Summary: It was an accidental joke while we were recording but the discussion of <a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3704665-11301696?sid=blog" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lufthansa</a>'s <a href="http://paxex.aero/2017/11/details-lufthansa-new-business-class-seat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">new business class seat and soft product</a> in this week's episode brings up some interesting questions about the timing of the products in addition to the overall quality.<br> <br> <br> <br> Also in this episode:<br> <br> * Lots of new route news, from AA, <a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/chicago/news/2017/11/21/united-airlines-expands-routes-to-10-new-markets.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UA</a>, <a href="https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/275910/wow-air-further-strengthens-new-york-market-in-s18/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WOW</a> and more.<br> * Some canceled services, too. <a href="https://blog.wandr.me/2017/11/miserable-day-airlines-switzerland/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Survival of the fittest doesn't always work as hoped</a>.<br> * The rumor mill in Hong Kong/China is churning, with China Southern and Cathay Pacific <a href="http://m.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/economy/article/2121660/airline-industry-braces-china-southern-exit-skyteam-alliance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">set to switch alliances</a>. Though that might not really happen at all.<br> <br>
