: Slip sliding away off the runway
An airplane leaving the runway unexpectedly is never a good thing. Fortunately no injuries in this crazy story out of Turkey. Also, Alitalia is still...
Turkey
-
-
DLD 162: The #PRCareLift
Hey, DLD listeners: We need your help, far more than just putting up with our regular ramblings (of which there are plenty in this episode).
-
Airline loyalty and diplomacy
Can an airline loyalty program impact global diplomacy? Maybe, maybe not. But Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles program is trying...
-
On Turkish Airlines and the coup
Turkish Airlines has taken another step in support of Erdogan's government, helping to push a controversial political agenda in a time of uncertainty in the...
-
FAA lifts ban on Turkey flights
The Federal Aviation Administration has lifted the ban on flights from Turkey coming to the United States. The ban was put in place early Saturday...
-
Turkey blacklisted by FAA following coup attempt
Following Friday's coup attempt in Turkey the US Government has prohibited flights from Turkey to the US and also blocked US airlines from flying to...
-
Perth-ish: A morning in Kadikoy’s market
Day six of my trip to Perth and back and somehow, despite my third consecutive night sleeping on a plane, I was still feeling reasonably...
-
Get thee to Istanbul, on the cheap this fall!
I’m a huge fan of Istanbul and Turkey in general. I’ve had nothing but wonderful experiences there (even with attempted scammings twice) and between the...
-
Celebrating a birthday in Istanbul
Break out the bunting and the balloons: it is time for a birthday party! In this case the birthday was of Istanbul‘s Tünel transit system,...
-
A magical winter night in Istanbul
I arrived in Istanbul on a crisp, cool afternoon following a short flight in from Skopje, finally finishing off my four day journey that started...
