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Layovers - Air Travel podcast144 10Y — A Decade on the Air, Emirates Zero-Gravity First-Class pinnacle, Virgin Avgeek fan, Finnair joy, BA loyalty controversyA decade on the air and in the air, thank you all for your loyalty (we don't offer Tier Points).Loyalty is what we start with, as British Airways shakes the world of revenue based loyalty with a rather abrupt shift (meh it was coming, says Alex, whilst Paul defends BA), but what program should we now put our miles in?!Alex flies to peak pollution Delhi with Virgin Atlantic, to meet his brothers (and his Attache brother, Greg). He then goes to New York via Helsinki with Finnair, an airline that wants you to...2025-01-282h 07
Layovers - Air Travel podcast143 LBG - De-icing YVR, from Air France panache to roomy Ryanair, the retro-future of CDG T1 & the ConcordeA European flying tour from North America, a symphony of alcohol (with two specific colors), a flight sim in an airport (well, nearly), the Paris Olympics from the inside (Paul is jealous), the alternative timeline of CDG T1 and Concorde (we want to switch to it!), an appreciation for Ryanair (nope, we're not in another timeline). getting sea sick whilst taxiing (included in your expensive ticket), the tiny ground dots of Charles de Gaulle and Zurich (bring them back!), the dark underground link between Orly and Luton (ok, not really, but you'll get it), the fabulous Musée de l...2025-01-032h 16
Layovers - Air Travel podcast142 KTM - From Ukraine to Nepal, war zone and sky trailsTwo tales of adventurous (and at time turbulent) travels: Paul embarks on a long train ride to Ukraine, while Alex soars above the Himalayas.One ventures into the heart of a conflict-stricken Kyiv, the other navigates the heights of Annapurna aboard a Ukrainian-built plane.A blend of sobering exhilaration and uplifting challenges that come when traveling in unique and sometimes demanding circumstances — we were both taught lessons in resilience and perspective.This could very well be our favorite episode ever.
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Layovers - Air Travel podcast141 OKA - When building a flying itinerary to Japan and beyond is like building a LEGO setAlex tells us all about flying to Okinawa's Naha airport (via Tokyo), Hawaii (717s being flown like NYC cab drivers), the Philippines (that loop to Clarke airport), and more. We have one more Concorde to visit (next, a Millenium Falcon), we dream of Japanese airlines on-board experience (that "Italian" food, though?), we calculate the length of DXB concourses (it can be a long walk), we ponder the future of Manila airports (they'll end up with no less than THREE massive international airports), we wonder if selling guitars in an airport yields any results (Cebu has seen a lot of...2024-10-081h 51
Layovers - Air Travel podcast140 AKL - Everything flight planning, future fares, premium leisure growth, BA Fly no more, LHR T1 secret, the return of the 380?What's next for the aviation industry? The post-pandemic rejigging of air travel with less business travel, and more leisure travelers in the front (who want, like most of you, to experience the full array of premium travel), more often off-season. Will fares keep increasing (it's the economy, stupid!), the unstoppable rise of ancillary revenues (gotta keep those nice margins), and were airlines underpricing their miles up to the pandemic (Emirates believes so)? Where is the next aircraft, it seems neither Boeing nor Airbus has anything on the drawing board (the great Embraer might not dent the mar...2024-07-232h 14
Layovers - Air Travel podcast139 YEG - From ground crew to flight attendant, via two pandemic Olympics: Vinod's AvGeek chroniclesEver wondered about the life of a flight attendant (and ground crew)? This is the episode for you. Paul welcomes his good friend Vinod for an episode full of fun aviation and travel stories — a long episode, with the laughs taking quite some of that length.From Edmonton to Vancouver, via Calgary (and its keys!), the many airports he worked at (Paul still hasn't been to Canada), Martinair, British Airways, Air Berlin, or WestJet, amongst the many airlines he worked for (and in a world of crew camaraderie around the world, BA really seems like a big fa...2024-06-042h 42
Layovers - Air Travel podcast138 AUH - Chic new Abu Dhabi, all business BeOnd, MAX flying challenge, humane low cost, wireless lavatory IFEIt's Alex and Paul, and it's another Alex (you've met her in 133!). She tells us all about BeOnd, the new all business class airlines that flies ex-EasyJet (!) 319s (!) to get you to the Maldives (did she enjoy the plane more than the beach?!). Humane versus non-humane low cost carriers: a new definition for IATA? The MAX flying challenge, or how to overcome the unhealthy relationship with a plane. Airport design and signage, another potential unhealthy relationship (it shouldn't be that hard!). Backpack travel, the way to avoid being made to check your carry-on. Make airport buses great again: do...2024-05-142h 05
Layovers - Air Travel podcast137 SAI - The Great Tour of Cambodia and Vietnam, with a cup of water from Cambodia Angkor AirPaul is joined by Paolo, one his best friends, to compare notes on a big tour of Cambodia and Vietnam (Paul flew to Cambodia, Paolo flew to Vietnam and Cambodia) with many airports, and airlines along the way (not sure about the water on-board a Cambodia Angkor Air). Paul had his worst fly ever (it was no fault of Etihad, just his own!!) and circles the 380 lounge table forever like an animal, whilst Paolo has the most epic security check experience at Sihanouk International Airport (he's a giant, after all). Cambodia is building huge airports, the future Phnom Penh...2024-04-232h 21
Layovers - Air Travel podcast136 DXB - Vegan First Class, lounge bouncers, jet stream rush, intermittent flying fasting, improper JFKIs Emirates low key encouraging membership to the high mile club? (And how Alex and Layovers saved Paul's Emirates First upgrade. The controller goes "oh that sucks", or why Alex keeps listening to ground whilst traveling (but he always gets the last bag delivery ever). Lounge bouncers (not exactly, but lounge double dipping is a thing). Going against the jet stream when it reaches record speeds (and against an unbelievably bad customer representative at JFK). Wife or work wife, who gets lounge access? Plant-based food choices are increasing in quality, Emirates saw the trend early (and why some flight...2024-03-072h 01
Layovers - Air Travel podcast135 RAK - Epic tropical lounge, composite burn, full row downgrade, going veg, MAXed out Boeing rantQatar'd? No, that new Al Mourjan Lounge at Doha is stunning — one thing we can't say about that RAK one.Turkish'd? Not really, when a downgrade gets you full emergency exit rows — though that 333 seat made Paul act like an animal.Boeing has gone full MAX for its windows openings (ok, ok, poor one, but come on Boeing, do better!) — the new 350-1000 goes for a dimmable shade instead.The JAL 350 crash, a miracle for many (but not all), a testament to the crew, the industry, that aircraft, and Airbus.Alex and Paul agree, the best e...2024-02-012h 07
Layovers - Air Travel podcast134 HKG - All business class 321neo, biometrics AI airports, Qatar 2.0, boarding group 0, IFE gold standardAlex tells us all about his return to Hong Kong, with Cathay setting a new gold standard in IFE over Emirates (Greg flew China Southern, and, errr, well). Paul flies the all business class 321neo from La Compagnie from Orly to Newark (road traffic was key to that story, but traffic there is none to board, how crazily fast is that, kudos La Compagnie!). Choose your BA seat on Jordanian (neat trick), but it might come with a free infant for you. After 27 years, Qatar Airways replaces Al Baker (would some call him the Jeremy Clarkson of the airline...2023-11-292h 02
Layovers - Air Travel podcast133 ALA - Bundling the unbundling, Condor Brewdog, BER secret door, overhead bin booking, inaugural JetBlue, LH sneakers, with Alex VukolovaSo small, cozy, cute, a very special airport, that was Tegel, not BER: can the finally (nearly) finished Berlin Brandenburg measure up to the "poor but sexy" German capital? At least the cleverly named lounges have an even cleverer backdoor (and, hey, it's not a poor bus station like Schoenfeld).Bundling the unbundling: a (great) rant by Alex (Hunter, but Vukolova chimes in, and Paul got confused having two Alex on the show). Do the Adidas Lufthansa sneakers give you extra status (you can now buy them, unlike the staff limited editions that Paul bought off f...2023-10-221h 51
Layovers - Air Travel podcast132 BLQ - Finnair hippos, IST hugeness, fast track lounge, Super NES passport, Midfield Tom Cruise runPaul tries multiple Italian airports, Alex finally visits the new Istanbul (and flies Turkish for the first time!). The passport blowing border official trick (it doesn't work better than the Super NES cartridge blowing). BA will soon introduce water bottles the size of mini bar vodkas (at least it seems so). The Magical Finnish hippos, another first in a long line of firsts by Finnair. The perma-scaffolding of a rather joyful Birmingham airport. Italian really do duty free differently (from currency to cars). Alex visits what is easily the biggest third party lounge he's ever seen in his life...2023-09-301h 49
Layovers - Air Travel podcast131 NRT - The Amazing Zipair Race from London to California to Tokyo to Osaka and backCombini, tamago sando, Skyliner, vending machines, ekiben, baseball Suica cards, yes we discuss Japan, where Alex was earlier this summer. And yes we talk (err, Alex talks) about air travel too, British Airways, Southwest, Hawaiian, ANA, and, drumroll, Zipair — not in that order, and with hops at London Heathrow, San Jose, San Francisco, Tokyo Narita, Osaka Itami, and some shinkansens (and lots of Pocari Sweat, Alex is a fan, Paul isn’t), on a few 787s, a 777 (should have been a 380, but …BA), a 737, a MAX (and Alex has thoughts on that one), and a 717 (a great beat up comm...2023-08-182h 12
Layovers - Air Travel podcast130 MSP - Cheap travel and the hamster wheel of miles and status in the post-Covid devaluation times, with Kyle 'Hello Kitty' PotterKyle Potter, Executive Editor at Thrifty Traveler, all-around awesome(ly smart) dude, Hello Kitty enthusiast (well, it's that EVA Air flight, you'll see!), and (very) long time Layovers listener and friend, tells us all about why MSP is the best thing ever, like everything in Minnesota — but also whether cheap travel is still possible in the current era of airfare inflation (yes!), whether passenger rights will ever be a thing in the US (maybe), whether boarding groups will ever be abandoned (forget it). We debate the wilderness where having no status means real freedom (that status, the warm blanket yo...2023-07-201h 49
Layovers - Air Travel podcast129 GVA - Attaché bromance, Air Force Ones, 777X windows, fly with film, Covid weight, Vomit Pro, Brian ShulWe flew to Geneva to record an episode of Attaché (now on YouTube, link below), so how were our flights, and what did we think of the airport (the new C-Gates are excellent, the time at immigration not always). Does too much info add unnecessary travel stress? (Aka Flighty is Paul's IFE of choice in lounges). Is Covid wear and tear a thing? Some aircraft interiors look older than they should. Dublin airport can be frustrating, but it's pretty much forgiven when you can see one of the most famous airplanes in the world next to you. The 380 is a...2023-06-192h 07
Layovers - Air Travel podcast127 JFK T8 - Mint Studio wow, airfare inflation, BEY dual time, increased turbulences, why do you go to a lounge?Alex gets lost at JFK T8, only to encounter crazy turbulences over the Atlantic (a future worsening trend). But how did he get there? Finally testing what Paul did in 2021, the Mint Studio — a hope for the future of long haul narrow bodies. Airfare prices are way up from 2019 (more than inflation!), is that temporary, or what prices will be, and should always have been (that's the opinion of AirAsia's founder), so, please, JetBlue, don't Norwegian it! When you call BA, you will get quoted different fees and taxes every time, just keep calling (but who calls in 2023??). Also, DO...2023-04-281h 59
Layovers - Air Travel podcast126 MAD - Mad dash at MADrid, skip the JAL banana, BA/LHR chagrin, Lufthansa seat Tetris, Emirates is AppleHow is it we had never actually done MAD as an episode title? This ends today, however the mad MADrid dash from T4S to T4 never does. Alex has lots to say about BA and it's …not great (he's not alone to think like this). Paul calls it, the better London airport is definitively Gatwick (stop being a wannabe posh by preferring LHR). Lufthansa introduces a grand new First Class, and a super complex Tetris business class with 14+ options (Swiss introduces the same, but in bordeaux). Will Dolomiti be folded into ITA (the ever growing Lufthansa Group realm of...2023-03-092h 02
Layovers - Air Travel podcast125 CDG T2 - The 747 is forever, a London NY bridge at JFK T8, Air France lounge joie de vivre, 777 guillotine, the airport gameThe airport you think is overrated, the airport you like, the airport you love, the airport you feel yourself in, the airport you need to visit — play the airport game with us (and feel free to tweet us your answers!). The new Air France lounge at CDG T2F is beautiful, as can be CDG …when it works (you'll probably need to taxi on a country drive to get there haha). The new lounges at JFK T8, the new of BA in New York, feel like a success (and clever naming!). The end of the 747 production line tr...2023-02-182h 10
Layovers - Air Travel podcast122 FLR — Joyful Norse, Doha Changi Gardens, in-flight 5G, A380 returns, Avios loot boxes, limitless UK liquids, nacho cheese loungeAlex has a joyful experience to Oslo with Norse Atlantic Airways (he flies to Stockholm too, the Nordics know how to handle snow, whilst the UK clearly doesn't). Finland sees record traffic to meet Santa Claus, whilst Air Greenland celebrates a new 330neo. France says NO short haul flights, the EU says YES to mobile networks in flight, the UK says NO MORE to liquid security limits. Doha opens a massive new airport garden, says Singapore stole their idea. Can someone remember Florence Airport, or Pisa Airport, for us? (The Pisa lounge is miserable, no need to tell Paul...2022-12-152h 06
Layovers - Air Travel podcast121 JED — Flying to Saudi Arabia to see AlUla, Jeddah airport aquarium, Emirates cost cutting, desert driving, Indy travel philosophy"What are you going to Saudi Arabia for?" asked the puzzled flight attendant — Paul was flying to Jeddah, to then drive 8 hours, to reach one of the places of his dreams: the Nabataeans tombs of Al-'Ula. From sand to copper, the massive new Jeddah terminal is impressive, and big, and really big, and has the highest airport tower in the world, and they even built an …aquarium (!?)No champagne, broken seat and flimsy IFE — is Emirates still what it used to be? (Yes, and no).An X never marks the spot, how travel is about dealin...2022-11-221h 50
Layovers - Air Travel podcast120 YUL — World Cup flights, Avios stash, Alaska royalty, Nein to AirTags, Upper First Class, Trudeau Dorval or MirabelAlex needed to be in Quebec City, so he obviously flew to Montreal — that made him try Air Transat (is that a controversial airline, Canadian friends?). Our friend Greg sadly never got to fly WestJet however …and Paul still hasn't been to Canada. Qatar is getting ready for a massive amount of daily shuttle flights for the FIFA World Cup (1.5 million fans expected, they're a country of barely 3m!). IAG wants Avios to go beyond BA and QR, but would any other airline be really interested? No AirTags allowed: Lufthansa wants to be left alone losing your luggage. Virgin and...2022-10-311h 58
Layovers - Air Travel podcast119 KHI — Flying in and around Pakistan, Queen NOTAMs, Japan rush, United x Emirates, ticket inflation, Virgin plusgrade, Argo escapeKarachi, Lahore, Islamabad, three cities, three cultures, and three airports that correspond them well — Paul flies in and around Pakistan (flying out was not a given on one of those trips!). The retro liveries of PIA and QR. Japan opens up on October 11th, ticket prices skyrocket, also as the USD rises against pretty much every other currency, making flying more expensive to many. The NOTAMs for the Queen passing (LGW went full radio silent!). United and Emirates integrate, and Virgin finally joins SkyTeam. Alex gets plusgraded to Upper Class (just after a status match, HOW DOES HE DO IT...2022-09-282h 05
Layovers - Air Travel podcast118 LAP — Victorville overfly, 2bn Emirates refresh, Star losing Lufthansa, taxiing EWR for 9hrs, Windsor Suites, smuggling McMuffinsNo, the other La Paz — the Southern/Baja California Alex Hunter 2022 Tour, with Megan as a VERY supporting avgeek act (aka Alex is the supporting act, Megan is the star, but you all knew that already). Emirates refreshes its fleet on a crazy tight clockwork upgrade schedule. Air France reveals its PORTE FRANCAISE* business seats (*French door). Lufthansa loses a star, and its general shine in a summer of strikes and chaos (those Philippines Airlines aircrafts won't be enough, guys). Don't try to smuggle McMuffins in Australia, even if you had to wait hours to no end in Bali. No...2022-08-251h 58
Layovers - Air Travel podcast117 VLC - Summer of discontent, Alitalia hit-and-run, AirTag anxiety, A380 comeback, so long Comair, VuelinggedonAlex lives and sweats the travel chaos, trying to get to Valencia with Vueling (what was he thinking?!) with an epic (FAIL) journey that ended up with Easyjet saving the day. Paul develops some Apple AirTag anxiety. The A380 is back with a vengeance, though Tim Clark wishes he had a two-engine 380, or a 350-2000, or anything BIG (meanwhile his ticket prices are soaring faster than aircrafts). COVID is kinda back too (it never left) but the travel world won't use that C-word to not jinx it all. Alitalia pilots mistake JFK for Naples at rush hour. No more...2022-07-081h 58
Layovers - Air Travel podcast115 RTW - Mark Vanhoenacker: Imagine a City, a (787) Pilot Sees the WorldA Round the World conversation with our friend Mark Vanhoenacker for the launch of his new book 'Imagine a City, A Pilot Sees the World', a sequel to 'Skyfaring'. We talk about our love for cities, the small ones of our birth, the big ones of our dreams, the ones visited once (even only at the airport), the ones we feel home at, the ones that shine bright, afar from an aircraft window or from a walk on their streets. We even geek out on public transport (including the Yamanote Line, whilst Alex isn't sold on the El...2022-05-122h 10
Layovers - Air Travel podcast114 UVF — Losing Virgin(ity) from sunset to sunrise, SLU, Airbus Ecureuil, ever late 777X, who pilots Air France?From sunset to sunrise: Virgin Atlantic to the Caribbean and back, Paul is finally no longer a Virgin virgin. Flying from SLU over St Lucia, its Pitons, in an Airbus Helicopter (well, Aerosptiale). The (mysterious) Cathay white liveries. The 777X is delayed for the 500th time. Who's flying the Air France 777?Also, Paul has an echo, Alex has trees being trimmed — just pretend those sound artefacts are aircraft engines :-)
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Layovers - Air Travel podcast113 MLE - Seaplanes, A380s and (not) remembering DXB. A220 flying through the biweekly BA IT mess.Emirates, Emirates and more Emirates, in First, in Business, on 380s or 777s. To Male and seaplanes for Alex, to Dubai with a blank at deplaning for Paul. But also some SWISS (the savior), some BA (when it's not cancelled), the new longest route in the world (who's currently flying it??), the QR Airbus saga, Athens airport (Alex, not Paul, this time!) and more. And yes, Alitalia, because it was never going to be ITA, wasn't it?Thank you all for still listening to us, everyone, we REALLY do appreciate all the love.
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Layovers - Air Travel podcast112 JFK T5 - JetBlue Mint Studio, SFO for 3 hours and back, powered 747 relic, non-reclining Finnair, AirpotleWe're back, Alex having taken the time to hack a 747 seat belt sign, Paul having played too much Airportle. We talk about the non-reclining business class from Finnair (it's divise, but we think it might be a winner), the new Qatar Q suite which isn't a Q suite, and the big winner of this pandemic world: premium economy (non-operable seats notwithstanding haha). Whilst there's no love between Airbus and QR, there is love in our show: Paul with the JetBlue Mint Studio (but where's the butter!??), and Alex with, well, just listen to the show (hint: he flew to S...2022-02-171h 57
Layovers - Air Travel podcast109 DIVERSION - Storminess reroute, Steampunk Singapore, (AL)ITA(LIA), pandemic fleetsAlex outsmarts a diversion, using all the on-air WiFi. Paul talks Scrabble (he clearly spent too much time on the ground).Flights to nowhere and airplane food to your door are not for us, even if it's BA First.2 Boeing 2 Airbus, Pandemic Drift.ITA, Italy's Troublesome Arrangement (we've come up with a better acronym in the episode).The Singapore Airlines 380 First STEAMPUNK experience, before all the 380s disappeared.Recorded live, no edits, aka "podcast vérité" (or whatever you call Paul being too lazy to edit this).The episode is 2 hou...2021-05-122h 02
Layovers - Air Travel podcast108 WFH - We Meet AgainPaul and Alex meet again. They haven't seen each other in a year.Recorded live, no edits, no music, no notes.Mentioned in the show: Seat 1A podcast, episode 038, with Paul
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Layovers - Air Travel podcast107 - A Golden Era of travel ends, another will riseFlight 107. We might have been in a Golden Age of travel, and didn't see it — it's now time to reflect, and think about the next one, a different one, with perhaps more friction, and certainly some pain in the process. From the economical hurt, the airlines at risk, to the new borders to travel (green zones versus red zones of infection?), from health as the new visa to less interaction (more automation?), all the travel futures we might see. For now, we're in this together. The World won't stay closed. We will fix this. —
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Layovers - Air Travel podcast106 OGG - The 2020 Virus Crash, the world is shutting down, keep healthy, cheer up, we will beat this (and, guys, that Kahului final will make you smile!)Flight 106. The 2020 Virus Crash, the world is shutting down, no one is flying — this could become the biggest downturn ever in aviation history and perhaps the biggest global recession since World War II (we certainly do not hope so, we all need to beat this damn Covid-19!). Our thoughts are with all the people in the wider travel industry. Tons of airlines are now at risk around the globe, with bankruptcies and bailouts a certainty, following absolutely massive drops in demand, insane border closures (those are accelerating, and it's only the start), routes suspensions at an unprecedented scale, forced qu...2020-03-131h 36
Layovers - Air Travel podcast105 DCA - Covid19, 787 raffle, LHR Volunteers, business+, Ben's Chili Bowl, with Elizabeth, Dan & EdFlight 105. Everything you wanted to know (or not know) about the coronavirus (aka Covid19, Sars2, or World War Z) and its short-term effects on the world of air travel — from the hassles to the precaution to think about.Followed by the fan episode, with longtime listeners Elizabeth, Ed & Dan. Two out of three agree FRA is a disaster (not Elizabeth haha). The Heathrow volunteer program. The battle of the travel apps (and the bizarre TripIt strategy, and UX, as Dan knows very well!). Do you want to win a Dreamliner? Can the BA 350 fly really long routes? SW...2020-02-282h 06
Layovers - Air Travel podcast104 MSP - KC-10 flying gas station, cheese cubes and hummus, why Delta, alliances no more, A220+Flight 104. The cheese cubes and hummus episode, with Doug Zschoche, aka OfficerWayFinder: everything you ever wanted to know about why flyers love Delta so much. What it is to fly the KC-10, the flying gas station, and to play with flight simulators (the serious ones!) around the US. Who owns the window? Airbus goes 787 dimming, and pulls a book (too many scandals?). A 737 MAX update, from revelations, crazy quotes to management reshuffle (what will come first: the re-certification or BER actually opening?). The future of alliances (not disappearing, but there are other ways). KLM retir...2020-02-081h 52
Layovers - Air Travel podcast103 DEN - Fish, Chicken, Beef, Lasagna, the flavors of the airlines …and the lizards conspiracyFlight 103. It's always fish, chicken, beef and lasagna, airplane food, airport food and more food: airline Christmas menus, First class samplings, FRA hunger games, fake meat, Air Yoshinoya. The healthiest US trays, the best global airline for your taste buds. The Bali pigs could lead to the next airline epidemic, its epicenter actually being US catering. From airline beers (yes) to jet lag powder drinks (nope). The lizards übermensch that took over the hidden bowels of Denver airport (and haunt United's lavatories).—
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Layovers - Air Travel podcast102 DFW - United Jedi Force, 380 misjudgment, coffee pan pan, BA door review, mad MAD, BLLegolandFlight 102. Paul reviews the BA Club Suite (no door was hurt in the making of this podcast). Alex and the secrets of meeting rockstars in flight (mark them down!). The A380 misunderstanding: it should live on (and don't listen to the French, they just strike anyway). United will decide your fate: dark side or light side of the Force (United also ghost Force'd Munoz). Food pan pan, coffee pan pan, but chocolate delight (edible cup though?). BLLegoland. Paul kneels down in front of Madrid e-gates (they don't work) whilst Alex believes it being a social experiment: it's truly mad MAD...2019-12-191h 24
Layovers - Air Travel podcast101 HAN - Emirates plans, Vietnam meat, Miles & Less, Aeromexico noise, Norwegian LHR coupFlight 101. Everything you wanted to know about Emirates future. Vietnam Airlines has pizza, 350s, 20 million fines and some undefined (but good) meat. The 777X wings are automated. Lufthansa mulls rebranding its program Miles & Less (meaning, the new program rules are stupid). Aeromexico noise, can it be damped by the PowerBeats Pro (or pretending to be on the phone to enter the DXB First Class lounges?). KUL was hacked (they say they haven't, but come on…) time to call BA's IT department :-)). Seeing Ha Long Bay with a Cessna Gran Caravan hybrid seaplane (hint: Paul fell in love in Vietnam). 400000 mi...2019-12-071h 41
Layovers - Air Travel podcast100 LON - Thank you everyone for being such great listeners, happy 100 to you all!Flight 100. To all of you, thank you so much for tuning in repeatedly, we couldn't have done any of this without your help, your feedback, your reviews, your comments, your corrections, your criticisms (and yes, Delta fans, we're again on your case in this episode haha), your photos and incredible stories you share back with us. Thank you whether you started listening last week or in 2015, whether you always listen, or just once in a while. Thank you as well for bearing with us between episode releases at times, we know we often test the limits of your patience...2019-11-031h 33
Layovers - Air Travel podcast099 ARN - Facial boarding, Airways board game, epic Qatar, Emperor 747, AA flagship, Betsy beer 2.0Flight 099. Airways, the board game & softball, an avgeek game. Food galore, from the AirMos burger manual to the LHR AA chorizo hot dog, to the not-really-parisian Admirals baguette. UA Polaris confusion and AA absent service (ok, more like hit-and-miss): Paul and Alex compare their US travels (there's also AeroMexico, JetBlue, and Paul flies the longest possible AA route with a pajama). From windows shades (down) to wearing shades at facial boarding (and we debate facial recognition at airports around the world and how we feel about it all). Is the US mobile passport worth it? How to spot you're...2019-09-291h 42
Layovers - Air Travel podcast098 DTW - Extraordinary HK, experiencing Delta, AA B&O, mad MAX, Gran Class, LAX Eagles Nest, e-NRTFlight 098. Shinkansen Gran Class, Four Seasons Mexico and Popeye Chicken sandwich, are we still an aviation podcast? The Eagle's Nest at LAX. Aer Pluto Lingus. SFO goes stupid with plastic. The 777x decompressed explosively. The 737 MAX is still wingless. Alex gets BA at the top of their game for an almost-diverted flight. NRT gets e-gates and Tokyo will get aircrafts over it (point your finger at HND). Qatar insists on business buses. Norwegian could get WOWd. WOW is reborn by the way of a Le Carre enigma. Paul finally flies AA, loves the B&O headphones. ANA goes BONX...2019-09-121h 55
Layovers - Air Travel podcast097 FAO - TWA love, underwater 747, Virgin Pride, Del(icious)ta, RIP Airbus father, AA MD80, BA catsFlight 097. The TWA hotel is everything we wanted. Long haul narrowbodies, a new old debate. USB-A versus USB-C, a new new debate (we just want good power!). Delta goes all in for good economy food, the US goes all in for the Open Skies (fifth freedoms, please!!). The cool Virgin Pride flight. The not very cool alone-in-the-dark-forgotten-by-Air-Canada experience. The under water 747 (and a few others to dive into, pun intended). The Brussels airport Stella, the 747 Microsoft simulator cockpit (that's one option), the PW2000 engine BBQ. American retires its MD80 and Qantas goes domestic for the end of its 747s...2019-07-091h 32
Layovers - Air Travel podcast096 IST - Emirates rejig, airport Lambo, Skytrax porn, Sunrise 4th zone, BA bubbly, Embraer nicknameFlight 096. Emirates fleet rejigging, 787 trashing, and basic business. The airport Lambo is nicer than the new Air Force One. What's in a name, MAX or no MAX, and other Boeing decisions. IAG steals the Paris Air Show PR. The A321XLR is amongst us. After beers and whisky, BA goes sparkling. What does Embraer actually stands for (it's a fun one). Space Jet gets a mystery sale. Do you need a door in your seats? Qantas retires its 747, pushes the 380 to its end. The Sunrise 4th zone, after the cabin, cockpit and lavatories, it's not a cargo nightclub. The...2019-06-251h 31
Layovers - Air Travel podcast095 YYZ - Jewel WOW, EVA pizza, chipped E140, Airbus 50, Kulula, Finnair whisky, De Havilland, A220+Flight 095. EVA bakes pizza. Finnair does whisky. Airbus goes 50. Uber goes NY copter. Alex flies to South Africa, misplaces stuff (angry breakfast and angry lounge shower follow). Paul flies the Q Suite to Singapore, marvels at the Jewel waterfall (rain vortex!). United goes green. AF/KLM goes V plane. Alex survives a chipped E190 with rocky suspensions to Toronto. Paul falls in love with Singapore Airlines (again!) but damages a bin. The future of Changi T5. The A220 becomes enhanced. De Havilland is back. Introducing the MRJ CRJ Space Jet (or something). VIP Terminals. Paul flies EVA, loves the...2019-06-111h 44
Layovers - Air Travel podcast094 TLV - RIP Niki, First beer, Boeing distrust, 747 record, SWISS 77W, JetBlue treason, fly Nando'sFlight 094. Niki Lauda the legend who pushed death aside. Beers and more beers: Betsy makes a come back, BA adds a secret First Class bottled beer, and more on the Speedbird 100 (toilet clog, anyone?). From Nando's to Taco Bell, zeitgeist food in travel (and debating whether there is one or two Michelin star airport restaurants worldwide). BA goes whisky, JetBlue opts for treason (I mean, Pepsi, really?). United goes Spiderman, Avianca and women liveries. Alex flies the SWISS 77W, in 7A (Paul's favorite seat), but gets his wifi gobbled up (and Paul offers a trick to avoid paying for...2019-05-271h 40
Layovers - Air Travel podcast093 INN - Speedbird beer, Superjet bounce, lavatory ratio, tricky airports, SQ farm, IFE privacyFlight 093. Paul sounds like a robot (sorry, guys), Alex sounds authoritative (he's always right, no?). The BA Speedbird 100 beer (when need Glen to assess it!). Some on-board pop that foams too much (Alex is the worst passenger). On-board food: increasing portions, farm-to-plane, rooftop potatoes. After the on-board food: the toilet to passenger ratio revealed (but also how to cram gold in a lavatory). Don't get too much on-board food: getting weighted to board (do the 7 layers of clothing count?). The future of ISL Ataturk and Mexico's airports (and BER, the Fyre Festival of airports). The tricky category C airports...2019-05-141h 14
Layovers - Air Travel podcast092 KUH - United love, JAL Zipair, BA coronation chicken, shoddy Dreamliner, Star Wars 738, IFE 56FFlight 092. Alex loves Innsbruck 3000. Paul loves running in CDG 3000. We adore the new TWA infinity edge pool 3000. We love the new United livery 3000. We love tiny airports that behave like big ones, 3000. We love the BA coronation chicken 3000, the best shot haul airplane food in Europe. We love Emirates and Qantas IFE data 3000, and luxury brands love Emirates 3000. We're fascinated by the post Jet Airways Indian market, 3000. We do not love United crew who resell ticket, Emirates First passengers who steal bottles, or Cathay staff who steal cutlery, 3000. We're intrigued by the Japanese low-cost market, 3000, baffled at the Hong...2019-04-271h 41
Layovers - Air Travel podcast091 DEL - Virgin half door, JetBlue Europe, BA First buttons, IST Big Bang, DME cheese, Grand STNFlight 091. Warning, doesn't contain images of any aircraft in distress. BA pizza app delivery to Lagos (so many questions!). Risk of cheese smell upon landing at Moscow DME (does that make immigration go faster?). Virgin Atlantic unveils a half door (but it has nice colors). Paul flies BA First with round buttons (but fix that 789 IFE remote for Pete's sakes!!). Alex bids his Etihad way up (just to be jarred by the backward seating). JetBlue announces the worsts-kept secret in the industry: it's coming to Europe (and we devise their winning strategy for LCY). Flying in style: in-flight bars...2019-04-131h 40
Layovers - Air Travel podcast090 RIX - BA Club Suite, cockpit goals, bye WOW, Qantas cafe, bold StarLux, Sukhoi 380, 737 MAX bindFlight 090. BA flies to the wrong destination (Ryanair mocks, but did worse) and introduces its shortest hop ever. WOW is gone, Jet Airways is close to be gone, but StarLux goes bold. AMS has a direct view on the luggage delivery system (WHAT?!). Astana is no more (just the name of the city, we recorded 079 just at the right time!). Cathay buys Hong Kong Express (did we call it?). ANA gets its first A380, and a very cute one. The Russia 860-seater double-decker escalator-filled plane that never was (but engineers designed folding wing tips). The Irkut MC-21 flies to...2019-03-311h 30
Layovers - Air Travel podcast089 TSE - 737 MAX tragedy, A380 buyback, AirDrop WTF, skiplag fight, Air Astana joy, Southwest dressFlight 089. The Ethiopian disaster, the 737 MAX grounding and aftermath. A dress, a baby and a stupid passenger enter aircrafts, who gets tasered? (Not the red badge!) Lufthansa fights skiplagging, on-boards doctors (amazing program!!), ditches four engines aircrafts (and Airbus is buying the 380 back!) The best wine and champagne in the sky (but where is Emirates?) Random AirDrop, the new in-flight game. United prepares a new globe (be careful, it's delicate!) and BA unveils its last vintage livery. Cathay eyes HK Express (and we eye the HKG Qantas lounge). Do not ever fly the SAS A340 LN-RKP (it sucks). Be...2019-03-161h 33
Layovers - Air Travel podcast088 MEX - So long A380, identity error anxiety, AFKLM fights, ETAs everywhere, red wings, AeromexicoFlight 088. The end of the A380. Color printing is key to enter MEX. The new world of electronic authorizations of travel. The delicate art and science of aircraft forecasting (and everybody gets it wrong). The real prices of aircrafts. Rolls-Royce is losing a ton of money. Toulouse, both a name and a city. Wings can't be red anymore. Alex flies to SFO, or at least tries to, gets humiliated on the way before experiencing a comedy of errors. Paul flies to SFO via the long route, navigating the bowels of DXB, not sure his luggage would ever follow. Process...2019-03-071h 35
Layovers - Air Travel podcast087 GMP - Ethiopian love, premium business, JAL shoe shine, FRA T3, Aeroflot hijack, stupid alcoholFlight 087. The beeping T-shirt, A Star Wars Story. Paul falls in love with Ethiopian, reviews Asiana and JAL. IAG gives up on Norwegian. WOW has no more wow. FlyBe might be saved. NRT celebrates 40, expands new signage, offers no-nonsense security, but no more whisky. JAL's First shoe shine service. A snow globe crashes. The never-ending 787 Trent story: ANA incident, Norwegian replacements. BA announces 747 retirement plans (it's SOON!). FRA is building a new terminal (more stupid layouts?). Premium business, and more fare segmentation. Alcohol makes people dangerously stupid: a JAL pilot arrested and fired, a passenger hijacks an Aeroflot 737, and...2019-02-091h 24
Layovers - Air Travel podcast086 YTZ - Remembering Herb, cooking United, fancy dress lounge, shutdown pizza, A220-500, last B727Flight 086. Remembering Herb Kelleher, how he changed the aviation world, his legacy, his lessons, his arm wrestling. The Miracle of the Hudson, as witnessed by Alex. FRA comes to its senses and asks passengers to not come to the airport. Tipping flight attends, for or against? United loves Pacific Blue, Premium Purple, Atlantic Amethyst, and Apple. Cook your own United food. Is there always a doctor in the plane? Gulf Air goes "boutique", British Airways goes vintage, Aer Lingus goes non-sense, S7 stays a very bright green horse. No fancy dressing, no noise, no food liberation, the lounge etiquettes...2019-01-251h 33
Layovers - Air Travel podcast085 USU - Drone frenzy, dumped MNL 737, CebGo ATR, Brexit IAG, turbulence gimbal, China Coast PubFlight 085. HKG gates numbers, HKG electronic security, HKG landside shopping — a ton of HKG minutiae. A220 dividers debate, A220 sales success, A220 charcuterie board — a ton of A220 ingredients. MNL safety lapses, MNL domestic adventure, MNL abandoned Xiamen 737 — a ton of MNL mischief. Boeing longest range, Boeing sci-fi wing, Boeing Norwegian Iran jam — a ton of Boeing scores. Brexit IAG headache, Brexit German Rolls-Royce, Brexit remote stand — a ton of Brexit nonsense. BA turbulence fear, CX turbulence coffee gimbal, China high terrain — a ton of turbulence dread. LGW drone hysteria, LHR drone stoppage, eagles drone intercept — a ton of drone frenzy...2019-01-101h 53
Layovers - Air Travel podcast084 AUH - Racing Etihad, Priority idiocy, Joon FML, Fog shutdown, Lufthansa Goose, Air France bread—Follow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment on each episode, and rate us, on SpotifyReview, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookComment on YouTube (there's no video, just audio!)Search for "Layovers" on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing one, or if you have any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X 2018-12-061h 36
Layovers - Air Travel podcast083 CTS - C-3PO Star Wars plane, Q Suite, AI boarding, Samurai security, Lion Air, Aeroflot blogging—Follow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment on each episode, and rate us, on SpotifyReview, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookComment on YouTube (there's no video, just audio!)Search for "Layovers" on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing one, or if you have any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X 2018-11-211h 41
Layovers - Air Travel podcast082 TXL - United fans, BrewDog 767, best First food, new IST, A3 fun, A220 dividers, HK Express EDTO—Follow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment on each episode, and rate us, on SpotifyReview, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookComment on YouTube (there's no video, just audio!)Search for "Layovers" on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing one, or if you have any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X 2018-11-061h 32
Layovers - Air Travel podcast081 BUR - One World infighting, Emirates stalling, United manure, JFK refurb, TWA Connie bar, 777UA—Follow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment on each episode, and rate us, on SpotifyReview, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookComment on YouTube (there's no video, just audio!)Search for "Layovers" on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing one, or if you have any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X 2018-10-221h 12
Layovers - Air Travel podcast080 ZRH - Accidental liveries, getting Rouged, Primera Air hubris, onboard Oktoberfest, PrivatAir XL—Follow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment on each episode, and rate us, on SpotifyReview, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookComment on YouTube (there's no video, just audio!)Search for "Layovers" on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing one, or if you have any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X 2018-10-081h 32
Layovers - Air Travel podcast079 YVR - BA hack, jet lag gurus, Emiratihad, American coach, GVA runway, Qantas Sunrise, Canada!—Follow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment on each episode, and rate us, on SpotifyReview, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookComment on YouTube (there's no video, just audio!)Search for "Layovers" on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing one, or if you have any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X 2018-09-251h 38
Layovers - Air Travel podcast078 MEL - Etihad First, 787 Studio, JetSuiteX experience, Swissair 111, Melbourne love, MEXit vote—Follow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment on each episode, and rate us, on SpotifyReview, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookComment on YouTube (there's no video, just audio!)Search for "Layovers" on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing one, or if you have any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X 2018-09-081h 29
Layovers - Air Travel podcast077 HNL - ITA Matrix letdown, ANA inclusion, TSA powers, CDG Logan's Run, AF L seat, stolen Q400—Follow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment on each episode, and rate us, on SpotifyReview, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookComment on YouTube (there's no video, just audio!)Search for "Layovers" on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing one, or if you have any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X 2018-08-241h 20
Layovers - Air Travel podcast076 SEA - Alaska verdict, Southwest is nuts, JetBlue Mint dog, Trent woes, Delta colors, CA fires—Follow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment on each episode, and rate us, on SpotifyReview, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookComment on YouTube (there's no video, just audio!)Search for "Layovers" on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing one, or if you have any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X 2018-08-111h 27
Layovers - Air Travel podcast075 CDG - Boeing marries Embraer, The Turkish Job, A220 platform, Russia airspace, KLM beef disaster—Follow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment on each episode, and rate us, on SpotifyReview, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookComment on YouTube (there's no video, just audio!)Search for "Layovers" on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing one, or if you have any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X 2018-07-311h 27
Layovers - Air Travel podcast074 MTY - Avroliner love, Lufthansa 748 First, SkyTrax debate, FRA disaster, LiveATC, BOG World Cup—Follow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment on each episode, and rate us, on SpotifyReview, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookComment on YouTube (there's no video, just audio!)Search for "Layovers" on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing one, or if you have any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X 2018-07-151h 35
Layovers - Air Travel podcast073 MLE - Bourdain travel, ANA World Cup, 787 dimming speed, Americano ignorance, Maldives seaplanes—Follow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment on each episode, and rate us, on SpotifyReview, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookComment on YouTube (there's no video, just audio!)Search for "Layovers" on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing one, or if you have any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X 2018-07-031h 21
Layovers - Air Travel podcast072 ORD - A320 CTRL-ATL-DEL, LHR Tatooine, US ME3 deal, the Airbus A200, pilot poaching, AF no more?—Follow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment on each episode, and rate us, on SpotifyReview, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookComment on YouTube (there's no video, just audio!)Search for "Layovers" on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing one, or if you have any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X 2018-05-181h 52
Layovers - Air Travel podcast071 TPE - Hello Kitty gates, standing-up seats, air bidets, grappa lounge, 737 beer, engine failures—Follow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment on each episode, and rate us, on SpotifyReview, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookComment on YouTube (there's no video, just audio!)Search for "Layovers" on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing one, or if you have any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X 2018-05-011h 24
Layovers - Air Travel podcast070 ICN - IAG wants Norwegian, cargo beds, China routes, Peach Aviation, Kitten IFE—Follow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment on each episode, and rate us, on SpotifyReview, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookComment on YouTube (there's no video, just audio!)Search for "Layovers" on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing one, or if you have any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X 2018-04-151h 34
Layovers - Air Travel podcast069 CLT - United dog, Narita grows, Air Italy, ashtrays, sky diamonds, airport rocking chairs—Follow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment on each episode, and rate us, on SpotifyReview, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookComment on YouTube (there's no video, just audio!)Search for "Layovers" on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing one, or if you have any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X 2018-03-261h 12
Layovers - Air Travel podcast068 CGK - Epic Garuda First, Lufthansa re-livery, US and Qatar Airways peace, budget Star Alliance—Follow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment on each episode, and rate us, on SpotifyReview, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookComment on YouTube (there's no video, just audio!)Search for "Layovers" on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing one, or if you have any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X 2018-03-131h 22
Layovers - Air Travel podcast067 PHL - 380 lifeline, Lufthansa blues, Bombardier victory, emotional peacock, Google Flights—Follow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment on each episode, and rate us, on SpotifyReview, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookComment on YouTube (there's no video, just audio!)Search for "Layovers" on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing one, or if you have any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X 2018-02-101h 32
Layovers - Air Travel podcast066 CPH - Airbus shaken not stirred, BA recline, Europe pilot chase, no more US 747, robot carry-on—Follow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment on each episode, and rate us, on SpotifyReview, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookComment on YouTube (there's no video, just audio!)Search for "Layovers" on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing one, or if you have any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X 2018-01-271h 16
Layovers - Air Travel podcast060 NBO - How To Land A Plane, with Mark Vanhoenacker, British Airways 747 pilot and author00:00 - Introduction01:11 - How To Land A PlaneHow to Land a Plane — Mark VanhoenackerBuy at Amazon UK: How to Land a Plane Little Ways to Live a Big LifeBuy at Waterstones: How to Land a Plane by Mark VanhoenackerMark Vanhoenacker on FacebookMark Vanhoenacker on Twitter16:31 - Take-offs or landings?24:19 - Mark's first 747 landing31:12 - Flight simulator34:01 - The climates of RUH, DFW, PHX37:53 - Will Mark leave the 747 for the 787?45:50 - Training for the 32048:38 - Airplane!50:47 - NBOJomo Ke...2017-09-2059 min
Layovers - Air Travel podcast059 MNL - Asian super-airports, gate security, window blind policy, Qantas’ confidence, BA puke seat00:00 - Introduction01:14 - Alex's generally fine BA experience, disgusting seat02:51 - 787 dimmable windows, night flight policies, food timingWindows 787How The Magical Windows in Boeing's 787 Dreamliner Work15:41 - The Asian super-airports, China's riseSingapore and Hong Kong's Airport Dominance Is Under Threat - BloombergThe Best Airport in the World Just Got Better - Bloomberg23:41 - Qantas ULR routes, DXB abandonment, PR seatQantas non-stop flights to New York, London: Plan to launch flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane by 2022Qantas drops Dubai, brings back Singapore option for travel to London | Australian...2017-09-061h 20
Layovers - Air Travel podcast058 BKK - JetBlue Mint, Air Canada near miss, Singapore 777s, Southwest love, Millennial Air00:00 - Introduction, Asia summer for Paul02:26 - Alex flies his bike on JetBlue, Mint, MosaicFind Your Keys, Wallet & Phone with Tile’s App and Bluetooth Tracker Device | TileJetBlue | TrueBlue: Promotion ended15:59 - United dog, 747, seat nightmareUnited Airlines apologizes for death of dog on flight - Emirates 24|7United Airlines doing something special for Boeing 747 enthusiasts - Chicago Business JournalUnited Refused to Let Young Child Nap In The Empty Seats Next to Her - View from the Wing20:58 - US security confusion, books, TSA prizeWhoa: Electronics Are Now Banned From Checked Ba...2017-08-141h 31
Layovers - Air Travel podcast057 ICN - 747-8i, laptop ban ending, A320 engine coins, security awkwardness, FCO praise00:00 - IntroductionTyler Mixa on Instagram: “Listening to the KIX episode of Layovers at KIX! Shoutout to Alex and Paul (@cubedweller and @papadimitriou) for an awesome show! #kix…” • Instagram01:52 - Qatar buys some American, A350 cancellations, DL subsidy videoQatar Airways wants to buy 10% stake in American AirlinesAmerican Airlines CEO Learned of Qatar's Investment Interest at IATA Conference – SkiftThe Puzzling Reason Qatar Airways Canceled Four A350 Orders - One Mile at a TimeDelta releases full-length video educating employees on Gulf carrier subsidies | Delta News Hub09:02 - FlyDubai with Emirates, Laptop ban almost goneEmirates and Flydub...2017-07-201h 26
Layovers - Air Travel podcast056 KIX - Attache book, Paris Air Show banter, A380plus, heatwave, GDS mismatch, Mordor MAD00:00 - Introduction00:41 - The Attache Guide to TravelAttaché Guide to Travel by Alex Hunter — Kickstarter04:20 - Cool projects, podcast reviews08:16 - PHX LGW DXB heatwaveIt’s so hot in Phoenix that airplanes can’t fly - The Washington PostPressReader.com - Connecting People Through NewsHistoric Heat Wave Sweeps Asia, the Middle East and Europe by Dr. Jeff Masters | Category 6 | Weather Underground12:54 - Paris Air Show, 380plus, 747 end, supercarsUpgraded Airbus 380plus adds 80 seats to world's largest passenger planeU.A.E. supercar flies on Emirates | Emirates SkyCargo - YouTube20.36...2017-06-261h 23
Layovers - Air Travel podcast054 SXF - Cathay First, British Airways absolute chaos, eye masks, VVIP 380, LATAM00:00 - Introduction01:18 - Cathay Pacific First, reorganizationFirst | Flight Classes | Cathay Pacific Airways13:01 - Favorite pajamas, eyemask, bad amenity kits18:28 - Podcast reviews20.45 - KLM KingDutch king has been a KLM pilot for 21 years22.07 - Alex rediscovers ORY, Paul aborts landing at LIN27:24 - FRA tunnel, new MUC terminal, carry-on adsFrankfurt Airport - Transferring at FRANew satellite terminal opens at Munich Airport31:33 - boarding e-gates, status boarding36:43 - Expertflyer, EDI cargo bay, BA 767Flight Availability | Upgrades | Frequent Flyer Information40.33...2017-05-311h 16
Layovers - Air Travel podcast053 BUD - Hackathon in a plane, disruptive passengers, Cathay Pacific, ANA banana00:00 - Introduction01:58 - Disruptive passengers, Delta, social media09:17 - United, conditions of carriage, cultureContract Of Carriage | United Airlines24:32 - Southwest kindness, Ryanair songSouthwest Airlines Goes Above and Beyond to Help PassengerWATCH: Ryanair flight attendant asks man to open bag - and soon the whole plane is singing - Independent.ie26:09 - LAX private terminal, ANA banana, C919LAX's new private terminal for the rich and famous makes flying easier, but at a steep price - LA TimesPassenger furious as Nippon Airways gives him a banana | Daily Mail OnlineCould...2017-05-111h 14
Layovers - Air Travel podcast052 ISG - United entitlement, electronics ban, ANA Star Wars 787, Level, Finnair 35000:00 - Introduction, latest travels02:54 - Trillions in the skyThere Is Almost 2 Trillion USD of Planes in Our Skies - Travel Stats Man03:56 - Alex discovers the AY 350, new LHR CX loungeThe new Finnair Airbus A350 XWB flights available now | FinnairCathay Pacific reopens Heathrow lounge following a spectacular makeover09:14 - Paul flies BA business, First Wing, IberiaClub World | Business class | British AirwaysThe First Wing | British AirwaysReview: Iberia Business Class A340 New York To Madrid - One Mile at a Time19:56 - Qatar consolidates its UI, BA timeline view...2017-05-021h 18
Layovers - Air Travel podcast047 JFK - Bye Virgin America, supersonic Boom, noise-cancelling headphone king, British Airways food—Follow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment on each episode, and rate us, on SpotifyReview, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookComment on YouTube (there's no video, just audio!)Search for "Layovers" on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing one, or if you have any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X 2017-01-241h 01
Layovers - Air Travel podcast046 GVA - Tony Tyler, fmr IATA & Cathay Pacific CEO, aviation is a force for goodIATAIATAIATA - EnvironmentIATA - SafetyIATA - Fast TravelIATA - New Distribution CapabilityICAOGVA[Genève Aéroport](http://www.gva.ch/en/
—Follow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment on each episode, and rate us, on SpotifyReview, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookComment on YouTube (there's no video, just audio!)Search for "Layovers" on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're miss...2016-11-1147 min
Layovers - Air Travel podcast045 FCO - Airbus flying taxis, augmented reality Emirates, Cebu Pacific million miles babyPaul is on Aviation XtendedEp.63 – Layovers, Skyfaring and Flightchic | XtendedThe US National Aviation DayTeen 'whirlwind' leads invasion of 10 US, UK airports - CNN.comCranky Flyer celebrates in styleBlogger flies to 8 airports in one day - Burbank LeaderHow to be dumb in an airportAirline passenger runs across tarmac at Madrid airport to catch flight | World news | The GuardianThe Emirates crash landingWas Emirates' 777 Crash Landing "An Accident Waiting To Happen?" - One Mile at a TimeLearning About Quicker Evacuation From Emirates Flight 521 | Commercial Av...2016-10-021h 07
Layovers - Air Travel podcast043 SJC - Brexit, Air Serbia and Etihad, heir to the throne at Emirates, US EU open skies, Iran 747Alex flies the 787 to SJCBoeing Airplanes on Twitter: "Congrats to @British_Airways on new 787 #Dreamliner service #BAinSanJose https://t.co/MwUsfXv2V6"Iceland and the UEFA EuroFlightradar24 on Twitter: "Icelandic pilot predicts the #ENGISL result (photo from WOW Air TF-MOM via https://t.co/ak0D39qOOr) #EURO2016 https://t.co/CRMmsWfYmy"Sully gets a trailerSully - Official Trailer [HD] - YouTubeI'm one of the passengers from the "Miracle on the Hudson" flight landed by Captain Sully. (Flight 1549) : IAmAThe FAA rules on dronesWith 1 Announcement, the FAA Just...2016-08-011h 04
Layovers - Air Travel podcast042 DOH - Flying Qatar A350, Tim Clark reality check, Hamad business class lounge, Singapore ULL—Follow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment on each episode, and rate us, on SpotifyReview, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookComment on YouTube (there's no video, just audio!)Search for "Layovers" on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing one, or if you have any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X 2016-07-101h 02
Layovers - Air Travel podcast041 SOF - Paul flies round the world in First, Qantas women uniforms, Ryanair new route modelWifi chaosTerrifying Wi-Fi hotspot name causes chaos on Qantas planeWomen pilots at Qantas no longer have to wear uniforms made for menBourdain on plane foodAnthony Bourdain Thinks You're Crazy for Eating Airplane Food - Bon AppétitA new kind of allianceEight Asia-Pacific low-cost carriers form alliance | Airlines content from ATWOnlineCebu Pacific Air – Why everyone fliesCebu Pacific Air on Twitter: "V for Value! 8 LCCs, 160 destinations, 17 hubs. Find out more about the #ValueAlliance here: https://t.co/QsxvZHrLkJ https://t.co/YcKo4kS0OK"Cebu Pacific Running Man Challenge Compilation - You...2016-06-101h 01
Layovers - Air Travel podcast040 LHR — Mark Vanhoenacker, Skyfaring author, British Airways 747 pilotSkyfaring - The BookSkyfaringMark Vanhoenacker (@markv747) on TwitterSkyfaring: A Journey with a Pilot: Mark Vanhoenacker - AmazonIn Flight - The New York Times36 Hours in Southeast London - The New York Times
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Layovers - Air Travel podcast038 BOS - Behind Virgin America and its death, TSA, KLM Facebook Messenger, Tesla races 737The death of Virgin AmericaThe Death of Virgin America's Brand and the Aftermath of the Alaska Airlines Sale – SkiftAlaska Air Buys Virgin America in Healthy $2.6 Billion Merger - Yahoo FinanceVIRGIN AMERICA SHAREHOLDER NOTICE: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Announces the Investigation of Virgin America Inc. (VA) Over the Proposed Sale of the Company to Alaska Air Group, Inc. - Yahoo FinanceJetBlue Exec: Virgin America Was a Nice-To Have But Not Worth $2.6 Billion – SkiftJetBlue Is the One to Watch as It Tries to Target Virgin America's Passengers – SkiftSour Over Failed Bid For Virgin America, JetBlue Gives Away Free Tickets – ConsumeristThe 74...2016-04-2056 min
Layovers - Air Travel podcast037 LCA - Airbus Airspace, Boom, 777 saves the UK, a kinder Ryanair, Iron Maiden 747The EgyptAir hikackingBen Innes in selfie with EgyptAir hijacker revealed to be Brit held hostage on plane | Daily Mail OnlineHijack Pics or It Didn't HappenEgyptAir hijack: Hijacker used fake suicide belt, motives unclear, say officials, Middle East News & Top Stories - The Straits TimesSkyjackings Like the Egypt Air Takeover Tuesday Were Once Common - Hit & Run : Reason.comTerror at BRUBrussels: Islamic State launches attacks on airport and station – as it happened | World news | The GuardianSmart securityTerrorism: Can you re...2016-04-0157 min
Layovers - Air Travel podcast036 KEF - Bizarre Delta ads, EU fed up with US on Norwegian, a flaw in TSA PreAlex narrates his LHR-JFK-BOS experiencessleeping at JFK didn't go as planneda weird TSA Pre flawTSA Pre✓® | Transportation Security AdministrationSome Americans will need a passport to fly domesticDriver Licenses From Five States Won’t be Valid IDs for Domestic Flights | Travel + LeisurePaul narrates his LHR-GVA experienceGVA is starting to lag behindAutomated check-in | All you have to do is board | SWISSAutomated check-in for everyone by the Lufhtansa Innovation HubAirlineCheckins.comNever Check In for a Flight Again, Thanks to Lufthansa - Condé Nast TravelerAnother German Innovation Hub2016-03-2056 min
Layovers - Air Travel podcast034 MAN - Turkish and Batman, new OK Go video, China blacklists, JetBlue, fuel surchargePaul reports on his Athens trip with Aegean & Alex talks about his quest for an Asia-bound ticket from LondonThe 2015 air travel statsDemand for Air Travel Is the Highest in 5 Years, IATA Reports – SkiftJetBlue goes VCJetBlue launches JetBlue Technology VenturesJetBlue Launches Venture Capital Subsidiary to Invest in Travel Startups – SkiftExpedia, Google and the future of OTAsExpedia CFO: We Have Our Eyes Open For More Acquisitions in 2016 – SkiftExpedia Overturns Hotel Business Model With Introduction of Bidding for Listings – SkiftInterview: Google on What Makes Google's Travel Ambitions Different – SkiftStartups...2016-02-151h 02
Layovers - Air Travel podcast033 HND - Comparing JAL and ANA, not so smart carry-ons, new IranAir deal, best Star Alliance seatAlex and Paul report on their tripsAlex flew to Tokyo with JALPaul flew to Tokyo with ANA, then LAX with Singapore Airlines, then LAS with Virgin AmericaBest Singapore Airlines A380 Business Class Seat? - One Mile at a TimeANA and JAL profitsJapanese airlines report profits : TTR WeeklyAirbus sells A380s and moreANA Group selects the A380 | Airbus Press releaseFrom the A320 to A380: Iran Air selects the full Airbus jetliner portfolio for its fleet modernisation | Airbus Press releaseCathay’s first A350 delivery delayed by seat production issues | Components content fr...2016-02-031h 06
Layovers - Air Travel podcast030 BEY - Changi goes Star Wars, abandoned 747s, Qatar A350, Airbus Kinder chocolateTravel security advicesLebanon Travel WarningMy Travel Risk | AngelListSIN meets Star WarsChangi Airport Singapore StarwarsStar Wars at Changi - Paul Papadimitriou | FacebookThe BA 767Boeing 767-300 | About BA | British AirwaysQatar Airways fumbles A350 launch in New YorkReport: Qatar Airways chief has harsh words for Delta’s CEO | The Biz Beat BlogQatar Airways aborts takeoff on first Airbus A350 flight from US | Daily Mail OnlineEmirates retires aircrafts and expands airline dealsEmirates to retire 26 planes next year as it modernises fleet with new Airbus A380s | Th...2015-12-271h 01
Layovers - Air Travel podcast028 IST - Star Trek influences EasyJet, Twitter for airlines, Turkish IFE, Etihad upgrade biddingTerror attacksBomb threats force 2 Air France flights from US to Paris into emergency landings — RT NewsMetrojet Crash In Egypt Was Result Of 'Terrorist Act,' Russia SaysExclusive: Investigators '90 percent sure' bomb downed Russian plane | ReutersUK Holiday Jet 'Came Within 1,000ft Of Missile'The new airport security reality: insoucring?4 passengers removed from Spirit Airlines plane in Baltimore; flight was Chicago-bound, officials say | abc7chicago.comThe TSA’s security screening is worse than you even imagined - QuartzTSA failed to catch man with loaded gun on airplane | WFLA.comPaul narrates how liquids in his carr...2015-11-261h 08
Layovers - Air Travel podcast024 MRU - New wave of airplane food, Concorde to fly again, 777-9X foldable wingsSHOW NOTESShout outsSpecial thanks to Michael (FAB) who corrected us (LGW is not a BAA airport anymore) and for his contributions you'll hear throughout this episode, to Nic (LHR) for his endorsement, Mohd (KUL) for the kind words and his question, to the Flying Blue employee Paul phoned to whilst being at MRU for being so kind and efficient.Paul would also like to thank Bernard who invited him on his Analyse Asia podcast to discuss the state of travel in Asia (show notes):https://soundcloud.com/analyseasia/episode-60...2015-09-281h 05
Layovers - Air Travel podcast007 MIA - 747s are Forever, From The U.S. Airlines With Love, The Man With The Golden Apple WatchSHOW NOTESAlex and Paul are on a secret mission to uncover the latest in aviation innovation. Well, it's episode 007, expect Plenty O'Puns.I. News of the weekThe U.S. airlines release their white paper about the Gulf airlinesFull Report of U.S. Airlines to the White House Blaming Gulf Carriers — Paul Papadimitriou, LayoversUS-UAE Business Council Tells U.S. Airlines to Compete More and Complain Less — Marisa Garcia, SkiftFeeling the heat — The EconomistU.S Airlines Promise to Get More Aggressive Toward...2015-03-101h 21
Layovers - Air Travel podcast006 BCN - Google Flights, Bombardier CS300, mobile passport, Airwolf, MH370SHOW NOTESTwo shout outs this week. First to TheDesignAir for going live with their brand new podcast, The Aviator, it's really great and you should all subscribe!Second to our own Alex who just released the first episode of his video travel show, Attaché. Take a look at the London episode. Paul attended the filming of Barcelona this week—what fun we had!I. News of the weekWOW goes transatlanticIceland's WOW air prepares fo new transatlantic routes — Alan Dron, ATWRyanair to add cheap transa...2015-03-051h 12
Layovers - Air Travel podcast005 MUC - Lufthansa low cost, the ME3, Delta lost dogs, China Eastern digital butlerSHOW NOTESI. News of the weekUS airlines vs the Gulf airlines, round twoU.S. Airlines vs Gulf Carriers: That Escalated Quickly — Paul Papadimitriou, LayoversQatar's Al Baker firmly rebukes Delta chief in subsidies row — Max Kingsley-Jones, FlightGlobalDelta CEO apologizes for terrorist remark — Karen Walker, ATWEmirates Boss Pushes Back on Delta's Open Skies and 9/11 Claims — Jason Clampet, SkiftU.S Airport Group Sides Against Airlines in Open Skies Battle — Marisa Garcia, SkiftThe Battle Over Open Skies Forces U.S. Tourism...2015-02-231h 19
Layovers - Air Travel podcast003 SFO - Japan Airlines leg room, LCY expansion, flight booking apps, selfie crash, Emirates 747SHOW NOTESWe are very appreciative for the all the feedback received in the past week. It was overwhelming, thank you everyone and keep it coming!We are learning about podcasting as we go and, for instance, we have tested an improved sound solution that we should start using for next week's episode.I. News of the weekWas Emirates pitched the 747-8?Emirates Airlines gets pitch for 100 Boeing 757-8s — Scott Hamilton, Leeham NewsCrash by selfieNTSB ReportLCY will expandExpansion of Lond...2015-02-091h 05