Dots, Lines & Destinations

Small airlines matter, too, even though we talk a lot about bigger planes. Plus more new routes and partners and an almost laughably absurd series of bad news stories for the industry, one of which might be good news.

Summer seasonal premium demand is real, and an all-premium airline is still working to cash in. Plus a west coast shift for Philly and fuel costs causing cuts in Asia and Europe.

Sometimes the effort to get there isn't really worthwhile. Other times it is just the airline out to screw you. Good luck.

More new premium seats are now flying, others are coming soon, while still other premium offerings are delayed. Just like always...

Summer 2027 will see many more flight option in US-Europe markets, with both United and American sharing their plans. Plus consolidation in Korea and more...

Hot summer tourism, premium fun, and a bizarre AI play are tops on this week's show.

With all their talk about Columbo, is it safe to assume Stephan and Fozz are working to solve a mystery? Or was it a different Colombo in play??

Is there money to be made for US airlines in Asia? And is Narita the place to find it? Plus upgrade changes, a buyout, and some non-gambling engagement.

A special episode this week, recorded live at the Points Travel Festival in Portland. We've got the usual news bits, of course, but also an interactive portion with the audience.

Deals signed, routes slashed, and splitting services in a couple different and interesting ways have us talking this week.

Is there a secret to making Newark Airport an esay travel experience? If anyone knows it is United's station manager, John Gooda, our guest on this week's show.

Ups and downs for Boeing this week, plus some FAA issues, a buyout, and an unexpected partnership.

Fozz is off on a grand adventure this week, headed to the far north of Canada.

I dunno…but it seems like lots of Delta news, plus some other idiocy this week

Talk amongst yourselves; I'll give you a topic: These three so-called "points hoarders" goofballs are bad at hoarding and rarely have a point. Discuss!

Singapore? Bangkok? Lisbon? Portland? All are options to hang with the DLD crew this year, with the Portland event just a few weeks away.

The industry gathered in Rio to discuss its future, and things are awfully murky right now. Plus an update on the UA 764 incident at EWR, lounges, dynamic award pricing, and more.

One of the last free meals is gone for US travelers. Plus inflight internet shifts, new walkways, and some really, really stupid comments (but other people this time, in addition to ours!).

New hubs in Florida, and other interesting ideas, with guest Ed Pizza.

The dust is settling on some legal scuffles and uncertain route futures, with more than one foil hat consideration in play.

Big news out of Canada, wine country, and routes changing to backfill the Spirit collapse, among other things.

Stephan and Fozz are out on a mileage run this week, talking shop along the way.

Just the usual amount of chatter from us, mostly about way more chatter in the market than is typical. And, perhaps, some of which should settle down.

Doors or not? Herringbone or staggered? These and other design decisions can have a lasting impact for passengers and airlines, two of which announced new cabins last week.

Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026 is a wrap, and we've got a report from Hamburg recapping all the fun bits about new seats and screens and more.