Summary: What happens when Emirates and Singapore Airlines try to one-up each other with their first class suites products? Arguably passengers win, though we're somewhat skeptical of the value of that victory.<br> <br> <br> <br> Also in this week's show:<br> <br> * The <a href="https://blog.wandr.me/?p=22437" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FlyingBlue program is going revenue-based</a> for both earning and redemption in 2018. We all know why, but WHY??<br> * United Airlines is no longer an operator of the 747. The company ran its final service with the 747-400 after 47 years flying various versions of the aircraft. <a href="https://blog.wandr.me/?p=22444" target="_blank" rel="noopener">It was a helluva party</a>.<br> * Emirates went shopping at the Dubai Air Show, though it wasn't for the planes many expected.<br> * World Airways is making a comeback, hoping to restart the brand with a new long-haul LCC focus that is definitely different. But will it work?<br> * Smog can cause lots of problems but this may be the first time United Airlines has ever cancelled flights because of it.<br> * <a href="http://blog.wandr.me/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Seth</a> is in Chengdu, China this week and has some interesting observations on the relative price and quality of hotels there<br> * Finally, if you're interested in talking more about travel, loyalty, casinos and other ridiculous fun in person check out ZorkFest in Atlantic City on 2 December 2017. Seth is one of the people presenting and some <a href="https://blog.wandr.me/2017/11/zorkfest-intro-rates-extended/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">registration discounts are still available</a>.<br> <br>
