DLD 512: Branching out


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Dec 05 2024 34 mins   26


It was Thanksgiving week in the US, so we shifted our gaze to Europe and the Middle East, with plenty of news being made.

Also in this episode:

* UK ETA really happening

* BA’s new F seats

* Virgin Atlantic pushes for break-up of Heathrow

* Emirates first A350 delivery and first flight plans

* Korean/Asiana to close by EoY

* Lufthansa/ITA deal finalized

* Slot redistribution at Orly nets some interesting new opportunities

* Norse raising funds, sees more charter than ever

For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including:

* Delta Stowaway on JFK-CDG

* Man catches Frontier Airlines gate agents on camera allegedly trying to extort him

* Does AS need a mid-con hub?

* Aer Lingus gets some loyalty benefits with BA/AA

* Etihad to ATL? (Plus HAN, HKG, TUN & More)

* Eva to DFW

* Eastern ETOPS retry, after failing at it two years ago.

* Listener Q about buses, on the ground and in the sky

And plenty more. Enjoy the show!