DLD 315: Please don’t subscribe!




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Summary: <br> Yes, you should subscribe to this show in your favorite podcast app. But probably not to the "deal" the <a href="https://milesandmore.loylogic.com/rexcategory?categoryCodes=SHPCAT185#WAM" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miles and More program just launched for bonus points</a> earning while flying. Like most such schemes, it rarely will prove valuable to consumers.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Also in this episode:<br> <br> <br> <br> * <a href="https://www.singaporeair.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Singapore Airlines</a> is coming back to NYC nonstop. And this time really to New York City.* <a href="https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3106279/cathay-pacific-axe-6000-staff-and-close-dragon-brand-bid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cathay Dragon</a> is dead, <a href="https://paxex.aero/2020/10/cathay-dragon-shuttered-8500-jobs-eliminated/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">long live Cathay Pacific</a>* <a href="https://www.spirit.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spirit Airlines</a> is <a href="https://paxex.aero/2020/10/spirit-airlines-freespirit-loyalty-launch/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">relaunching its FreeSpirit frequent flyer program</a>* <a href="http://www.Delta.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Delta Air Lines</a> and <a href="http://WestJet.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WestJet</a> received <a href="https://paxex.aero/2020/10/delta-westjet-joint-venture-approval/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">tentative approval from the US DOT for their proposed JV/ATI, with a few strings attached</a>* <a href="http://aa.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">American Airlines</a> doesn't want to carry certain motorized wheelchairs any more, which <a href="https://www.newmobility.com/2020/10/american-airlines-denies-access-to-power-wheelchair-user/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sucks for the passengers and might not be legal</a>* <a href="https://twitter.com/diecastryan/status/1319702121483259904" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">An awesome Delta A220-300 photo</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> * What are United's planes really worth, and why is it okay that some are scrap-worthy?<br> <br> <br> <br> And plenty more. Enjoy the show!<br>