There’s lots to unpack this week, including a new premium seat, a new paint job, and new route plans galore. Also in this episode: EWR Follow-up RealID only slightly happened Spirit/Contour Is Juneyao Air a complete disaster?! Portland’s $100M road proposal? New Polaris Seat For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including: Stansted mel…

There’s lots to unpack this week, including a new premium seat, a new paint job, and new route plans galore. Also in this episode: EWR Follow-up RealID only slightly happened Spirit/Contour Is Juneyao Air a complete disaster?! Portland’s $100M road proposal? New Polaris Seat For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including: Stansted mel…

All eyes are on Newark these days, much like gawking at a crash when driving by. But fear not; there are plenty of messes to behold around the aviation world. Also in this episode: Riyadh Air interiors United’s Archer Plans JetBlue’s rumored United Partnership, and is it really about sticking it to American More close calls at DCA Alaska Airlines &…

All eyes are on Newark these days, much like gawking at a crash when driving by. But fear not; there are plenty of messes to behold around the aviation world. Also in this episode: Riyadh Air interiors United’s Archer Plans JetBlue’s rumored United Partnership, and is it really about sticking it to American More close calls at DCA Alaska Airlines &…

Flying the Air Inuit 737-200 Combi to Puvirnituq’s gravel runway is an AvGeek bucket list item. Alas, the 47-year old plane had other ideas. But we still had an interesting/good time. Also in this episode: Malaysia MAX 10 lie-flat seats drama flyadeal adds A330neo fleet RealID is maybe really real For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, …

Flying the Air Inuit 737-200 Combi to Puvirnituq’s gravel runway is an AvGeek bucket list item. Alas, the 47-year old plane had other ideas. But we still had an interesting/good time. Also in this episode: Malaysia MAX 10 lie-flat seats drama flyadeal adds A330neo fleet RealID is maybe really real For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, …

Why is walking through an airport so annoying? And whic hnew airports will some airline passengers soon be walking through? Also in this episode: American Airlines launching free Wi-Fi in 2026 United’s High J 789? Delta diverts international flights to MGM and leaves them there overnight Alaska Airlines cuts routes (LAX-NAS, LAX-IAD, SFO-IAD, SFO-O…

Why is walking through an airport so annoying? And whic hnew airports will some airline passengers soon be walking through? Also in this episode: American Airlines launching free Wi-Fi in 2026 United’s High J 789? Delta diverts international flights to MGM and leaves them there overnight Alaska Airlines cuts routes (LAX-NAS, LAX-IAD, SFO-IAD, SFO-O…

New seats and new systems unveiled at AIX, and some new leaders needed as two CEOs are out on the same day. Also in this episode: CEOs Gone DL earnings & tariffs AIX Stuff New AA 77W LOPA For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including: TrueBlue earn & burn on Icelandair F9 cuts & Avelo’s shift Drops in US-bound traffic? And plenty mor…

New seats and new systems unveiled at AIX, and some new leaders needed as two CEOs are out on the same day. Also in this episode: CEOs Gone DL earnings & tariffs AIX Stuff New AA 77W LOPA For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including: TrueBlue earn & burn on Icelandair F9 cuts & Avelo’s shift Drops in US-bound traffic? And plenty mor…

A funky trip to Hamburg, a new mini-hublet, and wondering about inbound international travel (again) among our ramblings this week. Also in this episode: United’s HKG mini-hublet VietJet to start C909/ARJ-21 ops More free WiFi on Delta Delta’s Austin growth Inbound US traffic dropping For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including: An…

A funky trip to Hamburg, a new mini-hublet, and wondering about inbound international travel (again) among our ramblings this week. Also in this episode: United’s HKG mini-hublet VietJet to start C909/ARJ-21 ops More free WiFi on Delta Delta’s Austin growth Inbound US traffic dropping For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including: An…

Just how dire is the coming summer for US-bound travel? We’re looking at various data sources to try to figure it out. Also in this episode: Oh, Canada Heathrow Slots from BA/AA FR24 in the plane Boeing might be selling Jeppesen Iberia growth to the US Alaska confirms Seoul start / Rumors of Europe in 2026 (Rome) For our Patreon subscribers we have…

Just how dire is the coming summer for US-bound travel? We’re looking at various data sources to try to figure it out. Also in this episode: Oh, Canada Heathrow Slots from BA/AA FR24 in the plane Boeing might be selling Jeppesen Iberia growth to the US Alaska confirms Seoul start / Rumors of Europe in 2026 (Rome) For our Patreon subscribers we have…

Got power? That’s usually not an issue for airlines and airports, but this week is different. Also in this episode: AF La Premiere (and Brian’s review) Korean adds PremY Frontier trolling Southwest Southwest fighting SAT Heathrow fire College coach talks PaxEx For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including: Transborder schedules trimm…

Got power? That’s usually not an issue for airlines and airports, but this week is different. Also in this episode: AF La Premiere (and Brian’s review) Korean adds PremY Frontier trolling Southwest Southwest fighting SAT Heathrow fire College coach talks PaxEx For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including: Transborder schedules trimm…

Marrakech remains a mess for connections. And there are plenty of other messes around the world. But we find some good news, too. Also in this episode: Southwest charging for bags and many earnings warnings New Korean livery/branding Frontier PAE-DEN/LAS/PHX from June Allegiant closing LAX base NTSB Initial Recommendations re DCA TAP adds lifetime …

Marrakech remains a mess for connections. And there are plenty of other messes around the world. But we find some good news, too. Also in this episode: Southwest charging for bags and many earnings warnings New Korean livery/branding Frontier PAE-DEN/LAS/PHX from June Allegiant closing LAX base NTSB Initial Recommendations re DCA TAP adds lifetime …

Which cards to cancel and where to fly? We’ve got Ed from Miles To Go on the show this week to help answer those questions and lots more. Also in this episode: UA MMer changes Dominic Gates retiring SpaceX explodes causing chaos again 15-minute arrival at airport before flight departure trend? Changes in air safety experience, including Reports abo…

Which cards to cancel and where to fly? We’ve got Ed from Miles To Go on the show this week to help answer those questions and lots more. Also in this episode: UA MMer changes Dominic Gates retiring SpaceX explodes causing chaos again 15-minute arrival at airport before flight departure trend? Changes in air safety experience, including Reports abo…

Another close call, and a lot to consider as new orders and new routes come online. Also in this episode: Midway incident FedEx Saturday morning at EWR ANA’s major order Lufthansa, easyJet go after BAEC elites Frontier boosts ATL Delta running ATL-Marrakech and Accra For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including: Air France kosher me…

Another close call, and a lot to consider as new orders and new routes come online. Also in this episode: Midway incident FedEx Saturday morning at EWR ANA’s major order Lufthansa, easyJet go after BAEC elites Frontier boosts ATL Delta running ATL-Marrakech and Accra For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including: Air France kosher me…

This week’s show title is what my wife said when I showed her the header image for the episode. We talk about it a lot more at the end of the bonus section. Also in this episode: American’s Flagship Suite finally moving forward American’s diversion, and the awesome photos that it delivered Choice Has Dumped Hundreds of Budget Hotels in Upscale Stra…

This week’s show title is what my wife said when I showed her the header image for the episode. We talk about it a lot more at the end of the bonus section. Also in this episode: American’s Flagship Suite finally moving forward American’s diversion, and the awesome photos that it delivered Choice Has Dumped Hundreds of Budget Hotels in Upscale Stra…

Another rough week for aviation in many ways. And plenty of concerns about what lays ahead. Also in this episode: DL4819 @ YYZ Southwest’s Layoffs 777X more delays EK AS/HA reciprocity Stroopwafel is back at United Iberia follows BA in revenue-based transition Avis Deceptive Practices (again) Contour Air moving EAS routes (MCN, PBG) to IAD from BWI…

Another rough week for aviation in many ways. And plenty of concerns about what lays ahead. Also in this episode: DL4819 @ YYZ Southwest’s Layoffs 777X more delays EK AS/HA reciprocity Stroopwafel is back at United Iberia follows BA in revenue-based transition Avis Deceptive Practices (again) Contour Air moving EAS routes (MCN, PBG) to IAD from BWI…