What happens when you dupe consumers for decades with the confusing names between classes of service then make a change to a tiny part of the fleet? Fun times, indeed.

Also in this episode:

* KE631 crash in Cebu* Hawaiian Airlines will fly cargo for Amazon* United Airlines finished Polaris rollout on 787s* We knew American Airlines plans to kill off long-haul first class as of a few weeks ago, but somehow it became an issue again this week.* Delta Air Lines, British Airways, and Southwest Airlines are all changing elite qualifying rules for next year.* Maybe MAXen flying in China soon? China Southern is getting some into service condition while others might be getting sold elsewhere* EU-ASEAN open skies

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* Northern Pacific Pivots (again)* A not so seamless partnership* Bluetooth Audio on Airplanes

And plenty more. Enjoy the show!