One strike averted, another underway. And plenty of challenges remain for the aviation industry overall. Also in this episode: United picks Starlink for Wi-Fi refresh Real ID is really real (almost) Allegiant gets its first MAX Boeing strike AC Pilots have a TA Confirmed SEA cyberattack Aegean taking a stake in Volotea Sun Country Loses Its Only Es…

One strike averted, another underway. And plenty of challenges remain for the aviation industry overall. Also in this episode: United picks Starlink for Wi-Fi refresh Real ID is really real (almost) Allegiant gets its first MAX Boeing strike AC Pilots have a TA Confirmed SEA cyberattack Aegean taking a stake in Volotea Sun Country Loses Its Only Es…

A strike avoided, an engine fire, and new routes as we hit another arbitrary milestone. Also in this episode: Cathay Pacific finds flaws in A350 engine components Virgin Atlantic to Riyadh, Accra in Summer 2025 LATAM new 787 Biz seats American’s Summer 2025 plans DOT auditing loyalty programs For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, inclu…

A strike avoided, an engine fire, and new routes as we hit another arbitrary milestone. Also in this episode: Cathay Pacific finds flaws in A350 engine components Virgin Atlantic to Riyadh, Accra in Summer 2025 LATAM new 787 Biz seats American’s Summer 2025 plans DOT auditing loyalty programs For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, inclu…

Another week, with plenty of random thoughts from the guys… Also in this episode: Malaysia cuts follow-up HA/AS comments from UA and HI AG Russia, Japan facing staffing shortages for somewhat similar reasons Frontier keeps growing at JFK Mint to Montana C919s now at all three major Chinese airlines Beginning of the end for Vistara AI A350 now runni…

Another week, with plenty of random thoughts from the guys… Also in this episode: Malaysia cuts follow-up HA/AS comments from UA and HI AG Russia, Japan facing staffing shortages for somewhat similar reasons Frontier keeps growing at JFK Mint to Montana C919s now at all three major Chinese airlines Beginning of the end for Vistara AI A350 now runni…

The 777X is back on the ground, while an IFC vendor goes under and a couple airlines have operational issued. But it isn’t all bad news… Also in this episode: 777X test program grounded Malaysia Airlines significant cancellations through December Mokulele fleet troubles in Hawaii DOJ approval of HA/AS merger AeroShark for EVA 777F fleet Air Canada …

The 777X is back on the ground, while an IFC vendor goes under and a couple airlines have operational issued. But it isn’t all bad news… Also in this episode: 777X test program grounded Malaysia Airlines significant cancellations through December Mokulele fleet troubles in Hawaii DOJ approval of HA/AS merger AeroShark for EVA 777F fleet Air Canada …

Airplanes and hail don’t mix. A storm rendering 10% of an airline’s fleet unflyable is all sorts of bad. Also in this episode: New stuff coming over the next few years Rolling delays for the HA/AS merger Elliott proposes 10 new directors for Southwest Delta’s “CrowdStrike” recovery remains a burden for travelers Greenland and Fozz For our Patreon s…

Airplanes and hail don’t mix. A storm rendering 10% of an airline’s fleet unflyable is all sorts of bad. Also in this episode: New stuff coming over the next few years Rolling delays for the HA/AS merger Elliott proposes 10 new directors for Southwest Delta’s “CrowdStrike” recovery remains a burden for travelers Greenland and Fozz For our Patreon s…

Gotta love that new terminal smell, right? PDX finally opened its new space, and we’ve got Ned Russell on to talk about it. Also in this episode: Crash in Brazil Canada Jetlines demise Cathay orders 30 A339s Qaviar for Qsuites FlightAware Data Breach Ned and Stephan talk about the new PDX For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including…

Gotta love that new terminal smell, right? PDX finally opened its new space, and we’ve got Ned Russell on to talk about it. Also in this episode: Crash in Brazil Canada Jetlines demise Cathay orders 30 A339s Qaviar for Qsuites FlightAware Data Breach Ned and Stephan talk about the new PDX For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including…

Fiorello would be happy, perhaps, to see Newark no longer managed by New York ATC. But will it help? Also in this episode: Spirit goes normie, but it is gonna take a while to see results Rex bankruptcy; Is Oz a failed aero market? JetBlue sheds Europe growth Air NZ bails on 2030 climate goals Allegiant pushing more Extra TUI Belgium grounds E2s on …

Fiorello would be happy, perhaps, to see Newark no longer managed by New York ATC. But will it help? Also in this episode: Spirit goes normie, but it is gonna take a while to see results Rex bankruptcy; Is Oz a failed aero market? JetBlue sheds Europe growth Air NZ bails on 2030 climate goals Allegiant pushing more Extra TUI Belgium grounds E2s on …

Perhaps major airshows are losing their impact on the industry a bit. But Farnborough still brought plenty of key news to the fore. Also in this episode: Flydubai sees things differently on Boeing’s solid first day TK non-order (engines) Flynas – MoU 75x A320neo, 15x A339 (2-class, 400pax) Indian & Swiss flying boats Hydrogen fuel cells, including …

Perhaps major airshows are losing their impact on the industry a bit. But Farnborough still brought plenty of key news to the fore. Also in this episode: Flydubai sees things differently on Boeing’s solid first day TK non-order (engines) Flynas – MoU 75x A320neo, 15x A339 (2-class, 400pax) Indian & Swiss flying boats Hydrogen fuel cells, including …

What a mess for airlines and more as millions of Windows-based computers were knocked offline last Thursday night. The recovery was still ongoing as the week rolled on. Also in this episode: XLR Certified by EASA Farnborough Pretty good Boom article from Flight Global Some eVTOL plans Boeing still hoping to get back to 38 MAX/month by EOY China-UK …

What a mess for airlines and more as millions of Windows-based computers were knocked offline last Thursday night. The recovery was still ongoing as the week rolled on. Also in this episode: XLR Certified by EASA Farnborough Pretty good Boom article from Flight Global Some eVTOL plans Boeing still hoping to get back to 38 MAX/month by EOY China-UK …

It could’ve been a lot worse, for sure. But now we have some initial details about the Southwest flight that took off from a closed runway two weeks ago. Also in this episode: DCA slot nuance Delta/Riyadh Air plans AA/ZeroAvia Southwest’s MOU with Archer Aviation Alaska’s winter adventures For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, includin…

It could’ve been a lot worse, for sure. But now we have some initial details about the Southwest flight that took off from a closed runway two weeks ago. Also in this episode: DCA slot nuance Delta/Riyadh Air plans AA/ZeroAvia Southwest’s MOU with Archer Aviation Alaska’s winter adventures For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, includin…

A trio of Boeing stories top the show this week. And somehow pleading guilty to a crime might end up being good for the company? Also in this episode: Boeing pleads guilty Boeing 737 oxygen mask issues Boeing buys back 737 MAX that suffered explosive mid-cabin blowout JetBlue disabling some Mint doors Norse Atlantic’s rough Q2 KLM at PDX New Southw…

A trio of Boeing stories top the show this week. And somehow pleading guilty to a crime might end up being good for the company? Also in this episode: Boeing pleads guilty Boeing 737 oxygen mask issues Boeing buys back 737 MAX that suffered explosive mid-cabin blowout JetBlue disabling some Mint doors Norse Atlantic’s rough Q2 KLM at PDX New Southw…

Airlines love ancillary fees. But is there a point at which shifting charges out of the base fare will finally be too much? Also in this episode: Lufthansa’s New Environmental Surcharge Men are “Rawdogging” flights Southwest’s takeoff from PWM’s closed runway AA catering at PHL/CLT Google Credit Card Links Killing Bloggers? May on-time performance,…

Airlines love ancillary fees. But is there a point at which shifting charges out of the base fare will finally be too much? Also in this episode: Lufthansa’s New Environmental Surcharge Men are “Rawdogging” flights Southwest’s takeoff from PWM’s closed runway AA catering at PHL/CLT Google Credit Card Links Killing Bloggers? May on-time performance,…

The US DOT seems keen to rewrite the rules – or at least how they’re enforced – in a way that’s liable to significantly impact the US market. Also in this episode: Public Charters (i.e. JSX) are about to get screwed Volaris and Iberia agreement to expand connectivity between Spain and Mexico AA FAs close negotiations without a deal, while AS FAs ha…

The US DOT seems keen to rewrite the rules – or at least how they’re enforced – in a way that’s liable to significantly impact the US market. Also in this episode: Public Charters (i.e. JSX) are about to get screwed Volaris and Iberia agreement to expand connectivity between Spain and Mexico AA FAs close negotiations without a deal, while AS FAs ha…