Dots, Lines & Destinations

Two very interesting and very different sets of route announcements caught our attention this week. Plus premium seats and lots more.

Also in this episode:

* All things Alaska Airlines

* Long-haul at SEA with Hawaiian’s planes

* PDX banked for hub ops

* Hawaiian’s revenue premium, so its brand stays in the Islands

* More premium seats for long-haul in 2027+

* Premium Credit Card

* AA’s 2025 program updates

* AirTags data can be shared with airlines (UA, AC on board)

* FAA chief stepping down

* Drones

For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including:

* JetBlue’s new Junior Mint cabin plans, plus BOS-MAD/EDI for Summer 2025

* Southwest’s new short hops in Florida

* Spain rules against ancillary fees

* Air Canada Wi-Fi goes free from May 2025 (long haul in 2026)

* Qatar Wi-Fi rolling out even faster than its previously faster than expected

And plenty more. Enjoy the show!