DLD 470: Out of service




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Summary: <br> What's the silliest reason you've ever heard of for planes to be removed from service? We might have a new top contender for that title.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Also in this episode:<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> * <a href="https://paxex.aero/united-airlines-a321neo-grounded-smoking-signs/">A321s (briefly) grounded because of no smoking signs</a> <br> <br> <br> <br> * <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/indigo-may-lease-five-boeing-737-max-aircraft-from-qatar-airways/articleshow/107404966.cms">Indigo wet-leasing Qatar 737 MAX for Doha service</a> <br> <br> <br> <br> * Copa to RDU <br> <br> <br> <br> * <a href="https://crankyflier.com/2024/02/06/when-hot-markets-go-cold-orlando-edition/">Finding the bottom in Orlando</a> <br> <br> <br> <br> * <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/indiakuwait-bilateral-flying-rights-india-proposes-91-ratio/articleshow/107468190.cms">Another (even more) absurd India bilateral request</a> <br> <br> <br> <br> * New Go Wild pass from Frontier, again with a twist <br> <br> <br> <br> * <a href="https://news.delta.com/look-ahead-delta-debut-premium-lounges-and-more-2024">Delta premium lounges</a> <br> <br> <br> <br> * Emirates MIA-BOG <br> <br> <br> <br> * Lufthansa back at PHL, pushing Discover out <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> * The glory of Houston Intercontinental Airport<br> <br> <br> <br> * AA’s new non-hub route<br> <br> <br> <br> * KE trims a funky one<br> <br> <br> <br> * More China &amp; Cuba delays<br> <br> <br> <br> * Update on the freighter engine fire<br> <br> <br> <br> * SAS selling a mystery flight in April<br> <br> <br> <br> * Heathrow Slot Swaps for Summer 2024<br> <br> <br> <br> * <a href="https://chicago.curbed.com/2017/9/21/16345460/chicago-pedway-walkway-tour-map-safety-directions">Tunnels under Chicago</a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> And plenty more. Enjoy the show!<br>