DLD 408: Winter is coming




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Summary: <br> The semi-annual IATA seasonal schedule change happened last weekend, and it brings some fun and interesting new routes and slot opportunities to the industry.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Also in this episode:<br> <br> <br> <br> * Is the market primed for an all-biz comeback* Iberia ran out of business class seats* Starlux gets its first A350, <a href="https://paxex.aero/starlux-a35-dimmable-windows/">including dimmable windows for the first time on an Airbus</a>* <a href="https://paxex.aero/spirit-new-seats-haeco-vector/">Spirit’s getting new seats. Again.</a>* <a href="https://paxex.aero/commuteair-e175-transition/">CommuteAir going to 175s</a>* Cap One lounges* More planes for <a href="https://paxex.aero/alaska-airlines-737-max-order-options/">Alaska Airlines</a>,<a href="https://paxex.aero/air-canada-a220-order-growth/"> Air Canada</a>, IAG, and others* <a href="https://airlineweekly.com/2022/10/norwegian-air-picks-up-business-travelers-as-sas-struggles/">Norwegian establishing a base in Riga</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> * <a href="https://paxex.aero/mexico-cabotage/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cabotage in Mexico</a>* <a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/9235434/beaver-aircraft-stamp-canadian-aviators-fail/">Canada's Beaver heritage problem</a>* <a href="https://paxex.aero/eastern-airlines-shanghai/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eastern Airlines looks to China</a>. Again.* VS/LATAM codeshare via the USA to Colombia/Peru<br> <br> <br> <br> And plenty more. Enjoy the show!<br>