Podcast – Dots, Lines & Destinations

Exploring the world with points, miles and a bit of crazy.

DLD 556: Asian Influence

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

10-16
24:02

DLD 555: The Earl of Global Services

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.

10-09
26:07

DLD 554: Hearing the Blues

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

10-02
28:49

DLD 553: Too good to be true

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.

09-25
29:01

DLD 552: Fuming mad!

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.

09-18
29:44

DLD 551: Shaking things up

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

09-11
26:05

DLD 550: Chapter 22 – A New Hope

Spirit Airlines is back in bankruptcy court, once again planning a restructuring in hopes of finding profitability. Plus more orders, 787 progress, and some aviation idiocy in Florida.

09-04
31:08

DLD 549: Into the Atmos-phere

It is new. It is shiny. Of course Atmos dominated this week's show. Fortunately, we also got some other bits in.

08-28
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DLD 548: From Addis to ZorkFest

Strikes and travel tales and routes, oh my! With special guest Michael Trager from TravelZork.

08-21
55:37

DLD 547: Around the World and Back Again

Stephan and Fozz are headed around the world this week, with plenty of hijinks along the way.

08-14
45:51

DLD 546: Premium Power

Where's the premium demand? And will it stick around forever? Plus booking shenanigans and a hunting delay.

08-07
30:33

DLD 545: All American

Lots of news this week about American Airlines, plus MAX 10, a couple crash updates, and more.

07-31
29:40

DLD 544: The Last Mile

Can multi-modal transportation ever really take off in the USA? Plus mini-lounges, lots of plane orders, and more Macon.

07-24
43:59

DLD 543: Some Answers, But Not Enough

The initial accident report from AI 171 is out, and the story it tells is both spooky and incomplete. Plus new planes in Malaysia, new cabins for Virgin, and new ways to visit China, and much more.

07-17
35:05

DLD 542: Terrible Decisions

A pilot ends up in jail, another wannabe who probably should. Plus a couple big orders and delivery milestones.

07-10
24:03

DLD 541: Planes, Politics, Partnerships, and PDX

Partnerships come and go, as do new routes and competition. Plus, what makes an airport better than others?

07-03
34:20

DLD 540: From Paris, With Planes

Recounting product developments and aircraft orders from the 2025 Paris Air Show. Plus a segment with special guest John Walton of The UpFront.

06-26
01:00:00

DLD 539: Picking up the pieces

Another rough week in aviation, so we aimed for more respectful snark in this week's episode.

06-19
29:59

DLD 538: Looping back

More on partners, plus London and American's premium play and Rome for Alaska

06-12
39:05

DLD 537: The Power of Partners

New partnerships, new productions, new pricing, new pains, and lots more….

06-05
28:10

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