DLD 608: Aurora Sightings
The new Aurora product from Alaska Airlines is special in many ways. Plus an awards snafu, an almost tragedy, new routes, and more.

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Oct 2026
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Exploring the world with points, miles and a bit of crazy.
The new Aurora product from Alaska Airlines is special in many ways. Plus an awards snafu, an almost tragedy, new routes, and more.
Small airlines matter, too, even though we talk a lot about bigger planes. Plus more new routes and partners and an almost laughably absurd series of bad news stories for the industry, one of which might be good news.
Summer seasonal premium demand is real, and an all-premium airline is still working to cash in. Plus a west coast shift for Philly and fuel costs causing cuts in Asia and Europe.
Sometimes the effort to get there isn't really worthwhile. Other times it is just the airline out to screw you. Good luck.
More new premium seats are now flying, others are coming soon, while still other premium offerings are delayed. Just like always...
Summer 2027 will see many more flight option in US-Europe markets, with both United and American sharing their plans. Plus consolidation in Korea and more...
Hot summer tourism, premium fun, and a bizarre AI play are tops on this week's show.
With all their talk about Columbo, is it safe to assume Stephan and Fozz are working to solve a mystery? Or was it a different Colombo in play??
Is there money to be made for US airlines in Asia? And is Narita the place to find it? Plus upgrade changes, a buyout, and some non-gambling engagement.
A special episode this week, recorded live at the Points Travel Festival in Portland. We've got the usual news bits, of course, but also an interactive portion with the audience.
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