Podcast – Dots, Lines & Destinations

We're taking a look at historical aircraft production numbers and rehashing old stories, while also talking new orders, new Wi-Fi, and new types of inflight incidents.

Fozz and Stephan are off to Asia, talking shop along the way. Single-aisle long-haul, amenity kits, and much more in the conversation.

A major milestone crossed, so what's next? Plus one airline calls it quits and another is making major moves in that direction, while others are expanding and refreshing.

Big orders, big plans, and potentially big troubles across the industry, depending on who you are and how your fleet is structured.

As an airline trims meals for being too popular with passengers we're pondering the cyclical nature of inflight products, and if there's ever a reason to believe things will stabilize.

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.

Routes and partnerships slashed in some areas, while others focus on innovation. Plus Spanish airports fight back against Ryanair and lots more.

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.

It is new. It is shiny. Of course Atmos dominated this week's show. Fortunately, we also got some other bits in.

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

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

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

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

Can multi-modal transportation ever really take off in the USA? Plus mini-lounges, lots of plane orders, and more Macon.

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.

A pilot ends up in jail, another wannabe who probably should. Plus a couple big orders and delivery milestones.

Partnerships come and go, as do new routes and competition. Plus, what makes an airport better than others?

Recounting product developments and aircraft orders from the 2025 Paris Air Show. Plus a segment with special guest John Walton of The UpFront.

Another rough week in aviation, so we aimed for more respectful snark in this week's episode.

More on partners, plus London and American's premium play and Rome for Alaska

New partnerships, new productions, new pricing, new pains, and lots more….

Picking up a soon-to-be-disappearing line almost translates into a disappearing bag. Plus new routes, more planes, and a fewer flights at Newark.

Usually we're talking about lawsuits, not actively involved in them. Plus, seating shifts and ATC and maybe another airline financial collapse.

There's lots to unpack this week, including a new premium seat, a new paint job, and new route plans galore.

All eyes are on Newark these days, much like gawking at a crash when driving by. But fear not; there are plenty of messes to behold around the aviation world.

Flying the Air Inuit 737-200 Combi to Puvirnituq's gravel runway is an AvGeek bucket list item. Alas, the 47-year old plane had other ideas. But we still had an interesting/good time.

Why is walking through an airport so annoying? And which new airports will some airline passengers soon be walking through?

New seats and new systems unveiled at AIX, and some new leaders needed as two CEOs are out on the same day.

A funky trip to Hamburg, a new mini-hublet, and wondering about inbound international travel (again) among our ramblings this week.

Just how dire is the coming summer for US-bound travel? We're looking at various data sources to try to figure it out.

Got power? That's usually not an issue for airlines and airports, but this week is different.

Marrakech remains a mess for connections. And there are plenty of other messes around the world. But we find some good news, too.

Which cards to cancel and where to fly? We've got Ed from Miles To Go on the show this week to help answer those questions and lots more.

Another close call, and a lot to consider as new orders and new routes come online.

New seats, nicer hotels, and crazy photos from a diversion are three of the five bullet points we talk about in this week's show.

Another rough week for aviation in many ways. And plenty of concerns about what lays ahead.

Which new markets make sense? Both long-haul and short-haul are seeing some interesting changes.

Last week was decidedly bad for aviation in many ways. Ugh.

We're back in the USA and ready for some news and rants this week. Some of them are even reasonable.

A quick hop to the beach runway at Barra was part of this week's adventure, plus Frontier, rockets, and more.

What key messages were in the keynote? What happens when massive hubs freeze? And much more…

A new year brings new topics to the fore, including new routes, new IFE, new status rules, and more.

Fortunately not too much drone chatter this week; we've got more important stuff to talk about.

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

Is it finally time for some passenger rights in the USA? And why does air travel feel more unbundled than ever, in every class of travel?

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

Sure, the U/LCCs are struggling right now, but they're still planning for growth in 2025.

Wayward bullets are bad. Ditto for rodents on planes and a handful of now infamous travelers.

Trade shows and fines and AI and aircraft orders and lots, lots more…

As Elite Status rules continue to shift, is there really any greener grass out there? With United’s latest changes announced we brought in Ed to get a fresh take.

Doing our best to prove that there's no such thing as a quiet airport lounge anymore, and part of the problem, too.

Lots of chatter this week about premium products, and which airlines are having success with them or not.

An interesting CEO panel discussion at a trade show?!? It finally happened last week. Plus new routes and lots more.

Details matter, and a few of this week's topics dig in to that fine print.

Dartboard or strategic planning? Either way, lots of new routes to discuss in this week's news.

One strike averted, another underway. And plenty of challenges remain for the aviation industry overall.

A strike avoided, an engine fire, and new routes as we hit another arbitrary milestone.

Another week, with plenty of random thoughts from the guys…

The 777X is back on the ground, while an IFC vendor goes under and a couple airlines have operational issued. But it isn't all bad news…

Airplanes and hail don't mix, and a storm rendering 10% of an airline's fleet unflyable is all sorts of bad.

Gotta love that new terminal smell, right? PDX finally opened its new space, and we've got Ned Russell on to talk about it.

Fiorello would be happy, perhaps, to see Newark no longer managed by New York ATC. But will it help?

Perhaps major airshows are losing their impact on the industry a bit. But Farnborough still brought plenty of key news to the fore.

What a mess for airlines and more as millions of Windows-based computers were knocked offline last Thursday night.

It could've been a lot worse, for sure. But now we have some initial details about the Southwest flight that took off from a closed runway two weeks ago.

A trio of Boeing stories top the show this week. And somehow pleading guilty to a crime might end up being good for the company?

Airlines love ancillary fees. But is there a point at which shifting charges out of the base fare will finally be too much?

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.

We finally managed to work a pop culture reference into the show…only took a decade.

Mostly by us, but also perhaps from an airline or two…

Something a bit different this week as Stephan and Fozz take a closer look at some airline apps.

We're back in Hamburg for another go at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2024, taking a look at what the future will be for commercial aviation.

Maybe taking five flights rather than just two, and adding an extra overnight en route, was a mistake.

Why do executives have so much trouble making tough decisions? Or are they just blind to the challenges?

Is change good? Is it bad? Should you get a refund? Or fly the new routes? Come join us for these conversations and more…

Who will be the first to fly the A321XLR? And when will the 777X ever fly? At least now we have some A350 confirmed flight times and an A380 on the move…

Regulators are forcing airlines to do good things for passengers, which is refreshing. Plus maybe a new Dubai airport a decade from now, and lots more.

Aircraft orders shifting, service types are switching, and one major airport is underwater in this week's show.

Often times the shortest distance between two airports is defined by politics more than geography. Last weekend that was more the case than usual.

Join us on another jaunt through the juicy world of aviation gossip, airline route news, and loyalty relaunches.

We're skipping April Fool's Day in favor of some real news, including at least one story we were convinced should've been a joke.

Newark is on the move. Plus XB-1 takes flight, United dives into pooling, and Avelo looks to grow internationally. Plus plenty more.

Well, that's another week that Boeing probably wishes didn't happen…

Hopefully not too shocking, of course. But maybe enough to keep you awake, unlike those pilots…

American has a bunch more planes on order, while JetBlue and Spirit officially call it quits. Plus lots more...

More baggage talk, plus buses, and an airline is out of business.

Revisiting a couple stories from the past few weeks, and they still don't make much sense. Plus lots of new news, too.

What's the silliest reason you've ever heard of for planes to be removed from service? We might have a new top contender for that title.

Why? because it leads to deliciousness later. But that has nothing to do with this week's conversation. Fortunately, we're joined by Ed in an effort to keep things on track.

The MAX continues to dominate news cycles, but there's lots more out there also worth talking about.

Winter weather is giving the industry some troubles, but there's still plenty of hot news to discuss..

We're on the road this week, hanging out in Antwerp with some friends and talking travel.

Two major aviation incidents to start the year is not a good look for 2024. Here's hoping things calm down in a hurry.

As 2023 comes to a close we're talking about status earned, how we value it, and what the year ahead holds.

Long flights come with challenging performance requirements. Delta looks to shed some weight restrictions and United may be adding some next year.

Maybe it'll work, but there are some half-baked plans being bandied about. And we're not a fan of that unless they're our half-baked plans.

Alaska Airlines is buying Hawaiian Airlines. There are lots of reasons the deal makes sense, but more than a few questions we have about how it will play out.

No, really, I have no idea what to put here.

Thanksgiving week but we're all avoiding the worst of the travel challenges, so that's a win.

With the 2023 Dubai Air Show underway there are plenty of new orders to talk about. And lots of other news, too.