DLD 323: 2,000 year-old leftovers




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Summary: <br> We definitely don't recommend eating it, but the <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/italy-pompeii-idUSKBN2900D3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2,000 year old street meat discoveries in the ruins of Pompeii are all sorts of awesome</a>.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Also in this episode:<br> <br> <br> <br> * Montenegro Airlines is dead, but it will likely return soon* <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://christinenegroni.com/aviation-lawyer-added-to-737-max-cast-of-villains/" target="_blank">A lawyer involved in representing 737 MAX victims stole payments intended for them</a>* After years of battles a <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/faa-chief-helped-delta-retaliate-against-whistleblower-in-previous-role-administrative-judge-rules-11609085771" target="_blank">Delta pilot won their case regarding whistle-blower retaliation</a>, and the now-head of the FAA is implicated* The <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-airplanes-emissions-idUSKBN29218D?" target="_blank">EPA finally adopted aircraft emissions standards</a> so <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.boeing.com/commercial/" target="_blank">Boeing</a> can sell planes internationally but <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/rutherdan/status/1343590051142270984" target="_blank">it won't really help reduce emissions</a>* <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://alaskaair.com" target="_blank">Alaska Airlines</a> will continue to block middle seats in its Premium Class cabin, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/flight-experience/premium-class" target="_blank">at least most of the time</a>* Azores Air will fly an <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://twitter.com/raphaelcockx/status/1343645769098788864" target="_blank">intra-Atlantic route from Puerto Delgado to Bermuda</a> and that's a seriously sexy line* The book Seth mentioned, <a href="https://amzn.to/37Ulrg5">Empires of the Sky</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> * Some thoughts on the <a href="https://paxex.aero/alaska-airlines-boosts-boeing-737-max-order-plans-airbus-retirements/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">increased Alaska Airlines 737 MAX order book</a><br> <br> <br> <br> And plenty more. Enjoy the show!<br>