A new variant of concern doesn't have us too concerned. At least not yet. Plus greenwashing, hub bluffs, and pilot retirements.

Also in this episode:

* South Africa Omicron variant brings lockdowns and travel bans* India finally reopening to normal scheduled international flights, but excluding a bunch of countries* Air Canada's “penalty” for refund failures* British Airways bluffs on Heathrow hub move* Qantas add a Green status to its frequent flyer program* Cathay pilots retiring (tied to Frankfurt incident, among other things)* A trip report, as delivered at the Thanksgiving table by my father* Arcades making a comeback in airport terminals* Whitehorse-Yellowknife-Toronto on Air North next summer* Black Friday sales around travel??

For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including:

* A340 to Antarctica* DOJ Stepping up enforcement* Should Stephan travel more?

And plenty more. Enjoy the show!