DLD 501: Star signs and labor challenges

One strike averted, another underway. And plenty of challenges remain for the aviation industry overall.















Also in this episode:









* United picks Starlink for Wi-Fi refresh







* Real ID is really real (almost)







* Allegiant gets its first MAX







* Boeing strike







* AC Pilots have a TA







* Confirmed SEA cyberattack







* Aegean taking a stake in Volotea







* Sun Country Loses Its Only Essential Air Service Contract







* Riyadh Air certification flights begin







* Six Directors (plus the Chairman) to step down at Southwest







* San Antonio terminal shuffle









For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including:









* Who is the target of Spirit Airlines’ reboot







* Rex accused of stealing planes from aircraft boneyard







* Virgin Australia converts a dozen MAXen to 8s







* WN/AS incident at BNA







* Turkish to Sydney







* NBA’s new charter fleet







* American finally kills off the Austin focus city









And plenty more. Enjoy the show!