Summary: <br> Some more sincere than others, but, hey, that's pretty much the standard MO around here. On the plus side, this week's show (hopefully) needs no apologies as we're talking through some really interesting topics.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Also in this episode:<br> <br> <br> <br> * Face covering rules are getting more serious, but it could <a href="https://wheelchairtravel.org/american-airlines-southwest-refuse-disabled-passengers-until-further-notice/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">deliver an adverse impact to disabled travelers</a>* Brussels is <a href="https://www.aviation24.be/organisations/us-customs-border-protection/us-border-pre-clearance-facilities-to-open-at-brussels-airport/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported to be getting</a> a US CBP pre-clearance station, which is an interesting choice* <a href="https://track.flexlinkspro.com/a.ashx?foid=1044692.1082435&foc=2&fot=1002&fos=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Emirates</a> will provide <a href="https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-covers-customers-from-covid-19-expenses-in-industry-leading-initiative-to-boost-travel-confidence/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">COVID-related insurance to all passengers</a>, though there are plenty of holes in the coverage* <a href="http://www.OneWorld.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">OneWorld</a> <a href="https://crankyflier.com/2020/07/23/alaska-and-oneworld-open-up-ahead-of-todays-official-joining-announcement/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">upgrade awards are on the horizon</a>, but we're not that excited* GoAir will let <a href="https://www.goair.in/plan-my-trip/go-fly-private" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">passengers buy as many seats as they want on board</a><br> <br> <br> <br> For our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/dotslinesdestinations">Patreon subscribers</a> we have bonus content, including:<br> <br> <br> <br> * Can Delta really get to <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/07/27/895816246/delta-ceo-airlines-pandemic-strategy-is-putting-people-over-profits" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">zero cash burn by EoY</a>?* Will CARES (or HEALS) keep airline employees on the payrolls?<br> <br> <br> <br> And plenty more. Enjoy the show!<br>
