DLD 506: P(l)aying premium

Lots of chatter this week about premium products, and which airlines are having success with them or not.















Also in this episode:









* Cathay’s new Aria suite finally breaks cover







* DCA slots allocated







* AA/Hyatt changes, plus Hyatt/Peloton







* KE F meal preorder launch







* Russia wants cabotage







* Avianca’s single-aisle business class expansion







* Skiplagged owes AA $9M?







* Norse FCO-LAX







* Alaska Airlines MileagePlan Changes









For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including:









* Spirit’s push for more premium, plus renegotiating card processing deals







* SkyTeam and trains







* Strange China tech stops







* IND/ORD follow-up







* Play pivot







* AA 789 meets luggage container









And plenty more. Enjoy the show!