Is there at least maybe, hopefully a good reason for American Airlines slashing its mini-hub in Austin?

Once again the IATA seasonal change brings about new routes and kills off others.

A couple major unexpected events this week caught us off guard, but we're doing our best to get through it all.

Can loyalty programs actually make changes that seem to make things better for customers, without taking benefits away elsewhere? Tune in to find out.

Thank goodness change is such a constant in this industry. Otherwise what would we have to talk about every week?

So many aircraft orders announced in the past week, and we didn't even cover all of them. Plus, a suite new seat.

But at least there was no meltdown this week...

Delta made waves with its SkyMiles/SkyClub rules changes last week. Plus, new seats, new routes, and an end to revenge.

Intellectual property is a very real thing. So are weather-induced diversions these days.

Picking an airport in Mexico might be a bit more challenging later this year. Plus flying whales and more Tokyo.