DLD 418: Flying on funky wings
New wing designs, and new engines hanging from them, could change the way we fly. Or at least make it more efficient.
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Tailwind shifts DC flights to Dulles
Seaplane operator Tailwind Air generated a lot of excitement over the summer when it promised service from the East River in New York City to...
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Tailwind launches DC-ish semi-seaplane service from New York City
College Park Airport just outside Washington, DC will be added to the route map for Tailwind Air, allowing the carrier to offer flights from its...
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DLD 396: So much revenue, but what about profit?
Airlines raked in revenue in Q2, but not all of them reported a profit. And that raises a lot of bigger picture questions.
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DLD 383: Gettin’ Flighty with it
Flight status. Travel history. Connection updates. And lots more. That's the promise from Flighty, and we've got founder Ryan Jones on this week's show to...
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American Main Select focuses on business travelers in economy class
American Airlines plans a revamp of the marketing for its high frequency, business-focused routes in 2022. Along with shedding the "American Shuttle" branding, the carrier...
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DLD 353: Close connections
An irrational amount of discussion about connecting flights takes over this episode. But, in our defense, one of you asked about it.
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United announces new long-haul routes for 2021
Airline route networks must adapt to shifting demand and long-haul operations are no exception. United Airlines is the latest player to make a move on...
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Air China aims to slash US services
Air China wants to radically alter its route network to the United States. Facing a dramatic drop in traffic, as well as restrictions around passengers...
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DLD 276: The Wuppertal* Episode
A quick getaway to Wuppertal was on the agenda this week. It vaguely worked, though none of the three hosts got to or fro exactly...