DLD 439: But was it really a melt down??

United's operations are mostly back to normal at this point, but it took a while to get there. Fortunately, there were plenty of other things to keep us entertained while watching that mess unfold. Also in this episode: * Delta’s LGA Transcons * Delta Air Lines and EL AL Israel Airlines to launch strategic partnership * Haneda decision * YTZ preclearance * LGA bus project for $500 million, and Bergamo gets full rail for less than a quarter that cost * New TSA travel record on Friday * Boeing says 90% of MAX are back in China For our Patreon subscribers we have bonus content, including: * 777 Partners is a mess and possibly exploiting its airlines to fund a football habit * Global Airlines gets more A380s, but the business model is still a joke * Another TATL daytime flight you probably won’t get to fly And plenty more. Enjoy the show!