Airplane ice cream!

I’m used to seeing out of date airline selections on rental car apps, but one here on this list surprised me more than others 👀 ✈️ Any one else remember Vanguard? ✈️

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.

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. #PaxEx #AvGeek

Wandered through Prague Main Station on the way to dinner and stumbled on an amazing Lego recreation of the station. 342,383 pieces, 2,705 kg, 2,137 hours to build.

“People seek to hang out in the departures areas at Changi, which is completely insane, but people do it.” Can other airport's copy Singapore Changi's success creating a space appealing to nontravelers? byerussell.substack.com/p/the-destin...

A very, very enjoyable 10 hour journey with Norse in premium. I don’t think it can be beat for this price. The crew was great, the meals were actually quite good, and the seat is the best premium economy seat out there. The only thing missing is Wi-Fi. #PaxEx

Love a post security outdoor patio!

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.

On board the NextGen Amtrak Acela. It's quiet. Slightly smoother because it's new and lighter.

I published the first of the two articles about my recent train trip across Bosnia and Herzegovina. This journey was fascinating and I hope you read it!

Mixed into Frontier's latest round of new routes is a perimeter rule play at LGA: The carrier will operate Saturday service to SJU beginning 20 September.

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.

Gonna need some more Patreon subscribers...

As Southwest Airlines moves to restrict its industry-leading refund policy for plus-size passengers, Cruising Altitude this week takes a look at how major U.S. airlines stack up and how passengers who need extra space can travel safely, comfortably and economically. www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

Singapore’s partnership with Alaska will end on October 1. www.singaporeair.com/content/dam/...

Sir Patrick Stewart probably doesn’t remember, but one time my wife and I sat 1 row in front of him on a southwest flight from ORD->BUR. The best part though was since BUR is so small we got to the curb at the same time and his driver was like “do you have any bags?” And he said “I am as I stand.”

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.

Whenever I go to Frankfurt I have to post this subway stop

DLD 548: From Addis to ZorkFest Strikes and travel tales and routes, oh my! With special guest Michael Trager from TravelZork.

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

Check out our new #SpotLAX shirt thanks to our friends at JetSet Shirts. There are 2 different logo designs to choose from. www.jetsetshirts.com/product-page... #SpotLAX2025

This week's premium episode is a bit late, but hopefully worth the wait. We've got @travelzork.bsky.social on to talk everything from Addis to ZorkFest. #AvGeek www.patreon.com/posts/dld-54...

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.

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

lol amazing — I noticed the Greek word for port (λιμάνι “limani”) is very similar to the Turkish word for airport (havalimanı) and huh, the Greek word for port came from the Turkish but the Turkish came from the Greek!

@stephan.wtf I know updates at LAF aren’t probably top of the list for listeners, but! The new terminal is open, and SKW is now doing 11 weekly CRJ200s to ORD. I’d love to get that line, but we’ll see how cost & connections go on trips back. & ugh that plane. www.basedinlafayette.com/p/purdue-ded...

I survived Oshkosh! Not sure if I gained weight from all the food; or lost it from all the walking. Either way, OSH was AMAZING. 🛩️ Here’s my review of 2025 #AirVenture from the point of view of a 1st timer. Aerosavvy.com/oshkosh2025

DLD 546: Premium Power Where's the premium demand? And will it stick around forever? Plus booking shenanigans and a hunting delay.

Is Belfast City Airport REALLY the “Best Little Airport” in the World? I’ll let you know what I think in my new Trip Report video! #Easyjet youtu.be/RUoXoQnaDqQ

I heard you like pics of planes? I took this pic of one of our 100s yesterday evening. ✈️

New from the blog: We've been working hard behind the scenes, creating a new content pipeline that will ensure a smoother, faster aircraft delivery process. Here’s a peek at what changed, why it matters, and what it unlocks next.

the ending of this explainer might surprise you

Yesterday I had the amazing opportunity to fly in the backseat of a T6 Harvard while in a formation with the Canadian Aviation Museum. It was probably one of the coolest things I’ve been able to do yet in #aviation. The formation was in support of charity as well, so that was a lovely bonus. #avgeek

DLD 545: All American Lots of news this week about American Airlines, plus MAX 10, a couple crash updates, and more.

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

On Episode 111 of TJITR, we welcome a true titan of the skies, soon-to-be Lifetime Global Services member, Fozz Mahmud of the Dots, Lines, and Destinations podcast. This man has more air miles than a commercial airline! Give us a listen. Cheers and fly safely! @mainefly.bsky.social

This might be my favorite pic from last night’s finale at AirVenture.

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.

We've talked a bit in recent weeks about airport experiences and why almost no one *really* picks a trip based on the airport rather than where they want to go. This sort of thing could (should?) skew connection point choice. Significant #PaxEx shift for inbound international travelers.

Any hopes Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico had that the US DoT softened its position relative to their Joint Venture renewal in the 18 months since initially calling for it to die were dashed this morning. #PaxEx

In case you missed it, I have taken a busman’s holiday and travelled the original bus route:

380m² of Switzerland on our first Airbus A350-900 🇨🇭✈️ Our special livery "Wanderlust" was created with 3D mapping, cut into 360+ films and applied by hand. Our flying art gallery is almost ready for take-off. #flyswiss #SWISSwanderlust #AirbusA350

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.

First time spotting this USAir product placement in Back to the Future II — USAir to Vietnam! #AvGeek

There's some good vision in here. Oneworld has definitely struggled to make it feel like "one carrier" when you fly a combination of carriers. Star Alliance is fairly smooth in comparison. businesstravelerusa.com/news/oneworl...

This was my theory in this week's @moredotsmorelines.com conversation about the shift (out now for Patreon supporters; everyone on Thursday).

New Burbank Terminal is looking good!

Also, a pretty sexy route map from Summer 1989, showing off Cyprus Airways' ideal positioning as a hub connecting traffic between the Middle East and Europe. #AvGeek

‼️ Part 3 is UP! Cockpit Casual - A Life Nomadic | Part Three | "Second Life" youtu.be/0nwXf8IiyKk