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Filming When Flying: The Risks!28 Aug 202401:04:31

In this week’s episodes, Dan and Alex outline what their airline would look like, analyze Etihad’s A321LR cabin decisions, and discuss the awkward scenarios that arise for YouTuber Dan as he flies around the world filming…something not often ‘welcomed’ by all!

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Is Wizz Air’s ‘Unlimited Flight Pass’ A Scam?21 Aug 202400:49:59

In today’s episode, the duo discuss the grounding of the Boeing 777X test fleet, a debate on if the Wizz Air ‘unlimited flight pass’ is a scam, and Qatar Airways taking a stake in profitable South African regional airline, Airlink. Plus, Q&A, Dan’s travels to Hong Kong, and much more. You know the drill. It’s Wednesday, and it’s time for On-Air!

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Is This Virgin Atlantic 2.0?, BA’s Transatlantic U-Turn, UK Airport Liquid Ban Returns, Q&A12 Jun 202400:49:21

Dan & Alex dive into Richard Branson’s plans for Virgin Atlantic, his plans for the airline & why he regrets a recent decision or two. Plus; more on the decision behind this week’s BA’s mid-flight transatlantic U-turn; a return of liquid restrictions across all UK airports; inflight food; onboard social areas; recent travels, and more. Like, subscribe, share & review…it’s time for this week’s On-Air!

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Airline Bosses Want Fewer Airlines In Europe, 777X Concerns, A Slowdown Ahead?05 Jun 202401:05:23

In this week’s episode, Dan & Alex unpack everything from the global gathering of airline leaders at the IATA AGM, from the big jet orders…to Enrique Iglesias. Plus, the European airlines at risk from disappearing in a takeover; fresh Boeing 777X concerns; a roundup from AIX 2024; US fines a bunch of foreign airlines; alliance evolutions; Q&A and much more. Welcome to your Wednesday edition of On-Air!

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Dan’s British Airways/SAS Nightmare, Airlines Tightening Up Seatbelt Policies, More Turbulence Incidents29 May 202401:08:39

In this week’s episode, Dan joins us from Sweden after a chaotic adventure to reach Gothenburg, and Alex is in Hamburg shopping for aircraft interiors. The duo discuss the airlines tightening up their seatbelt policies, he carriers trying to avoid of paying Dan compensation, and Q&A. It’s time for On-Air!

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Singapore Airlines Turbulence Explained, Iran President Heli Crash, Saudi Order, Q&A22 May 202400:50:25

In this week’s episode, Dan joins us from Scandinavia and Alex has just been to the world's first G700 delivery! The duo explain the Singapore Airlines turbulence incident; Iran's Presidential helicopter crash; a big Saudi Airbus Order; and much more. It’s Wednesday, and it’s time for On-Air!

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Northern Lights Flight, Emirates Record Profits, A321XLR Coming Soon, Our Recent Empty Flights!15 May 202400:50:57

In this week’s episode, it’s Dan’s Birthday and the duo reflect on some of their earliest travel memories before getting down to business with: Alex’s Northern Lights flight; Emirates’ record profits; Iberia and the A321XLR; Korean Air selling jumbo’s to become “Doomsday Planes”; Quieter flights than usual for summer ahead; a bet on a Riyadh Air order; and much, much more. It’s Wednesday, and it’s time for On-Air!

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Emirates New A350s, Another Boeing Whistleblower Dies, Hydrogen Flights08 May 202400:44:00

In this week’s episode, Dan & Alex catch up on their recent travels, discuss Emirates' upcoming A350s; US air travel; flying by hydrogen; Boeing whistleblowers & Q&A

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1. Emirates New A350s

2. Boeing Whistleblower

3. Hydrogen Flights

4. US Air Travel

5. Q&A

6. Recent Travels

7. Aviation Industry Updates

8. Aircraft Technology

9. Airline Expansion Plans

10. Environmental Impact of Aviation

12. Innovation in Aircraft Design

14. Passenger Experience Improvements

15. Challenges Facing Boeing



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Dubai's New Airport, Ryanair Flying to Rwanda?, US Improved Airline Refund Laws, Dan’s Travel Summit01 May 202400:58:52

Dan joins us from Canada while Alex joins us from... where? Today the duo discuss everything from Ryanair's CEO Michael O'Leary saying his airline is willing to fly deported people from the UK to Rwanda, to Dubai's plans for the new Al Maktoum Airport.

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Emirates' Meltdown During Dubai Record Floods, What YOU Should Do In a Travel Crisis, Alex's Asia Travels, Dan in Kenya24 Apr 202401:27:26

In this week's episode, Dan joins us from Nairobi, Kenya, and Alex has just landed from Bangkok, Thailand. The duo discuss their recent flights & travels, Emirates' meltdown due to the unprecedented Dubai floods + the apology from Emirates President Tim Clark. What should you do if you're ever caught in a similar travel situation? They also discuss Greece's Aegean new flat-bed business class ahead, British Airways Club Suite rollout, BA's Gothenburg-style new wet-lease agreement, the original City Airline - the carrier you've never flown with, and never need to and how to spend a transit-layover at Heathrow Terminal 5 + Q&A. This week's episode is now 'Open for Boarding' for On-Air listeners! 

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Dan's Kenya Transit 

Alex in Korea and Thailand 

Emirates Meltdown Due to Dubai Floods

Aegean new Biz Class

British Airways New Cabins

Wet-lease agreements 

How to spend a layover at T5

Q&A



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Massive Challenge for Middle Eastern Aviation, Airspace Restrictions, Alex in Korea17 Apr 202400:52:13

Alex joins us from one of his and Dan's favourite countries: South Korea. Expect lots of Seoul travel talk, but also analysis on the Middle East war escalations and its impact on airspace, airlines adapting to conflict, a small Q&A, and more. It’s Wednesday, and it’s time for On-Air with Dan & Alex!

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Flying Sketchy Airlines We’ve Never Heard Of, Priority Security Banned in Germany?!; A320neo Difficulties; Q&A10 Apr 202401:10:36

Dan and Alex are back from Easter break and sharing stories from flights on an airline our duo has never heard of (yes, really) plus intel on the happenings across the aviation sector - from German lawsuits against fast-track security to Delta Air Lines - which is now open for boarding groups 901 to 912. We’re not joking. It’s Wednesday, and it’s time for a new episode of On-Air!

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American Airlines: “It Really Doesn’t Matter What We Serve”14 Aug 202401:14:37

Dan & Alex discuss the airlines slashing schedules and pulling out of China; American Airlines SVP telling the world “it really doesn’t matter what we serve” and extensive Q&A covering Pakistan’s aviation sector, Singapore 777X, Dubai & Stansted, airline bedding, Middle East airspace complications; and Brazil’s horrendous ATR accident.

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Answering Every Question You Ever Had for Dan & Alex27 Mar 202401:08:06

This is the ULTIMATE Q&A Episode, asking Dan & Alex everything from their take on the Boeing crisis headlines; how to fly like a pro; their best & worst travel experiences; what cards are in their wallets; what are their golden rules for air travel; what are they eating, drinking, reading, watching; and beyond…✈️ Buckle up, it’s time for an all-Q&A-episode of On Air!

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New Era of Qatar Airways Announced, JetBlue Slash Network, A380 Future, Busy Flight Travel Hacks20 Mar 202400:58:58

Dan & Alex unpack everything from the new CEO of Qatar Airways' first global interview, where Badr Al Meer outlined “Qatar Airways 2.0”; plus the latest on JetBlue slashing its route network; Amsterdam travels; Heathrow; A380s; Airline profitability; Bidding for upgrades; and much more. Happy On-Air Day!

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- Is it rude to call before 9 am?

- Dan’s travels to London & Amsterdam 

- Terminal 5 Bus Gates AGAIN

- Heathrow Airport gate allocation 

- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport 

- Amsterdam as a destination 

- Amsterdam’s campaign to deter bachelor/stag group trips 

- Amsterdam’s flight cap restrictions 

- JetBlue axe multiple US and international destinations in the quest for profitability 

- Qatar Airways new CEO Badr Al Meer outlines Qatar Airways 2.0 strategy 

- New Qatar Airways QSuite

- New Qatar Airways First Class 

- Badr Al Meer committed to Qatar Airways A380's future 

- Qatar Airways invites Airbus and Boeing to prepare a widebody order proposal 

- Qatar vs Riyadh Air

- How we check how busy a flight is…

- United Airlines negative headlines

- Boeing’s reputation damage 

- Q&A



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A New Boeing Scandal, What Happened On The LATAM 787 Flight, Flight Shaming, Finnair & Avios13 Mar 202401:00:45

In this week's episode, the duo discuss the latest string of seemingly endless scandals involving Boeing in the US; take a look at what happened on a LATAM 787 Dreamliner flight between Australia and New Zealand; Flight Shaming; Finnair adopts Avios; Lufthansa are on strike, again; Celebs flying around the world; Q&A.

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Boeing Scandals:

- Aviation industry

- Safety concerns

- Regulatory oversight

- Corporate ethics

- Market impact

- Public trust


LATAM 787 Dreamliner Incident:

- Airline incidents

- Aircraft malfunctions

- Passenger experiences

- International flights

- Safety protocols

- Investigation processes


Flight Shaming:

- Environmental activism

- Carbon footprint

- Sustainable travel

- Alternative transportation

- Social responsibility

- Green initiatives


Finnair Adopts Avios:

- Loyalty programs

- Airline partnerships

- Customer benefits

- Travel rewards

- Marketing strategies

- Competitive advantage


Lufthansa Strikes:

- Flight disruptions

- Passenger compensation

- Economic impacts


United Airlines Maintenance 



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Could Someone Buy easyJet?, Middle East Travels with Virgin Atlantic, BA New Cabin, American Mega Jet Order, Q&A06 Mar 202401:08:16

In a packed episode of headline news & recent travel stories, Dan and Alex dive into British Airways' £7 billion transformation plan; an American Airlines mega jet order; Dan's Virgin Atlantic travels from Dubai; Heathrow Terminal 5; Rome's efficient airport security; SAS packing up to leave Star Alliance; Turkish Airlines finally lands down under; Q&A (including from a jacuzzi in Doha's Hamad Airport); possible buyer for easyJet; and much more! It's Wednesday, and it's time for On-Air!

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- Dan’s Virgin Atlantic travels 

- Virgin Atlantic vs British Airways 

- Americans are not used to ‘bus gates’ 

- Terminal 5 

- Rome’s Fiumicino Airport

- New airport scanners in UK ‘delayed’

- SAS to leave Star Alliance shortly 

- Lufthansa on strike, you are owed compensation! 

- Turkish Airlines & Australia

- New BA short haul seats 

- New BA First Class ahead 

- American Airlines place mega jet order with Airbus, Boeing, & Embraer

- Q&A 



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Business Class Expectations vs Reality; Airlines Get Paid to Fly To Brisbane; Travels around Central Asia; Extended Q&A!28 Feb 202401:03:14

It's Wednesday, and a new episode of On-Air is now open for boarding! In this week's episode, the duo discuss travels around Central Asia, Kazakh cuisine, Expectations when flying Business Class, Dan's mum walking out of the Lufthansa lounge; Airlines being paid to fly to Brisbane, Air China wants to buy Cathay Pacific, Skyteam vs the other alliances, an extended Q&A, and your ultimate hotel guide to...Gothenburg. Sigh.

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- Dan’s upcoming exciting travels 

- Dan’s mum walking out of Lufthansa lounge

- Expectations when flying Business Class 

- Airlines flocking to Brisbane 

- Brisbane paying airlines to fly to their hub

- Airlines launching new routes to Central Asia

- Dan’s travels around Uzbekistan 

- Alex’s travels around Kazakhstan 

- Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan 

- Eating local food when traveling 

- The Ritz Carlton Astana/Nur Sultan 

- Central Asian Cuisine

- Summer for airline scheduling is almost here

- European travel outlook for Summer 2024

- The White Lotus Season 3

- Thailand travels 

- Your ultimate hotel guide to…Gothenburg 

- Skyteam vs Star Alliance vs Oneworld

- Air China wants a stake in Cathay Pacific 

- Q&A



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Talking with Airbus CEO, Boeing Troubles, Air Serbia Incident, Singapore Airshow21 Feb 202401:04:47

Alex is back from Airbus Toulouse (that’s in the South of France, despite what Dan says) where he spoke with CEO Guillaume Faury on what’s happening across aviation. The duo discuss Thai’s 787 order; Zombie jets at Bangkok; Singapore Airshow; Royal Brunei on a (dry) Kangaroo route; Air Serbia dangerous incident; A massage & fruit baskets when you order a plane; Korean Air to let go of A220s; Etihad pilots can now fly A350s and A380s; United grounds jets as ‘no smoking sign’ can’t be turned off; Q&A, and more.

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- Alex at Airbus HQ in South of France 

- Safety cultures at Airbus vs Boeing

- Thai Airways order 787

- Zombie jets at Bangkok

- Royal Brunei on the kangaroo route

- Boeing’s quiet participation in Singapore Airshow 

- Singapore Airlines & Crazy Rich Asians

- Order an Airbus jet, and they’ll throw in a fruit basket & a massage 

- Talking with Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury on Egyptair returning the A220s 

- Korean Air set to let go of A220s

- Etihad pilots can now fly both A350 and A380 superjumbo

- United Airlines ground some A321neos due to outdated ‘no smoking sign’ laws

- Air Serbia dangerous incident at Belgrade 

- Q&A



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Dan & Alex Record IN PERSON, Best Airline Loyalty Programs, Apple Vision Pro Changes Flying!14 Feb 202401:01:38

Dan and Alex are together in Doha and record their first ever video episode! Apart from slightly worse audio, and a slightly more awkward start, this is so much better right? Join the guys on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OnAirWithDanAndAlex/videos

If that doesn't float your boat, join them here for discussions about onboard technology ranging from Apple's new Vision Pro to NFC payments - who on earth uses those? They also discuss language barriers onboard and share their airline frequent flyer statuses for the first time!

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Air India Drama; Emirates Blasts 'Decline' of Boeing; Airspace and World War 3; Taylor Swift's Jet Life07 Feb 202401:25:04

In a mega, going-global episode, Dan & Alex discuss: Air India drama & diversion; Indigo and its fleet of grounded jets; Airbus engine issues; EgyptAir return all A220s; Royal Jordanian taking delivery of first E195-E2 jets; Oman Air shrinking; Emirates President blasts the ‘decline’ of Boeing; NSTB finds ‘bolts were missing’ on Alaska Airlines 737 MAX that suffered mid-air blowout; United want crew to be friendlier & offer better service; Finnair to begin weighing passengers; is World War 3 ahead?; Poland warns airlines of military action in its airspace; Plus a Q&A: including why air bridges have HSBC; must-haves for onboard comfort; Taylor Swift and her private jet; Potential growth strategies for North African airlines; Will we fly supersonic with ‘Boom Aero’ any time soon?; Oh, and an airline version of ‘would you rather;’ and much more! It's Wednesday, and it's time for On-Air! 

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1. Air India Drama

2. Indigo's Grounded Jets

3. Airbus Engine Issues

4. EgyptAir's A220 Returns

5. Royal Jordanian's E195-E2 Delivery

6. Oman Air Shrinking Fleet

7. Emirates President Criticizes Boeing

8. Alaska Airlines 737 MAX Blowout Investigation

9. United's Friendlier Crew Initiative

10. Finnair Weighing Passengers

11. World War 3 Speculation

12. Poland's Airspace Warning

13. Air Bridges with HSBC

14. Onboard Comfort Must-haves

15. Taylor Swift's Private Jet

16. North African Airlines Growth Strategies

17. Supersonic Flight with Boom Aero

18. Airline Version of 'Would You Rather'

19. Going-global Episode Discussion

20. Crew Service Improvement Efforts

21. Passengers' Weighing Process

22. Market Analysis of Airline Industry

23. Innovations in Passenger Experience

24. Safety Regulations Compliance

25. Financial Performance of Airlines

26. Environmental Impact of Aviation

27. Future Outlook for Air Travel

28. Emirates' Fleet Expansion Plans

29. United's Customer Satisfaction Goals

30. EgyptAir's Fleet Management Strategy

31. Airbus vs. Boeing Competition

32. Finnair's Passenger Comfort Initiatives

33. Taylor Swift's Travel Preferences

34. North African Airspace Regulations

35. Boom Aero's Supersonic Technology

36. Crew Training for Friendlier Service

37. Passengers' Comfort Preferences

38. Airline Investment Strategies

39. Poland's Military Action Warning

40. Challenges in Airline Operations

41. Strategies for Sustainable Aviation

42. Emirates' Market Expansion Tactics

43. United's Crew Training Programs

44. Airbus Engine Maintenance Protocols

45. Boeing's Response to Criticism

46. Finnair's Passenger Weight Policy

47. Taylor Swift's Flight Routes

48. North African Alliances in Aviation

49. Boom Aero's Future Market Potential

50. Episode Recap and Highlights

51. Crew Friendliness Assessment Criteria

52. Passenger Comfort Ratings

53. Airline Industry Trends Analysis

54. Environmental Sustainability Measures

55. Financial Performance Evaluation

56. Emirates' Fleet Modernization Plan

57. United's Service Improvement Initiatives

58. EgyptAir's Fleet Optimization Strategy

59. Airbus and Boeing Market Share Analysis

60. Finnair's Passenger Weighing Process

61. Taylor Swift's Luxury Travel Preferences

62. North African Aviation Market Growth

63. Boom Aero's Supersonic Flight Timeline

64. Episode Recap and Discussion Points

65. Crew Training for Enhanced Service

66. Passenger Comfort Enhancement Strategies

67. Airline Industry Regulation Analysis

68. Environmental Impact Reduction Efforts

69. Financial Performance Forecasting

70. Emirates' Fleet Expansion Strategies

71. United's Customer Service Enhancement Plans

72. EgyptAir's Fleet Renewal Initiatives

73. Airbus and Boeing Innovation Comparison

74. Finnair's Passenger Comfort Enhancements

75. Taylor Swift's Private Jet Features

76. North African Aviation Alliances

77. Boom Aero's Market Penetration Strategies

78. Episode Key Takeaways

79. Crew Training for Improved Hospitality

80. Passenger Comfort Amenities Assessment

81. Airline Industry Regulatory Compliance

82. Environmental Sustainability Policies

83. Financial Performance Analysis

84. Emirates' Fleet Growth Objectives

85. United's Service Quality Improvement Initiatives

86. EgyptAir's Fleet Modernization Approach

87. Airbus and Boeing Product Development

88. Finnair's Passenger Weight Management Policy

89. Taylor Swift's Air Travel Preferences

90. North African Aviation Market Expansion

91. Boom Aero's Supersonic Aircraft Deployment Plans

92. Episode Recap and Conclusion

93. Crew Training for Enhanced Customer Experience

94. Passenger Comfort Satisfaction Metrics

95. Airline Industry Regulatory Framework

96. Environmental Impact Mitigation Strategies

97. Financial Performance Evaluation Criteria

98. Emirates' Fleet Expansion Objectives

99. United's Service Excellence Goals

100. EgyptAir's Fleet Optimization Objectives



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Qantas Bizarre Safety Video, Finnair Shutdown, Real Threat of UFOs & Airspace Wars31 Jan 202400:58:41

It’s been seven days since last week’s On-Air episode, and Dan & Alex are still waiting for the new Qantas safety video to finish playing. All the talk from down under, plus, an almost total Finnair shutdown ahead, geopolitics + airspace wars, getting paid EU261 every time, extended Q&A, and attempts at Aussie accents along the way. It can only be… On-Air!

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- Qantas Bizarre Safety Vid

- Finnair Shutdown

- Airspace Wars and Geopolitics

- EU261 Compensation

- Extended Q&A

- On-Air Episode Recap

- Aviation Safety Videos

- Geopolitical Implications on global air travel 

- British Airways and EU261

- Q&A Session

- ⁠UFOs and the threat to commercial aviation



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THE RETURN OF LINE-CUTTER DAN!24 Jan 202400:59:15

Dan tells all about his vintage 747 flight back from a friend's wedding in Singapore, and Alex updates us on the US courts stopping a JetBlue and Spirit merger. The duo also explores if 'line cutting' is ever acceptable. Plus; Turkish Airlines will fly to Australia, a passenger successfully spots loose screws on a Virgin Atlantic jet, power-tripping airport staff, the low-cost long haul scene, and more. Fasten your seatbelts, it's time for another episode of On-Air! 

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- Dan's vintage 747 flight from a friend's wedding in Singapore

- US courts stopping a JetBlue and Spirit merger

- Exploring the ethics of 'line cutting'

- Turkish Airlines announcing flights to Australia

- Passenger spotting loose screws on a Virgin Atlantic jet

- Power-tripping airport staff

- The low-cost long-haul aviation scene

- New air travel updates, discussed 'On-Air' 



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Emirates Disappointing New Business Class… What Were They Thinking?07 Aug 202401:34:04

In this week’s episode, Dan & Alex dive into a heated debate on Emirates’ “highly anticipated new Business Class cabin” which supposedly “raises the benchmark” (or does it?). Also on the discussion list: airspace tensions in the Middle East are back as geopolitical turmoil intensifies; the airline CEOs taking ice baths pre-6am; Potential President Kamala Harris outlines her plans to…ban bare-foot passengers (she has our full support); and much, much more. It’s Wednesday, and it’s time for On-Air!

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Passenger Punches Pilot, Boeing’s Weird Apology, Are “All Business Class” Flights Guaranteed To Fail? & Your Questions, Answered17 Jan 202401:08:58

In this week’s bumper episode, the duo discuss everything from Boeing’s weird apology; the risks of vacationing in the middle of the ocean; passenger punching pilot over fog delay; Maldivian want a 787; Dangerous Johannesburg layovers; and answer a whole load of your questions - including the doomed economics of ‘all business class’, trains over planes, and much, much more!

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Boeing’s Weird Apology

Business Class Flights

Passenger Punches Pilot

Fog Delay

Maldivian and 787

Ocean Vacation Risks

Johannesburg Layovers

All Business Class Economics

Trains Over Planes

Bumper Episode

Questions Answered



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New Year, Same Boeing Crisis: Global Concern Over 737 MAX (again), Japan's Shock A350 Incident10 Jan 202400:54:29

It’s a new year, and On-Air with Dan & Alex is back! In this week’s episode, the duo discusses the latest in the Boeing 737 MAX crisis, the global ramifications, Japan and the A350 evacuation, British Airways and a “Thank You Festival”, Swedish cinnamon rolls, inflatables in business class, Q&A and much more. 

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- Happy New Year from Dan & Alex

- Festive period travels & stories 

- 737 MAX makes headlines globally (again) 

- FAA grounds fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets with plugged exit doors following a rapid decompression incident. 

- Boeing faces fresh reputation damage to new 737 MAX jet  

- Ryanair’s 737 MAX 8200

- Airbus A350 incident in Japan 

- Japan Airlines’ evacuation of almost 400 people onboard an A350 

- Airline passenger awareness of safety protocols 

- Are fun safety videos leading to passengers missing crucial safety instructions?

- British Airways and Thank You Fest 

- Q&A



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Emergency Episode: New 737 MAX Incident06 Jan 202400:21:06

We're breaking in with an emergency podcast episode to discuss the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX incident that saw part of the aircraft fuselage (a deactivated emergency exit door) tear away from the cabin just moments after take off. The explosive decompression could have yet more global ramifications for Boeing and its troubled 737 MAX jets. Dan & Alex discuss the latest... 

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- US carrier Alaska Airlines grounds its fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets following a rapid decompression incident amid the loss of a cabin exit door & interior sidewall while airborne

- The rear mid-cabin exit door (which is deactivated on Alaska’s configuration and appears to passengers as just another part of the cabin wall) ‘blew out’ from the Alaska 737 MAX just minutes after take off from Portland.

- Boeing says "We are aware of the incident involving Alaska Airlines Flight #AS1282. We are working to gather more information and are in contact with our airline customer. A Boeing technical team stands ready to support the investigation" 

- Boeing faces fresh reputation damage to new 737 MAX jet 



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A Very Festive Episode of On-Air (Aviation Quiz Time)20 Dec 202300:52:15

It’s the festive, end-of-year episode of On-Air with Dan & Alex! In this special episode, the duo discuss flying home for Christmas; and the Japan Airlines A350 delivery; reflect on what’s happened this year in aviation; and play a game or two (and you’re invited to join in)! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2024 from Dan & Alex!

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Flying home for Christmas 

Japan Airlines A350

Toulouse 

Airbus Headquarters 

Maldives to Sweden 

Gothenburg 

British Airways and Heathrow Airport 

Christmas A-Z Airlines Quiz 

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Russian Sneaks Onto SAS Flight, Detained by US Officials, Alex at Airbus HQ while Dan is in the Maldives13 Dec 202301:12:40

Alex has flown to Airbus HQ in Toulouse, while Dan joins us from a sun lounger in The Maldives. The duo discuss Japan Airlines' new A350-1000; the shocking case of an airline passenger who flew to LA with no passport, ticket, or trace; what happened when a US homeland secuirty algorithm canceled Alex's visa, Dan's immigration interrogation in New York, a bumper Q&A, competition winner, and much more. Fasten your seatbelts, it's time for another episode of On-Air! 

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- Dan is in the Maldives

- Alex is at Airbus HQ in Toulouse 

- The White Lotus (Series) 

- Toulouse to Doha Direct Flights

- Airbus and ATR

- Delivering an aircraft to an airline

- Japan Airlines new A350-1000

- Japan Airlines new First Class 

- The man who flew Scandinavian Airlines from Copenhagen to LA with no passport, no visa, no flight ticket 

- Sweden, they do love you really. 

- Scandinavian Airlines service

- The weather in the Maldives 

- US homeland security algorithm cancelling Alex's visa back in 2016

- Boeing, Homeland Security, the State Department, and Alex

- The US "ESTA" visa waiver 

- Dan detained in the US on suspicion of fleeing his "home" 

- Human trafficking and air travel 

- Air France and human trafficking 

- Q&A: Do cabin crew know how we paid for our seats?

- Q&A: Do you use public USB ports/Wi-Fi given the secuirty risks?

- Q&A: European A321 on mid/long haul routes?

- Q&A: What job roles/proffessions will airlines need in the future?

- Q&A: Why has Emirates not returned flights to Doha?

- The winner of this week's competition 



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Alaska's Shocking Plan to Buy Hawaiian Airlines, Flying During The Festive Season, Snowstorms in Europe, and Dan's Never Been to Disney?!06 Dec 202301:01:59

As one major US airline makes headline news announcing its move to takeover its rival US carrier, Dan and Alex discuss what the impact will be for passengers around the world. Plus, it's already December, and the duo dive into travelling during the festive period; snowstorms closing European airports, Disneyland, Delta trading cards, Premium Economy, and much more. 

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- It’s December!

- Ultra-long haul vs stopovers 

- Alaska Airlines to buy Hawaiian Airlines – what now?!

- Hawaiian Airlines’ strong brand

- JetBlue and Spirit tie-up in the US courts

- Airline consolidation: good or bad for us?

- Snowstorm closes European airport hubs.

- Is Heathrow the airport of Christmas?

- Advice for the upcoming festive season

- Delta trading cards 

- Dan has never been to Disney (WTF?)

- Social media 

- Q&A: Decarbonising aviation – will carbon offsets work?

- Q&A: Premium Economy over Business Class during a daytime flight?

- Q&A: Bringing gifts for the crew?



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Dan Detained in Kenya, Russia's Aviation Sector Collapsing, Saudi Buy Stake in Heathrow29 Nov 202300:54:59

In this week's episode, Dan has been detained in Kenya (we are not kidding) and he's finally ready to share his jail time experience, Alex has flown to London on an A380, Saudi Arabia has purchased a 10% stake in Heathrow, Virgin Atlantic flew a 787 across the Atlantic powered entirely by a blend cooking oil and synthetic kerosene, Russia's aviation sector has collapsed according to a Ukrainian hack, Q&A, and much more. Buckle up, it's time for a new episode of On-Air!

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- Alex’s travels to London

- The Crown (Netflix) 

- What on EARTH Happened to Dan in Kenya?

- Nonstop Dan becomes Detained Dan

- Aviation personnel making up rules 

- Gliding through airports (literally) 

- Saudi Purchase 10% Stake in Heathrow Airport

- Virgin Atlantic becomes the first transatlantic flight powered by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

- Sustainable aviation fuel vs Ordinary jet fuel 

- Dan flying on ancient planes 

- Tanzania incidents 

- Cold pressed juices onboard 

- Ukraine claims Russian aviation ‘on the verge of collapse’ due to sanctions, Ukraine announces after a successful hack

- Russia servicing planes in Iran

- Q&A: Luggage scales with different results 

- Q&A: Watching the safety video?

- Q&A: How do airlines protect from high oil prices?



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Dan & Alex Reunite After 4 Years, Emirates Stirs A350 Drama + Etihad Wants To Grow Again?22 Nov 202301:14:03

This week, Alex & Dan reunite in person for the first time in 3 years thanks to a whole load of flight drama that had Dan suddenly arrive on Alex's doorstep in Qatar. You're going to want to hear what happend! Plus: Etihad has decided it wants to leave life in the shadows to once again take on its Gulf neighbors; a 787 landed in Antarctica; a bumper Q&A with in-depth insights on an A350 + Rolls Royce situation that Thai Airways & Emirates are slamming; and much more!

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- Alex & Dan’s Last Minute Reunion in Qatar thanks to another cancelled BA flight for Dan – you’re going to want to hear how this happened!  

- Is Exceptional 5* Service In Hospitality Becoming Less Common?

- Finnair’s high service standard compared with other airlines in the region

- Norse Atlantic becomes first to fly a 787 Dreamliner to Antarctica 

- Etihad Airways has suddenly decided to grow again, revealing hugely ambitious passenger growth plans…but are the ambitions lacking any real strategy? 

- Q&A: Rolls Royce issues with the A350-1000? Thai Airways has complaints.

- Q&A: Airline uniforms that allow crew to wear sneakers/trainers

- Q&A: Stuck with airline vouchers when wanting a refund instead

- Q&A: Why do I sometimes clear security during transit, and other times it’s not a requirement?  

- Q&A: LATAM and other airlines showcasing destinations in their safety video



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The Truth About Air Shows, US Govt. Secret Airline, Do US Carriers Suck?15 Nov 202300:59:39

In this special episode, Alex kicks things off with a roundup of all the happenings at Dubai Airshow, the blockbuster aircraft orders, and more. The duo then take a deep dive into US air travel, and why it's quite unlike every other air travel market on Earth. Plus... insight on the world's most "secret" airline that's based out of Las Vegas. Just don't tell anyone about it.

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  • Dubai Airshow Roundup 
  • EgyptAir plans to configure its A350s with 340 seats. This will eventually replace the carrier’s current Boeing 777-300/ER configured with 346 seats.
  • Ethiopian Airlines Orders Up to 98 Boeing 787 & 737 MAX
  • airBaltic Orders Up to 50 Airbus A220
  • Royal Jordanian Orders 4 More Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, Royal Air Maroc ordered two 
  • Emirates placed a huge aircraft order for 90 Boeing 777X airplanes, including 55 777-9 and 35 777-8 jets. The new order increases Emirates' 777X family backlog to 205 jets.
  • Emirates is also buying five more 787 jets – growing its 787 backlog to 35 – (while converting 30 787-9s to 20 787-8 and 10 787-10 jets).
  • FlyDubai (part of the Emirates group) has also ordered 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jets — the aircraft will be the first long-haul, widebody jets to fly for the Emirati low-cost carrier.
  • Almost 50% of all aircraft deliveries to Middle East airlines over the next 20 years will be long-haul widebody jets 
  • There is a long wait to get those bigger 777Xs, which won’t enter service before 2025, fully five years late.
  • This week, Philippine Airlines and EVA Air of Taiwan bought A350-1000s instead of waiting for the 777X to replace their older 777s.
  • Boeing launched at the Dubai Air Show exactly 10 years ago with big orders from gold-plated airlines Qatar, Emirates of Dubai, Etihad of Abu Dhabi 
  • US Air Travel Deep dive
  • Boeing 757s, Boeing 767s
  • Rolls Royce Engines
  • US airlines flying older planes
  • Airlines Retiring 747s 
  • Flying Low-Cost in the United States
  • US airline (never-ending) boarding groups
  • Flying First Class in the US 
  • Free Upgrades on US Carriers 
  • United, Delta, American Airlines 
  • Successful Legal Action Against Airlines
  • The Secret US airline "Janet" and its missions in Area 51 


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Exclusive CEO Interview: Riyadh Air "We Don't Want To Be Emirates or Qatar"08 Nov 202300:58:09

It's the 10th episode of On-Air, which means it's time for an exclusive airline CEO interview! In today's episode, Dan and Alex are joined by the CEO of Riyadh Air, one of the most talked about soon-to-launch airlines in the world. Tony Douglas, the aviation executive now leading the Saudi startup, makes his On-Air debut to take on all of the questions surrounding the launch of the future Gulf carrier, including onboard cabins, route network, and fleet... Dan, Alex & Tony will dive into what passengers can expect from the airline...and let's just say some of this may surprise you. Plus, analysis throughout, listener Q&A, and much, much more. 

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  • A little background on Saudi Arabia in 2023
  • What is Riyadh Air?
  • Why is Saudi Arabia launching a new airline?
  • When countries want to become aviation hubs
  • Exclusive Airline CEO Interview: Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air
  • What does the day look like for the CEO of an airline that doesn’t exist yet?
  • Is Riyadh Air an airline focused on ‘transit’ or ‘point-to-point?’
  • Saudi Arabia as a destination 
  • Is the priority non-stop, long-haul flights? 
  • The Cristiano Ronaldo Effect 
  • Will Riyadh Air fly to Australia and serve the Kangaroo route?
  • What will Business Class look like on Riyadh Air planes?
  • New ‘Stunning’ Riyadh Air cabin reveal 
  • Riyadh Air will not have cabin crew uniforms…(well, kind of) 
  • Sustainability and Tony Douglas 
  • Lie-Flat seats on Riyadh Air 
  • His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s involvement with Riyadh Air 
  • MBS’ national agenda for Saudi
  • Q&A: What are our thoughts on low-cost long-haul airlines?
  • Q&A: Why are airlines still charging for Wi-Fi?
  • Q&A: If I dress in formal attire, does it boost my chances for an upgrade to Business Class?
  • Summary: Exclusive Airline CEO Interview: Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air


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The Farnborough Airshow Special + Delta's Messy Meltdown24 Jul 202400:37:02

In today's episode, Alex breaks down everything from this year's Farnborough Airport from the experience of being there to all the big industry news. The duo also discuss Delta's catastrophic meltdown following the CrowdStrike issues. After that, it's time to answer all your questions. It's time for On-Air!

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New Lufthansa Airline + Allegris Chaos, New Abu Dhabi Terminal Opens, SAS Axes Route, Kids In Business Class?01 Nov 202301:23:44

In this bumper episode, Alex & Dan put both the aviation world, and the actual world to rights. Dan suffers a Halloween nightmare as his national airline axes his route home to the US, Alex hits out at *another* Lufthansa airline brand, and the duo take us through the much-delayed Abu Dhabi airport finally opening this week. Also, their take on just about everything from children in business class, living in California or Australia, jeans on a long haul, chatty seat-mates, and Australian thongs. Fasten your seatbelt, it’s time for another episode of On-Air…

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Today's topics:

* Autumnal weather (or fall) in one of the hottest region’s on the Earth 

* Dan’s Halloween Nightmare: SAS axes its recently launched New York route 

* The tough task of maintaining a long-thin route as an airline

* Dan’s next summer at a Trump Resort (not true)

* Airlines lack of imagination when using the long-range A321neo jets

* Abu Dhabi’s new airport finally opens 6 years later than planned

* Another Lufthansa Brand  

* Lufthansa Allegris - where is it? 

* Where in the world we could see ourselves living

* Life in Australia 

* Time zone chaos 

* Q&A: speaking to the industry 

* Q&A: Scared to bring kids into Business Class 

* Q&A: The rule of ‘miniatures’ for hand luggage only trips 

* Q&A: Wearing jeans on a long haul? 

* Q&A: What should you wear when flying long haul?

* Q&A: Can Economy Class genuinely be comfortable?

* Travel hack: the aisle arm-rest  

* Chatty Travellers 

* British, American, Aussie Slang

* Australian Thongs (much more innocent than you think) 

* Until next week…(in multiple different languages) 



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Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker Resigns - What Happened?!25 Oct 202301:06:35

The aviation world was rocked by Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker's shock resignation, Dan & Alex dive into what happened, what's next, the new CEO, and what this means for the future of the airline widely considered the world's best. Plus, aviation hot topics include Air France's 'FrExit' of a major Paris airport, listener Q&A, and much more. 

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- An 'Earthquake' in Aviation: The shock resignation of Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker - What Happened? Why? What next?  

- Who is the new CEO of Qatar Airways, Badr Al Meer?

- Global reaction to the Qatar Airways news

- Air France To 'FreExit' from Paris Orly 

- Q&A: United's new boarding procedure (with a side of roasting the policy) 

Q&A: India's aviation future 



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Secret World of Shopping for Airbus & Boeing Jets, Flying To The Wrong Destination, Children Traveling Solo18 Oct 202301:03:08

Alex & Dan discuss travelling to the wrong destinations that share the same name, take us behind the scenes of how to go shopping for a plane at Airbus and Boeing headquarters, the secrets world of cabin design (where everything is an option), plus the latest hot topics, including the airlines signing up for Elon Musk’s Starlink Wifi, the return of international flights to Afghanistan, and the unique experience of flying alone at 8 years old. The first On-Air competition winner is also revealed, with more winners set to be announced in coming episodes… 

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  • Our travels 
  • Alex’s theory of the origins of Dan’s “Nonstop” brand name 
  • Working in the media & public domain perceptions 
  • Flying to the wrong destinations 
  • Granada instead of Grenada, Santiago instead of Santiago 
  • Spontaneous capital cities test 
  • Travelling to the wrong city airport 
  • Hollywood movies A320 with an A380 cabin 
  • Sultan of Brunei shopping trip to Airbus HQ
  • How to order a plane 
  • Designing your dream cabin
  • Airlines hyping up “off the shelf” business class seats 
  • The airlines signing deals for Elon Musk’s Starlink WiFi 
  • Flydubai returns to Afghanistan’s Kabul airport gateway
  • Flying to high-risk areas when war breaks out
  • Q&A: Your first ever flight alone
  • Flying British Airways 767s alone at 8 year old 
  • On-Air’s first competition winner revealed 


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SAS Changes Alliance, Avoid These Passenger Mistakes, Luxury Hotels Really Worth It?11 Oct 202300:47:39

Dan joins On-Air from Japan, and Alex from a state dining room set for 50. The duo discusses the latest in the world of aviation, including plenty on Dan’s amazement at Air France-KLM swooping up SAS, the role of airline alliances as SAS looks to move from Star Alliance to Skyteam, the impact on air travel of the worsening Israel-Palestine conflict, as well as your questions on flying etiquette.

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  • Dan’s travels to Japan
  • Luxury hotels and hospitality industry - are expensive hotels actually worth it?
  • Alex’s Formula 1 Race Weekend in Doha, Qatar
  • Air France-KLM to purchase 19% stake in SAS
  • European airline consolidation
  • Alliances and their roles in airline routes + operations
  • Airlines respond to Israel-Palestine escalations
  • Sleeping on daytime flights - what's up with it?!
  • Airplane etiquette: window shades, recline, deplaning in order, gate lice, someone wanting to switch seats


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Theft Rising On Planes, Airlines Want Skinny Passengers, Crew Hired Based On Appearance04 Oct 202300:51:58

Dan’s surrounded by incredible Thai food in Thailand while discussing this week’s air travel hot topics with Alex, including the savings lighter-weight passengers could bring airlines. Airlines have had to take action as there are now thieves on planes (to add to your list of concerns) and the duo dive into the debate on airlines hiring based on looks, safety concerns when traveling, the EU taking action on hand luggage, and much more!

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  • Food on our travels - can you get tired of your favorite food?
  • Giveaway if you leave a review
  • The key to avoiding jet lag
  • Theft on planes - how to keep your things safe
  • Safety concerns when traveling 
  • Airport lounges - are they safe?
  • Hiring crew based on their appearance rather than skill
  • Lighter-weight Passengers could help airlines save millions
  • EU set to take action on hand luggage fees
  • Q&A: will TAP be taken over by IAG? What is the future of airline consolidation in Europe?
  • Q&A: Japan Airlines new cabins


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Trump Attacks Boeing, Fake Jet Engine Parts Scandal, Sky High Fares, Ultra-Long-Haul to Hollywood27 Sep 202300:49:49

Alex has spent the week in Hollywood, embracing his inner Angeleno having flown to LAX on one of the longest flights in the world. Dan is still eye-rolling 7 days later having heard all about it. Elsewhere, Trump has trashed Boeing, Airline CEOs want the UK to pay theirs bill for the very British air traffic failure, there are fake jet engine parts being found on passenger jets, and Delta blew up its frequent flyer program. This, and much, much more!

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* Alex’s ultra-long-haul travels to Hollywood 

* Los Angeles in September 

* Can we trust airline award ratings? 

* The risk of drinking tap water onboard 

* Global airlines plot to make UK air traffic provider pay a $120 million bill following the ATC failure 

* Special: Magic AI Travel Planner

* Donald Trump Slams Boeing, hits out at “ugly, slow 737 MAX” 

* Should Boeing have updated the 757?

* Fake jet engine parts scandal 

* Nervous passengers & lack of control

* Q&A: Delta Skymiles frequent flyer blow up 

* Q&A: Why is air travel so expensive thees days?

* Q&A: Empty rows on flights - should you move?

* Q&A: A380s at slot constraint airports



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Europe’s Worst Airport, Extra Luggage Hack, Airlines Sanctioned For Misleading Passengers, Night Flight Bans20 Sep 202300:57:15

Dan’s relationship with Europe’s Worst Airport goes from bad to worse, while Alex shares his secret hack to bringing extra luggage into aircraft cabins. Plus, the horrifying CCTV footage of airport security thieves, an extraordinary Russian A320 field landing, tracking celeb (or government minister) jets, and much more. Sit back with a bottle of Lufthansa Almond Milk and enjoy the ride…

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Today's topics:

00:00 Onboard plant-based milk alternatives

02:27 Russian flights to Turkey

07:33 Bringing laptops on trips?

09:33 Airport security thieves caught on camera at Miami Airport

13:50 Airbus larger cabin overhead lockers

18:22 Extra hand luggage hack

21:15 Discussing what is the worst airport in Europe?

31:47 An update on the Qantas CEO fighting with Qatar Airways over additional slots at Australian airports

33:35 Tracking celebrity (or government minister) jets

36:40 Airlines fined for false ads about being "green" - United's ridiculous "trash officer"

43:00 Why do some airports close or stay open at night?

47:28 Who are our aviation idols?

53:30 Long-haul on narrow-body aircraft - avoid it?



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Drunk Passengers, Flying Over Dangerous Places, Qatar-Qantas Drama, Cancelled Flight - Your Rights13 Sep 202300:52:45

Alex is back from Montreal, and Dan from a flight with drunks & a baby in need of a change. He’s taken to the beach now to recover. Also in the episode, a look at recent airspace chaos, Qantas-Qatar drama, and our hosts answer your questions in this week’s Q&A. Warning: a Gothenburg trauma is surfaced from the start and throughout…

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The Inaugural Episode05 Sep 202300:42:31

Welcome to the inaugural episode of On-Air with Dan and Alex. Today we introduce ourselves, share how we met, and what you can expect from this podcast. We also discuss why airlines are so profitable in 2023, the evolution of airline products and our onboard preferences.

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Trailer: On-Air with Dan & Alex01 Sep 202300:00:47

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New Fear Unlocked: US Flight Evacuations; Exit Row Debate; Extended Q&A17 Jul 202401:05:14

In this week’s episode, the duo are back! Hot topics today include American’s chaotic A321 evacuation & terrifyingly bad passenger behavior; summer travel; cheaper airfares are finally here; and an extended Q&A. It’s Wednesday, and it’s time for On-Air with Dan & Alex!

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Dan Goes Solo, Lufthansa Buys ITA, Airline Compensation Success!10 Jul 202400:26:33

It's Wednesday, which means it's time for On-Air, but Alex is more of a guest star this week. Dan discusses Lufthansa being approved to purchase a stake in ITA Airways, success in getting compensation for Virgin Atlantic's canceled flight, and rounds it off with a lengthy Q&A!

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Finally Understanding Riyadh Air; Alex Surprises Dan With First Class on A380; & more03 Jul 202400:56:33

Dan & Alex are back fresh from a whirlwind trip to Paris that had everything from a black-tie fashion week event; dinner with actors from The White Lotus; and a new tax-refund-related addiction for Dan. Alex surprises Dan with an upgrade from Business Class to First Class on the Airbus A380; Air France news with the Olympics; Emirates new “deliberately serious” safety video; and much, much more. Welcome to On-Air!

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Dan & Alex in Paris, Lufthansa's Suspicious New Surcharge, Iran Steals A340s26 Jun 202400:38:52

In this express episode, Dan and Alex join you from Paris to discuss some of the big topics from this week. Thanks for joining us, On-Air.

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US Slaps Emirates with Million Dollar Iraq-Related Fine, Lufthansa Cleared To Buy Into Italy’s ITA, Codeshare Wars, Q&A19 Jun 202401:10:46

In today’s On-Air with Dan & Alex, the duo discuss the US fining Emirates for an Iraq-related codeshare mess; Lufthansa being cleared to buy a stake in Italy's ITA Airways; why Boeing is never not out of the headlines; Q&A, and more. As YouTuber Dan would say - like, subscribe, share, & review… It’s Wednesday, and this is On-Air!

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- Airline performance so far this summer, on-time performance and load factors

- US issues Emirates with million dollar fine for overflying Iraq below 32,000ft

- Airline codeshare politics, geopolitics & disruption 

- Lufthansa cleared to buy stake in Italy’s ITA Airways

- Boeing never out of the headlines 

- Q&A



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