DLD 512: Branching out

It was Thanksgiving week in the US, so we shifted our gaze to Europe and the Middle East, with plenty of news being made.















Also in this episode:









* UK ETA really happening







* BA’s new F seats







* Virgin Atlantic pushes for break-up of Heathrow







* Emirates first A350 delivery and first flight plans







* Korean/Asiana to close by EoY







* Lufthansa/ITA deal finalized







* Slot redistribution at Orly nets some interesting new opportunities







* Norse raising funds, sees more charter than ever









For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including:









* Delta Stowaway on JFK-CDG







* Man catches Frontier Airlines gate agents on camera allegedly trying to extort him







* Does AS need a mid-con hub?







* Aer Lingus gets some loyalty benefits with BA/AA







* Etihad to ATL? (Plus HAN, HKG, TUN & More)







* Eva to DFW







* Eastern ETOPS retry, after failing at it two years ago.







* Listener Q about buses, on the ground and in the sky









And plenty more. Enjoy the show!