Podcast – Dots, Lines & Destinations

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!).

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.

Chatting up changes for a pair of premium cabins, plus points subscriptions, capacity shifts, and more fallout from the Iran war.

More comfort, more planes, more rumors, and more fees take us through this week's news.

Some major announcements from United Airlines have us intrigued this week, plus security and capacity shifts and Austin back in the spotlight.

When will the aviation world really heal from the mess in the Middle East? Plus a CEO is out in India, as are two more airports for Southwest, while bus options expand in Canada.

How do you replace 100,000+ seats daily that just disappeared from the global aviation network? Things are definitely a mess.

How much is too much change? How much is too much risk? How much is too many flights? We'll likely never know, but many seem to be trying to find out right now.

Are the policy changes real? Can anyone or anything be trusted anymore? And a 20+ year throwback reference at the end, just for fun.

Can inflight dining ever really be premium? Or just better in some cabins than others? Plus legal drama over new routes, certification progress, and more.

A longer than normal episode this week, thanks to special guest Ed and lots of wayward story lines.

Why is the 10 so hot right now? Plus cabin retrofits, premium economy, and some confusing CC action.

We're in Malaga this week, along with some listeners, enjoying great food, delicious drinks, and some aviation excursions along the way.

More passengers on some planes, fewer passengers in some airports. And some interesting route cuts, both confirmed and rumored.

'Tis the season for all sorts of things, including some interesting operational messes.

We're wrapping up 2025 with a bit of nostalgia, and a few quirky news stories, too.

Snacks and routes and retirements and mergers and more!

There are lots of ways to flex power in this industry. Two moderately incoherent ones cropped up this week.

Technology and travel are intimately intertwined these days. And that's not always good news. But we're making the best of it where we can.

A320s grounded globally and another airline goes bust. Plus tales from Korea with two special guests.

The Dubai Air Show proved its worth last week, with plenty of deals (though also a few expected ones unrealized). New interiors and route changes for next summer, too.

Sometimes the best questions come from unexpected quarters. Plus, lifetime status of a different sort, some ultra premium silliness, and A380s flying even longer.

The US ATC situation is bad and getting worse. Plus another Starlink deal, Bahrain as a hub, and credit cards could cost you more.

The US ATC situation is bad and getting worse. Plus another Starlink deal, Bahrain as a hub, and credit cards could cost you more.

Does Mexico City really need more than one airport? Plus, unexpected lounge operators, Connect again, and some lawsuit hijinks.

The adventure of getting there is part of the fun, right? Plus lots of new routes and a new terminal on the horizon.

We're taking a look at historical aircraft production numbers and rehashing old stories, while also talking new orders, new Wi-Fi, and new types of inflight incidents.

Fozz and Stephan are off to Asia, talking shop along the way. Single-aisle long-haul, amenity kits, and much more in the conversation.

A major milestone crossed, so what's next? Plus one airline calls it quits and another is making major moves in that direction, while others are expanding and refreshing.

Big orders, big plans, and potentially big troubles across the industry, depending on who you are and how your fleet is structured.

As an airline trims meals for being too popular with passengers we're pondering the cyclical nature of inflight products, and if there's ever a reason to believe things will stabilize.

Unwinding joint operations is not easy, but it must happen thanks to a DOT ruling. Plus fumes in the cabin, a hilariously low fine and some questionable funding in play.

Routes and partnerships slashed in some areas, while others focus on innovation. Plus Spanish airports fight back against Ryanair and lots more.