Dots, Lines & Destinations

DLD 470: Out of service

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What’s the silliest reason you’ve ever heard of for planes to be removed from service? We might have a new top contender for that title.

Also in this episode:

  • A321s (briefly) grounded because of no smoking signs
  • Indigo wet-leasing Qatar 737 MAX for Doha service
  • Copa to RDU
  • Finding the bottom in Orlando
  • Another (even more) absurd India bilateral request
  • New Go Wild pass from Frontier, again with a twist
  • Delta premium lounges
  • Emirates MIA-BOG
  • Lufthansa back at PHL, pushing Discover out

    • For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including:

    • The glory of Houston Intercontinental Airport
    • AA’s new non-hub route
    • KE trims a funky one
    • More China & Cuba delays
    • Update on the freighter engine fire
    • SAS selling a mystery flight in April
    • Heathrow Slot Swaps for Summer 2024
    • Tunnels under Chicago

      • And plenty more. Enjoy the show!

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