DLD 506: P(l)aying premium
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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!  
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