DLD 489: Well and truly screwed

Update: 2024-06-28

Description

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 have a framework for a new TA.

* Aer Lingus strike likely

* WestJet Mechanics returned to bargain, avoiding more flight cxls

* JetBlue brings carry-ons back to Basic Economy

* Global Airlines punts to 2025

* X-66A delays at Boeing

* Boom building built

* Sun Country picks up more Amazon freighters

For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including:

* Archer “plans” eVTOL network for Bay Area

* WN/OKC

* A220 GTF complaints from airBaltic

And plenty more. Enjoy the show!