DLD 235: MAX sadness and confusion




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Summary: <br> Lots of 737 shop talk in this episode, recorded on Sunday evening after the <br> ET302 crash outside Addis Ababa. Our condolences to all those affected by the <br> tragedy.<br> <br> <br> <br> Plus, we're joined by <a href="https://twitter.com/jamboree" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jerry</a> who heard us ask if any listeners want to join for a <br> chat and he signed up. You can, too!<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Also in this episode:<br> <br> <br> <br> * <a href="https://press.airbnb.com/airbnb-signs-agreement-to-acquire-hoteltonight/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AirBnB bought HotelTonight</a> and <a href="http://blog.wandr.me/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seth</a> thinks that might be a good thing (though the $400mm <br> price tag is stupid high)* A first officer for South African Airways <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-47420515" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">forged his <br> license more than 20 years ago</a> and flew for the carrier anyways* <a href="https://paxex.aero/2019/03/evolving-co-brand-aadvantage-barclays-flight-cents/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">American is switching up some benefits on its Barclays Aviator <br> card</a>* A brand new Vietnam Airlines A321neo had an <a href="https://news.aviation-safety.net/2019/03/01/vietnam-airlines-airbus-a321neo-suffers-engine-failure-on-delivery-flight/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">engine failure on the delivery flight from Toulouse</a>* United is getting an updated <a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/united-plans-evolution-to-globe-livery-ceo-456444/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">livery and branding with more colors</a>* Lots of other rumors, anecdotes and digressions, as always<br>