A loyalty points scheme not worth buying in to and another that surprisingly is. Plus an airline disappears, a very long flight returns, and lots more!Click the icon below to listen.
     

Yes, you should subscribe to this show in your favorite podcast app. But probably not to the “deal” the Miles and More program just launched for bonus points earning while flying. Like most such schemes, it rarely will prove valuable to consumers.

Also in this episode:

Singapore Airlines is coming back to NYC nonstop. And this time really to New York City.Cathay Dragon is dead, long live Cathay PacificSpirit Airlines is relaunching its FreeSpirit frequent flyer programDelta Air Lines and WestJet received tentative approval from the US DOT for their proposed JV/ATI, with a few strings attachedAmerican Airlines doesn’t want to carry certain motorized wheelchairs any more, which sucks for the passengers and might not be legalAn awesome Delta A220-300 photo

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What are United’s planes really worth, and why is it okay that some are scrap-worthy?

And plenty more. Enjoy the show!

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