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Diversity At The Executive Level In U.S. Airlines; Turkish Airlines Award Level Price Increase; Finnair To Weigh Passengers On Its Flights 09 Feb 202400:27:47

Diversity At The Executive Level In U.S. Airlines; 

Turkish Airlines Award Level Price Increase; Finnair To Weigh Passengers On Its Flights 

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Episode 118: Update On Alaska Airlines MAX 9; JAL Airbus A350-900 Accident; Visa Updates For Two Countries16 Jan 202400:20:31

In this episode, Kerwin talks about  the  update On Alaska Airlines MAX 9; JAL Airbus A350-900 Accident; Visa Updates For Two Countries

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Episode 106: Redeye flights; Watching planes in SXM; Airlines report record profits; Expedia OneKey program; Reader feedback; Recapping trip to Vaduz19 Jul 202300:15:10
Episode 106: Redeye flights; Watching planes in SXM; Airlines report record profits; Expedia OneKey program; Reader feedback; Recapping trip to Vaduz



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Episode 15: BA 1st revenue 781 flight; QF last 744 flights; QF cxls intl long haul flights; LY cxls all flights until Jul 31, 2020; QR requiring face shields and masks; A New airline?07 Jul 202000:28:16

In this episode Cushrow and Kerwin talks about:

  • BA 1st revenue 781 flight
  • QF last 744 flights
  • QF cxls intl long haul flights
  • LY cxls all flights until Jul 31, 2020
  • QR requiring face shields and masks
  • A New airline?

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Episode 14: 77Ws and A380 retirements, In-country quarantine, Update of the PK A320 crash, NokScoot liquidates01 Jul 202000:27:43

In this episode, we talk about:

  • Qatar and the 77Ws
  • A380 retirements (AF, QF, QR, LH)
  • Quarantine within country and from U.S. state to state
  • Update about the Pakistan Airlines Airbus A320 crash
  • NokScoot liquidates


and our usual background and knowledge spliced in as necessary.

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Episode 13: What's Happening In Travel - 737 MAX re-cert, Norwegian Cancels Boeing Orders. EU Bans Americans, Caribbean Travel30 Jun 202000:43:47

In this week's episode on June 30, 2020, we talk about the following:

  • Boeing 737 MAX Re-certification Flight
  • Norwegian cancels Boeing orders for 787s and MAXs
  • EU Bans Americans from traveling to the EU [Shoutout to @alexlhr from Instagram]
  • Intra-country tourism
  • Travel within the Caribbean
  • LIAT liquidating and restructuring???

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Episode 12: China gets a new airline; jetBlue expanding aggressively; Canadian airlines requiring masks onboard21 Jun 202000:37:01
Episode 12


Airlines

  • 1:58 - China gets a new airline
  • 7:50 - JetBlue expanding aggressively
  • 18:56 - Canadian airlines requiring masks onboard

Airports

  • 19:54 - Montreal Airport

Trains

  • 26:02 - via Rail requires masks onboard
  • Uber requiring masks
  • 27:35 - Megabus has seat next to you open

Aircraft

  • 28:25 - Airbus turning the A321 into Freighters
  • 31:46 - Corsair retired its last 747
  • 31:57 - Iberia retires its Airbus A340-600s
  • 33:14 - No more Airbus A380s being built
  • 35:18 - Ever flown the L-1011

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Episode 11: The Mitsubishi MRJ 90 woes, Emirates retiring its A380s, travel restrictions due to COVID-19 and the official opening of Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport (LGA)14 Jun 202000:46:01

In this episode, Cushrow and Kerwin talk about: 

  • the Mitsubishi MRJ 90 woes, 
  • Emirates retiring its A380s, 
  • travel restrictions due to COVID-19 and 
  • the official opening of Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

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Travel This Week with Cushrow and Kerwin - Episode 1007 Jun 202000:52:42

In this episode:

  • GECAS and the 77W freighter conversion deal - more details
  • DOT bans Chinese carriers but......
  • Mobile, AL rollout and first flight of US-produced Airbus A223

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Episode 9: Philippines Aviation03 Jun 202000:11:01
Episode 9

 
In episode 6, we spoke with Ricky Shetty as he was stuck in Romblon in the Philippines. So this episode, we dedicated it to Philippines Aviation.

 

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Travel This Week with Cushrow and Kerwin - Episode 831 May 202000:11:03

In this episode, we talk about Philippine aviation. 

Be sure to listen to the episode about one of my friends that's stuck in Romblon, one of the islands in the Philippines.

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Travel This Week with Cushrow and Kerwin Episode 7 - Pakistan International Airlines Airbus A320 Crash24 May 202000:18:31

In this episode, we talk about the crash of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Airbus A320 while approaching Karachi on May 22, 2020.

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Episode 6: Ricky Shetty is stuck in the island of Romblon in the Philippines21 May 202001:02:07

In this episode, we talk with Ricky Shetty who is stuck on the Philippine island of Romblon as at the time all transportation services were closed.

Ricky has formed multiple businesses as a matter of fact, he used the time ton Romblon, to open a new business; a natural juice store.

He runs Daddy Blogger, writing about parenting from the perspective of a  dad of course. He's visited Asia, the Middle East, Africa, South America, and Central America.

You can find out more about Ricky at http://www.facebook.com/DaddyBlogger and also his YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/tokyoricky.

You can find out more about Romblon from my friends at Our Awesome Planet at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r5cFknu21U.

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Episode 105: Passenger Told To Buy New Ticket At Airport; Visitor Defaces Colosseum; Passenger Didn't Get Food Choice, Plane Diverts; My Phone Is Not Covered; Travel Insurance Fraud; Hotels Cheapening High End Brands12 Jul 202300:20:10

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In this week's episode, Kerwin talks about Passenger Told To Buy New Ticket At Airport; Visitor Defaces Colosseum; Passenger Didn't Get Food Choice, Plane Diverts; My Phone Is Not Covered; Travel Insurance Fraud; Hotels Cheapening High End Brands

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Episode 5: Air Canada is retiring 79 aircraft, Latest on the 737 MAX, Bronson possible selling stake in Virgin Galactic for funds for Virgin Atlantic, VS Plans to retiring all their 744s and much more...11 May 202000:42:03

In this episode, we talk about:

  • Air Canada is retiring 79 aircraft
  • Latest on the 737 MAX
  • Bronson possible selling stake in Virgin Galactic for funds for Virgin Atlantic
  • VS Plans to retiring all their 744s
  • BA Pulling Out of Gatwick
  • Mitsubishi Takes Over the CRJ Program
  • United Orders 78X For Long Haul
  • Qantas Halts Project Sunrise
  • Mahan Air Brings COVID-19 To Iran
  • Travel Restrictions
  • Miami Air Liquidating

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Episode 4: With Special Guest Mike Huxley From The Bemused Backpacker talking about keeping safe in COVID-19 times07 May 202000:55:13

Cushrow and Kerwin has special guest Mike Huxley, an ex-Charge Nurse now travel blogger. They discuss how safe is it to fly in times of COVID-19.

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Travel This Week with Cushrow and Kerwin - Episode 303 May 202000:27:29

In this episode, Cushrow and Kerwin talks about:

Reminiscing about The three Berlin Airports

British Airways Having Operational Issues; no word about the other IAG carriers

Flights from Paris to palette via Guadeloupe and Vancouver, BC Canada

AA retiring some of their fleet

Places where airplanes are stored

Antanov 225

Boeing First Quarter Loss

Boeing 777W and 77X Production

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Travel This Week with Cushrow and Kerwin - Episode 202 May 202000:35:06

In this week's episode, we talk about the following and more:

Boeing Terminates Agreement with Embraer

Embraer 190 Having Operational Issues

UAE Gets 5 National Carriers

Boeing considering a new 757+ and 767X

12 reasons why I’m not ready to fly

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Travel This Week with Cushrow and Kerwin Episode 124 Apr 202000:46:50

This is the very first episode of our new show.

In this episode, we talk about:

South African Airways (SA), Virgin Australia (VA), Virgin Atlantic (VS), Air Mauritius (MK) on the verge of collapse
Boeing 73x cancellations 
Cathay Pacific Airways (CX), Lufthansa (LH) delaying Boeing 77X?
Mechanic requirements on parked aircraft
Emirates (EK) requiring blood tests and other adjustments to their inflight svcs 
Tokyo-Narita (NRT) Airport  requiring 1-2 day quarantine for arriving pax in Baggage Claim
Boeing 77W converted to freighters at Air Canada (AC)
United Airlines (UA) and Delta Air Lines (DL) losses in 1Q20
Lufthansa (LH) closing Germanwings
380 retirements ahead of schedule
Being 744 retirements at KLM (KL), Qantas (QF)?
Delta Air Lines (DL) wanting Boeing 73X for 717 trade?
British Airways (BA), others storing heavy Airbus 380s at WWII French airport.

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Episode 104: What To Do If your Flight Was Delayed This Past Week. Passenger Behavior On A Flight06 Jul 202300:25:24

https://www/passrider.com/white/episode-103

What To Do If your Flight Was Delayed This Past Week. Passenger Behavior On A Flight

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Episode 103: ATC Issues On The U.S. East Coast. 717 Lands On Its Nose. Longest MAX Flight?29 Jun 202300:26:47

https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-103

ATC Issues On The U.S. East Coast. 717 Lands On Its Nose. Longest MAX Flight?

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Episode 102: Recap of the 54th Paris Airshow (202322 Jun 202300:17:59

https://www.passrider.com/whit

In this episode Kerwin recaps the 54th Paris Airshow

You can see photos and videos at  https://www.passrider.com/paris-airshow-2023-highlights/

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Episode 101: jetBlue's new livery, Qantas' new flight and 10 airlines that flies to Africa14 Jun 202300:21:29
Episode 100: Should I Get Travel Insurance?07 Jun 202300:22:40

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Should I get Travel Insurance?

https://www.passrider.com/travelinsurance

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Episode 99: Why Is This Airline Weighing Passengers?01 Jun 202300:08:52

Episode 99
Why is this airline weighing passengers?

https://www.passrider.com/whit

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Episode 98: Which airline is the oldest airline?24 May 202300:19:39

So, which airline is the oldest?

Do you know?

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Episode 97: Introducing Hawaiian Airlines17 May 202300:20:33

Episode 97: Introducing Hawaiian Airlines

Not many know about Hawaiian Airlines

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Episode 117: Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 Loses Its Exit Door Plug Just After Takeoff07 Jan 202400:15:52

Episode 117: Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 Loses Its Exit Door Plug Just After Takeoff

On January 5, 2024, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 was taking off from Portland (PDX) and headed for Ontario (ONT). Everything was routine, until just after takeoff at 16,000' into the ascent, the exit row plug separated from the rest of the airplane.

The crew was able to do a loop and land the airplane back at Portland Airport safely.

There were 171 passengers and six crew members onboard. There were zero fatalities.

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Episode 96: How To Get To Montserrat | Direct Or Nonstop, What's The Difference10 May 202300:28:45

Episode 96

How To Get To Montserrat | Direct Or Nonstop, What's The Difference

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Episode 95: AI Applications In Travel; Bees On A Plane; How Aviation Has Changed Over Time; How Airfares Are Comprised03 May 202300:37:35
Episode 95


AI Applications In Travel; Bees On A Plane; How Aviation Has Changed Over Time; How Airfares Are Comprised


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Episode 94: People Behaving Badly On Planes; What is A Weight Restricted Flight?27 Apr 202300:13:59
Episode 94: People Behaving Badly On Planes; What is A Weight Restricted Flight?


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In this episode, Kerwin talks about people mis-behaving on planes and what does it mean for a flight to be weight restricted.

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Episode 93: Who Should Clean Up Your Mess When You make One On An Airplane?20 Apr 202300:21:45
Episode 92: Where To Stay In/Around The Airport13 Apr 202300:15:45

Episode 92 - Where To Stay In/Around The Airport.

In this episode, Kerwin talks about where to stay in/around the airport when you get bumped off a flight or just waiting for an early flight.

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Episode 91: What Is A Fifth Freedom Flights06 Apr 202300:21:21

Episode 91: What is a Fifth Freedom Flight?

In this episode, Kerwin talks about Fifth Freedom Flights.
What they are
How to find one

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Episode 90: Flight Review of Norse Atlantic Boeing 787-9 Flight From Oslo To JFK30 Mar 202300:47:03

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Episode 90: Flight Review of Norse Atlantic Boeing 787-9 Flight From Oslo To JFK

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Episode 89: A Review Of Norse's Flight From Fort Lauderdale to Berlin23 Mar 202300:44:41
Flight Review: Norse 622 From Fort Lauderdale to Berlin


In this episode, Kerwin talks about his flight on Norse Atlantic from Fort Lauderdale to Berlin. Norse is a new low cost carrier with Boeing 787-9 service across the Atlantic Ocean.

Berlin is very expensive at the time I went. I managed to stay at the Mercure in Tempelhof. This is a property run by Accor. But you can always find many properties in Berlin. Here's a map to help you.

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Episode 88: What To Do In The Faroe Islands In The Winter16 Mar 202300:24:39

In this episode, Kerwin talks about his trip to the Faroe Islands in March 2023.

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Casual Friday
Where 2 friends sit back, celebrate the week that was and talk about nothing in particular

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

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Episode 87: U.S. reopening international borders to select countries in November 2021; Where to find a COVID-19 test; Vaccinations for domestic U.S. flights?15 Sep 202100:17:38

Episode 87

In this week's episode, I talk about:

  • U.S. reopening international borders to select countries in November 2021. 
  • Where to find a COVID-19 test. 
  • Vaccinations for domestic U.S. flights? 
  • Caribbean travel possibly.

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Episode 16: Dubai Airshow 2023 Recap15 Nov 202300:39:37

In this episode, I do a recap of the Dubai Airshow

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Episode 86: What's Going On With Spirit Airlines08 Aug 202100:35:04
Episode 86

 

In this week's episode, we talk about:

What's going on with Spirit Airlines and its cancellations.

In this episode, Kerwin talk about what's going on with Spirit Airlines' operational issues and gives you some insight into why the airlines are having issues with staffing.

Kerwin also talks about the contract of carriage for Spirit Airlines and how it relates to cancellations. What is covered and why you should ensure you have travel insurance.

Kerwin also looks at what it would cost to buy a next day ticket for some of the destinations so you get a chance to see the predicament that the travelers are in.

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Episode 84: United makes a massive investment in new aircraft; Swiss unveils its Premium Economy offering; Cathay Pacific introduces a new lifestyle brand23 Jul 202101:16:05

In this week's episode, we talk about:

Airlines

  • 10:35 - United makes a massive investment in new aircraft
  • 30:24 - Swiss unveils its Premium Economy offering
  • 43:17 - Cathay Pacific introduces a new lifestyle brand
  • 54:39 - Say hello to vaccine tourism via China Airlines and Eva Air

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Episode 83: Boeing’s largest Max variant finally takes to the skies; Wheelchairs on planes; Boeing’s 777X is not yet ready for certification12 Jul 202101:02:53
Episode 82: American, Virgin Atlantic, and Ravn Alaska join United to commit to emerging air mobility sector19 Jun 202101:05:25

Airlines

4:47 -  American, Virgin Atlantic, and Ravn Alaska join United to commit to emerging air mobility sector

  •  PBS show - https://www.pbs.org/video/great-electric-airplane-race-yija0p/
  •  FlyBlade - https://www.blade.com/

24:46 - United advances innovation through a new corporate venture

31:02 - United updates its employee appearance standards

45:42 - Finnair “personalizes” Business Class fares

54:37 - South Korean flights to nowhere proved to be a gold mine for duty-free goods


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Episode 81: United’s inflight magazine goes anti-microbial, The latest new US airline starts operations, U.S. airlines hold the liquor11 Jun 202101:44:31

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Episode 81
In this week's episode, we talk about:

Airlines
10:01 - United’s inflight magazine goes anti-microbial
21:04 - The latest new US airline starts operations
42:54 - U.S. airlines hold the liquor
51:07 - Southwest seat covers find their way to the football pitch
53:45 - Wizz Air gets its wings clipped in Norway
1:05:06 - Malaysia Airlines joins the list of airlines retiring its A380s
1:12:22 - Qantas gets some bad press
1:20:13 - Qantas 380s host unwanted visitors

Airports
1:26:55 - Stockholm loses an airport

Aircraft
1:33:14 - The freighter wars are heating up


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Episode 80: Travel Restrictions; Passenger Behavior While Flying; Supersonic Transport Is Coming Back?06 Jun 202100:28:15
Episode 80


The COVID-19 Update Episode

  • 1:38 - COVID-19 and Travel
  • 1:59 - Passenger punches Southwest Airlines flight attendant
  • 2:57 - Passenger on Delta flight tries to enter cockpit
  • 4:05 - Mask requirements; requirements for vaccinated passengers
  • 5:01 - Where can I travel?
  • 14:48 - United and Boom Supersonic team up for supersonic travel initiative
  • 16:02 - Electric airplanes are coming
  • 20:42 - Cruises Update
  • 24:27 - The current state of airfares

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Episode 79: New CDC Guidelines For Mask Wear In The U.S.; You Can Travel To Italy; Greece Welcomes Tourists15 May 202100:15:01
Episode 79


General

  • 00:54 - CDC new guidelines

Airlines

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Episode 78: A pilot for a major U.S. airlines tells his story17 Apr 202100:27:15
Episode 78 

About Ryan

This week, I talk with my friend Ryan who works for a major U.S. airline in Hawaii. Here's a little about Ryan.

His career started in Marketing Management at Hawaiian in 2000, then went to Marketing at Continental Airlines which is where I met Ryan, then he flew for Gulfstream, then for ExpressJet, and have been flying for Hawaiian Airlines since 2011.

Ryan is very grateful for all of his experiences with the various airlines he's have worked for, and also grateful to have experienced the management side before joining the flight deck crew.

During his career, he's been based in:

I have been based in HNL, IAH, EWR, LAX, ONT, IAH, and HNL, MIA and HNL.

 

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Episode 77: WN back in IAH as of today, April 12 and also newly at ORD since Feb 1410 Apr 202101:37:36
Episode 77

 

Current Situations/Updates

  • WN back in IAH as of today, April 12 and also newly at ORD since Feb 14
  • French national assembly talks about not flying for journeys under 2.5 hours by train
  • Avelo Airlines starting BUR to Santa Rosa they are based in Houston

Other

  • The U.S. TSA trials disinfection of security checkpoint bins
  • Now you can disinfect your baggage at some S.E. Asian hubs
  • Jet fuel from food waste holds promise
  • Climate-adjusted landing fees?  Yes, if Sweden has its way
  • Airbus enhances its iflyA380 app for wider appeal

Aircraft

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Episode 76: Southwest confirms what we’ve known all along; Welcome to jetBlue’s Paisly03 Apr 202101:25:34
Episode 76

 

Updates

  • CDC Updates
  • Air Transat and Air Canada
  • ANA meals onboard update 

Airlines

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Episode 112: Airline Creates Baby-Free Zone; Airline Weights Passengers Before Flight30 Aug 202300:06:55

Episode 112

In this episode Kerwin talks about: Airline Creates Baby-Free Zone; Airline Weights Passengers Before Flight

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