DLD 499: Ramble on

Another week, with plenty of random thoughts from the guys…















Also in this episode:









* Malaysia cuts follow-up







* HA/AS comments from UA and HI AG







* Russia, Japan facing staffing shortages for somewhat similar reasons







* Frontier keeps growing at JFK







* Mint to Montana







* C919s now at all three major Chinese airlines







* Beginning of the end for Vistara







* AI A350 now running real longhauls







* KLM gets its first A321neo







* Boom second flight and AMA







* Lufty going for a stake in TAP









For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including:









* Delta’s TATL cuts







* Norse mixed messages







* Southwest’s aggressive RR promotion







* Bilt’s latest changes







* UA hints at XLRs to Ireland







* SAS now in SkyTeam, with *A Status Matches









And plenty more. Enjoy the show!