DLD 157: Long lines on the ground and in the air




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Summary: <a href="http://blog.wandr.me/2017/08/mypitpass-pittsburgh-airport-reopens-non-travelers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pittsburgh will soon let non-passengers through its TSA checkpoints</a> to go to the Airmall or hang out with friends at the gate. Does that mean longer lines for regular passengers to?<br> <br> In the air, <a href="http://blog.wandr.me/2017/08/longest-flight-sydney-london-qantas-air-new-zealand/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Qantas wants to fly nonstop between London and Sydney</a>, a travel time of over 20 hours en route. That's a VERY long line in the sky. How tolerable would it be, especially in coach?<br> <br> Why sell tickets with airlines that aren't partners? A listener asks so we answer.<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="http://blog.wandr.me/2017/08/southwest-first-737-max/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Southwest took delivery of its first 737 MAX 8</a>; service launches on 1 October 2017.<br> <br> <a href="http://blog.wandr.me/2017/08/allegiant-sunseeker-resorts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Allegiant wants to run a hotel</a> to help fill its flights to Florida. Brilliant or debacle?<br> <br>  <br> <br>  <br> <br>