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Podcast – Dots, Lines & Destinations

Dots, Lines & Destinations

Exploring the world with points, miles and a bit of crazy.

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  • Thursday · 36 min

    DLD 612: Stretching the Map from Anchorage

    A new very long 737 MAX route isn't the longest for Alaska Airlines, but it sure is interesting. Plus, Australia gets more Indonesia access, O'Hare is a mess, and more.

  • October 29 · 33 min

    DLD 611: Farewell, Long Boi

    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.

  • October 22 · 29 min

    DLD 610: Refreshing the Cabin

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

  • October 18 · 38 min

    DLD 609: Almost Forgot About You

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

  • October 8 · 36 min

    DLD 608: Aurora Sightings

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

  • October 1 · 27 min

    DLD 607: Thinking About the Little Guys

    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.

  • September 24 · 18 min

    DLD 606: Powered by Premium?

    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.

  • September 17 · 36 min

    DLD 605: Gotta Get There

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

  • September 3 · 44 min

    DLD 603: Hot Summer Nights

    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...

  • August 20 · 27 min

    DLD 601: Solving the Mystery

    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??

  • August 13 · 26 min

    DLD 600-1: The Re-Naritaing

    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.

  • August 6 · 45 min

    DLD 600: Live at PTF PDX

    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.

  • July 30 · 32 min

    DLD 598: Signed, Slashed, and Split

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

  • July 23 · 24 min

    DLD 597: Understanding Newark

    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.

  • July 9 · 22 min

    DLD 595: North Country

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

  • July 2 · 29 min

    DLD 594: Widget Watch

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

  • June 25 · 30 min

    DLD 592: Coffee Talk

    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!

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