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!