American Airlines decided to cancel more than a thousand flights over the weekend, the latest in a string of airline collapses when faced with outside pressure.

Also in this episode:

• More thoughts on the AAdvantage and Bonvoy changes announced a couple weeks ago
• Spirit slowing growth/recovery because it can’t hire enough people
• Kazakh planes are now being registered in Ireland
• United goes to 22 daily at Heathrow from next summer
• ITA joining SkyTeam for now
• Hyatt changing some award rates
• Rule changes for travel to the US

For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including:

• HSR funding in the infrastructure bill that might finally become law
• Allegiant IROPs costs
• Waltzing Matilda pilot mess

And plenty more. Enjoy the show!