DLD 501: Star signs and labor challenges
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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!
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