Well, this will either end up being one of the wildest successes to date or a pretty big failure. But currently booked this afternoon on the last remaining pax Trislander, or at least so I’m told. The rub? I’ve got only a 15m connection in AXA and departures from SXM run notoriously late.

Was passing through GCT so decided to see for myself. Definitely in an easy-to-miss spot!

DLD 572: Will They Ever Shut Up? A longer than normal episode this week, thanks to special guest Ed and lots of wayward story lines.

Meet up in Caracas?!? 🙈

Stop in for the souvenirs & the selfie station, but stay for the cool artifacts at the free mini-Mob Museum at Harry Reid Int'l Airport in Las Vegas. stuckattheairport.com/2026/02/02/h...

Well, it’s Monday again. Have a plane for some good luck

Full house recording this week's episode. Excited to have @pizzatalkstravel.bsky.social on with the regular crew (@wandrme.paxex.aero, @stephan.wtf, @fozzm.bsky.social) as well.

DLD 571: A Perfect 10? Why is the 10 so hot right now? Plus cabin retrofits, premium economy, and some confusing CC action.

hello I am launching my very own podcast with @jordanjamboree.pittbert.gay where we (mostly casually!) chat about car culture in the decline of the American empire, auto racing, and industry news interspersed with tales of our former auto journo careers. we call it TRAN GIRLISMO

Sad to hear that the founder of gol died. 57 yo. Ugh en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constan...

Interesting phenomenon www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/...

DLD 570: MalaGa(lavanting) We're in Malaga this week, along with some listeners, enjoying great food, delicious drinks, and some aviation excursions along the way.

We're in Malaga this week, along with some listeners, enjoying great food, delicious drinks, and some aviation excursions along the way. #PaxEx #AvGeek

Trying something new this year, with a group meet-up in Málaga. A dozen of us are on a food (and wine) tour tonight. First couple stops have been stellar.

Good fun was had flying to Africa and back within leaving Spain! #avgeek

DLD 569: Ebb and Flow More passengers on some planes, fewer passengers in some airports. And some interesting route cuts, both confirmed and rumored.

It’s that time of year again! Please share, thank you. The Captain Jason Dahl Scholarship Fund is proud to announce that as of today, January 9th, 2026, the 2026 application window is now OPEN and will close on March 31st, 2026 at Midnight PDT.

DLD 568: Ops Oopsies 'Tis the season for all sorts of things, including some interesting operational messes.

'Tis the season for all sorts of things, including some interesting operational messes. #PaxEx #AvGeek

If you missed it, there are hundreds of Alaska flight attendants out on sick leave as Flu/RSV run rampant. This is causing a lot of cancellations and impeding Alaska’s ability to run a full schedule.

TIL that Hagerstown used to be an aerospace manufacturing center for Fairchild until the mid-1980s, and it was the home of Henson Aviation that became today’s Piedmont Airlines! Definitely check out the Hagerstown Aviation Museum next time you’re passing through. #AvGeek

DLD 567: On to the Next One We're wrapping up 2025 with a bit of nostalgia, and a few quirky news stories, too.

DLD 566: Slid(er)ing into the Holidays Snacks and routes and retirements and mergers and more!

Amazing work from whoever was up in N6914W over Ohio … www.flightaware.com/live/flight/...

There's been lots of commentary about Finnair's new Melbourne flight. Part that struck us was how none is supported by any data, just lots of vibes. You'd be less surprised if you saw some data ...

Best New Airport Amenities of 2025. Part 2. Includes the balloon taco SJC, the White Castle slider vending machine at BOS, cool art at ATL, AUS, BLD and more, Your nominations for Part 3? @flysanjose.bsky.social, @whitecastle1921.bsky.social stuckattheairport.com/2025/12/19/p...

Feeling festive? Break out the mince pies and seasonal beverages — it's time for our first annual airline seat Christmas Quiz! Enter now and win FABULOUS PRIZES, feature on our leaderboard for WORLD RENOWN, and have a bit of fun with the fiendishly difficult ones… theupfront.media/the-up-front...

A long day of flying today for @americanair #A321XLR inaugural JFK-LAX-JFK in Flagship Suites and back in Premium Economy. Story to come on my outlets including @runwaygirl & @airlinerworld . Let’s gooooo!

DLD 565: A Power Play There are lots of ways to flex power in this industry. Two moderately incoherent ones cropped up this week.

It seems a bit insulting for Delta to think that these are “sale” prices. Clicking through shows even higher amounts - 500k to TPE! @moredotsmorelines.com @airlineflyer.net @wandrme.paxex.aero

Obligatory duck retweet

Welcome aboard TK209 to Istanbul. This A350-900 is fitted with Stelia aerospace Symphony seats (something I’ve seen at trade shows, but not in person) . Quite nice too.

He speaks the truth. Gotta say I’ve never seen this before #avgeek

After a much need hiatus, we’re back on Bluesky and hyped to bring you the Mike In The Front podcast! Join me as we discuss my experiences in aviation but mostly talk to the folks I’ve met along the way! Please follow, share, subscribe! mikeinthefrontpod.podbean.com

Interesting us of a Brocken Spectre in #AviationPhotography here. #Avgeek #Aviation

DLD 564: Longing for COBOL Technology and travel are intimately intertwined these days. And that's not always good news. But we're making the best of it where we can.

Technology and travel are intimately intertwined these days. And that's not always good news. But we're making the best of it where we can. #PaxEx #AvGeek

Tonight’s LA-Munich flight honors the life of Jürgen Raps with a special call sign: DLH1JR. As Lufthansa’s chief pilot and one of the world’s first licensed A380 pilots, Raps brought D-AIMA home in 2010. The beloved aviator died this week at age 74. www.flightradar24.com/DLH1JR/3d74f...

Starting an airport FIDS thread. Who does it best? 📍 Denver More: open.substack.com/pub/byerusse... #airportdesign

If you’ve been to Hong Kong, would love your hotel recommendations.

There's something special about this 787 window. Can you spot what it is, and do you know why??

DLD 563: Busan or Bust A320s grounded globally and another airline goes bust. Plus tales from Korea with two special guests.

A320s grounded globally and another airline goes bust. Plus tales from Korea with two special guests. #PaxEx #AvGeek

@moredotsmorelines.com so Air Canada’s “we still have recline in Y” is a dig at WestJet, who soon won’t. “Providing choices in Economy with varied space and fixed recline seating to preserve personal space” www.westjet.com/en-ca/aircra...

I hope she dumped him after this... Man wants to sit next to girlfriend on Tokyo-Shanghai flight, fights with cabin crew for 2 hours, plane turns around mothership.sg/2025/12/plan...

DLD 562: Dubai Dealing The Dubai Air Show proved its worth last week, with plenty of deals (though also a few expected ones unrealized). New interiors and route changes for next summer, too.

Thanks @moredotsmorelines.com guys for the addition to my somehow multiple United themed teddy bears, and also somehow not my only Ted one…

DLD 561: Unexpected Inquiries Sometimes the best questions come from unexpected quarters. Plus, lifetime status of a different sort, some ultra premium silliness, and A380s flying even longer.

🚨Does Qantas really hate Melbourne? Or rather is Qantas really that Sydney centric? See our latest analysis which shows they've become less Sydney-centric while Melbourne has felt the love thanks to Jetstar. Real story is how they've come to love Brisbane! www.analyticflying.com/p/is-qantas-...

Airport Amenity of the Week (already!) Coat check service returns to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport (MKE) stuckattheairport.com/2025/11/18/a...