DLD 514: Hub Plays: Alaska’s Long, Southwest’s Short

Two very interesting and very different sets of route announcements caught our attention this week. Plus premium seats and lots more.















Also in this episode:









* All things Alaska Airlines



* Long-haul at SEA with Hawaiian’s planes







* PDX banked for hub ops







* Hawaiian’s revenue premium, so its brand stays in the Islands







* More premium seats for long-haul in 2027+







* Premium Credit Card











* AA’s 2025 program updates







* AirTags data can be shared with airlines (UA, AC on board)







* FAA chief stepping down







* Drones









For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including:









* JetBlue’s new Junior Mint cabin plans, plus BOS-MAD/EDI for Summer 2025







* Southwest’s new short hops in Florida







* Spain rules against ancillary fees







* Air Canada Wi-Fi goes free from May 2025 (long haul in 2026)







* Qatar Wi-Fi rolling out even faster than its previously faster than expected









And plenty more. Enjoy the show!