Summary: <br> Delta's flight attendants are pursuing union representation again. Not surprisingly, management is <a href="http://ebb.org/bkuhn/blog/2019/05/10/delta-union-busting.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">opposed to the idea</a>. The visuals on how management is fighting it, however, are slightly surprising. That also plays into a discussion around <a href="https://twitter.com/NaimarkRowse/status/1125428383574310912" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">what it takes to be a strong leader</a>, for airlines or otherwise. So many seem to be doing it poorly today, though Wall Street doesn't mind as much as the employees and passengers do.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Also in this episode:<br> <br> <br> <br> * El Al & Alaska are teaming up as partners in their loyalty programs* The blogosphere is agog at Turkish Airlines getting downgraded by SkyTrax* At least one Hyatt hotel has <a href="https://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2019/05/07/andaz-west-hollywood-discovered-a-loophole-in-the-world-of-hyatt-program/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">discovered a sneaky way</a> to avoid making too many rooms available for reward bookings* Norwegian is trimming its TATL route network this winter* <a href="https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/airlines-allocated-space-at-berlins-new-airport-458052/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gate assignments at the new Berlin Airport</a>. Yes, really.* <a href="http://www.Delta.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Delta Air Lines</a> is talking about <a href="https://paxex.aero/2019/05/delta-moves-towards-free-inflight-wifi/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">expanding its free wifi program to full browsing sessions, not just messaging</a>. Trials are underway. The carrier also is making it easier for lapsed elite status to be recovered for some passengers.<br> <br> <br> <br> A fun new livery and random other bits round out the show. Enjoy!<br>
