DLD 152: The CRJs of Trans-Oceanic Travel




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Summary: More LCCs across the Pond and A321neos to Hawaii. Some airplanes cannot count and some airlines cannot get enough pilots. Plus lots more!<br> <br> <br> <br> Stories discussed in this show:<br> <br> * Why are TATL LCCs skipping Amsterdam?<br> * <a href="https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2017/07/25/hawaiians-a321neo-plan-comes-to-life-without-connectivity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hawaiian announced its first A321 Routes</a><br> * <a href="http://blog.wandr.me/2017/07/air-france-atlanta-caribbean/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Air France is adding another, less expected, Atlanta route</a><br> * <a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/a350-latest-type-to-encounter-internal-clock-snag-439637/?CMPID=sf100708211" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A350s can't count</a><br> * <a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/scoot-plans-honolulu-launch-by-year-end-439614/?CMPID=sf100665989" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scooting to Hawaii</a><br> * <a href="http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Air-Services-to-St-Helena-QandAs-21-July-2017.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">St. Helena is switching to E190s now</a><br> * <a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/horizon-chief-calls-schedule-cuts-painful-setback-439607/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Horizon Air cannot grow because it cannot hire and keep enough pilots</a><br> <br> This week's episode is sponsored by <a href="http://23andme.com/">23andme.com/</a>. Enter to win a trip now through August third. <br> <br> NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal U.S. residents, 18 or older. Ends August third. Must complete the 23andMe Service. Visit <a href="http://23andme.com/rules">23andme.com/rules</a> for free entry.