Layovers - Air Travel podcast

00:00 - 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 Bags On US-Bound Flights?! - One Mile at a TimeNo laptop ban as U.S. says all airlines have raised securityTAP Portugal on Facebook - updateLaptop Ban on Planes Is Lifted, U.S. Officials Confirm - NYTimes.comNew TSA Policy May Lead to Increased Scrutiny of Reading Material | American Civil Liberties UnionHate extra airport pat-downs? TSA offering 1.5 million to fix the system | Stuck at the Airport28:40 - Southwest love, LAX helicopterAlex Hunter on Twitter: "Flying on @SouthwestAir really is a joy. Friendly crew, efficient service, streaming IFE/live TV, free snacks. EasyJet could learn a lot."32:25 - FAA shrinking seats, LGA expansion, supersonic regulationJudges order FAA to review airplane seat sizes - Jul. 29, 2017Delta receives OK to do $4B LaGuardia project: Travel WeeklyLee-Gardner Amendment is a solid step toward supersonic flight)35:53 - Air Canada SFO near missExclusive: Air Canada near-miss at SFO sparks FAA probeSFO near-miss: Air Canada pulled up with 11 seconds to spareSFO: Source says Air Canada pilot not using computer systemAir Canada NEAR DISASTER at San Francisco (ATC Transcripts) - YouTube45:57 - Easyjet ecstasy, NRT fence, 787 drawingFrench EasyJet pilot convicted for flying ‘while suffering the after-effects of ecstasy’ASN Aircraft serious incident 15-JUL-2017 Boeing 747-8F N852GTBoeing Draws A 787 Over The United States With A 787 - Airways Magazine49:56 - Layovers reviews, AnalyseAsiaEpisode 192: Asian Airlines in Crisis & Rise of China Aviation with Paul Papadimitriou by analyseasia | Free Listening on SoundCloud53:00 - Air France missile, VR, JoonCSISAerospace on Twitter: "North Korea's #Hwasong14 missile test splashed down within minutes of @AirFrance 293's flight path last week. https://t.co/yKz5vphjAP https://t.co/Hy2Eiqsmhj"Air France tests immersive entertainment | IFE content from ATWOnlineAir France Plans Lower-Cost Airline to Attract Millennials57:48 - Paul tries three Singapore 777, explicit IFE, Uber1:10:51 - Qatar and AA, Al Baker apology, visa, creative accountingQatar Air Moves on From American Airlines Plan - BloombergAmerican Airlines Says It Will End Codeshare Deals With Qatar Airways And Etihad AirwaysQatar Airways CEO Apologizes After Calling U.S. Flight Attendants 'Grandmothers'GREAT NEWS!! VISA-free: Now Citizens of 80 countries Can Enter QatarQatar Airways' Fairy-Tale 'Profit' | HuffPostAccounting Gimmicks And Hard Realities At Etihad Airways | HuffPost1:20:23 - BKKSuvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) – Official Airports of Thailand1:29:17 - Conclusion, next flights —For video, subscribe on Spotify or YouTube (or YouTube Music)Review, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsFollow us, and comment on:

00:00 - 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 Flydubai May Be Merged Within 18 MonthsTravel ban: Who does Trump's executive order block from entering the US? | Fox NewsUS lifts laptop ban on passengers flying with Etihad, Emirates and Turkish Airlines | TechCrunchUS holds off expanding airline laptop ban as new rules laid out - BBC News15:18 - Security awkwardness, EK facial boarding, Seamless airports, EK interliningThat Time the TSA Found a Scientist’s 3-D-Printed Mouse Penis - The AtlanticEmirates to Use Face Scanners to Cut Waits as U.S. Ban Looms - Bloomberg22:54 - HKG 380 bridge, Etihad free seat bidding, LCY Olympic stadium viewHKIA to create A380 sky bridge in major expansion | Travel Daily AsiaEtihad Airways will let passengers pay for 'neighbor-free seats' - Jun. 23, 201729:09 - Alex praises BA, BA uses Qatar planes, BA new brand directorBritish Airways strike: Airline cancels dozens of flights before cabin crew walkout | The IndependentBritish Airways Seeks Planes and Crew From Qatar During Proposed Flight Attendant Strike – SkiftBritish Airways Applies to Use Qatar Planes During StrikeBritish Airways confirms new director of customer experienceFour-year-old plane super-fan Isla had never flown before - until British Airways stepped in - Wales Online40:30 - LCC vs train, Norwegian shortages, Price vs exprienceMan takes ridiculous route between Newcastle and London because it's cheaper than public transport | indy10045:48 - Paris Air Show tally, Leahy retires, Airbus reorg, 797Boeing vs. Airbus: A new winner emerges at the Paris Air Show - Jun. 22, 2017Boeing wins hot Paris order raceAirbus' Leahy reveals negotiating tricks after 'last air show'Exclusive: Airbus CEO Enders to take control of plane sales in new shake-upBoeing '797' doesn't exist yet. One airline already says it wants it first - Jun. 29, 201749:06 - Swiss CS300 , BA CS100, LH iPad, Southwest 737th 737Bombardier | The innovative ones | SWISSBombardier cracks milestone, delivers first CS300 passenger jet to Swiss International | Financial PostBombardier CS300 dedicated to Western Switzerland | SWISS - YouTubeOpinion: The CS100 Could Be The Future for British Airways' London City to New York Service | AirlineGeeks.comLufthansa equips flight attendants with iPads to improve in-flight experienceSouthwest Airlines on Twitter: "Our 737th new @BoeingAirplanes 737 is now in service! Look for the special plaque if you're flying on aircraft N8533S. https://t.co/ifsyCwkDxh"54:29 - 1985 trip report, Bus crash into 737Vickers Viscount trip reports/photos England 1985 - Airliners.netBangkok Post57:13 - BA A321 exit seats, FCO praise, AF A318, CDG TGVSeatGuru Seat Map British Airways Airbus A321 (321) EuropeanRome's Fiumicino Airport Opens New International Departures Area (with great food!) - An American in RomeAIRBUS A318 | Air France KLM

00:00 - 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 - 737 MAX-10, A321neo, 79723.56 - Virgin America 321neo, Alaska, UnitedPICTURE: Virgin America becomes first to take A321neo27.34 - Embraer eagle, MRJ scope clausesPICTURES: E195-E2 with unique livery touches down in ParisMRJ’s Biggest U.S. Challenges: Scope Clauses, Certification | MRO Network30:19 - Qatar, first 777 Q suiteQatar Airways Qsuites Will Be Available To London As Of June 24, 2017 - One Mile at a Time33:51 - Alex on EasyJet, luxury LutonEasyJet offers private jet experience at Luton – without the private jet | World news | The Guardian39:24 - Paul FRA mess, Finnair 350 ZodiacAirbus to Swap Finnair's Zodiac Seats Amid A350 Quality Concerns - Bloomberg44.17 - Alex BA seat mixup, 787, SFO security, 747, TSA52.59 - Infuriating GDS, OTA price mismatch, TravelUp, EK57:59 - SFO Burger, LoyaltyLobby, Air Koryo, CXFlight Review: Air Koryo JS 222 Beijing – Pyongyang | LoyaltyLobby1:02.20 - World Airline Awards, AirHelp rankingsWORLD AIRLINE AWARDS 2017 | Passengers Choice AwardsTop Airline Rankings Worldwide + Airline Ratings | AH Score1:11:54 - StratolaunchPaul Allen's Ginormous Stratolaunch Carrier Plane Rolls Out for 1st TimeStratolaunch1.14.29 - KIXKansai International Airport Official Site 1:21:56 - Next flights —For video, subscribe on Spotify or YouTube (or YouTube Music)Review, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsFollow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookSearch for 'Layovers' on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing somewhere, or for any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X

00:00 - Introduction01:04 - Qatar blockadeQatar Airways slammed by Arab blockade - Jun. 6, 201706:30 - Electronic ban extension, US air traffic privatizationLaptop ban extension could impact air travel, airlines warnWhy Trump Wants to Privatize Air-Traffic Control - The Atlantic09:46 - Bluetooth in flight, AirPods, Apple MapsAirPods - AppleApple updates Maps with detailed floor plans of airports, malls in iOS 1118:17 - Airport beacons, Bose scandalBose Headphones Secretly Collected User Data - Lawsuit | Fortune.com21:57 - EK laptop ban, United ultra long haulUnited To Fly Longest Ever Route by a U.S. Airline – Skift25:06 - LevelFlight Review: LEVEL Airlines IB 2622 Premium Economy OAK-BCN | LoyaltyLobbyFlight Review: LEVEL Airlines Inaugural Flight Barcelona to Los Angeles | LoyaltyLobby29:24 - Morning cargo flights, IB 340 seatA340-600 | Iberia | Seat Maps | Reviews | Seatplans.com34:42 - IFE, air vents, flight boards38:34 - Burgers in planes42:32 - BA IT crash, status extensionBritish Airways Giving Complimentary Status For 2 Years - TravelUpdate53:10 - BA isn't the worst airline, LHR slotsOman Air Pays Record Price For Heathrow Slot - One Mile at a Time1:00:42 - Muscat Airport, Oman AirOman Airports1:08:33 - Conclusion: reviews, next flights —For video, subscribe on Spotify or YouTube (or YouTube Music)Review, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsFollow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookSearch for 'Layovers' on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing somewhere, or for any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X

00:00 - 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 - British Airways IT super crashBritish Airways: turmoil continues after IT failure grounds flights | Business | The GuardianBA computer crash: passengers face third day of disruption at Heathrow | Business | The Guardian57:00 - VVIP 380, BA Comac, Boeing versus BombardierEBACE: Four used A380s offered to head-of-state marketAirAsia’s Fernandes says it’ll be `foolish’ not to consider C919Boeing's trade dispute ensure Bombardier doesn't become another Airbus - Business Insider1:01:28 - JetLoversJetLovers - Your Flight Club1:02:34 - Berlin SXF, Tempelhof, BERBerlin’s Airport Debacle: Five Years Late and Counting - Bloomberg1:10:04 - Old ATH, FRAEllinikon International Airport - Wikipedia1:11:02 - Next flights, LATAM 787, AF 787My review of LAN/LATAM's flatbed flight from Madrid to FrankfurtAir France Dreamliner 787 arrives in London!01:14:54 - Mastication Nation*Mastication Nation - Food without the fuss. | Free Listening on SoundCloud —For video, subscribe on Spotify or YouTube (or YouTube Music)Review, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsFollow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookSearch for 'Layovers' on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing somewhere, or for any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X

00:00 - 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 this new Chinese-made plane be Ryanair's staple aircraft?29:45 - Norwegian Germany, Alex's mom flies NorwegianNorwegian evaluates long-haul flights from Germany | Airports & Routes content from ATWOnline32:04 - LGW, e-gatesGatwick airport unveils a new generation of biometric gates. | Planet Biometrics News36:17 - Reviews38.21 - Paul's crazy travel day, HEL, CDGConnecting flights | Helsinki-Vantaa airport | Information and services | FinnairN1 shuttle bus (landside) - PARIS-CDG CHARLES de GAULLE AIRPORT50:30 - Cathay Pacific, Betsy beer, The PierBetsy Beer - Cathay Pacific - Life Well TravelledThe Pier, First | Airport lounge | Cathay Pacific55:15 - HackHorizon, hackathon in a planeHack Horizon - TravelTech hackathon on a plane from Hong Kong to London.1:07:25 - BUDBudapest Airport1:12:10 - Next flights —For video, subscribe on Spotify or YouTube (or YouTube Music)Review, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsFollow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookSearch for 'Layovers' on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing somewhere, or for any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X

00:00 - 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 viewIntroducing the Oryx One Smartphone App - Qatar Airways In-Flight Entertainment - YouTubeBritish Airways app | Information | British Airways21:55 - United re-accommodation, US airline marketUnited CEO says airline had to 're-accommodate' passenger, and the reaction was wildA Law That Changed The Airline Industry Beyond Recognition (1978) | From The ArchivesAnother Too Big To Fail FirmStanford Prison ExperimentAmerican Airlines Suspends Flight Attendant After Altercation Over Stroller - The New York Times38:40 - Electronics ban controversy2017 electronics ban - Wikipedia48:30 - Level, IAG strategy, M&S food, toilet rollIAG to announce details of foray into low-cost, long-haul market | Air Traffic Management content from ATWOnlineBritish Airways' parent company IAG launches new airline called Level - Business InsiderDetails Of LEVEL, IAG's New Transatlantic Low Cost Airline - One Mile at a TimeNew IAG Airline Level sells 52,000 tickets on Day One | No Mas Coach!‘To fly, to starve’ – BA cabin crew deserve better | Letter | Business | The GuardianPassengers' fury as British Airways flights 'run out of food'' | London Evening StandardBA cut back on further frills causing dismay among staff | Daily Mail OnlineSelected quotes from the IAG 2016 Annual Report - FlyerTalk ForumsBritish Airways and the sarnies saga - Cyprus MailBritish Airways faces £300,000 bill for flight to Barbados without enough toilet paper58:54 - Alitalia bankrupt, EY-EK rapprochement, LH SenatorAlitalia's new survival plan: deep cuts, budget flightsREPORT: Emirates and Etihad Considering Merger - View from the Wing1:03:06 - HackHorizon, hackathon in a planeHack Horizon - TravelTech hackathon on a plane from Hong Kong to London.1:05:54 - ANA Star WarsC-3PO Joins the ANA Star Wars Fleet - AirlineReporter : AirlineReporter1:36:36 - ISGIshigaki Airport1:17:04 - Next flights —For video, subscribe on Spotify or YouTube (or YouTube Music)Review, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsFollow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookSearch for 'Layovers' on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing somewhere, or for any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X

00:00 - Introduction01:00 - BER pushed back, Berlin strikes, Layovers hiatusBerlin's chaos airport sacks boss amid leadership struggle - The LocalBerlin Brandenburg Airport now just 6 years behind schedule - eTurboNews (eTN)Flights cancelled at Berlin airports as ground crews start strike | News | DW | 13.03.2017Berlin Airport Strike Strands Patrons at Biggest Travel Show - Bloomberg03:33 - New QR business seatQatar Air Unveils Double-Bed Seats That Turn Into Meeting Areas – SkiftQatar Air Debuts Double-Bed Seats That Morph Into Meeting Room - Bloomberg06:37 - World's worst airportsDoes the UK really possess three of the world's worst airports?Berlin's 2 main airports were ranked among 10 worst in the world - Business Insider08:28 - SkyTrax Best Airports, Terminals, Food, etc.The World's Top 100 Airports in 201714:35 - CPT, Attache and taxis versus UberSouth African taxis block roads to main airport in Uber protestCape Town Travel Guide - YouTube15:52 - US infrastructure, world busiest airportsAmerica's infrastructure still rates no better than D+, engineering experts say | US news | The GuardianThese Are the Busiest Airports in the World | Travel + Leisure17:18 - LH future business class, 350, CX 777 premium economyLUFTHANSA Introduces New Business Class & Places First Class On The Endangered Species List - Lufthansa FlyerBlizzard Delays Lufthansa's A350 Debut In The USA - Lufthansa FlyerCathay Pacific upgrades Boeing 777 premium economy - Australian Business Traveller20:20 - SWISS engine change in the coldReplacing the World's Largest Jet Engine at 40-Below23:13 - Cathay on-demand food, operating lossesCathay Pacific to trial business class dine on demand - Business Traveller – The leading magazine for frequent flyers​Cathay dives to 2016 operating loss on competition woes27:28 - ME3 slower growth, QR Indian carrier, United against EmiratesThe Middle East’s once fast-expanding airlines are coming under pressureAs the skies above India rain money, Qatar Airways lines up a domestic airline — QuartzQatar's Savvy as Indian Skies Crowd Over - Bloomberg GadflyUnited Airlines employees to protest Emirates at Newark Airport - Business Insider31:31 - New A380Airbus debuts A380plus with winglet extensions, more seats - Australian Business TravellerAirbus Is Considering An "A380-Plus," With Up To 50 More Seats - One Mile at a Time32:54 - Blanket rage, cash in the planePassenger causes plane to divert after he's charged $12 for a blanket - CNNCouple Leaves $166,000 Inheritance in Airplane’s Overhead Compartment | Travel + Leisure34:40 - QR, Airbus NEOs, Boeing MAX, JetBlue, 777 glutQatar Airways chief says will not take any Airbus A320neos in 2017Boeing: 737 MAX 9 Completes Successful First FlightAirbus A321neo Kicking Boeing MAX 9 Butt: Report - Market ExclusiveMAX 10XBoeing defends 737 Max 10 after lessors demurThe Boeing 737 MAX Is the Most Underrated Plane of All Time -- The Motley FoolJetBlue’s New Airbus Could Upend Travel to Europe - BloombergSharp slowdown predicted in orders for big Boeing, Airbus jets | The Seattle Times40:22 - 797, LX CS300ANALYSIS: Airline support gathers around Boeing MoM conceptSwiss International Air Lines converting CSeries orders to larger CS300 | Montreal Gazette

00:00 - Introduction01:24 - ANA 380, Special livery, Drone Inspection, JAL pilotsANA unveils special livery for its new A380 fleet | Airbus Press releaseANA tests drone's-eye view for plane inspections- Nikkei Asian ReviewJAL's novice pilots grounded by 2010 bankruptcy finally take wing | The Japan Times05:30 - Cathay Pacific Beer, bubbly in the airCathay Pacific creates craft beer for UK flights - Business Traveller – The leading magazine for frequent flyersCathay Pacific Creates A Beer for 35,000 Feet - Travel CodexSpirits in the sky: What to drink at 30,000 feet | The Economist08:32 - Air China Cathay Pacific merger rumorBreaking News - Air China to acquire Cathay Pacific Airways | Dr Marco Pearman-Parish | Pulse | LinkedIn10:54 - Aboslute low cost Spring Airlines, China strategy【春航】春秋航空官方网站‖飞机票查询预订_航班查询_特价机票_打折机票_国际机票预订_电子机票_机票预订_上海机票China’s HNA Group to buy 82.5% stake in Frankfurt-Hahn Airport | Airlines content from ATWOnline14:55 - Qantas ultra long haul, ANA Mexico routeQantas announces the world’s longest direct flight | World Economic ForumAll Nippon Airways launches its longest non-stop route17:49 - Episode 049 feedback, reviews, chaptersChapters available on those apps: OverCast, DownCast, InstaCast, PodCat, iCatcher, RSS Radio on iOS, and AntennaPod on Android.Listen to layovers ✈︎ - air travel and commercial aviation online on TuneInacast - Layovers21:41 - Aer Lingus, Norwegian, new US routes, EasyjetAer Lingus gave Norwegian Air a masterclass in sass on Twitter this eveningNorwegian outlines 737MAX8 US routes from June 2017 :: Routesonline25:28 - United, Munoz, 5th freedom routes, Open Skies debateUnited Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz interview - Business InsiderJetBlue, Alaska, Atlas push back against US majors on Gulf issue | Open Skies content from ATWOnline30:33 - New US travel ban, new TSA rules, EU travel banPresident Donald Trump signs new travel ban, exempts Iraq Trump to unveil new travel ban Monday, without Iraq - CNNPolitics.comRevised executive order bans travelers from six Muslim-majority countries from getting new visas - The Washington PostMuslim-American Travelers Are Quietly Having Global Entry Privileges Revoked – SkiftTSA's new "pat-downs" are so invasive, airports are pre-emptively warning cops to expect sexual assault claims / Boing BoingAmericans, Calm Down: You Don’t Need a Visa to Go to Europe | Foreign Policy34:57 - Mouse ban, plane over-crowdingMouse on a plane grounds British Airways Heathrow flight - BBC NewsPakistan airline admits taking extra passengers in aisle - BBC News37:55 - Airmule, TripIt, Kayak, FlySMS, appsAirmule | The Smarter Way to FlyAnnouncing Go Now & More New TripIt Features - TripIt BlogFlying App has landedJosh Parnham - TodayFlightsFlySMS42:50 - Paul flights, TripCase ADD, BA priority, Bluesmart ad, CS100 videoSWISS C SERIES - PATROUILLE SUISSE AIRSHOW on Vimeo49:24 - AMS biometric boarding, Air France new low costJapan readies facial recognition at airports to stop terrorists- Nikkei Asian ReviewKLM tests boarding via facial recognition systemAir France-KLM to cut costs further after profits rise 35%Air France plans “Boost” subsidiary launch this year - Business Traveller – The leading magazine for frequent flyersAir France-KLM's New Strategic Plan, Explained – Skift52:55 - NRT, the extraordinary story of Narita —For video, subscribe on Spotify or YouTube (or YouTube Music)Review, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsFollow us, and comment on: Instagram -...

00:00 - Introduction, feedback, reviews05:43 - US border asking for passwordsIt’s official: Trump says he'll replace his travel ban with a new one - Vox'Give Us Your Passwords' - The AtlanticI’ll never bring my phone on an international flight again. Neither should you.How to Get Past Customs Without Giving Up Your Digital Privacy | WIREDHow to legally cross a US (or other) border without surrendering your data and passwords / Boing BoingWhat Are Your Rights if Border Agents Want to Search Your Phone? - The New York TimesAfter Trump ban, fewer foreigners showing interest in travel to U.S., except for Russians - Chicago Tribune11:08 - Air Force One 747-8Trump, Boeing CEO meet again to talk Air Force One price tag | Fox News12:15 - Lufthansa 747-8, Fashion Week, 350-900, EULufthansa ® - New York Fashion WeekLufthansa's mediocre business class problem bites on the A350 - Runway GirlRunway GirlExclusive: EU sharpens competition tools to face Gulf carrier challenge | Reuters15:16 - Lufthansa booking API, mystery bookingsLufthansa allows third parties to sell seats via its API - TnoozBlind Booking - Booking - Eurowings19:05 - Jet Airways intercept over German airspaceGerman Eurofighters Intercept Non-Responsive Boeing 777 And It Was Caught On Camera – Avgeekery.com – News and stories by Aviation Professionals20:55 - Boeing 787-10 rolloutBoeing: 787-10 Rollout23:15 - SWISS Breitling 777-300ER watch, BremontSwiss BreitlingOrder - Swiss BreitlingWright Flyer | Aviation Watches | Bremont Chronometers25:18 - Alternatives to Airbus and Boeing, A320The comfort of strangers: Passengers like flying on planes not made by Boeing or Airbus | The EconomistANALYSIS: Three decades of the A320, by the numbers27:51 - United Polaris, Saks amenity kitsUnited Officially Launches New Plane With Business Class Sleep Cubicles – ConsumeristUnited's new Boeing 777-300ER, Polaris cabin gets splashy debut flightLuxury Brands Aim to Stand Out with Smart Partnerships31:00 - Delta food, profit-sharing, Fortune ranking, pilot meltdownDelta Air Lines Is Bringing Back Free Food in Coach on 12 Routes – SkiftWhy Delta is giving $1.1 billion to our employees today | Ed Bastian | Pulse | LinkedInDelta Air Lines Employees Get $1.1 Billion in Profit Sharing | Fortune.comDelta Named the World’s Most Admired Airline | Travel + LeisurePilot removed before flight after complaining about Donald Trump and her divorce | The Independent33:45 - Alex BA compensationAir passenger rights - Your EuropeContacting British Airways Customer Relations (complaints, comments or claims)36:55 - Korean Air taserKorean Air used electric stun gun on five passengers - BBC News*39:29 - Alcohol in the air, Qatar longest flight, BA baggage handlers *Pilot accused of being drunk after video shows him staggering through airport | World news | The GuardianBBC - Future - Why astronauts are banned from getting drunk in spaceWorld's longest non-stop commercial flight lands in New Zealand | World news | The GuardianBA baggage handlers told to STOP urinating in plane holds | Daily Mail Online43:08 - Nuts allergy pre-boardingFood allergy group files federal complaint over American Airlines' peanut policy | American Airlines | Dallas NewsGroup Files Complaint About American Airlines’ Allergy Pre-Boarding Po...

00:00 - Introduction, Layovers reviewsReviews of layovers ✈︎ - air travel and commercial aviation on podbayThe Travel Massive Newsletter02.51 - US Travel BanTrump travel ban: Here's what you need to know - CNNPolitics.comUS airports on frontline as Donald Trump's travel ban causes chaos and protests | US news | The GuardianI am an Immigration Officer who works with DHS and has worked extensively with our refugees/Asylees. There's a lot of misinformation out there on BOTH sides. AMA : AMAEmirates Says Changed Pilot, Crew on U.S.-Bound Flights | Fortune.com06:56 - US3 at the White HouseAmerican airlines want Trump to take on their Gulf rivals - Feb. 7, 201707:56 New Emirates 5th freedom route, DeltaEmirates to add non-stop Newark-Athens flightsEmirates Says Flight Was Delayed After Delta Withheld $300 Spare Part - Bloomberg09:19 - Norwegian US announcementsEurope's best low-cost airline could be an issue for the Trump administration | 02/09/17 | Markets InsiderNorwegian Air confirms Providence will be base for Europe flightsNorwegian: We need Boeing 737MAX to sell $69 tickets to Europe - Business Insider12:05 - 737 MAX 8 for intercontinental routesBoeing plans to deliver re-engined 737 in 2017 | ReutersYour Next Trans-Atlantic Trip May Be on Boeing’s Humble 737 - Bloomberg Quint13:53 - Alex flies Thomas Cook to CPTThomas Cook Flights – Fly Thomas Cook Airlines18:00 - American drops IFE screensAmerican Airlines getting rid of in-flight entertainment screens19:07 - Air Canada unveils new liveryAir Canada Unveils New Livery Inspired by CanadaAir Canada - WinkreativeInternet Archive Wayback Machine23:06 - Etihad, its CEO and LufthansaDetails Of The Expanded Partnership Between Etihad & Lufthansa - One Mile at a TimeEtihad CEO James Hogan is quitting the company in 2017 - Business Insider25:45 - Emirates fleet change 2007-2017Emirates' Fleet Changes, 2007-1726:28 - Lufthansa app, Worldmate, Google Trips, TripitLufthansa myOffer - Lufthansa ® United States of AmericaCWT to shut Worldmate travel concierge mobile app28:20 - Paul crazy flights to MAD via ZRH and FRA31:52 - More on travel planning apps33:28 - MAD T2 and T3Terminals T1, T2, T3, T4-T4S Madrid-Barajas Airport. Distribution of terminals34:08 - Paul tests the Bombardier CS100Bombardier | The innovative ones | SWISSWorld of SWISS - Bombardier CSeries 100 - The latest aircraft in its classOnboard the SWISS CSeries Inaugural Revenue Flight - Airways Magazine36:18 - SWISS Fear of flying courseFear of flying seminar | Swiss AviationTraining37:55 - Schengen area, Momondo, SkyscannerPriceline pays $550 million to acquire European travel search firm Momondo | VentureBeat | Business | by Paul SawersSkyscanner sold to China's Ctrip in £1.4bn deal | Business | The Guardian39:26 - No wifi on Ryanair, BA Cityflyer, plane foodRyanair says no to on-board wi-fi, transatlantic routes - and flights from WaterfordBA CityFlyer - WikipediaBBC Radio 4 - The Kitchen Cabinet, Series 15, Woburn Abbey41:28 - Paul continues to ramble about his loved Sony MDR-1000XBluetooth Over-Ear Noise Canceling Headphones| MDR-1000X | Sony US42:36 - The must-have button on every IFE, Turkish interface43:54 - Amazon, Superbowl, ATL drones, Airbus self-flying taxisThe Super Bowl halftime show drones weren't flying live - The VergeLady Gaga's Super Bowl LI Halftime Show Drones Have a Bright Future | WIREDDrones help e...

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Paul 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 Aviation content from Aviation WeekRoyal Aeronautical Society | Insight Blog | Lives before luggageCrashing, Burning Planes Don’t Stop Passengers From Grabbing Their Luggage - BloombergShould overhead lockers be centrally locked? - BBC NewsDubai airport lottery: Emirates plane crash-landing survivor wins $1 million jackpot - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)The AR amenity kitEmirates New Economy Class Amenity Kits Offer Augmented Reality Experience | TheDesignAirQuantas soarsQantas profit rises to record $1bn on back of overhaul and dip in fuel prices | Business | The GuardianCebu Pacific's loyaltyShe'll go far: baby girl born on plane is given 1m air miles | World news | The GuardianThe state of US air travelFive steps to success: How to improve America’s dismal airlines | The EconomistWhy the Big Three Airlines Are So Much the Same - WSJAmerican Airlines Retiring 20 MD-80s to Roswell – Flightradar24 BlogRory Cellan-Jones on Twitter: "New statement from Delta - power outage caused IT failure https://t.co/trkQbpym05"This is Why Airline IT Systems Break Down So Often – SkiftDiving in to the Delta One Suite - Wandering ArameanOn Delta, All-Suite Business Class Flights - The New York TimesDelta Air Lines employees mistake New Mexico for Mexico | New Mexico News - KOAT HomeTurbulence on a JetBlue Flight Was So Bad a Toilet Blew Off the WallUnited on Twitter: "@HirokoTabuchi We're exceptionally proud of all of our Olympians and we're glad Miss Biles enjoyed her flight back. #TeamUSA ^CB"United Appoints New Senior Leaders - Aug 18, 2016United Flight Attendants (Finally) Have First Post-Merger Contract – SkiftExclusive - Aboard AA990: A curtain comes down on U.S. swimmers' gold medal glory | ReutersThe JFK panicThe Terrifying JFK Airport Shooting That Wasn’tJFK given all-clear after unfounded reports of shooting cause chaos | US news | The GuardianSingapore Airlines celebrates GoldSingapore Airlines FacebookThe BA Olympics plane, and the food uproarFlash - Triumphant Brits return home from Olympics in gold-nosed plane - France 24Rio Olympics 2016: Team GB's record breakers to fly home for Tuesday - BBC SportBritish Airways replace in-flight meals on long-haul journeys with fun-size chocolate barsI love plane food. Please British Airways, don’t take away my foil-wrapped fun | Daisy Buchanan | Opinion | The GuardianTo fly, to scrooge: Little by little, British Airways is chipping away at its good name | The EconomistBritish Airways cabin crew vote for industrial action but no strike | Business | The GuardianBritish Airways Releases London City Approach Cockpit Video - Airplane NewsTime Lapse Shows Incredible Aerial View of London | Digital TrendsRevealed British Airways Airbus A350 Club World business class seat - Australian Business Traveller<...

Pokemon Go makes you do stupid thingsAirline warns against playing Pokemon Go in an airport - LA TimesCarry-on might make you look like an idiotModobag: World's First Motorized, Rideable Luggage | Indiegogo | IndiegogoA beautiful AV Geek engagementA Reagan Airport Engagement Shoot — Why Have We Never Seen This Before? | WashingtonianLufthansa sells seats on AirBnBLufthansa - AirBnB (link will expire at the end of the campaign)Lufthansa is renting seats on its airplanes on Airbnb — QuartzMitsubishi also wants to enter IranMitsubishi Regional Jet may take off in Iran- Nikkei Asian ReviewAir Astana wants the Embraer E2Air Astana considers Embraer E2s, additional AOC | Airlines content from ATWOnlineFarnborough 2016Air-to-air combat: Airbus and Boeing | EspressoThe orders are in at FAI16 - Wandering ArameanOPINION: Why lessors didn't place huge orders at FarnboroughAirbus Wins a Hollow Victory at Farnborough - The Motley FoolForget Boeing and Airbus: Embraer Was the Real Winner at Farnborough - The Motley FoolEtihad chief: A350 & 777X are the future for widebodies | Airframes content from ATWOnlineJaw-dropping 'zero gravity' vertical take-off captured at Farnborough International AirshowThe Beauty of Boeing’s 787-9 Dreamliner on Display - YouTubeThe Farnborough notebook - CNN.comThe end of the 747?Is Boeing about to pull the plug on the 747?Will Horton on Twitter: "Cathay Pacific 747 passenger flights: 3 August 1979-30 September 2016 (Special farewell flight 8 Oct 2016)Boeing Sees $2.1 Billion Cost on 787 Dreamliners, Air Tanker - BloombergAlex flies Cathay Pacific and Cathay DragonCathay Pacific set to rebrand Dragonair as ‘Cathay Dragon’ in bid to strengthen corporate identity | South China Morning PostDragonair Rebrands As Cathay Dragon - What Are The Implications? - One Mile at a TimeCreating Cathay’s New Brand. An Exclusive Inside Look At Cathay Dragon | TheDesignAirSingapore Airlines in rough airSoutheast Asia's Biggest Airlines Face Increased Competition – SkiftSingapore Airlines Hires Its First Female PilotsAir France sees more strikesAir France strike: travellers face week-long disruption as third of flights scrapped | World news | The GuardianUnlimited flights Paris/London - NYLa Compagnie Selling Tickets for Unlimited Flights for YearGame over for the US4 griefs (finally!)Victory for Gulf airlines as US government ends Open Skies row with no further action | The NationalThe SkyTrax awardsWORLD AIRLINE AWARDS | the Passengers Choice AwardsThe World's Best Low-Cost Airlines | 2016WORLD AIRPORT AWARDS | the Passengers Choice AwardsLots of words, almost no action for London airportsLondon airports decision to be made in the autumn - FT.com34 councils urge government to back third runway at heathrow | Daily Mail OnlineHeathrow expansion vital after Brexit, says hub — FTHeathrow runway expansion: Green spaces design revealed - BBC NewsLondon City Airport Granted £344m ExpansionDronesAmazon partners with UK. government to test its drones | TechCrunchAirbus uses drones to speed up aircraft inspectionsThe photo app for BA pilotsBA unveils new flight deck photo appPaul experiences lie-flat seats in short haul flights

Alex 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 Created an $82 Billion Market and 100,000 New Jobs | Inc.comBrexit and the impact on UK air travelHow 4 European Low-Cost Carriers Are Preparing for Their Own Brexit – SkiftEasyJet said to be in talks about moving HQ outside UK | Digitallook.comBrexit: British Airways owner IAG claims it won't cut UK jobs or move assetsRyanair and Aer Lingus could be hit by fall in passengersShock and uncertainty: the travel industry responds to BrexitAviation weighs challenges of post-Brexit environment - Runway GirlRunway GirlBrexit may delay third runway, warns Heathrow chief | UK news | The GuardianPaul flies Easyjet from LGWNo check-in queues, automated security and just seven minutes from boarding to take-off... Gatwick unveils plans to become 'world's most efficient two-runway airport' | Daily Mail OnlinePaul Papadimitriou on Twitter: "LGW = Long Grueling Wait. No stairs, no air bridge, no staff. @Gatwick_Airport"Solar ImpulseSOLAR IMPULSE on Twitter: "BREAKING @andreborschberg has taken off for his last flight, from #Seville to #Cairo, & will fly for #futureisclean! https://t.co/MebE8z5gJp"Solar Impulse Completes Transatlantic Crossing, Lands in Seville, Spain - The AtlanticThe solar-powered airportThe first world's first solar-powered airport is in Cochin, India - Mar. 14, 2016Boeing solar-powered planeBoeing patents first solar powered plane that can fly forever. It can replace costly satellites - PatentYogiNASA wants to learn from American AirlinesNASA and American Airlines team up to improve cockpit displaysBoeing CentennialFarnborough International Airshow Public 2016 - Boeing Centennial ExperienceMore hopes for the 747Boeing, Russian Firm Said Near $4 Billion Deal to Save 747 - BloombergBoeing Iran Air deal could include 747-8s | Manufacturers content from ATWOnlineThe EU-US Open Skies must go deeperEurope transport chief: Think bigger on EU-US Open Skies | Open Skies content from ATWOnlineAir Serbia launches new NY routsSerbia connected to the United States again - Wandering ArameanThe US4 is losing its war against the ME3U.S. Airlines Set to Lose Major Battle Against Gulf Carriers in Open Skies Debate – SkiftMueller goes to EmiratesMalaysia Airlines' CEO To Work For Emirates - One Mile at a TimeEmireates has a new 777 business seatEmirates reveals new Boeing 777 business class seat - Australian Business TravellerCobalt flies!Cobalt - Cheap Flights to CyprusNew Cypriot airline Cobalt holds launch event in LondonParikiaki | Parikiaki Cyprus and Cypriot NewsSWISS gets its new BombardierBombardier Inc flying high after handing over first CSeries jet to Swiss International Air Lines | Financial PostAlex Macheras on Twitter: "INCREDIBLE views from onboard first ever @FlySWISS #Cseries flight, Captain took us v low around the Swiss Alps too! https://t.co/gXqqaj6FEI"CSeries’ first “Swiss” passenger flight is PaxEx knockout - Runway GirlRunway GirlSwiss’ CSeries debuts ZIM seats, full production cabin ...

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Wifi 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 - YouTubeWill Air France and Singapore enter an alliance too?Singapore Airlines, Air France in early partnership talks - ch-aviation.comChinaThe dragon takes flight: China passes a milestone in business travel | The EconomistJetLovers 3DJetLovers FlightClub on Twitter: "Exciting news! Now you can see all of your flights on interactive 3D globe (WebGL required). Check it out now! https://t.co/R2Cvzk3WGZ"A new Ryanair eraSecret connections: Ryanair experiments with hub-and-spoke transfers | The EconomistTSA is getting worseCatching a Flight? Budget Hours, Not Minutes, for Security - NYTimes.comNew York Airports Threaten to Remove TSA in Favor of Alternate Screeners – SkiftCrazy plane furnitureSpartan2470 comments on Chair made out of a 737 jet engine.Plane Industries | Luxury Goods made from WastePlane-influenced hotelsFor Some Strange Reason, There's An Airplane Inside Of This HotelAircraft's Perilous Journey On The High SeasAirbus VCFormer head of Google's Project Ara on leaving to start Airbus' new Silicon Valley lab | VentureBeat | Entrepreneur | by Chris O'BrienHome - A³ by Airbus GroupLufthansa car sharingMore extras, more convenience: Lufthansa Express Carsharing | Lufthansa - YouTubePilot assaultedManchester flight delayed after woman 'punched pilot in face' | UK news | The GuardianSOFSofia Airport —For video, subscribe on Spotify or YouTube (or YouTube Music)Review, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsFollow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookSearch for 'Layovers' on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing somewhere, or for any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X

Skyfaring - 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 —For video, subscribe on Spotify or YouTube (or YouTube Music)Review, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsFollow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookSearch for 'Layovers' on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing somewhere, or for any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X

Congrats Solar Impulse!Solar Impulse completes long-delayed flight across the Pacific | Ars TechnicaVirgin AmericaAlaska Air reaches for sky with Virgin America deal - FT.com ($)Seth Miller on Twitter: ".@AlaskaAir hopes for DoJ approval of VX merger by EoY."Virgin America Staff Have Fun With Personalised Messages On Gate ScreensVirgin America on Twitter: "We've touched down on Snapchat. Follow us: VirginAmerica https://t.co/inaK5aZrjh"WOW Air wants you to Snapchatsnaptraveler.wowair.comUS consolidationStart-Up Airline Idles on a California Runway, Stymied by Bureaucracy - The New York TimesFlyerRights responds to our 038 leg room storyFlyersRights.ORG - Largest Non-Profit Airline Consumer OrganizationFlyers Rights (@KendallFlyers) | TwitterFAA Bill: Bill Shuster, airline lobbyists meet - POLITICOShuster admits relationship with airline lobbyist - POLITICOAlex flies Emirates Business Class and moreBusiness Class Cabin Features | Flying with EmiratesTripIt half-repaints its websiteTripIt - Travel Itinerary - Trip PlannerSeats, seats and more seatsFormation Design nominated for elevated lie-flat seating concept | Daily Mail OnlineA New Airplane Cabin Design Features King-Size Beds | Travel + LeisureAirbus patent bench seat revolutionize airline ticket sales - Business InsiderAnother smart carry-onFLOATTI - The World's First SUPER SUITCASE by Floatti Inc — KickstarterDavid Verch tells us all about LugLocDavid Verch - You guys talked about the luggage tracking... | FacebookAmber and Eric mention us one more time!Episode 17: Luxury #AvGeek Experiences |We're on iTunes, give us a review, pretty please :-)layovers ✈︎ by Paul Papadimitriou and Alex Hunter discuss aviation innovation and technology on iTunesA new Matrix ITA guideMatrix ITA Advanced Guide: Tips for Finding Cheap AirfareDrones are made out of plastic too, you knowDrone believed to have hit British Airways flight 'may have been a plastic bag' | Hacker NewsThat drone that hit a British Airways plane might have been a plastic bag — QuartzDrone hits plane at Heathrow airport, says pilot | UK news | The GuardianMueller leaves MalaysianChristoph Mueller bids farewell to MAB in September | Astro AwaniDMEMoscow Domodedovo Airport —For video, subscribe on Spotify or YouTube (or YouTube Music)Review, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsFollow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookSearch for 'Layovers' on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing somewhere, or for any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X

The 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 747 lives to see another dayBoeing Gets $1.5 Billion Surprise With New 747 Jumbo Jet Orders - BloombergSneak Peek at Malaysia Airlines 9M-MPP Boeing 747-400 #RetroJet #QueenOftheskies | AzuanZahdi.comShoutoutsLevi Bloom on Twitter: "@papadimitriou 2 episodes from finishing every layovers episode. Listening from Minneapolis. Really enjoying this fantastic podcast."Heathrow Airport on Twitter: "@papadimitriou Hi Paul, the e-gates in T3 are being updated for new generation ones, to improve immigration at Heathrow."KLM expands Messenger initiativeHeathrow Airport on Twitter: "@papadimitriou Hi Paul, the e-gates in T3 are being updated for new generation ones, to improve immigration at Heathrow."AF KLM CEO leaves for IATAAir France-KLM says CEO to leave airline for top IATA post | ReutersUS Congreas refuses to legislate on legroomBacked by Airline Dollars, Congress Rejects Effort to Address Shrinking LegroomThe state of air travelCome fly with me | 1843Passengers rights in the EU almost impound a plane!An Airline Owed a Customer $680—and Its Plane Almost Got ImpoundedMissiles on a commercial jetliner...US missiles found on Air Serbia plane | GulfNews.comYet another smart luggageRadenA tracker with a twistSmart-Unit - Product HuntHow does it work ? Smart-Unit. Luggage locator | Smart-UnitFacepalm for the TSATSA paid $1.4 million for Randomizer app that chooses left or right | Apps and Software | Geek.comThe TSA is a Mess; Won't Get Better Soon - Wandering ArameanA smart… pillow??WOOLLIP Travel Pillow: Smart pillow for smart travelers! by DIANE & FRANCK LEVY — KickstarterA 737 races a TeslaTesla vs. Boeing: Which wins the ultimate drag race? - CNETBOSMassport - Logan Airport —For video, subscribe on Spotify or YouTube (or YouTube Music)Review, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsFollow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookSearch for 'Layovers' on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing somewhere, or for any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X

The 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 really stop a bomber by asking, 'Are you terrorist?' | Daily Mail OnlinePre or not PreCraig McCormick on Twitter: "@lay_overs As a UA 1K Card holder, I regularly (everytime) get TSA-Pre tickets even though I have a UK Passport. It's actually not uncommon."Craig McCormick on Twitter: "@lay_overs From my research, we got automatically enrolled due to frequent travel to US. It can be hit or miss occasionally for some reason."Markus Voelter on Twitter: "@lay_overs I had a similar pre-check experience. I asked the guys. Told me that some boarding passes get the “pre” randomly. Strange indeed."Apply for TSA Pre✓® | Transportation Security AdministrationJohn Edgar Park on Twitter: "My modified multitool made it through two airports today! It may help that I laser etched "TSA Compliant" on it. https://t.co/eOXwCfzOsw"Anton Nekhaenko on Twitter: "@papadimitriou did you mention that some credit cards in the US would reimburse you for your TSA fast track/global entry fees?"The greatest review ever of LayoversMy Top Travel Podcasts — ORD TO ANYWHEREVirgin America is for saleVirgin America Gets Takeover Bids From JetBlue and Alaska Air - BloombergWhy Delta Is Virgin America's Most Likely Suitor – SkiftVA Stock | Barbarian At The Gate: Virgin America (VA) - TheStreetVirgin Australia loses Air New ZealandAir New Zealand considering Virgin Australia stake disposalVirgin Atlantic going low cosst?TTG Media | Travel industry, travel agent and tourism news, events and jobs - News - Virgin Atlantic mulls low-cost offshoot to counter growth in budget long-haulThe new Airbus experienceAirbus AirspaceA split level A350?Airbus considers split-level layout for A350-1000 - Australian Business TravellerThe mile-high clubsAnton Nekhaenko on Twitter: "@lay_overs the biggest shame of LH scrapping A340s is how good theirs were for joining the mile-high club, with those below the deck toilets"Airline cabin crew reveal their guilty secrets: from sex in the sky to short-changing passengers - TelegraphTinder for airports?!Meet Me At Airport: Tinder for the airportRyanair switches strategyRyanair’s New Strategy: Being Nice - WSJRyanair launches corporate jet service - Business TravellerRyanair’s CMO on the Airline's Ambitious Low-Brow Content Marketing Strategy – SkiftWOW the low cost disruptorInterview: Wow Air CEO on Being Different in the Low-Cost Carrier Space – SkiftA french long haul low costLa première low-cost long-courrier française s'appellera French Blue (compagnie soeur d'Air Caraïbes)Qatar eyes low cost in IndiaQatar Airways still keen on buying stake in Indigo - LivemintRoyal BruneiRoyal Brunei Airlines' first all-female pilot crew lands plane in Saudi Arabia - where women are not allowed to drive | Asia | News | The IndependentThe great UK panicThe UK Is Flying Biscuits Over From Dubai Because There Is A Shortage - BuzzFeed NewsA new age in supersonic travel?Boom - Supersonic Passenger Airplanes

Alex 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 HubDüsseldorf Airport’s Innovation Hub Wants a Bit of Startup Magic – SkiftPaul narrates his LGW-KEF experienceThe LGW e-passport gates failThe everywhere security futureSensor system to speed up airport security screeningShout outsAndrew Hunter (LHR)Chris Collins (NRT)Iain Dewar (EDI) who went to see the Spirit of Australia 747Historical Aircraft Restoration Society Museum- Australia - Hi My Name Is IainAdam Nowek (WAW)Mbwana Ally (DAR)Jon Bradford (LHR)MAN asks for tax reprieveManchester airport calls for tax holiday on new long-haul routes - FT.com ($)The strange AA versus Gogo lawsuitAmerican Airlines drops its Gogo inflight internet suit - TnoozNew Deal Will Increase Gogo's In-Flight Wi-Fi Speed – SkiftThe in-flight roaming marketIn-flight mobile roaming revenues $3 billion by 2020 - Mob76 OutlookMunoz is back at United!!United welcomes back President and CEO Oscar Munoz | United AirtimeUnited Airlines announces return of CEO Oscar Munoz | ReutersThe EU wants the US to stop stalling NorwegianThe U.S. Should Give Norwegian Air Freedom to Fly, Says EU – SkiftNorwegian Air Offers New Low-Cost Flights to Paris – SkiftNorwegian shelves Cork transatlantic plans | Open Skies content from ATWOnlineNorwegian Air Flies in the Face of the Trans-Atlantic Establishment - The New York TimesTip: pre-order food when you fly Norwegian (hat tip: Sasha Paleeva)A new EU allianceFive European airlines launch new alliance - EspacesThe Amazon fleetAmazon has leased 20 Boeing 767s to carry out fulfillment services | ZDNetTracking luggageCarrycado - Lose track of time, not your luggage with our smart tracking device and platform.CarryCado - The travellers tracking device and app | IndiegogoTrakdot Luggage TrackerLugLoc - The first Luggage LocatorTRACE ME Luggage TrackerSamsonite aquires TumiSamsonite’s Tumi Acquisition Spells Digital Challenges | L2: The DailyMH370: two years onMH370 search: Investigators remain 'hopeful' on anniversary - BBC NewsMissing MH370: Possible Boeing 777 Part Found Off Mozambique, Sources Say - NBC NewsMH370 investigators to examine aircraft debris in Mozambique — FT ($)MH370 search: second possible plane part found on Réunion coast | World news | The GuardianGeoGarage: The search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 : debris discovery 'consistent with ocean currents from search area'MH370: head of search says 'very likely' plane will be found by July | World news | The GuardianThe lasr minutes of the GermanWings flightThe Real Story of Germanwings Flight 9525 | GQWhich airlines get love/hate on social mediaThese 3 Airlines Are the Most Hated In the World, According to Twitter - FortuneThe A350 promiseThe New Airbus A350 Could End Jet Lag for Good - Condé Nast TravelerPreview of Airbus A350XWB at Singapore Airshow 2016 - YouTube (video)Ep 009: Eric the #AvGeek at the Singapore Airshow with Airbus |<...

Layovers is 27th on 100 most interesting podcastsThe 100 best, most-interesting podcasts for 2016 – DailyTekkAegean isn't as good a status fast track as it used to beAegean Airlines Clamping Down On Star Alliance StatusThe Points GuyOK Go's Reddit IAmAgeekymama comments on We are OK Go! We're here to talk, Reddit, so Ask Us Anything!With Husband in Tow's podcastEp 009: Eric the #AvGeek at the Singapore Airshow with Airbus |Lufthansa Business Class Airbus A380 Beijing to Frankfurt |AA's appMobile and app – Mobile tools – American AirlinesLocusLabs - indoor maps, search, and navigationSomalia's attack has been claimedAl-Shabab 'carried out' Somalia plane attack - BBC NewsMAN gets mega budget to evolveJacobs onboard for planned £1 billion transformation of Manchester Airport - Airport World MagazineAA meets UberAmerican Airlines Will Now Push Flyers to Use Uber – SkiftUber for Developers - Welcome to the Uber APIAA sues GogoAmerican Airlines Is Suing Gogo Over Its Crappy In-Flight WiFi - BuzzFeed NewsIn-flight Wifi advertisingThe Rise of In-Flight Wi-Fi Advertising -- Digital Marketing This Week – SkiftBanning calls in the air?FAA bill: Will passengers be barred from making calls during flights? - CSMonitor.comQantas' Tech TalksQantas Holds Tech Talk in the Skies During Australian Start-Up Flight – SkiftBA UnGroundedTurkish Airlines - ‘Invest On Board’ platform meets investors and startups in sky!TSA Pre-Check extensionThe TSA Wants 25 Million Americans Enrolled in TSA Precheck – SkiftPrivatizing the US skiesA Bill Privatizing U.S. Air Traffic Control Cleared a House Committee – SkiftHouse Republicans move ahead with plan to shift 38,000 FAA workers - The Washington PostUS Airports order AirGrub for food deliveryAirGrub Partners With U.S. Airport Group for Speedier Pre-Flight Nosh – SkiftMIA's app integreates beaconsMiami Airport Becomes One of the First to Connect Consumers With Beacons – SkiftUA introduces 3-class on domestic trunk routesGAME ON: United Adds 3-Cabin Service to Premium New York-West Coast Routes - View from the WingAll you can eat flyingOneGo Provides Unlimited Flights Per MonthRe-inventing the luggage tagRIMOWA Electronic TagAl Baker strikes againWe won't let SIA close the gapSingapore Air ShowGlobal slowdown fears overshadow Singapore aviation show | ReutersSoutheast Asia's record jet orders seen at risk: IATA - Business InsiderSingapore Airlines load factor increases | Daily NewsUPDATE 1-AIRSHOW-Philippine Air nears deal to acquire Airbus A350s -sources | ReutersANA goes First on A380ANA's A380 Will Feature First Class (And More Details) - One Mile at a TimeThe A340 is ditches left and rightTHAI grounds Airbus A340s it can't sell | Bangkok Post: businessLufthansa Brings Airbus A350s to Munich to Retire Thirsty A340s - Bloomberg BusinessLH can't seem to delivery on its new strategyLufthansa Still Struggles to Get Its Low-Cost Revolution Off the Ground – SkiftA Die Hard scenario- DEAD BODY & MILLIONS OF SOUTH AFRICAN RAND FOUND ON PLANEWhat if a pilot dies?A Nervous Passenger’s Guide to Landing a Boeing 737 During an In-Flight EmergencyJet lag and timezones

Paul 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 and plane routesDirect flights are vital to startup success, says a major study - TnoozSomalia terror attackHarun Maruf on Twitter: "Photos of the damage to Daallo airlines taken after the emergency landing. Two passengers were injured. #Somalia https://t.co/2A5XTyOajm"Accident: Daallo A321 near Mogadishu on Feb 2nd 2016, explosion rips fuselage openExplosion on board an A321 few mins after taking off from Mogadishu : aviationReport: Man Ejected From Somali Plane in Midair Was Suicide BomberAirport workers seen with laptop in Somalia jet blast - CNN.comSomalia Plane Bomber Meant To Be On Turkish Flight | Airwise NewsTurkey taking no steps to investigate killing of downed Su-24 pilot — ambassador : aviationTurkish & Batman & SupermanTurkish Airlines Takes Film Franchise Marketing to New Heights – Flight ChicPDX's movie theatreThe newest airport amenity? Movie theaters - CNN.comEmirates goes drone for its latest marketing campaignEmirates and Boeing launch ‘View from Above’Emirates - View from AboveOK Go in zero gravityS7 Airlines - OK Go, Upside down & Inside Out | Facebook (video)Behind The Scenes 3 of 3: The new OK Go video is outA smartphone-controlled IFEairlinetrends.com » Panasonic’s Waterfront concept suite lets passengers customize their inflight experience with their smartphoneBA forced to enter the 21st centuryFemale British Airways cabin crew win the right to wear trousers | Business | The GuardianKorean Air pilots bargain hardKorean Air pilots are demanding a 37% pay raise—or else they’ll fly for China - QuartzChina cracks down on unruly passengers- CHINESE AIRLINES TO SHARE DETAILS ON UNRULY PASSENGERSThe 747 can't dieSAUDIA is retiring their 747-400 on April 1st (Arabic tweet) : aviationAir France 747 Forever - Two jewels of French aviation fly side by side over France - YouTube (video)Will China be The Last Bastion of the 747?Why Did Boeing Make Significant Production Changes?Omega Tau talks NASA 747195 – Flying the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft | omega tauDelta's CEO retiresDelta CEO Anderson to retire from role; Bastian to be new CEO | People content from ATWOnlineDelta CEO Richard Anderson’s Retirement Caps a Remarkable Nine Years for the Airline | The Cranky FlierBA will fly to IranBritish Airways Will Resume Flights to Iranian Capital in July - Bloomberg BusinessThe real fuel surcharge costIs My Airline Overcharging Me For Fuel? – Hi, My Name's Dave (cached version)NASA revives the X-plane programNASA proposes X-plane revival with supersonic, subsonic designsA new Russian competitor to the 737 and 320?Could the Frigate Ecojet take on Airbus and Boeing? - CNN.comMANOfficial website for Manchester Airport —For video, subscribe on

Alex 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 from ATWOnlineAirbus criticizes Zodiac over supply shortcomings | Components content from ATWOnlineAirbus to Join Forces With Uber for On-Demand Helicopter Service, CEO Says - WSJ ($)Meet Airbus Ventures, A “Pure-Play” Aerospace Venture Firm | TechCrunchEK 2016 ordersEmirates Is Spending $14.5 Billion on 21 New Jets – SkiftTAP and Azul share new interiorsTAP Portugal Announce Identical Interiors To Sister Company Azul | TheDesignAirBoeing announces earnings and flies its new 737Boeing 737 MAX maiden flight a success - CNN.comOn the runway: the Boeing 737 MAX 2016-01-29 | EspressoBoeing 2015 earnings: Good year, good forecast, shares plunge anyway - Leeham News and CommentBoeing to build Air Force 1 jets | Tempo - News in a FlashSWISS takes delivery of first 777-300ER | Airframes content from ATWOnlineThe Swiss Laubehorn race in 360SWISS A321 and Patrouille Suisse in 360°... - Swiss International Air Lines | FacebookWifi in the airSWISS’s Boeing 777-300ERs to offer Internet in all three classes | IFE content from ATWOnlineAlex and Paul report on their Wifi experienceThe longest commercial flihgts in the worldUnited Airlines reveals its newest, longest flight - TravelSkillsQatar Airways' longest flight in the world - Business InsiderQatar Airways may launch world's longest flight - CNN.comEmirates Goes Non-Stop Dubai-Auckland from MarchGrant Bradley: Emirates' non-stop flight to Dubai is a game changer - Business - NZ Herald NewsThose pesky fees won't come downIt may not feel like it, but US airline fees are actually leveling out - QuartzAs Oil Prices Plunge, Airline Profits Soar As Companies Make More Money Off PassengersThe Cost of Airline Fuel Drops While Airplane Ticket Prices Stay Steady – SkiftSmart carry-on absolute failHow Bluesmart's connected luggage nearly got me kicked off a flightCarry on regardless: Lots of entrepreneurs thought they could revolutionise hand-luggage. Few have succeeded | The EconomistThe travel planning apps contest updateOur LoungeBuddy + TripIt Integration Is Live | LoungeBuddyIntelligent bidding and booking appsMeet Hyper, an actually helpful smart travel assistantFacebook’s Secret Chat SDK Lets Developers Build Messenger Bots | TechCrunchFAQ - SeatswapDon't ask, don't get: Should flyers be moved to unused premium-economy seats? | The EconomistHas the Internet made air travel irrelevant?Has the Internet Made Air Travel Irrelevant? - The New YorkerWhen low cost is really low costBlogger says flying via Berlin was cheaper than Sheffield to Essex train | UK news | The GuardianCathay Pacific Rebrand DragonAir As “Cathay Dragon” | TheDesignAirEtihadEtihad Just Won a Small Battle in Its Air Berlin Codeshare Battle – SkiftEtihad Airways Business Class on Jet AirwaysTerror or not?

SASNew cabin on intercontinental routes - SASEstonian Air suffersEstonia's National Airline Is Officially Bankrupt – SkiftAirbus financial resultsDissection of the 2015 Airbus order book - Leeham News and CommentAirbus on Twitter: "Airbus deliveries in 2015 #AirbusResults https://t.co/wTFnn02kaf"`Full' Heathrow Adds 1.6 Million Passengers Aided by Bigger Jets - Bloomberg BusinessVirgin Atlantic Poised for $4.3 Billion Airbus A350 Deal - Bloomberg BusinessAirbus's New Technology Can Track and Take Down Rogue Drones | Travel + LeisureANA set to place A380 order - Business TravellerAl Baker is the most entertaining man in aviationQatar Airways' CEO Has Sharp Words for Delta & American - AirlineReporter : AirlineReporterQatar Airways goes Hollywood but dresses down LAX - Runway GirlRunway GirlIncensed by 'bullying,' Qatar Airways considers leaving oneworld - Doha NewsUnited needs to come aroundUnited Airlines’ Quest to Be Less AwfulEtihad will finally deliver in the USEtihad Airways Enhances US Operations With Equipment Changes In... -- ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --German court rules against Etihad-Air Berlin codesharesThe ME3 in the USWhere will the ME3 expand into the US this year? : AirlineReporterAir France says adieu to last 747Where will the ME3 expand into the US this year? : AirlineReporter747 Forever - 40 years of romanceThen and Now: 45 Years of Boeing's 747 Passenger ExperienceLargest operators of aircraftsLargest Operators - Album on ImgurWill commercial aircrafts be piloted by only one person?Boeing, Airbus and BAE Systems could ditch their under EU plan to improve safety | Daily Mail OnlineThe surprising possibilities of the C Series AHMSPilots are losing their flying skills says US report - TelegraphGermany plans compulsory drug tests for pilots | Safety content from ATWOnlineStill no sign of the MH370MH370 search team finds second shipwreck - BBC NewsFlying with the door open?Open Airplane Door on Flight to South Korea | Travel + LeisureAnimals creating chaoesAir India Flight Turns Back After Passengers Spot RatBangkok airport apologizes for snake found on luggage cart - Las Vegas Sun News2015 was really safe2015 was the safest year in aviation history - TelegraphWhat are the world's safest airlines for 2016? - CNN.comLong haul low cost to/from the USFormer Tech Exec's New Offering: $199 Flights To Europe From LAX And SFO - ForbesAn app to sawp seatsTicketed passengers can now swap seats with new app | IT & Distribution content from ATWOnlineUber to enter the travel planning game?Uber Travel may challenge Expedia, TripCase, everyone - if it's serious - TnoozThat crazy concept might be more real than we thoughtSkyDeck Concept Creates the Ultimate Window Seat - AirlineReporter : AirlineReporterA carry-on that follow you every step of the wayThis smart suitcase literally follows you around so you'll never have to drag or carry a bag again | Business InsiderNew airport expansions set to openVolunteers required to test out Dubai's new Concourse D ahead of its opening - Airport World MagazineHong Kong celebrates the opening of its new $10 billion Mi...

ANA Star WarsR2-D2™ ANA JET Flight Ceremony Los Angeles International Airport"STAR WARS: The Force Awakens" World Premiere HollywoodANA Returns to Sydney in Style with the R2-D2 Star Wars Dreamliner - AirlineReporter : AirlineReporterFans with the R2-D2™ ANA JET - YouTube (video)SHOP | ANA STAR WARS PROJECTHappy birthday AirbusThe timeline | Airbus, a leading aircraft manufacturerApp in the AirApp in the Air - We added new Profile StatisticsKayak SnapKayak to Launch New Text-Based Travel Service – SkiftMcKinsey's future of travelFacebook and the future of travel | McKinsey & CompanyPost-booking price checking appFairFly: Rebooking your flight at a better price.The miles addictionHelp, I’m Addicted to Frequent-Flier Miles -- The CutTurning an airplaneThe Art of Turning Around an Airplane - The New York TimesZRH gets a lots of Qatari jetsQatari ex-emir’s broken leg sees 9 ‘emergency’ landings in Zurich despite night flight ban — RT NewsDelta CEO is person of the yearPerson Of The Year: Delta Air Lines’ Richard Anderson | Commercial Aviation content from Aviation WeekRichard Anderson - Aviation Week’s Person of the Year 2015 — Civil Aviation Forum | Airliners.netNo more hover boardsOperational updates | About Emirates | Emirates United KingdomRussell Crowe rages against airline hoverboard ban - CNETChinese hoverboard market in chaos after Amazon demands they stop explodingBA goes reward flight on iOSBA on your mobile | British AirwaysWhy does British Airways avoid French airspace?What's going on in France tonight ? - Page 2 - FlyerTalk ForumsBritish Airways on Twitter: "@cubedweller We're unaware of any reasons why this would be, Alex. ^Cec"New LHR approach over continental EuropeHeathrow holding times trial enters permanent operationATC improvements reduce London Heathrow stacks | Air Traffic Control content from ATWOnlineDid Malaysian really fly in the wrong direction?Malaysia Airlines MH132 flies in wrong direction for almost an hour | News | DW.COM | 27.12.2015Malaysia Airlines aircraft given wrong flight plan | Safety content from ATWOnlineIncident: Malaysia A333 over Tasman Sea on Dec 25th 2015, crew, dispatch and ATC out of syncBeacons arrive at MUCLufthansa apps on your smartphone or tablet - Lufthansa ® United KingdomAirports hit record PAX numbersFrankfurter Flughafen Fraport mit mehr als 60 Mio. Passagieren (in German)Flughafen Frankfurt verliert international an Bedeutung - SPIEGEL ONLINE (in German)Hartsfield-Jackson First Airport to Serve 100 Million Passengers in a Single YearVirgin Atlantic gets creative for its financingVirgin Atlantic raises cash against Heathrow airport slots | Finance & Data content from ATWOnlineVirgin America gets new Airbus planesVirgin America to lease 10 new Airbus A321neo aircraft | ReutersMistubishi delays aircraftMRJ airliner delay won’t disrupt jobs here, says local partner | The Seattle TimesCityJet orders more SuperJetsIrish CityJet to option 6 more Russian-made airliners — RT BusinessCityJet seals new $210m jet options to expand - Independent.ieInvestor in talks to buy Irish airline CityJetThe CS100 get the greenlightBombardier CS100 passenger jet is given the all-clear for take-off - BelfastTelegraph.co.ukThe future of Sharm el-Sheikh is uncertainEgypt plane crash: Airlines extend suspension of Sharm el-Sheikh flights - BBC NewsA real fake bomb freaks Air ...

Travel 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 | The NationalEmirates World Interviews | Inflight entertainment | Emirates United KingdomMalaysia Airlines Strikes A Deal With Emirates — Civil Aviation Forum | Airliners.netEtihad wants to be there for the long runEtihad Airways wins ‘World’s Leading Airline’ award for seventh consecutive yearInterview: Etihad CEO Downplays Rivals' Complaints to Focus on the 'Long Game' – SkiftEtihad debuts swanky new frequent-flier lounge at New York JFKLuxury seats …with a viewOpulent Air Travel Is Reaching a New Level of Lunacy with Seats On Top of the PlaneA chocolate egg with a planeKinder Surprise AirbusThe lunacy of designers thinking about air travelHere's What Makes Flying Suck, and How Designers Would Fix It | WIREDThe battle of travel planning appsTripIt - Travel Itinerary - Trip PlannerTripCase Travel App: Manage Itineraries, Trips & FlightsWorldMate - Travel Smart. Organize your itinerary and book your travel on iPhone, iPad, Android and Windows PhoneOfficial Gmail Blog: Sharing travel plans and memories with Inbox by GmailUncertainties over EgyptRussian plane crash: Egypt says no terror evidence yet - CNN.comBritish Ambassador in Egypt Announces ‘Finalized Plan’ to Resume Flights to Sharm El-Sheikh | Egyptian StreetsAir France flight from San Francisco to Paris diverted to Montreal after threat - CNN.comAir India can't find enough cashAir India's $4.5 Billion Bailout Fails to Avert Grounded 787s - Bloomberg BusinessGood news for U.S. air travelU.S. Airlines Post Higher Than Usual On-Time Results in 2015 – SkiftResults Are In: Best and Worst U.S. Airports in 2015DOT orders airlines to comply with the law and pay passengers for damaged baggage | Road Warrior VoicesToss the bag!'Toss the bag' and other games airport staff play with your luggage - TelegraphThe abandonned 747s mysteryMalaysia hunts owners of Boeing 747s left at airport - CNN.comVirgin Galactic to Hurl Rockets to Space From Boeing 747 Jet - Bloomberg BusinessFate of iconic 747 jumbo jet in the hands of Russians … and if they don’t save it, no one will | National PostDrawing the experience of air travelArtist Hilariously Illustrates His Flight From New York To Berlin | Bored PandaLHR delayed decision angers UK businessesHeathrow Airport runway decision delayed until summer - BBC NewsStop Heathrow runway dithering or I'll take British Airways elsewhere, warns Willie Walsh - TelegraphChina's aviation boom drives airport building frenzy | ReutersU....

Women in the aviation industryAll-Female Flight Crew a First for Ethiopia AirlinesIndonesia's Lion Air grounds pilot for 'offering flight attendant as compensation' for delay, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits TimesChina’s Secret to a Booming Aviation Industry: Sexism - FortuneA hazing ritual forced Chinese female flight attendants into overhead bins - The Washington PostAir travel after the terror attacksReports: Russia demands Lebanon shut down airspace for Russian military drills - VoxUkraine closes airspace to all Russian planes - BBC NewsWorldwide Travel AlertSécurité: les personnels Air France inquiets (in French)Blonde bomber: Police believe Hasna Aitboulahcen was part of a terror cell planning an attack on Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | DailyTelegraphPerquisitions à Roissy : des signaux de radicalisation découverts - Le Point (in French)Toulouse Airbus site bomb alert: 200 people evacuated after '3 drinks cans connected with wire' found in engine - Mirror OnlineTurkish plane diverted to Canada over bomb threat - BBC NewsSIA confirms bomb threat on flight from San Francisco - Channel NewsAsiaBomb scare: Changi Airport chairman was on Singapore Airlines plane, Singapore News & Top Stories - The Straits TimesFour Middle Eastern passengers kicked off plane after woman said she saw dynamite text | World | News | Daily ExpressUS Muslim forced off plane cites IslamophobiaProof that SIN is good for layovers?S'pore couple camp at Changi Airport for 7 months: There's free Internet, electricity, water, AsiaOne Singapore NewsCathay returns at LGWCathay Pacific 'to return to London Gatwick with A350' - Business TravellerEurope and the US versus the Middle-Eastern carriersFrance and Germany's Transport Ministers Add to the Open Skies Battle With Gulf Carriers – SkiftLufthansa cancels Munich-Dubai service - Business TravellerDL Severs Ticketing With EK — Civil Aviation Forum | Airliners.netWhat is Qatar announcing for the US market?Qatar Airways Set For "Historic" AnnouncementJetBlue goes AmazonJetBlue Launches Amazon Streaming on All Planes Equipped With Fly-Fi – SkiftEmirates adds bigger IFE screens in all classesEmirates Introduces New Generation IFE That Is Best In Class | TheDesignAirPay for Wifi with United milesUnited to Let Travelers Trade Miles for Wi-Fi in the Sky170m USD worth or air miles!Billionaire Charges $170 Million Painting to Get Airline MilesJetloversLayovers on JetLovers - Your Flight ClubGoogle creeps into travelGoogle Claims Mobile Search Result Impacting Yelp, TripAdvisor Is Bug | Re/codeAirlines warned giving Google any data will ensure you're hostage to it for lifeGoogle Tries to Remove Mobile Friction With Instant Booking Push – SkiftOnline Traffic to Airline Websites Predicts Passenger Numbers, Report Says - APEX | Airline Passenger ExperienceStartup lookoutTravelRavel - Taking a stress out of bookingTIMEJET | Time flies with usLuggage weight sharing?Edwin asks us if it would be possible for poeple to share the weight they're checking into the hold.For wine loversThe Easiest (and Cheapest) Way to Travel with Wine - Condé Nast TravelerKLM goes MessengerKLM confirms Facebook Messenger playWe don't know what Airbus is thinkingAirbus Crazy Patent Watch: Detachable Cabins EditionThe renaissance of supersonic planes

Terror 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 carry-on failed to be detected at TSE, IST and ZAGEmirates goes 2 class and jetpacksThe plane with the most seats in the world - CNN.comTwo guys wearing jetpacks fly alongside an Airbus A380Happy 20, EasyJet (but are you sure about those uniforms?)EasyJet is now 25: Who's shaking up the travel industry today?EasyJet unveils futuristic LED-studded uniforms for 2016 - TelegraphThe Air Astana experience and its IFEIn-Flight EntertainmentBluebox AiAir Astana on Twitter: "We are happy to hear that you have enjoyed your first flight with us! ✈ https://t.co/i76NPOJh0i"Etihad's upgrade bidding systemPlusgrade | revenue upgrade platform for the airline industryGuide to Bidding on Flight Upgrades for Premium SeatsIs Twitter a better way to handle customer service?Alex Hunter on Twitter: "@EtihadHelp Hi, I need help cancelling a trip due to hospitalisation. Can you help? Tried calling but can't get through to a human."British Airways on Twitter: "@cubedweller Hi Alex, please DM your booking ref and email address and we'll look into this for you. Thanks. ^Linda"Paul narrates his nightmarish Turkish flight cancellation incidentPaul and Alex both flew in the same "Pope plane" by Croatia AirlinesThe state of maintenanceDGCA report finds Air India operated 787 with only 4 of 47 screws installed - Bangalore AviationThe Disturbing Truth About How Airplanes Are Maintained Today | Vanity FairShould there be a Carfax Record Report for commercial airliners? | George Hobica | LinkedInPaul narrates how a third of his SWISS flight wasn't allowed to boardLufthansa experiences a very bad strikeLufthansa cancels 1,000 flights as staff walks out - Nov. 9, 2015The Norwegian experienceNorwegian 787 Dreamlinerjon bradford on Twitter: "Getting flashbacks. If @VirginAtlantic launched today, it would look something like @Fly_Norwegian transatlantic. /cc @papadimitriou"The modern Turkish experienceTurkish Airlines New Planet TV 2015 (IFE System) - YouTube (video)Turkish Airlines - Fleet - turkishairlines.comISTTAV Istanbul Ataturk Airport —For video, subscribe on Spotify or YouTube (or YouTube Music)Review, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsFollow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookSearch for 'Layovers' on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing somewhere, or for any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X

SHOW NOTESCaptains' Hat TipsThanks to Kendall (TXL) for stating that we were one of the best sources of industry news, to Greg (BRS) for his weekly contributions and Vicky (ATH) for her suggestions. News of the weekThe Russian airliner crashRussian plane crash: Flight 7K9268 crashed in EgyptTerrorists 'boasted' to Isil leaders about bombing plane, stranded Brits 'could face ten day delays' - as it happened on Saturday November 7 - TelegraphRussian plane crash: Quest finds it mysterious - CNN.comSinai Metrojet A321 crash raises questions about Egypt, Russia - Runway GirlRunway GirlEgypt and Russia reject claims ISIL is behind airliner crash - 9news.com.auWorrying working conditions for US Air Traffic controllersSome U.S. Air-Traffic Controllers Found to Sleep for Three Hours - Bloomberg BusinessThe Future of Air FranceCould Air France shrink like Alitalia? - Yahoo FinanceAIr France's HR boss his shirt as he escapes furious mob - TelegraphPolice arrest Air France workers in investigation of shirt-ripping scuffles involving executives - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)Air France-KLM, Lufthansa Face New Challenge With Unions - WSJ ($)The success of IndiGoIndiGo IPO subscribed more than six timesRussia Sukhoi finds a clientIrish regional CityJet to lease 15 Sukhoi SSJ100s | Lessors content from ATWOnline ($)China's ComecHow China is playing Boeing against Airbus to build its own airplane industry - VoxWHo will order the B747?Boeing Set To Lose Orders As Transaero Files For Bankruptcy - The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) | Seeking AlphaAirbus ups and downsAirbus: What Transaero's Bankruptcy Means For The A380 Program - Airbus Group SE (OTCMKTS:EADSF) | Seeking AlphaSaudi Airlines Considering A380 Superjumbo Order as 747s Near Retirement - Bloomberg BusinessAirbus A380 Full Production ListAirbus to Boost A320 Production - WSJ ($)Airbus's A320s are selling, its A380 is not | The Salt Lake TribuneFinnair A350 XWB: A new era begins - YouTube (video)A new crazy seat patentWhat is with this hellish airplane seat arrangement from Airbus? | The VergeAirbus designs mezzanine to seat plane passengers on top of each other - TelegraphThe Residence, by EtihadGreat Finale: Etihad A380 – “Apartment” The Best F — Trip Reports Forum | Airliners.netNews rows in the US3 v ME3 debateU.S. Justice Department Sides With Gulf Carriers in Open Skies Debate – SkiftEmirates' Brilliant Response To Delta's Dubai Claims - One Mile at a TimeThe passenger technologies at Dubai airportsThe future of airports | SITAAdvertising on your carry-onSkip the Baggage Fees by Turning Your Luggage Into an Ad | Travel + LeisureThe Orion Mobile Luggage Advertising Billboard | IndiegogoA smart travel lockAirBolt: The Truly Smart Travel Lock by AirBolt — KickstarterBoaarding pass barcodes could be a security riskWhat’s in a Boarding Pass Barcode? A Lot — Krebs on SecurityCIA's advice: look coolTo Travel Like a CIA Agent, Keep Your Story Simple | Big ThinkGoogle and the workplacere:Work - JetBlue: Hiring crewmembers with the skills to thriveCathay refreshed its liveryNew LiveryUS Airways gets a send offFinal US Ai...

SHOW NOTESWishing well to Oscar MunozUnited Continental CEO Oscar Munoz Suffers Heart Attack - WSJAlex & Paul's travelsAttaché - YouTube- EXPIRED OPEN JAW FLIGHTS FROM MADRID, SPAIN TO MUMBAI, INDIA, RETURNING TO EITHER LONDON OR DUBLIN FOR ONLY £213/€290Cello AviationBoeing 767-300 | About BA | British AirwaysBA and OneWorld to grow network?British Airways' Parent Wants Another Airline and Finnair Is the Best Target – SkiftRyanair in talks on first interlining deals with long-haul carriers | ReutersQantas to fly direct to Europe?Qantas Boeing 787s could fly from Dubai to European cities - Australian Business TravellerQantas is considering nonstop flights between Australia and the UKThe future of London HeathrowHeathrow Reveals a Vision for Its Third Runway Expansion – SkiftJetBlue farms potatoes at New York KennedyJetBlue is Growing Potatoes at JFK Airport | Travel + LeisureJetBlue Opened a Potato Farm at JFK Airport -- NYMagHiroko Tabuchi's pictures of JFK TWA terminalHiroko Tabuchi on Twitter: "Open House today at JFK's gorgeous TWA Flight Center, designed by Eero Saarinen, reopening soon as a hotel http://t.co/idbtQ8Jm3o"Hiroko Tabuchi on Twitter: "More shots from the TWA Flight Center open house today #OHNYwknd http://t.co/fIIqlDtMfq"HKG delays third runwayAsia's Busiest International Airport Has to Wait 10 Years for a New Runway – SkiftFly for 2 dollars around Asia!- $2 FLIGHTS WITH AIR ASIA...CRAZY!!!!!LOT goes bitcoinLOT Polish Airlines now accepts bitcoins as paymentNew websites to score flying dealsFlysteinFlystein saved me $1,100 in airline ticket costs and all they got was this lousy blog postBuild Multi City & Stopover Flight Deals #QuestOrganizerSkyscanner 4.0 for iOSOnline flight comparison site Skyscanner set to be valued at £1bn - TelegraphFareness - Discover When & Where for Low AirfareVirgin America introduces SpotifyVirgin America And Spotify Team Up For Free Inflight Music Streaming | TechCrunchVirgin America Puts the 'Multi' in Multimedia with Spotify and the New York Times. | Virgin AmericaVirgin America Partners With Spotify, New York TimesVirgin on SpotifyVirgin America's A320 Inside ViewGoogle Street View Your Next Mood-Lit Virgin America FlightNetflix in the airNetflix wants to dominate in-flight entertainment with a streaming service in airplanes - Tech News - Digital SpyNow Streaming Netflix - At 35,000 Feet: Virgin America Teams Up With Netflix To Offer Travelers Free WiFi Access To The World's Leading Internet TV Network | Virgin AmericaWifi on the transatlantic routeIcelandair’s New In-Flight Wi-Fi Study Is a Thing of Beauty – SkiftEnd of the inflight movie? Screens set to be axed from long-haul flights with carriers streaming content to passengers' phones and tablets | Daily Mail OnlineNorwegian promises low prices to cross the AtlanticNorwegian Air CEO Says $69 Flights From U.S. to Europe Coming Soon - NBC NewsThe different perception about the passenger experienceSouthwest Airlines CEO Thinks Its Passenger Experience Is Just Fine – SkiftUnited Airlines Acting CEO Rejects Notion It Has 'Lost' Its Frontline Employees – SkiftPassengers Get What They Pay For Says IATA's Outgoing CEO – SkiftCompensation for delaysMoney Saving Expert UK Flight delay com...

SHOW NOTESCaptains' hat tipsOur thanks to Markus (STR), Cedric (CDG), Michael (FAB), Peter (BOH), Ivan (WAW), and Kendall (TXL) for their contributions to this episode and their feedback.Note that due to the increasing incoming messages, we won't be able to thank everyone, nor reference all the news sent to us on each episode, for time's sake. please keep them going though! We really love the conversations and try to answer to each and everyone of you.Special thanks to all those who hunted our last episode on Product Hunt. News of the weekDisruption in air travel3 Radical Ideas To Totally Disrupt Air Travel | Co.Design | business + designTEAGUE on InstagramThe Disruptive Airline Concept That Puts Passengers First – SkiftLHR and pollutionHeathrow CEO Says Volkswagen Scandal Will Help Fix Airport's Pollution Problem – SkiftAir India announces world's longest flightSan Francisco to New Delhi flight could mark beginning of Air India’s turnaround | The Indian ExpressAirline layoffsAir France Pilots Won't Budge, So The Airline Will Cut Flights and Routes – SkiftGatwick BA cabin crew face big pay cuts or redundancy | Business | The GuardianStop the leg room warRegulations.gov - FlyersRights.orgInnovation in seat designSeat-Maker Zodiac Falls as American Airlines Seeks to Sever Deal - Bloomberg BusinessThe Qatar Airways A350 & a future double bed in business classNew Saudia airliner offers ‘best seat in the world’ | Dr Asif ShahidThe Aircraft Seat Supplier That Built a Business Designing a Better Premium – Skift5 New Airline Cabin Features Changing the Way We Travel – SkiftThe Future of Flying Could Be More Like a Cruise – SkiftAir Berlin Adds XL Seats To Long Haul FleetThis Brilliant New Design Makes the Middle Row the Best Seat on the Plane | Travel + LeisureWill Airlines Get Onboard With Easy-Boarding Side-Slip Seat? – SkiftAirline seats with adjustable heights: Plan could spark mile-high fury | PerthNowWe Found the Smart Aircraft Seat that Could Spare Millions of Passengers' Knees – SkiftEurope Court challenges airline excuses for delaysFloodgates open for flight delay claims | Money | The GuardianA lucky landingClose call for valley-based Mesa Air Group flight - Story | KSAZUnited apologizesUnited CEO's Open Letter to Passengers: We Haven't Lived Up to Expectations – SkiftUnited CEO talks coffee, bag fees and lousy flights - Chicago TribuneUnited Air (UAL) Pilots to CEO Munoz: Buyback Not Best Use of $3 Billion - TheStreetUnited pampersInside United's Secret Club for Top Fliers - WSJUnited Airlines is surprising its best customers with free upgrades. This is how the program works. — Brian SumersUnited Begins New Secret Upgrade Program for Its Best Customers – SkiftUnited innovatesWhat Do You Know About United's Allegedly Creepy New App for Flight Attendants?United Airlines Hopes To Turn Corner With Friendlier Skies, Better Flight Management - ForbesA non-smart Bluesmart?Luggage Review: Bluesmart Smart Carry-OnQuebec airport and the Apple WatchQuébec Airport Becomes World’s First to Use Apple Watch to Help Planes Take-Off – SkiftAirAsia is an internet companyYes, AirAsia just called itself an internet companyMalaysian won't re-brandMalaysia Airlines to ramp up services to help win back...

SHOW 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-startups-air-travel-in-asia-with-paul-papadimitriou …and to Mark (LHR) whose book, Skyfaring, helped him enjoy a 12 hours flight.News of the weekAir MauritiusFlights to Mauritius: Vols vers Ile Maurice| Air MauritiusAir Mauritius orders six A350 XWB | Airbus Press releaseAirline upgrades: Bidding for business class | The EconomistFlying Blue - The frequent flyer programme of AIR FRANCE and KLMiPhone 6S and Apple WatchPlane Finder – Live Flight Status TrackerAirport Lounges: Reviews & Club Access Worldwide | LoungeBuddyFlightradar24.com - Live flight tracker!App in the Air - Top mobile app for flight tracking and exploring airportsEmirates Journey Planner App for iPad & iPhone | Emirates United KingdomMH370Pilot spots large object off Reunion Island - CNN.comMH370 search is set to return to 30 sites previously ruled out | Daily Mail OnlineIf Anyone Finds MH370, It Will Be the Men on This Ship - EsquireFamily of Three MH370 Passengers Sue Malaysia AirlinesFamily of Three MH370 Passengers Sue Malaysia AirlinesAirplane FoodWhy is airplane food so terrible? - QuartzBBC - Future - Why does food taste different on planes?Restaurants Arrive in the Sky | TravelPulseEmirates has re-engineered dining at 30,000 ft so that airplane food tastes good - QuartzThese travelers book longer flights for a better wine list - CNN.comAirlines with the best wine lists - Business InsiderBritish Airways makes the unusual decision to serve British wine in First Class | Road Warrior VoicesFuture Technology - Automated Food Distribution System On An AirplaneThe Concorde to fly again?The revival of Concorde - TelegraphConcorde flew for the first time 42 years ago - Business InsiderAirbusAirbus officially opens U.S. Manufacturing Facility | Airbus Press releaseBA owner IAG 'to sustain thousands of UK jobs' with order for 31 Airbus planes | Business | The GuardianExclusive: Airbus tells A320 suppliers to cut prices 10 percent | ReutersMitsubishiJapan Aims to Crack the Aviation Market With Its First New Passenger Plane in Four Decades - Bloomberg BusinessBoeingHow a Boeing Sales Flop Became the World's Hottest Secondhand Jetliner - Bloomberg BusinessThe First Boeing 727 Prepares for its Last Flight - AirlineReporter : AirlineReporterBoeing 747 production reaches last 20 orders for legendary plane : aviationBritish Airways' 747s Get A RefreshKorean Air is latest airline to get Boeing's newest, biggest 747The demise of the Boeing 747 is a sign of changing flight patterns | Business | The GuardianBoeing is looking at improving its Everett-built 767 jet, exec says | HeraldNet.com - Aerospace BlogWhy flawless 777X folding wing functionality is important to #PaxEx - Runway GirlRunway Girl<...

SHOW NOTESShout outsOur thanks to all our listeners, we really appreciate your loyalty and your feedback! Special thanks to Neil (JNB), Zachary (SFO), Kendall (TXL), Michael (FAB), HhhHhm (AMS), Gen (PVG), Pieter (BOH), Markus (STR), Mica & Camille (LHR), Gray (TPA) and Mascha (AMS) for your messages.And Don for episode 022, the feedback has been incredible.News of the weekBA 777 on fire at Las VegasBritish Airways plane catches fire at Las Vegas airport #BA2276 | US news | The GuardianKLAS ATC recording (audio)British Airways 777 Catches Fire in Las Vegas After Engine Failure - WSJ ($)British Airways pilot Chris Henkey had already cheated death once before | Daily Mail OnlineBritish Airways blaze pilot: 'I'm finished flying' - BBC NewsBritish Airways fire: Source cites fire suppression - CNN.comBA fire report suggests engine casing breach - BBC NewsBritish Airways 777 Engine Fire in KLAS : aviationPICTURES: Unclear whether BA 777 engine failure was containedLas Vegas British Airways fire horror: 'Lessons have been learned', says survivor of Manchester disaster - Manchester Evening NewsPassenger 'Starts Fires' On Holiday Jet To EgyptDon't be stupid in an emergency evacuationJason Sturgess on Twitter: "If you had a 3K Camera in your hand luggage and your waiting to get off a burning plane you are not just going to leave it! #britishairways"British Airways passengers fled a burning plane with luggage. Here’s why you shouldn’t do that. - The Washington PostWhat NOT to do when you are fleeing a burning plane - MarketWatchBritish Airways unveils new First cabinTake A Look At The First-Class Seats In British Airways’ New Dreamliner | CONTEMPORISTNew Singapore A380 Suites and Business Class Coming in 2017Paul's curation of First and Business class newsSeat 1A on FlipboardFirst class for petsAmerican Airlines First Class Cabins for Pets Travel + LeisureBe mentored at 30,000 feetMentoring flight | Information | British AirwaysUnited CEO is fired on the spotUnited C.E.O. Is Out Amid Inquiry at Port Authority - The New York TimesDid United Put a Whole Route in the Sky for One Very Important Passenger? - Bloomberg BusinessEx-United CEO Has to Cooperate to Keep $29 Million Severance - Bloomberg BusinessIron Maiden embarks on World Tour on a 747IRON MAIDEN AND THE BOOK OF SOULS GO JUMBO ON MASSIVE 2016 WORLD TOURIron Maiden announce Book of Souls world tour | Music | The GuardianBruce Dickinson: ‘Hell would freeze over before I'd stop performing’ | Music | The GuardianFor the love of God, put me on the Iron Maiden plane | The VergeIron Maiden: Flight 666 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaIron Maiden Frontman Bruce Dickinson Loses Airline Pilot JobAircraft Maintenance | Cardiff AviationIron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson is close to getting his airline off the ground - TelegraphIron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson to help set up African airline | Music | The GuardianWorld's longest aircraft is unveiled in UK - BBC NewsIron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson makes emergency landing as plane runs low on fuel - TelegraphIron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson sells private jets in Harrods | Music | The GuardianANA unveils the Star Wars DreamlinerR2-D2 and C-3P0 host 'Star Wars' aircraft unveilingDon't believe Facebook flight hoaxesFaceb...

SHOW NOTESGuestDon Hunter. Chief Officer Airport Operations at Oman Air since 2010. Prior to that, MD Dnata Philippines and Vice President Operations Dnata Dubai. Managing director of Menzies Macau in 2007-2008. General Manager Airport Services Virgin Atlantic in 2004-2007. Cathay Pacific Airways in 1986-2004, posts included General Manager Kai Tak, Managing Director Hong Kong Air Terminal Services, and MD Hong Kong Airport Services, General Manager Africa and Airport Manager San Francisco. 10 years as commissioned officer in the Royal Air Force.News of the weekThe story of the HKG transfer, by Don HunterHong Kong Prepares to Switch Its Airports in Seven-Hour Stretch - WSJFinal Hour at Kai Tak Airport! - YouTube (video)BBC News | Asia-Pacific | Hong Kong's flying startChek Lap Kok Airport | Projects | Foster + PartnersClosure of Kai Tak Airport | Gwulo: Old Hong KongSite Preparation for the New Hong Kong International Airport - Craig S. Covil - Google BooksINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS - Problems Continue to Mount at New Hong Kong Airport - NYTimes.comBBC News | Asia-Pacific | Hong Kong airport inquiryHuman Error Causes System Glitches That Embarrass New Asian Airports - WSJReport of the Commission of Inquiry onthe New Airport (PDF)Other future airport switchesHamad International Airport reports record passenger numbers in 2015 | Qatar is BoomingNorman Foster Designs the Fabulous Future Mexico City Airport — LayoversNew Istanbul Airport on target to open in 2017 – Turkish Airlines boss - Airport World MagazineHow Berlin’s Futuristic Airport Became a $6 Billion Embarrassment - Bloomberg BusinessThe rise of the Middle Eastern airlinesWe've discussed about this topic in all our episodes so far. Of note, check episode 005 MUC on the origins of the Gulf airlines, 004 GVA on the US versus Middle-East debate, 008 SIN on Lufthansa's low cost strategy or 014 DXB where we talk about Emirates.The future of flying in AfricaWhat Air Zimbabwe’s one-passenger flight says about African airlines’ woes - QuartzAfrica's soaring low-cost airline industry - CNN.comEthiopian Airlines Flying High As Other Carriers Sink - allAfrica.comFly Africa - EnglishLow costs and the legacy airlinesThe Unfriendly Skies of Legacy Carriers - WSJLow-cost versus legacy airlines - FT.comLegacy vs low-cost carriers: Spot the difference | The EconomistRise of the low-cost airline | Business Destinations – Make travel your businessWe've also discussed the low cost model in various past episodes, including 008 SIN when we discussied RyanAir potential long haul low cost offering.New modular fares and the Malaysia Airlines relaunchMalaysian flagship has green light for relaunch - Business Traveller AsiaDelta announces five-tiered seating plan - CNN.comFrom Super-Lux to Raw Unbundled, Etihad Introduces 8 New Fare Tiers – SkiftBA keeps its 747 aliveBritish Airways just can’t kick its 747 habitCheck our various past episodes about our discussions on the future of the A380.A different ranking of best and worst airports in the worldWhat Are the Worst Airports in the World?The Shoreham Airshow disaster2015 Shoreham Airshow crash - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaShoreham Air Show, England - Plane Crash - YouTube (video - warning: graphic footage)Airport of the weekJNBAirports Company South Africa - O.R. Tambo International AirportSOUTH AFRICA: CONCORDE 002 ARRIVES IN JOHANNESBURG FOR TESTS AND DEMONSTRATIONS. —For video, subscribe on Spotify or YouTube (or YouTube Music)Review, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsFollow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon -

SHOW NOTESNews of the weekSingapore celebrates its 50th anniversaryExclusive! Singapore Airlines Pilot on His First National Day Flypast This SG50 | SilverKris - The Travel Magazine of Singapore AirlinesSingapore Airlines - Proud to Fly the Nation's Flag - YouTube (video)SIA A380 NDP 2015 flypass. - YouTube (video)Singapore's Golden Jubilee SG50 - YouTube (video)NDP 2015 Preview Flypast - 1 August 2015 - YouTube (video)Qantas passengers spend 23 hours stranded in Singapore airportChangi Airport may close one runway temporarily - CNN.comSingapore Airlines' futureSingapore Airlines reports higher profits but future outlook hinges on Scoot & Tigerair improvements | CAPA - Centre for AviationIs Singapore Airlines really going to shift its focus to regional flights? | Road Warrior VoicesSingapore Airlines is Offering Trips for $850 | Travel + LeisureEmirates competes with Singapore, comments on DeltaEmirates keeps eating the competition in A380 sized bites | Plane TalkingEmirates calls Delta's latest claims in Open Skies dispute a 'political play' - Business InsiderPassenger chat appsTip Sheet: In-flight entertainment is soaring - StarTribune.comApp in the Air 5.0 keeps you up to date with your most important travel details | iMoreMileHi - Socialise and network with your fellow flyers via the iOS and Android appsCrewMe is a Tinder-style dating app for airline employees | Road Warrior VoicesFligthchat Inflight messagingPlanelyToo many air travel apps?Star Alliance CEO Says There Too Many Airline and Airport Apps – SkiftNot many travel apps worth downloading, study finds - Chicago TribuneMobile Users Aren't Accepting All the Hype About Airline and Hotel Apps – SkiftBe the Skyscanner CEOCEO for the day! | SkyscannerMore appsSignage translation function added to Frankfurt Airport appiOS 9 flight tracking previewTurkish Airlines Debuts World’s First Live Broadcasted Flight | Flight ChicWifi in the skiesVirgin America Partners With ViaSat To Offer Faster, Higher Quality WiFi In The Sky: Travelers At 35,000 Feet Can Now Stream Video Content From The Internet - MarketWatchIn-Flight Wi-Fi's Growth in 3 Simple Stats – SkiftDangerous dronesPassenger jet in near miss with drone as plane comes into land at Heathrow | Transport | News | London Evening StandardKennedy tower: EMIRATES A380 reports near-miss with a DRONE! - YouTubeMultiple drones force wildfire crews to halt air operations near Kelowna, B.C. | CTV NewsAirliners come within 100 feet of drone over New York - CNN.comDrone spotted 100 feet away from American Airlines flight into Phoenix - ABC15 ArizonaDelta Flight Misses Drone by 100 Feet While Landing in New York City / Sputnik InternationalWatch: Virgin Atlantic Plane Overtaken By ‘UFO’ Over Skies Of New York - Yahoo NewsWe Knew It Was Coming: Drone Has A Near Miss With An Airbus A320 Airplane - DIY PhotographyDrones over JFK airport prompts federal terror alert - Washington TimesAn 'air traffic control' system for drones is in testingThe FAA Says You Can't Post Drone Videos on YouTube | MotherboardCheck Out This Drone's-Eye View Of An Airport | Co.Design | business + designGuns at U.S. airportsHartsfield-Jackson No. 1 for gun seizures | www.ajc.comWelcome To Ladun Liadi's Blog: Unbelievable! Loaded Handgun, Anti-Tank Projectile Among Weapons Airline Passengers ...

SHOW NOTESNews of the weekMission Impossible — Rogue NationMission: Impossible Rogue Nation Trailer - YouTubeMission: Impossible's Tom Cruise hangs horizontal outside moving plane | Daily Mail OnlineFirst clues in the MH370 mystery?MH370 search: Reunion debris to be tested in France - BBC NewsPotential MH370 Plane window washes up on Reunion Island beach | Daily Mail OnlineSaima Mohsin on Twitter: "#Malaysia tells #CNN 1. A serial number matched #MH370 2. The paintwork matched 3. There was a MAS maintenance seal on the flaperon"Malaysia reckless on MH370 facts - CNN.comMH370 search: Differing messages on aircraft parts frustrate Flight 370 families - Chicago TribuneMH370 mystery clues might have been burned on La Reunion | Plane TalkingReddit: Alternate flaperon sources : MH370How MH370 fell into the Indian Ocean - Business Insider'Low-speed plane crash ruled out': Hong Kong, foreign aviation experts weigh in on clues from wrecked MH370 flaperon | South China Morning PostWhat's next in the search for MH370? | The VergeFlight 370 ‘Social Media Hype’ Hurting Malaysian Airlines Demand - Bloomberg BusinessMH Is Mueller's House: KUL-ADL In Business Class — Trip Reports Forum | Airliners.netMalaysia Airlines Business Class Flash Sale »US3 versus ME3Dropbox - Qatar Airways Open Skies Submission July 2015 (PDF downloads)Qatar Airways Submits 'White Paper' To The US Government In Support Of Open SkiesQR Submits White Paper To U.S. DOT — Civil Aviation Forum | Airliners.netInterview: Etihad CEO on Disrupting Alliances and the Passenger Experience – SkiftA group of US Airlines is teaming up against American, Delta, and United - Business InsiderUS Airlines are Competing Fiercely and Wall Street Doesn’t Like It | The Cranky FlierDebate over Persian Gulf airlines shifts to national security - LA TimesBoeing may move overseas if Export-Import Bank isn’t revived - MarketWatchDelta to buy 3.55% China Eastern stake for $450MJapanZipanguFlyer: Creditors choose ANA/Skymark proposal over Delta/Intrepid.Star Flyer reins in nine month operating loss ($)スターフライヤー、6月の利用率59.7％ 山口宇部は51.5％ ($)ChinaChina Southern Airlines Flight Bound For London Runs Out Of Fuel, Makes Emergency Landing in AmsterdamHong Kong's Cathay Pacific to cancel some mainland China flights in wake of delays chaos | South China Morning PostCabin crew awarded 2.5 million RMB for foiling arson attack on Shenzhen Airlines flight: ShanghaiistPAI Partners to Sell Swissport International for $2.8 Billion - The New York TimesTAP + AzulCEO: TAP Portugal, Azul to become sister airlines | Finance & Data content from ATWOnline ($)U.S. airlines systems hackedChinese Hackers Undetected Inside United For A Year. Is World's 2nd Biggest Airline Out of Control?American Airlines and Sabre Databases Are Latest to Be Hit by Hackers in China – SkiftUnited Gives Millions of Frequent Flier Miles to Hackers Who Find IT Flaws – SkiftAirlines ban game trophiesAfter Killing of Cecil the Lion, Delta Joins Airline Ban on Game Trophies - The New York TimesFirst class jetsDelta Air Lines To Offer Upgrades To Private Jet ServiceAir France...

SHOW NOTESGuestGreg Annandale, freelance web developper. Website — Twitter — InstagramI. News of the weekTEDx HanedaTEDx HanedaTEDx Haneda party, Andrew Shuttleworth (video)TEDx Haneda afterparty at Haneda airport JAL hangar July 18th (Japanese)MH17 1 year anniversary#PAPERBOEING — Open RussiaVideo: 'Sickening' footage of Russian-backed rebels arriving at MH17 crash site emerges - TelegraphAirbus confirms A380neoAirbus commits to new A380 | The Sunday TimesListen to our comments in episode 001, 007 and 014Could Singapore retake the longest flight crown?Airbus in talks with Singapore for ultra-long range airplane; "A350-900LR" likely - Leeham News and CommentSingapore Air Wants to Bring Back Nonstop Flight to U.S. - Bloomberg Business** Greg Annandale on his SpaceX experience**NASA / SpaceX CRS-7 Launch by Greg Annandale - ExposureSpaceXSpaceX CEO: Cause of Falcon Rocket Accident Still UnclearThe U.S. "Boeing" Bank faces uncertain futureBoeing Helps Export-Import Bank Fight for Survival - WSJEmirates to Ex-Im Bank: We’ll Be Just Fine without You | National Review OnlineLGA to be rebuiltLa Guardia Airport to Be Overhauled by 2021, Cuomo and Biden Say - The New York TimesNY, Delta to partner on LGA redevelopment | Delta News HubThe vision for the comprehensive redesign of LaGuardia Airport - YouTube (video)LaGuardia Renderings | Flickr - Photo Sharing!The JFK TWA hotelJFK's Iconic Terminal to Become the TWA Flight Center Hotel - Checking In - Curbed NYReduced competition at U.S. airportsU.S. airports increasingly dominated by 1 or 2 carriersThe incredible business of ticket feesAirlines Made $38 Billion From Extra Fees And It's Only The BeginningAmerican Airlines Says Recline is a Product | Gary Stockton | LinkedInMore Fees Propel Airlines’ Profits, and Embitter Travelers - The New York TimesBritish Airways fights hidden city trickBritish Airways cracks down on travelers exploiting hidden-city ticketingCollusion in the U.S. skies?What It Will Take to Prove Airline Industry Collusion – SkiftThe U.S. Antitrust Boss Who Never Liked Airline Mergers to Begin With – SkiftDelta Slows Seat Growth to Combat Weaker Fares – SkiftUnited Promises Minimal Expansion of U.S. Seat Supply This Year – SkiftAirline competition: The collusion delusion | The EconomistUnited CEO dismiesses A380, first classInterview: United Airlines president and CEO Jeff Smisek | Buying Business TravelUnited Continue To Adapt With A Wave Of Improvements | TheDesignAirUnited pilot ditches ammo in lavatoriesIncident: United B764 enroute on Jun 24th 2015, captain disposes of ammunition into toiletThe summer of hell for UnitedThe Making of United's Summer From Airline Hell - Bloomberg BusinessDelta investing in Japan's bankcrupt SkyMark?Delta eyes Japan market, seeks stake in bankrupt carrier SkymarkDelta ditches plans to buy jets after union negotiations fall apartDelta's Failure to Secure Pilot Contract Leads to Cancelled $4 Billion Jet Order – SkiftAir France, its model, its unionsAir France's Workers Think Its Executives Are Headed in the Wrong Direction – SkiftEtihad Airways CEO says in expanded codeshare deal with Air France-KLM | ReutersPress Releases - 2015-05-19 - Alitalia

SHOW NOTESI. Industry News of the WeekDebunking Allegations | About Emirates | Emirates United StatesSir Tim Clark media conference on 'Why the Big 3 U.S legacy carriers are wrong | Emirates - YouTube [Video]The Golden Age | Choice. It's a wonderful thing | Emirates - YouTube [Video]The Benefits of Open Skies - US Travel Association [PDF]https://images.magnetmail.net/images/clients/USTRAVEL/attach/ExecSummary_Benefits_Open_Skies.pdfReport backs third Heathrow runway - BBC NewsNew Option for London Heathrow Airport?The UK's hub airport isn't London Heathrow. It's Amsterdam Schiphol | CityMetricAirports Commission report: Heathrow runway expansion by 2025 will be too little, too late for London’s tech sector | City A.M.Airport expansion: It's build, build, build in much of the world - BBC NewsLondon's Heathrow airport could become the busiest airport in the worldLondon Heathrow turns out the lights in Terminal 1 | Airports & Routes content from ATWOnlineIs Ryanair Taking a Closer Look at the 737-700? :: RoutesonlineNorwegian 'frozen out' of transatlantic arena: Ryanair - 6/29/2015 - Flight GlobalSWISS welcomes Bombardier CSeries CS100 - YouTube [Video]Bombardier CSeries Delay Forces Swiss to Lease Jets - Bloomberg BusinessΈκτακτη ανακοίνωση από την Aegean! - Travel Style [Greek]32 αεροπορικές εταιρίες σταματούν την έκδοση εισιτηρίων στην Ελλάδα [Greek]Virgin Atlantic airline to cut 500 jobs - BBC NewsITV Studios - Virgin Atlantic: Up In The AirVirgin Atlantic: Up In The Air - three things we learned from ITV's new series - TV - Staying In - London Evening StandardT+L magazine: Virgin America, Singapore are top airlines for 2015Report: Pilot in Deadly TransAsia Crash Cut Off the Wrong EngineReport: Pilot in Deadly TransAsia Crash Cut Off the Wrong Engine [French]Breaking News on Twitter: "United Airlines flights grounded nationwide due to automation issue - @FAANews http://t.co/ww96SrOH86"Hong Kong Rejects Jetstar HK in Victory for Cathay Pacific - Bloomberg BusinessKim Jong Un Executes Designer Of His New Airport Because He Didn’t Like It - Yahoo News UKNorth Korea's international airport terminal opens in Pyongyang, in pictures - TelegraphII. Innovation News of the WeekAirports become latest part of the industry under review from TripAdvisorUp in the air - TripAdvisor now on in-flight entertainment systemsJetBlue opens outdoor rooftop lounge, with dog walk, at NYC's JFK AirportExplore the TWA Terminal, a Pristine Time Capsule From 1962 - Love Letters - Curbed NYBritish airline Jet2 wants to ban unruly passengers for life | Fox NewsRussian Budget Airline Pobeda Bans Gum on Planes | Business | The Moscow TimesThe Climate Portal – Feel the destination at Arlanda Airport - YouTube [Video]Lufthansa to add surcharge to every booking made via the GDSLufthansa aims to swoop on growing demand for civilian drones - FT.com [$]RJ and Oasis500 sign a partnership agreement to encourage innovation in the airline industry | Oasis 500Firefly: The Smart Travel Companion | IndiegogoIATA Introduces International Carry-on Bag GuidelinesNew Carry-On Proposal: FAQ on IATA’s Cabin OK Baggage Idea – SkiftIATA Pau...

SHOW NOTESI. Industry News of the WeekUnited Airlines CFO: Airbus A380 Superjumbo "doesn't work" for us - Business InsiderNew model calculates how air transport connects the world | MIT NewsUnited Airlines Strengthens New York/New Jersey Hub with Move of p.s. Transcontinental Service to Newark - Jun 16, 2015United Airlines passengers 'abandoned' in barracks in Canada for 20 HOURS | Daily Mail OnlineCompany Update (NASDAQ:VA): Virgin America Inc is Triple Award Winner in 2015 Skytrax World Airline Awards - Smarter AnalystVirgin America Will Evolve as Pilots Vote to Join a Union – SkiftCould American Airlines Ditch Its Fellow Legacy Carriers For Gulf Partnerships? -- TrefisQatar CEO sends message to Delta CEO at Paris Air Show | Airlines content from ATWOnlineTen European cities ask Emirates to fly trans-Atlantic | GulfNews.comEmirates eyes 100 new destinations from Dubai World Central | GulfNews.comPortugal sells 61% stake in TAP to JetBlue founder | Finance & Data content from ATWOnlineStudent buys new name to save money as Ryanair slaps him with £220 fee for booking error - UK - News - London Evening StandardThe Queen Of The Skies Lives For Now As 747 Orders Keep Production OpenBoeing plans to further slow 747 jet production in 2016 - Business InsiderTom Hanks to Play Sully Sullenberger in Clint Eastwood Movie : People.comII. Innovation News of the WeekPaul and Alex shares their views on BA First, US Business Envoy, LX and OS wet leases and experiences at MIAEtihad Airways finds a use for protected tweets - special stuff for VIPsQatar’s Cabin Confusion Creates Billboard Blunder at Paris Show - Bloomberg BusinessOneGo Will Offer Unlimited West Coast Flights For $1,500 A Month | TechCrunchPoland's LOT Cancels Flights After Hackers Attack – SkiftPaul shares his security experience at FRAAeroMobil flying car set to take off in 2017, autonomous version to followCompany: Pilotless passenger planes 5 years away - CNN.comEasyJet UK uses drones for plane inspection - Business InsiderWatch The 787-9 Tear Up The Skies Like A Fighter JetIII. App of the WeekJetLovers - Your Flight ClubIV. Airport of the WeekMEMMemphis International Airport —For video, subscribe on Spotify or YouTube (or YouTube Music)Review, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsFollow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookSearch for 'Layovers' on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing somewhere, or for any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X

SHOW NOTESI. News of the weekFacing summer crush, airlines try to speed boarding | The Seattle Times TSA Failed 95% of Fake Weapons Tests, Investigation Finds | TIMESouthwest takes a passenger under its wing - ElliottYou Can Get a Pilot License in India After Just 35 Minutes in Air - Bloomberg BusinessAir India Takes Yoga to the Skies With Classes for Pilots and Cabin Crew | TIMEUPDATE 4-Portugal gets three bids in TAP airline privatisation | ReutersIreland to sell Aer Lingus stake to IAG - BBC NewsBritish Airways' owner makes £1bn offer for Ireland's Aer Lingus - TelegraphLondon Will Again Be the Most Popular City for International Visitors in 2015 – SkiftEngineer pictured fixing plane's engine with 'duct tape' by concerned EasyJet passenger - UK - News - The IndependentSatellite images show clearly that Russia faked its MH17 reportJohn Kerry picked up by US C-17 plane from airport in Geneva after breaking leg | Daily Mail OnlineII. Innovation of the weekKLM’s Social Media Managers Generate $25m In Annual RevenueKLM & Heineken - The Orange Experience 2015 (2015) 3:00 (The Netherlands) | adland.tvBest (And Worst) Airlines Offering Reward Travel Miles - NBC NewsGetting bumped: Airlines are filling more seats than ever — so why are they still overbooking? | Financial PostImproving service on airlines: Net rescue | The EconomistUnited’s Improvements Could Make LAX One of the World’s Priciest Airports – SkiftWatch GE's 3D Printed Jet Engine Fire at 33,000 RPM - Singularity HUBANA Considers Airline Rebrand — Civil Aviation Forum | Airliners.netHelsinki Airport will be a Silent Airport – number of announcements to be reduced / News archive / FinaviaSpanish Millennials Are Loving Iberia's Last-Minute Ticket Auctions – SkiftAirbus to Create Venture Capital Arm, Innovation Center in Silicon Valley - WSJ ($)III. Airport of the weekVIEVienna airport —For video, subscribe on Spotify or YouTube (or YouTube Music)Review, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsFollow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookSearch for 'Layovers' on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing somewhere, or for any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X

SHOW NOTESI. News of the weekAnother report in the US4 v ME3 sagaU.S. Airlines Issue Report That Argues Gulf Rivals Are Doing a Great Job – SkiftThe best U.S. airlinesAnd this year's best airline is ... - CNN.comDelta likes profits and feesInterview: Flush With Profits, Delta CEO Is a Portrait of Optimism – SkiftAirline fees not going away: Delta CEOBye bye US AirwaysAmerican Airlines Exec Says the Chilling Words: 'US Airways Will Go Away in October'U.S. pre-clearance expandedAirlines for America Applauds DHS for Expansion of International Pre-Clearance Roll Out | Business WireWill Emirates fly to the U.S. from London?Rumor: EK Has Plans For DXB-LHR-USA — Civil Aviation Forum | Airliners.netIAG backs the Middle-Eastern carriersInternational Airlines Group (IAG) response to US Airlines Gulf Carrier Subsidy Claim Wrong: ...Amsterdam doesn't want more Emirates flightsDutch gov't blocks Gulf carriers' expansion at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport - Transport - ArabianBusiness.comMalaysia Airlines fires every single employeeIt will either be tears of joy or anguish for 20,000 MAS employees, News, News, AsiaOne Business NewsA Singapore Airlines A330 sees two engines shut off midflightIncident: Singapore A333 near Hong Kong on May 23rd 2015, temporary loss of power on both enginesII. Innovation news of the weekHacking a flight: the story so farFeds Say That Banned Researcher Commandeered a Plane | WIREDSecurity researcher 'hijacked plane in-flight': questions and answersPlane safe? Hacker case points to deeper cyber issues | ReutersUnited offers miles bounty to squash bugsUnited’s big bug bounty could net you one million miles | Road Warrior VoicesThe crazy new Delta safety videoDelta’s New Inflight Safety Video Is Memes On Memes On MemesPaul relates his Emirates experience from MXP to JFKAmerican Continue To Improve Their TransAtlantic Fleet | TheDesignAirImproving ATC through data commandsFAA launches datacomm messaging at Newark | Air Traffic Management | Air Traffic Management - ATM and CMS Industry online, the latest air traffic control industry, CAA, ANSP, SESAR and NEXTGEN news, events, supplier directory and magazineSingapore Airlines shows its newest Premium Economy productSingapore Air Adds More Premium to Its Premium Economy – SkiftSingapore Airlines New Premium Economy Product Is Strongest In The Details | TheDesignAirEmirates ad on the golden age of travel pokes fun at U.S. airlinesThe video has been removed from Emirates YouTube channelSkywards gives aways 15 million miles to celebrate anniversaryEmirates Skywards 15 members to win one million Miles prize draw | Emirates United Arab EmiratesFlying Blue's photo contestFlyingBlue - HomeDon't Take a Picture on the Plane Until You Read This Story | Christopher Elliott | LinkedInSkyPicker offers new combinations for cheap travelSkypicker: Czech startup that finds hidden cheap flights - Business InsiderIII. Product of the weekTravelersBoxPaul Papadimitriou on Twitter: "Wow, so smart!! @Thetravelersbox: get rid of leftover cash at airports, deposit it to PayPal, Skype,… or donate it. http://t.co/3AnCB8F0up"TravelersBox Raises $4.5 Million To Turn Your Change Into Money | TechCrunchIV. Airport of the weekATLHartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport | the official website of ATL Airport —For video, subscribe on Spotify or YouTube (or YouTube Music)Review, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsFollow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment, like, review, and rate us, on Fa...

SHOW NOTESI. News of the weekAnother year of profits for EmiratesEmirates Airline annual profits surge 40% to $1.2 bn - Yahoo News UKSubsidies Spat Won’t Stop Expansion into U.S., Says Emirates - WSJ ($)Subsidy? Tosh!The International and Government Affairs Journal of Emirates Issue 21 | May 2015 (PDF)Tim Clark talks on the Emirates in-flight radioEmirates Interviews | Inflight entertainment | The Emirates Experience | EmiratesEtihad reacts to U.S. accusationsEtihad report alleges 3 major US carriers have received $71.5 billion in benefits | Open Skies content from ATWOnlineFrontier woes continueDavid Siegel out as Frontier Airlines CEO - The Denver PostCyprus might get a new airlineCobalt Air applies for AOC in Cyprus | Government Affairs content from ATWOnlineRome FCO crippled by a fireMajor fire at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport leads to closure, delays | Safety content from ATWOnlineThe magic of flyingIn Flight - NYTimes.comSkyfaring: A Journey with a Pilot: Mark Vanhoenacker: 9780385351812: Amazon.com: BooksNot enough pilots in AsiaAsia Is Running Out of Pilots - Bloomberg ViewII. Innovation news of the weekAlex shares his Cathay Pacific experienceTravel Information | Inflights - Cathay PacificPaul takes about his Emirates experience, including a shower in the Emirates A380 First Class cabinEmirates in-flight entertainment guide (PDF)Emirates’ latest IFE investment focused on audio enhancementFree smartphone with unlimited data at a Hong Kong hotelHong Kong Luxury Hotels | Tsim Sha Tsui Kowloon Hotel | Hotel ICONhandy - Revolutionizing the way travelers play and stayU.S. versus Asian airportsU.S. Airports Are Better, but Not Best - NYTimes.comThe Shaking Things Up Edition by Panoply MediaAn anti-glare photo inventionThis algorithm will remove the window reflection from your photosIII. App of the weekHotel QuicklyIV. Airport of the weekDXBDubai AirportsDubai International Airport | Emirates Online Booking and Planning | EmiratesUltimate Airport Dubai - National Geographic Channel - UKDubai Airport Baggage Handling Inner Workings in 4k - Dubai Flow Motion: Extended - YouTube —For video, subscribe on Spotify or YouTube (or YouTube Music)Review, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsFollow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookSearch for 'Layovers' on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing somewhere, or for any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X

SHOW NOTESI. News of the weekThe 787 BugBoeing 787 software bug can shut down planes' generators IN FLIGHT • The RegisterThe new FAA air traffic systemFAA: 2 million lines of code process new air traffic system | Network WorldPlanes grounded by an iPad app errorAmerican Airlines planes grounded by iPad app error - BBC NewsHappy 10th, A380Airbus upbeat on sales as A380 marks bitter-sweet anniversary | ReutersA private 747-8Luxury plane firm unveils £400 million Boeing customised with restaurant and bedrooms - Mirror OnlineU.S. airlines investingBigger Planes Making Some United Flights a Bit More Roomy – SkiftAmerican Airlines announces biggest ever lounge upgradesJudge dismisses Skiplagged suitJudge Tosses United Airlines Lawsuit Over ‘Hidden City’ Tickets - Bloomberg BusinessMH downsizes, kills cargoMalaysia Airlines fleet restructuring - Leeham News and CommentTAP goes on prolonged strikeIt's a Bad 10 Days to Be an Airline Passenger in Portugal – SkiftThe 2015 Freddie Awards2015 Annual Freddie Awards (27th) | Freddie AwardsThe Nepal earthquakeIndian budget carriers take lead on fare cap after Nepal earthquake - Runway GirlRunway GirlPaul will provide with more details of the program mentioned in the episode when they become available. Please also donate via the Nepal Red Cross Society or act via any other program of your choosing.China v US airlines?Chinese airlines overtake US carriers across the Pacific. The big dilemma: US-China open skies? | CAPA - Centre for AviationQatar adds more capacity to the U.S.Qatar Airways' plans to expand to America may threaten US airlines - Business InsiderII. Innovation News of the WeekThe Apple Watch is released24 hours with the Apple Watch: There is a strange but wonderful computer from the future wrapped around my wrist - QuartzMy rocky first 24hrs with the ᴡᴀᴛᴄʜ — Technology Musings — Medium6 Handy Apple Watch Apps for Travelers - The Mac ObserverQantas suffers Apple Watch failAn app to FedEx your suitcaseDufl, A Service That Packs And Ships Your Suitcase, Is A Traveler’s Dream | TechCrunchA new business class seat conceptThe New Business Class Seating Concept That Does So Much More With Less – SkiftA valet robot at Dusseldorf AirportConnected Valet Robot “Lights Up” Airport ParkingFour Seasons in the airFour Seasons’ Private Jet Review: First Look Inside Newly Branded 757 - Bloomberg Business#T1LightsoffHeathrow Airport on Twitter: "After 47 years #T1 will be closing its doors on 29 June. Share your favourite memories & photos with us! #T1lightsoff http://t.co/EMgVUZpL0B"A bigger first class for EmiratesEmirates Is Planning a Bigger, Better First-Class Cabin – SkiftAirubs e-fan has a factoryAirbus give E-Fan electric project a jolt with factory in Pau - 4/30/2015 - Flight GlobalIII. The Airport of the WeekLCY —For video, subscribe on Spotify or YouTube (or YouTube Music)Review, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsFollow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookSearch for 'Layovers' on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing somewhere, or for any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads -

SHOW NOTESI. News of the weekEmirates massive engine orderRolls-Royce secures its largest engine order with £6.1bn Emirates deal | Business | The GuardianGulf airlines' success prompts hostility from US and European carriers | Business | The GuardianEmirates Chasing After US Passengers With A 2 For 1 SpecialCyprus plans for a new flag carrierNew airline seeks to use Cyprus as a base (updated) | Cyprus MailIconic JFK Terminal 5 building revivedJetBlue May Enter the Airport Hotel Business - Condé Nast TravelerMohegan Sun and Incheon Airport To Collaborate on Unique Gaming Resort – SkiftUnited expels passenger for tweetUnited bans researcher from flight after 'joke tweet' - BBC NewsSkyJet and media sensationalismA Skywest Regional Jet Suffers Loss Of Cabin Pressure At 38,000 FeetManston's futureUkip manifesto pledge to re-open ManstonNew UK Air Passenger Duty Taxe rateTax changes on 1 April: Cheaper long-haul flights - BBC NewsRates and allowances: Excise Duty - Air Passenger Duty - GOV.UKBelfast International Airport calls for air passenger duty rethink - BBC NewsII. Innovation news of the weekANA Star Wars plansStar Wars Boeing 787 R2-D2 Dreamliner Launched by Japan ANA — LayoversDevice charging safetyExperts flag concerns about charging devices on takeoff and landing - Runway GirlRunway GirlLufthansa introduces Wifi on short haul flightsLufthansa signals intent to adopt terrestrial Wi-Fi for short-haul - Runway GirlRunway GirlA truly global WifiGet Ready for Truly Global High-Speed In-Flight Wi-Fi | Flight ChicGogo's study on in-flight Wifi expectationsGlobal Passengers More Willing to Pay for In-Flight Wi-Fi Than U.S. Flyers – SkiftThe success of in-flight live sportsNext-gen IFC driving onboard re-accommodation and live sportDocking iPad seatNew PaxEx partnership could offer powerful proposition to airlines - Runway GirlRunway GirlWhy it's high time to start future-proofing aircraft interiors - Runway GirlRunway GirlCould planes be hacked through wifi?FAA Needs a More Comprehensive Approach to Address Cybersecurity [PDF]Lufthansa frequent flyer system compromisedLufthansa Frequent Flyer Accounts HackedAirport sleeping podsAt Helsinki Airport, a New Snooze Option - NYTimes.comBusiness Lounge etiquette revised by QantasGoing for a thong: Why Qantas are cracking down on scruffy frequent flyers - News & Advice - Travel - The IndependentIII. App of the weekKayak Flights Price Alerts (account needed)Kayak.comIV. Topic of the weekThe future of virtual reality, smartwatches and gadgets in flight. With Dean Johnson, SVP of Creative Innovation at Brandwidth Group.Mentioned during the interviewI'm the creepy guy wearing a VR headset on your plane (and it's great) | PolygonVirtual reality content on offer to airline passengers - BBC NewsAirbus Invents Immersive Seat Helmet To Make You Forget You're Flying — LayoversHeadphones Not Cutting It? Noise-Canceling Airplane Seats Are ComingSony partners with Virgin Atlantic for smartwatch initiativeAirlines Use Digital Technology to Get Even More Personal - NYTimes.com — LayoversJAL Tests Smartwatch Broadcasts At Tokyo Haneda — LayoversV. Question of the week1st Class, Premier Class, Upper Class. Who truly has the top tier "pointy end product"? What product/services are necessary to be widely considered a 1st class product?by Will Hunter from Berkeley, California.VI. Airport of the weekLAX —For video, subscribe on Spotify or YouTube (or YouTube Music)Review, and rate us, on

SHOW NOTES I. News of the weekThe subsidies received by U.S. arlinesWikiLeaks Disclosure Shows U.S. Airlines Received Billions in Subsidies – SkiftU.S. Airlines Have Paid the Government $250 Billion -- Amazingly, Some Claim They Are SubsidizedUS government to review Gulf carrier subsidy claims; establishes forum for comment | Open Skies content from ATWOnlineEmirates CEO Calls U.S. Airlines' Open Skies Arguments 'Fallacious' and 'Malicious' – SkiftEmirates lets go of First in new A380Emirates Fits Planes with Record 615 Seats for Danish Flights – SkiftAirbus needs more time to decide on A380 changes: paper | ReutersBoeing parks 787 in Mojave Desert as premium seat glut increasesDreamliners’ Missing Seats Prompt Boeing to Park 787s in Desert - Bloomberg BusinessHere's Why a Single First Class Seat Can Cost £201,000 | Gizmodo UKEarly overweight 787 finally find ownersBoeing said to have buyers for early overweight Dreamliners | The Seattle Times777 improvements while waiting for the 777XBoeing Rolls Out 777 Upgrade Plan | Advanced Machines for Aerospace Manufacturing content from Aviation WeekVirgin America tops U.S. customer satisfactionMisery in the air as flyer frustration climbsAirline Quality Rating report shows U.S. carriers' performance worsened in 2014 | Dallas Morning NewsE.U. airlines fined for mishandling passengers' rightsAer Lingus, Jet2 and Wizz Air face legal action over flight delays | Business | The GuardianAirport handler wakes up in cargo while flight en routeAlaska flight turns around after ‘banging’ reveals trapped ramp agent | Safety content from ATWOnlineTSA wins big on loose changeAirport Security Raked In Nearly $675,000 In Loose Change Last YearII. Innovation news of the weekGoogle faces anti-trust proceedings in EuropeGoogle Charged With Antitrust Violations by Europe - NYTimes.comTripAdvisor CEO Wants Europe to Crack Down on Google's Anti-Competitive Behavior – SkiftOfficial Google Blog: The Search for HarmAir Malta draws hearts in the skyFlightradar24 on Twitter: ".@AirMalta #LoveFlight #AMC14JC is returning to Malta after drawing two hearts in the sky http://t.co/LZeBfQjud7"Love is in the air! Plane flight path makes two giant hearts in the sky above Malta - Mirror OnlineLHR introduces smarter airplane separation for more landing efficencyTime Based Separation Goes Live At Heathrow, Should Significantly Cut Delays | The Cranky FlierAngry Birds on IFEAngry Birds are hitching a ride on airplanes | GamesBeat | Games | by Dean TakahashiDelta offers a premium pet tracking serviceDelta's Enhanced Package Tracker Helps Keep Your Pet Alive, For A FeeAMS and KLM partner for airport wayfinding through beaconsAmsterdam Schiphol Airport and KLM PartnershipKLM's navigatie service op Amsterdam Airport Schiphol - YouTubeNRT uses running track instead of airport signageNarita Airport’s Newest Terminal 3 Designed Around A Running Track | Spoon & TamagoTokyo Reporter on Twitter: "Narita's new Terminal 3 for low-cost carriers is huge, but 600+ meters from Terminal 2 http://t.co/MHSN5LIvl0"III. App of the weekSeatGuruAirline Seat Maps, Flights shopping and Flight information- Best Airplane Seats - SeatGuruIV. Topic of the weekThe future of economy is shrinkingThe situationWhat U.S. Airline Passengers Complain About Most When They Fly – SkiftCramped airline seats may spark fights, health concernsAirline Seat Safety RiskAirplane Seat Swapping Turns Rough-and-Tumble - NYTimes.comPlans to cram more seats in airliners won't sit well with fliers - LA TimesThe manufacturers plans for more economy seats

SHOW NOTESI. News of the weekVirgin into spaceFlying Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic: Everything You Need to Know | Vanity FairSpace Adventures, Ltd. | HomeHuman errors in the cockpitFear in the Cockpit: The Differences Between the Plane Crash in Taipei and the Miracle on the HudsonThe growing pains of the South East Asia airline industryFast-growing Asian aviation confronts safety challenges - US NewsJapan caps Thai air services amid safety concerns | Bangkok Post: newsThe elusive MH370Inhabitants on Maldives island saw low-flying jet on morning MH370 went missing | Daily Mail OnlineThe Germanwings disasterEU Rebukes Germany for Airline Oversight Before Germanwings Crash - WSJ ($)Germanwings co-pilot was treated for suicidal tendencies | World news | The GuardianLufthansa Finds Germanwings Co-Pilot’s 2009 Email on Depression - WSJ ($)Medical Privacy Rules Let Germanwings Co-Pilot Conceal Illness - Bloomberg BusinessGermanwings: Could hackers have crashed the doomed passenger plane rather than co-pilot Andreas Lubitz? - Mirror OnlineGermanwings plane crash video that reveals chaos in moments before disaster is a fake, insist investigators into French Alps tragedy - Europe - World - The IndependentAndreas Lubitz told Lufthansa flight school of 'serious depressive episode' | World news | The GuardianAllegiants pilots union disastrous letterAPA Teamsters Local 1224Delta's Flight Attendants Drop Plans to Form Union – SkiftThe unions don't like Nicole KidmanAmerican flight attendants union tells Nicole Kidman not to endorse Etihad | The Star Telegram The Star TelegramA foamy salute to Virgin AtlanticInaugural Virgin Atlantic flight cancelled after firefighters spray plane with FOAM not water | Daily Mail OnlineA shout out to Pieter Johnson and his Aviation XtendedXtended | Aerospace RadioPieter Johnson (@Nascothornet) | TwitterII. Innovation news of the weekKLM transforms a plane into an AirBnBAirbnb & KLM join forces. Unique spaces now via klm.comSpacious Airplane Apartment in Amsterdam Airport SchipholAirbnb & KLM - The Airplane Apartment - YouTubeThe sharing economy and travelThe Sharing Economy Is On The Brink Of Disrupting Business Travel | TechCrunchThe Queen of England Signs Airbnb-Friendly Law for London Rentals – SkiftAustrian becomes myAustrian in new liveryAustrian Airlines Launches New Livery And New Brand Direction | DesignAirBritish Airways' frequent flyer system hackedBritish Airways frequent-flyer accounts hacked | Business | The GuardianFrequent flyer miles stolen from American and United Airlines passengersPriceline buys RocketmilesPriceline Group CEO confirms Rocketmiles dealSelling airline miles for bitcoinsBitcoin For MilesTurning Airline Miles Into Bitcoin? It's Possible as Alternative Currencies Edge Ahead – SkiftAlex tests SouthWest IFEWiFi Access - Southwest AirlinesCathay looks into coffeeCathay Research Best Coffee To Serve Inflight | DesignAirDelta Air Lines Will Now Serve Starbucks Coffee On All Flights – ConsumeristHigh-Flying Coffee: Airline Coffee on Major U.S. Air CarriersGoogle Street View goes into aircraftsGoogle Street View Comes to Planes With SAS's Interactive Tours – SkiftHow to take a good picture through an airplane windowAlex Hunter on Twitter: "@danrubin Dan, any tips for how to take smartphone pics f...

SHOW NOTESI. News of the weekThe Germanwings crashThese Charts Show Why the Germanwings Crash Is Especially Unusual | TIMEGermanwings investigators find torn-up sicknote in co-pilot's home – as it happened | World news | The GuardianGermanwings cancels flight as pilots refuse to fly - EUROPEGermanwings-Drama: Blackbox zeichnete die letzten verzweifelten Rufe des Kapitäns auf - Helfer sichern weitere persönliche Gegenstände der Opfer - News Ausland - Bild.de ($)Germanwings crash prompts airlines to introduce cockpit ‘rule of two’ | World news | The GuardianMore Airlines Promise to Require Two Crew Members in Cockpit at All Times – SkiftGermanwings Co-Pilot Was Treated for ‘Suicidal Tendencies,’ Authorities Say - NYTimes.comJet Crash Tests Germany’s Faith in Its Precision - NYTimes.comPilots at Low Cost Carriers Under Increasing Stress – SkiftHow To Lock and Unlock Airbus A320 Cockpit Door - Description and Procedures - YouTubeBoeing Honeywell Uninterruptible Autopilot - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaGermanwings pilot greets each passenger and holds speech in wake of crash | Daily Mail OnlineThe Emotional Moment A Germanwings Pilot Reassured His Passengers That He'd Get Them Home Safe - BuzzFeed NewsLufthansa's Embattled CEO Thought Things Were Bad - Then They Got Worse – SkiftFatal plane crash rates by modelGermanwings Crash and Safety Trends - Bloomberg ViewDespite the tragedy, the real story of commercial aviation is increasing safetyRyanair refutes transatlantic plansFE Investegate |Ryanair Holdings PLC Announcements | Ryanair Holdings PLC: RYANAIR STATEMENT 19 MARCH 2015, DUBLINRyanair abandons plans to operate transatlantic flights - BBC NewsRyanair Now Says It Won't Begin Low-Cost Transatlantic Service – SkiftNew fronts in the US vs Gulf airlines debateThe EU Is Coming to the Support of U.S. Airlines Angry About Gulf Carriers – SkiftLabor Unions and U.S. Airlines Set Aside Differences to Attack Gulf Carriers – SkiftUnited Airlines' Outsourcing Jobs to Company That Pays Near-Poverty Wages Is Shameful | Robert CreamerU.S. Travel Association Again Takes Side of Gulf Carriers in Open Skies Debate – SkiftAir India recruitment problemAir India Held A Job Fair And No One Showed UpMan jumps off plane in MumbaiSecurity scare at Mumbai airport after man jumps off plane, walks awayII. Innovation News of the WeekA remote controlled airport towerThe world’s first remote-controlled airport? - TelegraphSaab Remote Tower - YouTubeRemote Tower - Revolutionizing Air Traffic ServicesUber allies with Bluesmart for lost luggage recoveryBluesmart partners with Uber to go pick up your lost luggageThe iPhone-controlled Carry-On Luggage — LayoversNot Losing Our Luggage Has Made Airlines $18 Billion Richer – SkiftMore airlines launch Apple Watch appsAirlines Get Into Apple Watches In A Big Way | DesignAirA cabin to simulate aircrft sound pollutionHeathrow sound simulator aims for a quiet take-off in central London | Business | The GuardianLufthansa flies entrepreneurs in IndiaLufthansa - Runway to Success Season3III. App of the WeekGoogle FlightsGoogle FlightsIV. Topic of the weekThe secrets of SFO tower with Dan Hamilton, Air Traffic Controller at San Francisco AirportVI. Airport of the weekPHXBeyond the brutalist experience, what is there to know about Phoenix Sky Harbor: from the disappearing Terminal 1 to the highest airport train tr...