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Listen! With Frank Mitchell5232: LISTEN¦ Do we need more or bigger airports? A new report suggests it could be a boost to the economy, helping tourism and business connectivity, but what about the environment? John spoke to travel expert Frank BrehanyDo we need more or bigger airports? A new report suggests it could be a boost to the economy, helping tourism and business connectivity, but what about the environment? John spoke to travel expert Frank Brehany Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-2312 min
Listen! With Frank Mitchell4937: LISTEN¦ Would you fancy taking to the skies in a pilotless plane? Travel expert Frank Brehany talks about the future of flightWould you fancy taking to the skies in a pilotless plane? Travel expert Frank Brehany talks about the future of flight Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-1005 min
CueFrank™P&O and the Consumer Glory of BrexitIn my latest Travel Podcast, I examine the fall-out from the sudden and brutal sacking of P&O Ferry staff.Whatever the outrage now being expressed in the UK Parliament, there remains an untold story, that of Consumer Rights, when so many ferries were cancelled.I talk about my conversations on the radio and how, despite the fact that the UK has left the European Union, the Regulations and Protections we all enjoyed, were carried over onto the UK Statute books on Brexit day.In this Podcast, I lead you along the breadcrumb...2022-03-2311 min
CueFrank™The uncertainty of Travel in 2022!In my latest Podcast, I look at the effect of the Ukrainian Invasion, the rolling nature of COVID, and back to my old friend, Brexit, and what all this means for your Rights in Regulation.The Podcast explores the extra pressures now being faced by European (incl UK) Consumers as a result of Russia's actions in Ukraine, and what that might mean for holidaymakers who may have booked a Summer 2022 break. One issue at the top of any holiday this year must now be Surcharges on holidays and how your Consumer Rights help, if at all.2022-03-1414 min
CueFrank™A Magdalene Rose™ - Chapter 20 - A Letter to my FatherIn my latest Magdalene Rose Podcast, I offer Chapter 20, which is a letter I wrote to my Father when I was writing the book. Although he passed away in 2001, the promise I made to him was important, which led to my journey to discover his secret. As I wrote the book, I felt that I needed to talk to him, to share my thoughts about what I had found and what I was thinking. It is both joyful and melancholy, but an expression of love to a Dad long-since gone, in the hope that he will hear my words.2022-01-2512 min
CueFrank™Predictions & COVID Travel ChangesIn my latest Travel Podcast, I talk about the UK's decision to lift the COVID testing regime and what this actually means for Consumers and indeed the UK itself. What does it mean for a Travel Industry already under pressure when measured against the global rhetoric? Are we right to be optimistic about returning to normality or are there a few hurdles we have yet to encounter? This year is going to be very interesting indeed!2022-01-2509 min
CueFrank™Who is my Mother? Where is my Father? What am I?In my latest Magdalene Rose Podcast, I talk about may search for my Father's family and my recent experiences of trying to get information from a State Agency in the Republic of Ireland. Following a challenge and direction from that Agency, I decided to examine the new Birth Information & Tracing Bill to establish whether I could use the new Rights currently being debated before the Irish Oireachtas (Parliament). Whilst the new proposed laws are intended to provide rights to those who were illegally adopted, they provide no new rights for me. However, the Irish government has produced a draft...2022-01-1930 min
CueFrank™2022 Travel Predictions: What do they mean for you?In my latest Podcast, I examine my previous Travel Predictions for 2022 and provide 5 tips on what to look for, before you make that Travel booking. I provide an example of how COVID research can guide choices, but also inform you about how the Travel Industry might be looking at the landscape! I cover such things as last-minute deals, when Travel is likely to restart and when can we expect a return to a 2019 normality? Travel Insurance and Climate Change actions feature strongly in the podcast as they can or will have a profound impact on the decisions you make...2022-01-1712 min
CueFrank™My 8 Travel Predictions for 2022In this Podcast I reflect on the year before and what lies ahead for holidaymakers. In setting out my predictions for travel, I deal with such issues as Climate Change, COVID19 and how we will travel through this year and beyond. I also talk briefly about the Pandemic Inquiry to-come and ask what will this mean for Aviation & Cruises?2022-01-1709 min
CueFrank™Campaigners Episode 1: Adam Glezer - Deregulation & TravelThis is the first in a series of Podcasts in which I speak to fellow Campaigners, who are often ordinary people, doing remarkable things for their communities. In this episode, I speak with Adam Glezer, a Consumer Champion, based in Australia. We talk about how he became a Consumer Advocate in the midst of the COVID crisis and how he has helped fellow Australians deal with their holiday complaints. We talk about the differences in Travel Consumer Rights between Australia and the UK and how he is trying to change the law for the benefit of all!2021-09-2443 min
CueFrank™The barmy decision on EASA and Aviation SafetyIn this Podcast I comment on the UK government's decision to leave the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and its affect upon manufacturers, airlines and on safety. Whilst the brexiteers are running rampant in excitement, their actions could deliver unintended consequences upon an industry and ultimately airline passengers; is the UK due to become an Aviation Flag of Convenience - are we racing to the bottom of the pile?2020-03-0910 minCueFrank™The Hope and Facts behind WhistleblowingAs the UK drifts into its new and uncertain future, the threat of wide deregulation, is bringing a fear that matters of Public Interest will simply not see the light of day. With this in mind, this Podcast introduces my guidance on Whistleblowing law in the UK (relevant to my fellow Campaigners), and what you must do to satisfy requirements and avoid actions that could be taken against any potential Whistleblowers!2020-02-2620 minCueFrank™Brexit: The Return of the Booze Cruise?For many global listeners, they will be puzzled by the expression 'booze cruise'! This was a practice many years ago when Britons would flock down to Dover and spend a day in France, collecting crates of booze before they returned to the UK on their ferry. But, Consumer habits have changed and the liberal freedom of movement along with our online shopping habits changed all of that. Brexit should to bring us back to the 'old days' and the booze cruise. In this episode I talk about the reality in the early part of 2020 and how our interdependence in...2020-02-2110 minCueFrank™Letter from Brexitland I - The Bong of DestinyIn this Podcast you will hear my Open Letter to neighbours, friends, colleagues, family and all my fellow European Citizens.2020-01-2809 minCueFrank™Brexit - Why did 'Remain' fail?In this Podcast I explore the aftermath of the December 2019 General Election. In the midst of the victorious cries from our antiquated first past the post system, I examined how when there was so much optimism, it all fell apart. The answer lays with how the 'Remain' Campaign was organised and its 'disengagement' with the people on the ground and with Campaigners, just like me!2019-12-2317 minCueFrank™Holiday Illness - How Consumers have been failedIn this Podcast I talk about how UK Holiday Consumers have had their access to holiday rights trimmed. Why did the government take this action? Well, it was because over several years, a narrative within UK newspapers and amongst some politicians, argued against the so-called 'Compensation Culture' and presented wild claims of wholesale fraud being committed by Consumers. I examine the rationale behind those claims and reveal that laws have been changed, because less than 1% of all claims were apparently claimed to be fraudulent. It is a masterclass in how media manipulation and political agenda can deliver real Consumer...2019-12-2311 minCueFrank™Masterclass: Faulty Goods and The Consumer Rights ActThis episode is highly relevant for all UK Consumers, particularly in the Brexit-world we all now live in. Here I speak to the Consumer Rights Act and its possibilities. I highlight a case-study of one Consumer and the problems they had with a new car, and how they resolved those problems using their Rights in Law. Absolutely relevant today in a world where online shopping has become the norm because this Law can help with those problems too!2019-11-2720 minCueFrank™Brexit Choices, Holidays and Consumer RightsAs the British people approached the looming General Election of 2019, whatever the desires of politicians, the election turned into Referendum 2.0! In this episode I talked about the choices that faced UK Consumers, how their rights would change and its affect on accessing rights or on safety would be delivered. It was a seminal moment in UK life.2019-11-0511 minCueFrank™Shall I stay or should I go; EU Campaigning?I decided to explore the state of Campaigning to remain in the European Union against the decisive rhetoric of the Referendum. Apart from my own campaigning activity for Consumer Rights, I give examples of what it was like on the ground for those who wanted to stay in the EU against the backdrop of a democratic exercise and the rise of absolutism!2019-10-3112 minCueFrank™Climate Change and the HolidaymakerThis was my first pre-COVID Podcast where I inserted interview commentary, recorded in the midst of the Extinction Rebellion protests in London in late 2019. For a number of years I have been conscious of the affect of Climate Change and Travel and have woven this debate into some of my media commentary where that has been possible to do so. I felt it was time to extend that commentary. In this Podcast, I explored the whole issue of the travel choices that we make, hearing from a spokesperson from Extinction Rebellion, the problems of climate and travel, and how...2019-10-1119 minCueFrank™A Magdalene Rose™ - A Letter to my FatherThis is the first Podcast I made which begins to tell the story of my Dad and his Mother, both Victims & Survivors, of the cruel system that was the Mother and Baby Homes and Magdalene Laundries in Ireland. This Letter was written by me on what would have been his birthday, on 28 September, but it took me a few days personal preparation to record and publish my letter to him.2019-10-0712 minCueFrank™A Darkness in DemocracyIn this episode, I reflected on the continuing fall-out from the Brexit Referendum and what it meant for debate, campaigning and whether we were entering a dark period in British life?2019-10-0615 minCueFrank™The Problem with Cabin Air QualityIn this introductory episode I talk about a subject-matter which has been central to my own campaigning work; Cabin Air Quality. Do you understand how the air you breathe on your flight is delivered; do you know if it clean; are there any risks? In this Podcast I give you an introduction to this growing International problem and highlight some of the issues and problems on the road ahead!2019-10-0315 minCueFrank™The Thomas Cook Affair - UpdateSeveral days after my first Podcast on the potential collapse of Thomas Cook, the news that everyone hoped could be avoided sadly revealed that the company could be saved. In this episode I gave Consumers guidance on what they could do next to try and secure their refunds!2019-09-2512 minCueFrank™The Thomas Cook AffairThis was my first Podcast where I was providing comment and guidance into the potential collapse of a major Travel Company and the implications for Consumers. Sadly, the Company did indeed fall into Administration; a great name had disappeared from the High Street; a favourite of many British Holidaymakers!2019-09-2209 min
The John Guinn ShowJohn Guinn Travel Show - 22nd June 2017My show is recorded on Tuesdays for broadcast on Thursdays. So sometimes I appear to be following others with my news, where is fact at the time of the recording I was ahead of the game.False holiday illness claims were first covered on my show by my guest Frank Brehany back in January. He had been warning about this years before then. It is now the hot topic in the travel trade so we revisit it this week. Of course, the day after the show was recorded Abta made a big announcement about how it...2017-06-2200 minThe John Guinn ShowJohn Guinn Travel Show - 26th January 2017This week I conclude my chat with Frank Brehany from Holiday Travel Watch - is the air around airports safe?Also, when you get your tickets for your trios, do you know what the jargon means? If you don't, why did you hand over your money?I run through the A to Z of jargon used on tickets.2017-01-261h 00The John Guinn ShowJohn Guinn Travel Show - 19th January 2017There is plenty covered this week by my three guests, Dr Susan Barton, Frank Brehany and Jill Starley-Grainger.Jill Starley-Grainger is a travel journalist & blogger. She is talking about the recent Travel Republic survey, which found that 1 in 3 of the UK's New Year Resolutions is to travel more.Jill also discusses her own work and offers tips on how to make the most of your next trip. This includes a great tip on how to use Google when planning your sightseeing.Frank returns to the show for the second half of the conversation we...2017-01-191h 00The John Guinn ShowJohn Guinn Travel Show - 12th January 2017This week’s show discusses the Bank of England, travel consumer rights (and wrongs if they try to put in a false claim for holiday illness), and on-line travel scams to look out for, including why there is no financial protection for people who pay by bank transfer.The Bank of England plays a major role in everyone's life here in the UK. It determines the Interest Rate, which is very important to savers and borrowers, and it prints paper money. Which at the moment is very important to vegans.The Bank has a mu...2017-01-121h 00The John Guinn ShowJohn Guinn Travel Show - 23rd June 2016This week's show concludes my conversation with Frank Brehany from Holiday Travel Watch. There wasn't room last week for Frank's thoughts on providing more shade at hotels and the law on taking children on holiday during term-time. So here they are.My second guest is Austin Vince from the Adventure Travel Film Festival. I've had adventures while travelling, but never travelled for adventure. So my home videos probably won't appear at the festival any time soon.Find out what sort of films will be shown, where and when. There is also a tip on getting your...2016-06-231h 00The John Guinn ShowJohn Guinn Travel Show - 16th June 2016The UK Euro Referendum is a week away. Plenty has been said in the press about immigration, jobs and unwanted laws. I have seen very little on the consumer protection/rights that the EU has introduced.Frank Brehany, from Holiday Travel Watch, talks about EU261 (delayed flight compensation) and the new Package Travel Directive (PTD). Both might be lost to UK travellers should the UK leave the EU.Of course, regulations are seldom perfect, so Frank gives his views on what is missing from the PTD.This is the third appearance from Frank on...2016-06-161h 00
The John Guinn ShowJohn Guinn Travel Show - 29th June 2015This is the 3rd anniversary show. My first show was on 30th June 2012. A lot has changed over the 124 recordings, apart from my monotone delivery.To mark the occasion I have two guests. The first is Debbie Walker from Barceló Hotels. Debbie tells us all about this hotel chain in general and her recent trip to Barceló Puerto Vallarta. My first ever long haul holiday was in Puerto Vallarta, way back when planes still had a smoking section.My second guest is Frank Brehany from Holiday Travel Watch. Consumer protection is important to me, it's great to...2015-06-291h 00
The John Guinn ShowJohn Guinn Travel Show - 13th Jan 2014Travel consumer special. I chat with Frank Brehany from Holiday Travel Watch about holiday problems and travel advice. Find out Frank's 12 Golden Rules of Travel, and how they can help you with your next trip.2014-01-131h 00