Dots, Lines & Destinations

The A340-600 is retired at Lufthansa, leaving a long hole in our hearts. Plus a new airport, more summer seasonal routes, and major changes in two loyalty programs, some of which aren't terrible.

Premium refreshes, and a lounge experience that matches all the others. Plus more cancellations, some more permanently than others.

More summer transatlantic fun coming, balanced against the current troubles in the Middle East. Plus an unlikely new longhaul play and better buses.

The new Aurora product from Alaska Airlines is special in many ways. Plus an awards snafu, an almost tragedy, new routes, and more.

Small airlines matter, too, even though we talk a lot about bigger planes. Plus more new routes and partners and an almost laughably absurd series of bad news stories for the industry, one of which might be good news.

Summer seasonal premium demand is real, and an all-premium airline is still working to cash in. Plus a west coast shift for Philly and fuel costs causing cuts in Asia and Europe.

Sometimes the effort to get there isn't really worthwhile. Other times it is just the airline out to screw you. Good luck.

More new premium seats are now flying, others are coming soon, while still other premium offerings are delayed. Just like always...

Summer 2027 will see many more flight option in US-Europe markets, with both United and American sharing their plans. Plus consolidation in Korea and more...

Hot summer tourism, premium fun, and a bizarre AI play are tops on this week's show.

With all their talk about Columbo, is it safe to assume Stephan and Fozz are working to solve a mystery? Or was it a different Colombo in play??

Is there money to be made for US airlines in Asia? And is Narita the place to find it? Plus upgrade changes, a buyout, and some non-gambling engagement.

A special episode this week, recorded live at the Points Travel Festival in Portland. We've got the usual news bits, of course, but also an interactive portion with the audience.

Deals signed, routes slashed, and splitting services in a couple different and interesting ways have us talking this week.

Is there a secret to making Newark Airport an esay travel experience? If anyone knows it is United's station manager, John Gooda, our guest on this week's show.

Ups and downs for Boeing this week, plus some FAA issues, a buyout, and an unexpected partnership.

Fozz is off on a grand adventure this week, headed to the far north of Canada.

I dunno…but it seems like lots of Delta news, plus some other idiocy this week

Talk amongst yourselves; I'll give you a topic: These three so-called "points hoarders" goofballs are bad at hoarding and rarely have a point. Discuss!

Singapore? Bangkok? Lisbon? Portland? All are options to hang with the DLD crew this year, with the Portland event just a few weeks away.