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DLD 514: Hub Plays: Alaska’s Long, Southwest’s Short

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Two very interesting and very different sets of route announcements caught our attention this week. Plus premium seats and lots more.

Also in this episode:

  • All things Alaska Airlines

    • Long-haul at SEA with Hawaiian’s planes

    • PDX banked for hub ops

    • Hawaiian’s revenue premium, so its brand stays in the Islands

    • More premium seats for long-haul in 2027+

    • Premium Credit Card

    • AA’s 2025 program updates

    • AirTags data can be shared with airlines (UA, AC on board)

    • FAA chief stepping down

    • Drones

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

      • JetBlue’s new Junior Mint cabin plans, plus BOS-MAD/EDI for Summer 2025

      • Southwest’s new short hops in Florida

      • Spain rules against ancillary fees

      • Air Canada Wi-Fi goes free from May 2025 (long haul in 2026)

      • Qatar Wi-Fi rolling out even faster than its previously faster than expected

        • And plenty more. Enjoy the show!

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