Mergers generally reduce competition. Upstarts increase it. And somewhere in the middle, we like to talk about all of options.

Also in this episode:

* Lufty needs options for 777X delay, and A380 is maybe on the list, but in the meantime, more 787-9s and even more 777X (freighters) on the books* Oh, and that's the same 777X that major lessors are now calling into question.* Avelo gets an Orlando base, and the MCO-Charleston route sees new competition* Breeze sets up shop in Provo, for a west coast base* SkyClub Access rules changing* Airbus production boost and A321XLR delay* Avianca to buy Viva, but keep operating both brands in competition with each other* Variability in companion benefits from different elite status programs

For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including:

* AF 777 incident* Turkish launching a ton of new Russia routes* Smoking pilots may have caused the EgyptAir crash over the Med

And plenty more. Enjoy the show!