Another rough week in aviation, so we aimed for more respectful snark in this week’s episode. Also in this episode: Air India crash JetStar Asia and Silver both halt service SAS adds WestJet, Vietnam Airlines interline/codeshare Play exits US AA boots off blogger For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including: JetZero picks GSO for FA…

Another rough week in aviation, so we aimed for more respectful snark in this week’s episode. Also in this episode: Air India crash JetStar Asia and Silver both halt service SAS adds WestJet, Vietnam Airlines interline/codeshare Play exits US AA boots off blogger For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including: JetZero picks GSO for FA…

More on partners, plus London and American’s premium play and Rome for Alaska Also in this episode: IATA Partnership Announcements Southwest and China Airlines interline Delta adds IndiGo as a partner (plus plans ATL-DEL return) IndiGo also adds Garuda Riyadh Air-AF/KLM Air India & everyone Emirates & Air China Etihad & Starlux EWR capacity cuts ex…

More on partners, plus London and American’s premium play and Rome for Alaska Also in this episode: IATA Partnership Announcements Southwest and China Airlines interline Delta adds IndiGo as a partner (plus plans ATL-DEL return) IndiGo also adds Garuda Riyadh Air-AF/KLM Air India & everyone Emirates & Air China Etihad & Starlux EWR capacity cuts ex…

New partnerships, new productions, new pricing, new pains, and lots more…. Also in this episode: United and JetBlue AA FAs to stop selling trips Boeing opening MAX 10 line at Everett Two fares better than one For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including: Etihad offering 5 Million miles to people who travel to certain destinations Tr…

New partnerships, new productions, new pricing, new pains, and lots more…. Also in this episode: United and JetBlue AA FAs to stop selling trips Boeing opening MAX 10 line at Everett Two fares better than one For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including: Etihad offering 5 Million miles to people who travel to certain destinations Tr…

Picking up a soon-to-be-disappearing line almost translates into a disappearing bag. Plus new routes, upgrade changes, and plenty more. Also in this episode: Etihad to Charlotte Starlux to Phoenix United upgrades changes Boeing upping production to 40 737s/month United and FA union reach tentative agreement EWR cut to 28 arrivals/hour For our Patre…

Picking up a soon-to-be-disappearing line almost translates into a disappearing bag. Plus new routes, upgrade changes, and plenty more. Also in this episode: Etihad to Charlotte Starlux to Phoenix United upgrades changes Boeing upping production to 40 737s/month United and FA union reach tentative agreement EWR cut to 28 arrivals/hour For our Patre…

Usually we’re talking about lawsuits, not actively involved in them. Plus, seating shifts and ATC and maybe another airline financial collapse. Also in this episode: Billboards Delta’s new fare classes Global’s A380 happened Spirit shifts Go Comfy United new Polaris Protest by FAs 777 turns 30 Rumored CSR Changes For our Patreon subscribers we have…

Usually we’re talking about lawsuits, not actively involved in them. Plus, seating shifts and ATC and maybe another airline financial collapse. Also in this episode: Billboards Delta’s new fare classes Global’s A380 happened Spirit shifts Go Comfy United new Polaris Protest by FAs 777 turns 30 Rumored CSR Changes For our Patreon subscribers we have…

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…