DLD 440: Premium problems




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Summary: <br> Can economy class be considered an upgrade from premium economy? We're talking about airlines, so you know where this is going.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Also in this episode:<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * <a href="https://paxex.aero/norwegian-wideroe-merger/">Wideroe/Norwegian merger</a><br> <br> <br> <br> * <a href="https://paxex.aero/jetblue-will-not-appeal-nea-american-spirit-merger/">JetBlue bailing on the NEA, but American will still appeal</a><br> <br> <br> <br> * <a href="https://paxex.aero/admirals-club-cost-increase-menu-improvements/">Admirals Club rate increases</a><br> <br> <br> <br> * <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeM_303/status/1677351353381707776?t=rM-jxcoJbF_p1z4vXiYaqw&amp;s=19">Might EU261-type protections come to the US </a>(listener question)<br> <br> <br> <br> * Boeing fuselage delivery issues - train bridge collapse in Montana<br> <br> <br> <br> * United India shifts<br> <br> <br> <br> * <a href="https://twitter.com/IshrionA/status/1678494860662435840">Norse Atlantic MIA-BER/CDG</a><br> <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> <br> * Why are so many things wrong with Premium Economy pricing - reward and revenue<br> <br> <br> <br> * <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/07/09/sir-richard-branson-new-concorde-jets/">Virgin Group lets Boom options expire</a><br> <br> <br> <br> * AMS slot lawsuit reversal<br> <br> <br> <br> * Passport renewal follow-up<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> And plenty more. Enjoy the show!<br>