Summary: <br> Remember that Norwegian 737 that diverted to Shiraz, Iran a couple months ago <br> with an engine issue? She's finally back after the embargo restrictions were <br> relaxed enough to get a replacement installed.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Also in this episode:<br> <br> <br> <br> * Expedia and United are fighting over fare display and fees and who really <br> wins other than the lawyers??* OTA <a href="https://paxex.aero/?p=2320" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kiwi will help <br> passengers out when booking throw away tickets</a>. Maybe. In some form or <br> another. Oh, and it <a href="https://blog.wandr.me/2016/11/ota-hijinks-fare-too-good/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">might not tell them that's what they're booking</a>. * <a href="https://paxex.aero/2019/02/2019-handea-slot-lottery/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Haneda opened up a dozen new slots for US carriers</a>. The <br> airlines wanted 19. Who and where and what are going on there?* <a href="http://www.southwest.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Southwest Airlines</a> is <br> seeing an unusually high number of flights delayed or canceled due to <br> maintenance issues. Management is, unsurprisingly, not happy about the <br> situation. Is it a work action or a real problem??* <a href="http://aa.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">American Airlines</a> <a href="http://news.aa.com/news/news-details/2019/American-Airlines-Enhances-Five-Star-Service-with-Private-Airport-Entrance-Security-Screening-and-Helicopter-Transfers/default.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">added some luxury options for passengers in the terminals</a>, <br> upping its Five Star service to include a Flagship Dining option. <a href="https://paxex.aero/2019/02/five-star-select-luxury-american-airlines/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Real luxury or just a way to grab better ancillary revenue than <br> selling checked bags</a>??<br> <br> <br> <br> And, as always, plenty more inside. Enjoy the show!<br>
