DLD 372: Going global

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

Sure, we’re not really traveling long-haul for leisure right now. But some people are. We had long time friend of the show Han on to talk about a couple recent trips.
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DLD 372: Going global

Written by Seth Miller @ Dots, Lines & Destinations

Sure, we’re not really traveling long-haul for leisure right now. But some people are. We had long time friend of the show Han on to talk about a couple recent trips.

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DLD 368: Not so far flung

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

We shouldn’t be here right now. We should all be there. But we aren’t. And we don’t even really know where “there” is. A most interesting predicament.
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DLD 368: Not so far flung

Written by Seth Miller @ Dots, Lines & Destinations

We shouldn’t be here right now. We should all be there. But we aren’t. And we don’t even really know where “there” is. A most interesting predicament.

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Delta disses discount airlines, pursues premium passengers

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

Can Delta Air Lines continue to deliver outsized revenue gains in its premium cabins? The carrier appears focused on that segment, especially in the long-haul markets, even as domestic LCC competition heats up.
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Delta disses discount airlines, pursues premium passengers

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Can Delta Air Lines continue to deliver outsized revenue gains in its premium cabins? The carrier appears focused on that segment, especially in the long-haul markets, even as domestic LCC competition heats up.
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United snags Virgin Australia as a partner, displacing Delta

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

Virgin Australia and United Airlines secured a new partnership for connections between the United States and Australia. The deal, effective from April 2022, sees Delta Air Lines drop from the role it held over the past decade.
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United snags Virgin Australia as a partner, displacing Delta

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Virgin Australia and United Airlines secured a new partnership for connections between the United States and Australia. The deal, effective from April 2022, sees Delta Air Lines drop from the role it held over the past decade.
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Will airlines & hotels ever end the unlimited free elite status extensions?

Written by Mark Ross-Smith @ Travel Data Daily

Over the past two years –  airlines, hotels and travel companies extended complimentary status for elites because, Covid. These elite status extensions were mainly justified under the premise of ‘goodwill’ – the idea that elites…

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Meow: Woman Breastfeeds Her CAT On Delta Air Lines Flight, Pilots Message Ground Staff For “Assistance”

Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby

Whenever you think there’s nothing that can surprise you anymore then there’s another aviation story coming, this time about a woman who decided it’s a great idea to breastfeed a cat (!!) during a Delta Air Lines Flight. The flight from Syracuse, NY to Atlanta, GA took an unexpected turn when the passenger allowed her […]

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ITA Airways joins SkyTeam, replacing Alitalia

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

SkyTeam officially welcomes ITA Airways as a member airline today. The Alitalia replacement joins the alliance two weeks after launching flights and a new loyalty program for customers.
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ITA Airways joins SkyTeam, replacing Alitalia

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

SkyTeam officially welcomes ITA Airways as a member airline today. The Alitalia replacement joins the alliance two weeks after launching flights and a new loyalty program for customers.
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Dome spotting at the A220 FAL

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

It is still a few months away, but one of the upcoming A220 deliveries from the Mobile FAL has a special treat on board for its soon-to-be airline owner, as well as for passengers.
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Status Check: Faster WiFi installing faster

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

How to get 300ish aircraft fitted with a new in-flight connectivity system in less than a year? Delta Air Lines and Viasat still intend to hit that target by the end of 2021, thanks to an aggressive schedule and cooperation between many parties.
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DLD 349: It’s a conspiracy!

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

Kicking off the show with a bad conspiracy theory joke about hurricanes probably isn’t our strongest play, but here we are. It gets better pretty quickly.
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Delta Air Lines SkyMiles Devaluation For SkyClub Premium Alcohol Redemptions

Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby

Fabulous Friday Qatar Airways Business Lounge Doha KrugDelta has sneaked in another devaluation into their SkyMiles program, affecting one of the last remaining redemption sweet spots – using miles for drinks (especially Champagne) at the SkyClub. SkyMiles members used to be able to redeem 1 mile for 2.0 cents (US$) value but Delta has now reduced this value to 1.5 cents or […]

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