Podcast – Dots, Lines & Destinations

Dismissing idiocy of the past rather than owning up to mistakes is an interesting choice for an airline startup trying to avoid being seen as a scam. Think it'll work?

What does it take to bring motorcoaches into the airline world? We've got David Sunde, CEO of Landline, on the show to talk about getting the buses inside security, growth potential, and lots more.

Can economy class be considered an upgrade from premium economy? We're talking about airlines, so you know where this is going.

United's operations are mostly back to normal at this point, but it took a while to get there. Fortunately, there were plenty of other things to keep us entertained while watching that mess unfold.

Like the rest of the country's air travel, this week's episode got hit by rolling delays. But we made it to our final destination eventually.

Summer in Paris, perhaps a delightful experience. A week at Le Bourget, however, is far less appealing for us. But there's a bit of news worth discussing.

What does the future of air travel hold? Odds are it will appear on the show floor at Aircraft Interiors Expo a few years before it flies, and we've got a report from the show.

New planes, new routes, and new seats all bode well for the future. And some lines being dropped might not be so bad, either.

JetBlue and American Airlines have a lot of work to do if they're going to keep the NEA alive. A judge ruled it illegal last Friday, setting up all sorts of challenges for the carriers.

Two nice implementations of indigenous themes and art from airlines announced this week, and the impact for passengers is pretty good, too.

Can fries be reasonably served as a side on board? And, quite frankly, why not tater tots instead??

A special Dreamliner is on the move. And we're not really sitting still, either.

It is all fun and games until a rules change hits home. Then the rage rises to the surface.

What matters most on long-haul flying? And why isn't it a good night's sleep??

Trying to squeeze more planes into a terminal is rarely an easy task. When the terminal is brand new and someone screwed up the design work it is even worse.

Fares are up, and revenues are strong in many markets. But that doesn't mean everyone is doing great, financially or otherwise.

Spring is here! The Northern IATA season started last weekend, and even if the weather isn't entirely cooperating, new routes are alive.

Canada makes a few appearances in this week's episode, as does the Middle East.

Hydrogen is flying, at least on one engine. And that's way better for awareness than some of the other stuff we've seen lately.

We wanted to be excited. We wanted to celebrate a new and innovative product. Alas, the newly announced F/J for Qantas is not it.

A few "whoopsies" at terminals this week left many a traveler affected.

We're joined this week by special guest Ed Pizza of Miles to Go and Pizza In Motion to talk about changing allegiances and the rest of the latest news.

Competing university mascots at an inaugural flight? Sure, why not. It is Delaware, after all.

New wing designs, and new engines hanging from them, could change the way we fly. Or at least make it more efficient.

A rough week in aviation for safety incidents. But we're also trying to find some positive news…