Episode 130 - Alliances
Aired on May 23, 2022
What was the first airline alliance - was it STAR, NW/KL, oneworld, Wings? We discuss international alliances that help improve revenues and ease passenger connectivity across carriers. Also, we believe we may be entering a new Golden Age of Aviation with supersonic airliners running on sustainable fuel, electric sea gliders, and airlines competing on improved passenger experience. Doug waits for the call to fly his first 777 and Drew has a busy week with flight training, irregular ops at work, and two Next Trip listeners visiting. Other topics:
jetBlue is at it again, now with a hostile takeover bid for Spirit
EU drops its mask mandate but Italy and Spain keep masks on planes
US airlines continue to press for lifting testing requirements to enter the country
FAA still needs more data before Boeing 787 deliveries can resume
China Eastern plane may have been intentionally crashed
We finish the show answering great questions from listeners regarding passenger experience on the 787 and 777, Eurobiz, and possible new mid-continent airline hubs.
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Doug on Northwest
Doug's reading material is the KLM timetable of course
Doug on a KLM 747-400
Drew on a Piper Warrior
Drew's flight training route
Aaron, visiting from LA, and Drew at the Air and Space Museum at Washington Dulles Airport
