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Dots, Lines & Destinations episodes

February 19, 2015 DLD 75: That day SHARES was more accurate than SABRE
How did SHARES best Sabre? Ask American Airlines and its 787 inaugural flight. Plus a lost wallet, two programs going variable on award prices and a mistake fare which raises all sorts of questions.

49 min
February 05, 2015 DLD 74: New seats, big and small
This week's episode talks about new seats coming, some much more comfy that others. Also a promo on the horizon from SPG and American gives a nod to its history.

41 min
January 22, 2015 DLD 73: What’s a suite without a dragon??
On this week's show we're talking in and about Krakow, Poland. The aviation museum is an #AvGeek mecca and the show may include a vodka tasting. Also, stories about passengers flying without pants.

58 min
January 12, 2015 DLD 72: A350 Special Edition
Qatar Airways took delivery of the very first A350 in late December. In early January they had a party to show off the new toy. And we were at the event with a special guest.

26 min
January 08, 2015 DLD 71: Merry New Year!
Happy new year! Today we're talking about airline PR blunders, plans for 2015 and how the new mileage earning rules are changing behavior (or not).

48 min
December 25, 2014 DLD 70: A Christmas Miracle
Merry Christmas from the DLD crew! This week we're talking fuel hedges, hotel buyouts and just how compelling mega bonus miles can be. Plus, we've got a special guest, David Huberman, on the show.

51 min
December 11, 2014 DLD 69: Mr. Tilton, I presume
Today we're tackling a serious question from a former UA loyalist who is looking to spread his wings elsewhere. We'll call him Mr. Tilton to protect the innocent.

55 min
November 27, 2014 DLD 68: Gangnam Style
Welcome to Seoul, Korea, where we're recording live for this episode. News from United, Chase & Delta round out the show.

46 min
November 20, 2014 DLD 67: Buy a Virgin, Launch a Veteran
This episode we look at a new livery celebrating Veterans Day, discuss the lack of creativity from some loyalty programs and discuss whether it is a smart idea to buy a Virgin.

47 min
November 06, 2014 DLD 66: Upgrades when you want them
Live from World Travel Market in London the crew is talking about Etihad's The Residence, the new AAdvantage program for 2015 and a hotel loyalty program which doesn't really focus on loyalty, at least not the way we've typically looked at it.
Added bonus: We recorded whilst under the departure path for London's City Airport so every now and then you get to hear a plane taking off in the background.

33 min