DLD 408: Winter is coming

The semi-annual IATA seasonal schedule change happened last weekend, and it brings some fun and interesting new routes and slot opportunities to the industry. Also in this episode: * Is the market primed for an all-biz comeback* Iberia ran out of business class seats* Starlux gets its first A350, including dimmable windows for the first time on an Airbus* Spirit’s getting new seats. Again.* CommuteAir going to 175s* Cap One lounges* More planes for Alaska Airlines, Air Canada, IAG, and others* Norwegian establishing a base in Riga For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including: * Cabotage in Mexico* Canada's Beaver heritage problem* Eastern Airlines looks to China. Again.* VS/LATAM codeshare via the USA to Colombia/Peru And plenty more. Enjoy the show!