What's Happening In Travel With Cushrow And Kerwin Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:25:41 -0400 https://www.passrider.com en-us © 2026 Cruisinaltitude.com, LLC yes Support this Podcast 7d7722d3-8f54-5ce2-b040-4364de991b14 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) airline, aviation, avgeek, airport news, airline safety, airport safety, COVID-19, airline bankruptcy, airline operations Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh https://storage.buzzsprout.com/t0b5nme5hvnuj8bdvvteazut882a?.jpg What's Happening In Travel With Cushrow And Kerwin https://www.passrider.com EPISODE 124: Southwest Kills Free Bags While Korean Air Gets a Fresh New Look EPISODE 124: Southwest Kills Free Bags While Korean Air Gets a Fresh New Look Welcome back to another episode of What's Happening In Travel with Cushrow and Kerwin! In Episode 124, we’re diving into two major airline shake-ups that are sure to change the travel game.

In today’s video, I discuss how Southwest Airlines has officially said goodbye to free checked bags—what does this mean for your travel budget and packing strategy?

Then, I shift gears to Korean Air. With their recent merger with Asiana Airlines, they’re not only expanding their network but also debuting a fresh new look.

If you’re an airline buff or a frequent traveler looking for the inside scoop on these changes, this episode is for you! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an update on the latest in airline news and travel trends.

Let’s get into it—grab your boarding pass and join the conversation in the comments below!

#AirlineNews #SouthwestAirlines #KoreanAir #TravelUpdates #AirlineMergers
#bagsflyfree #southwestairlines #garykelly #korean #koreanair #newlivery 

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00:00 Introduction
00:35 Bags No Longer Fly Free - Southwest
30:12 Korean's New Livery

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]]> Welcome back to another episode of What's Happening In Travel with Cushrow and Kerwin! In Episode 124, we’re diving into two major airline shake-ups that are sure to change the travel game.

In today’s video, I discuss how Southwest Airlines has officially said goodbye to free checked bags—what does this mean for your travel budget and packing strategy?

Then, I shift gears to Korean Air. With their recent merger with Asiana Airlines, they’re not only expanding their network but also debuting a fresh new look.

If you’re an airline buff or a frequent traveler looking for the inside scoop on these changes, this episode is for you! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an update on the latest in airline news and travel trends.

Let’s get into it—grab your boarding pass and join the conversation in the comments below!

#AirlineNews #SouthwestAirlines #KoreanAir #TravelUpdates #AirlineMergers
#bagsflyfree #southwestairlines #garykelly #korean #koreanair #newlivery 

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Bags No Longer Fly Free - Southwest
30:12 Korean's New Livery

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

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

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/podcast/whit/ Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-14514836 Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:00:00 -0500 1667 diversity equity and inclusion, us airlines, turkish, finnair, passenger weight, award points 4 119 full false Episode 118: Update On Alaska Airlines MAX 9; JAL Airbus A350-900 Accident; Visa Updates For Two Countries Episode 118: Update On Alaska Airlines MAX 9; JAL Airbus A350-900 Accident; Visa Updates For Two Countries 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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]]> https://www.passrider.com/podcast/whit/ Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-14411674 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 20:00:00 -0500 1231 MAX 9, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Japan Airlines, Airbus A350-900, Haneda, Tokyo, Exit Door Plug, Aircraft Accident, Aircraft Incident 4 118 full false Episode 117: Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 Loses Its Exit Door Plug Just After Takeoff Episode 117: Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 Loses Its Exit Door Plug Just After Takeoff 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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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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]]> https://www.passrider.com/podcast/whit/ Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-14267244 Sat, 06 Jan 2024 19:00:00 -0500 952 MAX, MAX 9, Boeing Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, NTSB, FAA, DOT, plug door, Exit Door, Boeing 737 MAX 4 117 full false Episode 16: Dubai Airshow 2023 Recap Episode 16: Dubai Airshow 2023 Recap In this episode, I do a recap of the Dubai Airshow

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

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

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/podcast/whit/ Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-13512285 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 17:00:00 -0400 415 episode 112, correndon airlines, korean air, weighing passengers, baby-free zone 3 112 full false Episode 111: BermudAir and Atlantic Airways, Two New Airlines Starts Flying Into The New York Area Episode 111: BermudAir and Atlantic Airways, Two New Airlines Starts Flying Into The New York Area In this episode, Kerwin looks at the two new airlines that are now flying into the U.S. and also other airlines flying single aisle airplanes across the Atlantic Ocean.

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Fires in Maui And Other Parts Of The World; AI In Travel; Concorde is Moving From The Intrepid In NY For Repairs; Virgin Galactic Takes First Commercial Passengers To Space

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Fires in Maui And Other Parts Of The World; AI In Travel; Concorde is Moving From The Intrepid In NY For Repairs; Virgin Galactic Takes First Commercial Passengers To Space

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Flying An Airline Without Flying In An Airplane; BA Serves Kentucky Fried Chicken; Airlines Note Cleaning The Planes Properly

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Flying An Airline Without Flying In An Airplane; BA Serves Kentucky Fried Chicken; Airlines Note Cleaning The Planes Properly

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The European Union has reported that as part of the current visa waiver program, in January 2024, citizens of several countries will have to apply for a travel authorization before coming to 30 countries in the EU. The United States is one such country.

This episodes looks at the new policy and lets you know how it will affect you.

ESTA - https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/esta
ETIAS - https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en
U.S. Visa Waiver Program - https://www.dhs.gov/visa-waiver-program
Do you need a Visa for the U.K.? - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

What say you? Leave a comment below.

VRBO - https://www.passrider.com/vrbo
Purchase tickets for your flights at https://www.passrider.com/skyscanner
Book your hotel rooms at https://www.passrider.com/expedia
Need a tour? Go to https://www.passrider.com/tours

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The European Union has reported that as part of the current visa waiver program, in January 2024, citizens of several countries will have to apply for a travel authorization before coming to 30 countries in the EU. The United States is one such country.

This episodes looks at the new policy and lets you know how it will affect you.

ESTA - https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/esta
ETIAS - https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en
U.S. Visa Waiver Program - https://www.dhs.gov/visa-waiver-program
Do you need a Visa for the U.K.? - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

What say you? Leave a comment below.

VRBO - https://www.passrider.com/vrbo
Purchase tickets for your flights at https://www.passrider.com/skyscanner
Book your hotel rooms at https://www.passrider.com/expedia
Need a tour? Go to https://www.passrider.com/tours

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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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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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]]> https://www.passrider.com/podcast/whit/episode-105 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-13220333 Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:00:00 -0400 1210 episode 105, travel insurance, skiplagged, airlines, American Airlines, Passenger behavior, United Airlines, inflight meals 3 105 full false Episode 104: What To Do If your Flight Was Delayed This Past Week. Passenger Behavior On A Flight Episode 104: What To Do If your Flight Was Delayed This Past Week. Passenger Behavior On A Flight 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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What To Do If your Flight Was Delayed This Past Week. Passenger Behavior On A Flight

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

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

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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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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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]]> https://www.passrider.com/podcast/whit/episode-102 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-13106040 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 20:00:00 -0400 1079 Le Bourget, Paris, Paris Airshow, Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, 777, A350 3 102 full false Episode 101: jetBlue's new livery, Qantas' new flight and 10 airlines that flies to Africa Episode 101: jetBlue's new livery, Qantas' new flight and 10 airlines that flies to Africa Support the show

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Should I get Travel Insurance?

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Should I get Travel Insurance?

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/podcast/whit/episode-100 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-13003467 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 19:00:00 -0400 1360 travel insurance, accidents, travel, flight insurance, trip cancellation 2 100 full false Episode 99: Why Is This Airline Weighing Passengers? Episode 99: Why Is This Airline Weighing Passengers? Episode 99
Why is this airline weighing passengers?

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Why is this airline weighing passengers?

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Do you know?

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Do you know?

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Not many know about Hawaiian Airlines

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Not many know about Hawaiian Airlines

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

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

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


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


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

Where To Find Us

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

Where To Find Us

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

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

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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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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.

Where To Find Us


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Where To Find Us

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

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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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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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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.

Where To Find Us

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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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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.

Where To Find Us


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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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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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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-84 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-8914218 Fri, 23 Jul 2021 19:00:00 -0400 4565 United, SWISS, Premium Economy, aircraft, Cathay, Cathay Pacific 2 84 full false Episode 83: Boeing’s largest Max variant finally takes to the skies; Wheelchairs on planes; Boeing’s 777X is not yet ready for certification Episode 83: Boeing’s largest Max variant finally takes to the skies; Wheelchairs on planes; Boeing’s 777X is not yet ready for certification Support the show

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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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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
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 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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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-81 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-8765803 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 19:00:00 -0400 6271 United, WizzAir, Norwegian, Norway, microbial 2 81 full false Episode 80: Travel Restrictions; Passenger Behavior While Flying; Supersonic Transport Is Coming Back? Episode 80: Travel Restrictions; Passenger Behavior While Flying; Supersonic Transport Is Coming Back? 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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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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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-80 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-8655267 Sun, 06 Jun 2021 19:00:00 -0400 1695 Supersonic, United, Delta, Flight Attendants, Unruly, Passengers, Boom Supersonic, Passenger Behavior 2 80 full false Episode 79: New CDC Guidelines For Mask Wear In The U.S.; You Can Travel To Italy; Greece Welcomes Tourists Episode 79: New CDC Guidelines For Mask Wear In The U.S.; You Can Travel To Italy; Greece Welcomes Tourists Episode 79


General

  • 00:54 - CDC new guidelines

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General

  • 00:54 - CDC new guidelines

Airlines

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-79 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-8525450 Sat, 15 May 2021 16:00:00 -0400 901 CDC, Avelo, Breeze Airways, Mask wearing, Travel To Italy, Greece, travel restrictions 2 79 full false Episode 78: A pilot for a major U.S. airlines tells his story Episode 78: A pilot for a major U.S. airlines tells his story 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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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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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

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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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Updates

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

Airlines

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Updates

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

Airlines

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-76 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-8267618 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 19:00:00 -0400 5134 Southwest Airlines, jetBlue, Paisly, Boeing 737-700, Finnair, ES-19, Heart Aerospace, British Airways 2 76 full false Episode 75: U.S. Airlines trying to get back to normal; Southwest Airlines and JetBlue back to regular boarding; Meals are coming back Episode 75: U.S. Airlines trying to get back to normal; Southwest Airlines and JetBlue back to regular boarding; Meals are coming back

Airlines

  • 3:47 - U.S. Airlines trying to get back to normal
    •  Southwest Airlines and JetBlue back to regular boarding 
    •  Meals are coming back 
  • 8:48 - The U.S.’ Mesa Air Group dips its toes in Europe
  • 15:51 - Norway’s trans-Atlantic low cost airline experiment Round 2
  • 24:02 - Ethiopian pioneers an Africa-centric health passport
  • 34:09 - SpiceJet’s IFE gets innovative
  • 40:24 - China Airlines joins the list of carriers retiring their passenger 744s
  • 45:20 - ANA takes a page out of Singapore Airlines’ playbook

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Airlines

  • 3:47 - U.S. Airlines trying to get back to normal
    •  Southwest Airlines and JetBlue back to regular boarding 
    •  Meals are coming back 
  • 8:48 - The U.S.’ Mesa Air Group dips its toes in Europe
  • 15:51 - Norway’s trans-Atlantic low cost airline experiment Round 2
  • 24:02 - Ethiopian pioneers an Africa-centric health passport
  • 34:09 - SpiceJet’s IFE gets innovative
  • 40:24 - China Airlines joins the list of carriers retiring their passenger 744s
  • 45:20 - ANA takes a page out of Singapore Airlines’ playbook

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-75 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-8263795 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 19:00:00 -0400 3515 Southwest Airlines, Meals, JetBlue, Mesa, Norway, SpiceJet, ANA, Singapore Airlines 2 75 full false Episode 74: The aircraft leasing industry gets a new behemoth; Airbus targets Boeing with its potential A350F Episode 74: The aircraft leasing industry gets a new behemoth; Airbus targets Boeing with its potential A350F Episode 74


Aircraft

  • - The aircraft leasing industry gets a new behemoth
  • - Airbus targets Boeing with its potential A350F

Other

  • - The IATA Travel Pass gains worldwide traction

Airport

  • - Airport de-icing trucks start to go electric

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Aircraft

  • - The aircraft leasing industry gets a new behemoth
  • - Airbus targets Boeing with its potential A350F

Other

  • - The IATA Travel Pass gains worldwide traction

Airport

  • - Airport de-icing trucks start to go electric

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-74 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-8263555 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:00:00 -0400 2927 A35F, Airbus, Boeing, IATA Travel Pass, aircraft leasing 2 74 full false Episode 73: Malaysia Airlines showcases its employees’ handicrafts; Southwest and Boeing are reportedly close to a huge deal Episode 73: Malaysia Airlines showcases its employees’ handicrafts; Southwest and Boeing are reportedly close to a huge deal Episode 73

 

Airlines

  • - Malaysia Airlines showcases its employees’ handicrafts
  • - Southwest and Boeing are reportedly close to a huge deal
  • - The 737 Max re-entry into service gathers steam
  • - jetBlue is also a travel technology company?
  • - Norge another airline across 
  • - Ryanair and British Airways roll out travel document portals
  • - Norway’s Wideroe aims to be an electric pioneer 
  • - Icelandair consolidates its operations under one brand
  • - Emirates makes it expensive for its unvaccinated cabin crew

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Airlines

  • - Malaysia Airlines showcases its employees’ handicrafts
  • - Southwest and Boeing are reportedly close to a huge deal
  • - The 737 Max re-entry into service gathers steam
  • - jetBlue is also a travel technology company?
  • - Norge another airline across 
  • - Ryanair and British Airways roll out travel document portals
  • - Norway’s Wideroe aims to be an electric pioneer 
  • - Icelandair consolidates its operations under one brand
  • - Emirates makes it expensive for its unvaccinated cabin crew

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Airlines

  • - An Air France 772 is the victim of a colossal security failure at CDG
  • - FedEx integrates TNT Airlines in Europe, but not without controversy
  • - Malaysia Airlines’ premium cabin inflight products are now for sale
  • - Qantas relaunches “Mystery Flights”

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Airlines

  • - An Air France 772 is the victim of a colossal security failure at CDG
  • - FedEx integrates TNT Airlines in Europe, but not without controversy
  • - Malaysia Airlines’ premium cabin inflight products are now for sale
  • - Qantas relaunches “Mystery Flights”

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Other

  • 7:34 - Universal Hydrogen beefs up its personnel
  • - Honeywell expands its onboard UV treatment product line
  • - Is Boeing on track to become the next McDonnell Douglas?
  • - Digital health certificates take off
  • - A carbon-free transatlantic flight competition gets its first entrants
  • - Are single-pilot flight operations really going to happen?
  • - Will you listen to your onboard seat’s advice?
  • - Aircraft seat design goes even more high tech

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Other

  • 7:34 - Universal Hydrogen beefs up its personnel
  • - Honeywell expands its onboard UV treatment product line
  • - Is Boeing on track to become the next McDonnell Douglas?
  • - Digital health certificates take off
  • - A carbon-free transatlantic flight competition gets its first entrants
  • - Are single-pilot flight operations really going to happen?
  • - Will you listen to your onboard seat’s advice?
  • - Aircraft seat design goes even more high tech

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Aircraft

  • 2:06 - The 73M is slowly rehabilitated around the world
  • 7:10 - The 777 is now Boeing’s latest new problem (United's 777 lost power to an engine on takeoff), but the besieged Max and the 787 are still problem children
  • 26:10 - Boeing rolls out its last 787 at the Everett plant

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Aircraft

  • 2:06 - The 73M is slowly rehabilitated around the world
  • 7:10 - The 777 is now Boeing’s latest new problem (United's 777 lost power to an engine on takeoff), but the besieged Max and the 787 are still problem children
  • 26:10 - Boeing rolls out its last 787 at the Everett plant

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-70 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-8174496 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 19:00:00 -0500 2235 United, Boeing 777, PW4000, Pratt & Whitney, Engines, Boeing 737 MAX 2 70 full false Episode 69: TWA’s flight 800 wreckage to be destroyed; British Airways and Dettol partner up Episode 69: TWA’s flight 800 wreckage to be destroyed; British Airways and Dettol partner up Episode 69

 

Airlines

  • TWA’s flight 800 wreckage to be destroyed
  • British Airways and Dettol partner up
  • Finnair tries something new
  • Swiss goes luxe with Sprüngli onboard
  • And just when you thought the flights to nowhere craze had ended…..
  • Emirates flies a milestone of sorts in the COVID era
  • Etihad up-cycles aircraft interiors into art
  • ANA goes all digital with its available magazines! Global Wings I
  • SkyTeam launches an online COVID testing directory

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Airlines

  • TWA’s flight 800 wreckage to be destroyed
  • British Airways and Dettol partner up
  • Finnair tries something new
  • Swiss goes luxe with Sprüngli onboard
  • And just when you thought the flights to nowhere craze had ended…..
  • Emirates flies a milestone of sorts in the COVID era
  • Etihad up-cycles aircraft interiors into art
  • ANA goes all digital with its available magazines! Global Wings I
  • SkyTeam launches an online COVID testing directory

Where To Find Us

 


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]]> https://www.passrider.com/podcast/whit/episode-69 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-8131448 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:00:00 -0500 4673 TWA 800, Dettol, British Airways, Finnair, Swiss 2 69 full false Episode 68: Schiphol Airport aims to be the most sustainable airport in the world; Aeroport de Paris abandons plans for CDG T4 Aircraft Episode 68: Schiphol Airport aims to be the most sustainable airport in the world; Aeroport de Paris abandons plans for CDG T4 Aircraft Episode 68

 

Airport

  • Schiphol Airport aims to be the most sustainable airport in the world
  • Aeroport de Paris abandons plans for CDG T4 Aircraft

Aircraft

  • Boeing moves 737 vertical fin manufacturing to India

Other

  • Yet another health passport debuts

 

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Airport

  • Schiphol Airport aims to be the most sustainable airport in the world
  • Aeroport de Paris abandons plans for CDG T4 Aircraft

Aircraft

  • Boeing moves 737 vertical fin manufacturing to India

Other

  • Yet another health passport debuts

 

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-68 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-8038463 Sat, 20 Feb 2021 19:00:00 -0500 3028 Amsterdam, Schipol, T3 CDG, Aeroport de Paris. Boeing 737, Health passport 2 68 full false Episode 67: Domestic U.S. COVID-19 Test maybe coming; Delta offers its customers a digital concierge service Episode 67: Domestic U.S. COVID-19 Test maybe coming; Delta offers its customers a digital concierge service Episode 67

 

Airlines

  • Domestic U.S. COVID-19 Test maybe coming
  • Delta offers its customers a digital concierge service
  • UPS squeezes an additional twenty years of life out of its A300s
  • United makes a huge investment for an electric future
  • KLM makes history with a world’s first flight
  • And Lufthansa Group’s choice for its brand-new airline is …… confusing
  • Lufthansa turns against its one-time partner
  • An in-flight academic experience on Iberia coming soon?
  • Etihad debuts another world’s first.  Or does it?
  • United flies the MAX 9 Denver to Houston on the 11th
  • Air Namibia and LATAM Argentina bite the dust
  • Another reason to fly in Cathay Pacific’s premium cabins
  • Get ready for a slew of new airlines in 2021


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Airlines

  • Domestic U.S. COVID-19 Test maybe coming
  • Delta offers its customers a digital concierge service
  • UPS squeezes an additional twenty years of life out of its A300s
  • United makes a huge investment for an electric future
  • KLM makes history with a world’s first flight
  • And Lufthansa Group’s choice for its brand-new airline is …… confusing
  • Lufthansa turns against its one-time partner
  • An in-flight academic experience on Iberia coming soon?
  • Etihad debuts another world’s first.  Or does it?
  • United flies the MAX 9 Denver to Houston on the 11th
  • Air Namibia and LATAM Argentina bite the dust
  • Another reason to fly in Cathay Pacific’s premium cabins
  • Get ready for a slew of new airlines in 2021


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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-67 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-8038348 Sat, 13 Feb 2021 19:00:00 -0500 5616 COVID_19, Delta, Concierge, KLM, Denver, LATAM, MAX 9, Etihad, Air Namibia, 2 67 full false Episode 66: Flair Airlines expands with the 737 MAX; Canada flight closures; Lufthansa is next to revamp its onboard meal menus Episode 66: Flair Airlines expands with the 737 MAX; Canada flight closures; Lufthansa is next to revamp its onboard meal menus Episode 66

 

Airlines

- Flair Airlines expands with the 737 MAX

- Canada flight closures

- Lufthansa is next to revamp its onboard meal menus

- Etihad tests yet another health pass

 

Aircraft

- Boeing’s 737-10 gets delayed by 3 years

- JetBlue Mint Studio 

- The 777-9 is also delayed

- Boeing re-examines the case for the NMA

 

Other

- Israel shuts down all commercial passenger air traffic in and out of the country

- Oakland becomes the first U.S. airport to sell COVID 19 test kits from vending machines

- Book now pay later schemes take center stage during the pandemic


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Airlines

- Flair Airlines expands with the 737 MAX

- Canada flight closures

- Lufthansa is next to revamp its onboard meal menus

- Etihad tests yet another health pass

 

Aircraft

- Boeing’s 737-10 gets delayed by 3 years

- JetBlue Mint Studio 

- The 777-9 is also delayed

- Boeing re-examines the case for the NMA

 

Other

- Israel shuts down all commercial passenger air traffic in and out of the country

- Oakland becomes the first U.S. airport to sell COVID 19 test kits from vending machines

- Book now pay later schemes take center stage during the pandemic


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 Aircraft

  • Canada clears the Boeing 73 Max for operations
  • Is the Boeing 737 Max clear of further negative publicity?  Don’t bet on it
  • Indonesia 737 crash update
  • Boeing commits to 100% sustainable fuel usage capability by 2030
  • The Dash 8 enters the firefighting business in a big way

Airports

  • Kuala Lumpur moves aggressively on facial recognition

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 Aircraft

  • Canada clears the Boeing 73 Max for operations
  • Is the Boeing 737 Max clear of further negative publicity?  Don’t bet on it
  • Indonesia 737 crash update
  • Boeing commits to 100% sustainable fuel usage capability by 2030
  • The Dash 8 enters the firefighting business in a big way

Airports

  • Kuala Lumpur moves aggressively on facial recognition

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/podcast/whit/episode-65 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-7568785 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:00:00 -0500 3206 Boeing 737 MAX, Canada, Indonesia, Boeing 737-500 2 65 full false Episode 64: American Airlines markets its premium onboard wines to the general public; IAG gets a good deal on Air Europa; KLM takes a big hit on long haul services Episode 64: American Airlines markets its premium onboard wines to the general public; IAG gets a good deal on Air Europa; KLM takes a big hit on long haul services Episode 64


 Airlines

  • American Airlines markets its premium onboard wines to the general public
  • IAG gets a good deal on Air Europa
  • KLM takes a big hit on long haul services
  • Is 75 years of the storied Alitalia name enough for the EU?
  • Wizz Air Abu Dhabi starts services
  • Vietravel Airlines is the sixth airline in Vietnam

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 Airlines

  • American Airlines markets its premium onboard wines to the general public
  • IAG gets a good deal on Air Europa
  • KLM takes a big hit on long haul services
  • Is 75 years of the storied Alitalia name enough for the EU?
  • Wizz Air Abu Dhabi starts services
  • Vietravel Airlines is the sixth airline in Vietnam

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Aircraft

  • China’s COMAC ARJ21 regional jet gets its first international customer
  • Atlas Air is the customer to take delivery of the final 747s produced
  • The US Department of Justice levies a huge fine on Boeing
  • The A321LR sets another world distance record in commercial operations

Other

  • Japan Rail Café chain adds Japan Airlines onboard food items to its menu
  • Boeing closes its advanced R&D facility in Seattle
  • The US tightens its entry requirements for international arriving passengers
  • CNN ditches its Airport Network channel
  • The US adds China’s COMAC and AVIC to its sanctions list.

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Aircraft

  • China’s COMAC ARJ21 regional jet gets its first international customer
  • Atlas Air is the customer to take delivery of the final 747s produced
  • The US Department of Justice levies a huge fine on Boeing
  • The A321LR sets another world distance record in commercial operations

Other

  • Japan Rail Café chain adds Japan Airlines onboard food items to its menu
  • Boeing closes its advanced R&D facility in Seattle
  • The US tightens its entry requirements for international arriving passengers
  • CNN ditches its Airport Network channel
  • The US adds China’s COMAC and AVIC to its sanctions list.

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Airlines

  • - Most US airlines realign their policies towards service animals
  • - Delta’s Global Cleanliness division expands its scope
  • - WestJet is likely the next airline to reintroduce the 737 Max to service
  • - British Airways refashions its EuroTraveller onboard menu
  • - British Airways tries to capitalize on its BOAC heritage
  • - EasyJet tightens its onboard baggage allowance
  • - Norwegian restructures drastically
  • - Qatar Airways plans a future with only 5 A380s
  • - A lot of Qatar Airways flight durations suddenly get a lot shorter
  • - Singapore Airlines keeps track of its crews when overseas


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Airlines

  • - Most US airlines realign their policies towards service animals
  • - Delta’s Global Cleanliness division expands its scope
  • - WestJet is likely the next airline to reintroduce the 737 Max to service
  • - British Airways refashions its EuroTraveller onboard menu
  • - British Airways tries to capitalize on its BOAC heritage
  • - EasyJet tightens its onboard baggage allowance
  • - Norwegian restructures drastically
  • - Qatar Airways plans a future with only 5 A380s
  • - A lot of Qatar Airways flight durations suddenly get a lot shorter
  • - Singapore Airlines keeps track of its crews when overseas


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Aircraft

- Boeing’s amazing 777X faces strong headwinds

- Boeing finally goes the extra mile to support airlines re-introducing their 737 MAX aircraft into service

Other

- Boeing joins the up-cycling trend, as does Delta

- IATA’s comprehensive Travel Pass app is close to introduction

- The UK’s largest private COVID testing facility opens at LHR

- LHR gets legal vindication for its plans for a third runway

 

- Could airline mergers in the U.S. be in the cards for 2021?

59:15 - We answer reader questions and comments on previous episodes; why Canada uses both Fahrenheit and Celsius and also about meal vouchers that are offered to passengers.

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Aircraft

- Boeing’s amazing 777X faces strong headwinds

- Boeing finally goes the extra mile to support airlines re-introducing their 737 MAX aircraft into service

Other

- Boeing joins the up-cycling trend, as does Delta

- IATA’s comprehensive Travel Pass app is close to introduction

- The UK’s largest private COVID testing facility opens at LHR

- LHR gets legal vindication for its plans for a third runway

 

- Could airline mergers in the U.S. be in the cards for 2021?

59:15 - We answer reader questions and comments on previous episodes; why Canada uses both Fahrenheit and Celsius and also about meal vouchers that are offered to passengers.

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 Airlines

  • 3:05 - Alaska Airlines gives Boeing’s dwindling MAX order book a boost
  • - jetBlue takes delivery of its first A220.  And announces big changes in its frequent flyer program
  • - United joins Delta in requesting contact tracing information from passengers
  • - WestJet slashes Feb and Mar capacity after continuing national health restrictions
  • - United’s revolutionary new baggage handling system opens at IAH
  • -  Italy’s on-again, off-again new EGO Airways announced a start date
  • - India’s brand new regional carrier, FlyBig, starts operations
  • - Eat and drink before boarding a domestic flight in Thailand

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 Airlines

  • 3:05 - Alaska Airlines gives Boeing’s dwindling MAX order book a boost
  • - jetBlue takes delivery of its first A220.  And announces big changes in its frequent flyer program
  • - United joins Delta in requesting contact tracing information from passengers
  • - WestJet slashes Feb and Mar capacity after continuing national health restrictions
  • - United’s revolutionary new baggage handling system opens at IAH
  • -  Italy’s on-again, off-again new EGO Airways announced a start date
  • - India’s brand new regional carrier, FlyBig, starts operations
  • - Eat and drink before boarding a domestic flight in Thailand

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Airline

  • 3:58 - Air Canada joins the biometric boarding set and launches service at San Francisco
  • 14:30 - Lufthansa rolls out the Star Alliance Biometric platform
  • 19:20 - Norway’s getting yet another domestic airline
  • - Lift Airlines launches service in South Africa
  • - Not unexpectedly, Montenegro Airlines shuts down
  • - MySpace on Oman Air has nothing to do with social media
  • - A very unique OTT Airlines launches in China
  • - Japan Airlines rewards passenger who skip onboard meals
  • - Cathay Pacific’s new narrow-body J seat is unveiled
  • - Emirates new premium economy seat 
  • - Virgin Australia restructures it Boeing 737 MAX orders

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Airline

  • 3:58 - Air Canada joins the biometric boarding set and launches service at San Francisco
  • 14:30 - Lufthansa rolls out the Star Alliance Biometric platform
  • 19:20 - Norway’s getting yet another domestic airline
  • - Lift Airlines launches service in South Africa
  • - Not unexpectedly, Montenegro Airlines shuts down
  • - MySpace on Oman Air has nothing to do with social media
  • - A very unique OTT Airlines launches in China
  • - Japan Airlines rewards passenger who skip onboard meals
  • - Cathay Pacific’s new narrow-body J seat is unveiled
  • - Emirates new premium economy seat 
  • - Virgin Australia restructures it Boeing 737 MAX orders

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Aircraft

  • 2:43 - Boeing’s 737 MAX is quietly rehabilitated into airline flight schedules
    GOL, AeroMexico and American Airlines
  • 16:30 - Boeing delivers its first new 737 MAX post-grounding
  • 20:50 - Azores Airlines new route Ponta Delgada to Bermuda
  • 24:18 - Russia’s MC21 flies again – but with Russian-built engines
  • 29:28 - Yet more assembly line problems for Boeing’s revolutionary 787
  • We talk about Boeing shifting production of the 787 from Everett, Washington
     

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Aircraft

  • 2:43 - Boeing’s 737 MAX is quietly rehabilitated into airline flight schedules
    GOL, AeroMexico and American Airlines
  • 16:30 - Boeing delivers its first new 737 MAX post-grounding
  • 20:50 - Azores Airlines new route Ponta Delgada to Bermuda
  • 24:18 - Russia’s MC21 flies again – but with Russian-built engines
  • 29:28 - Yet more assembly line problems for Boeing’s revolutionary 787
  • We talk about Boeing shifting production of the 787 from Everett, Washington
     

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Airlines

  • 3:17 - United Airlines aims to be “100% green” by 2050
  • 8:26 - British Airways follows UA’s lead and commits to net zero carbon emissions by 2050 in a unique partnership
  • 15:24 - United launches Agent On Demand at its Chicago and Houston airport hubs
  • 28:25 - American Airlines expands pre-flight COVID testing to all U.S. destinations with travel restrictions
  • We talk about passengers flying with COVID-19 and not letting the airlines know and their behavior to the travel restrictions set by airlines, airports and countries. And talk about some instances of passengers on planes with COVID-19. Head over to www.travelrestrictions.info for details about travel restrictions
  • 44:18 - American Airlines offers free inflight messaging

 

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Airlines

  • 3:17 - United Airlines aims to be “100% green” by 2050
  • 8:26 - British Airways follows UA’s lead and commits to net zero carbon emissions by 2050 in a unique partnership
  • 15:24 - United launches Agent On Demand at its Chicago and Houston airport hubs
  • 28:25 - American Airlines expands pre-flight COVID testing to all U.S. destinations with travel restrictions
  • We talk about passengers flying with COVID-19 and not letting the airlines know and their behavior to the travel restrictions set by airlines, airports and countries. And talk about some instances of passengers on planes with COVID-19. Head over to www.travelrestrictions.info for details about travel restrictions
  • 44:18 - American Airlines offers free inflight messaging

 

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The controversial episode.

Airports

  • 1:32 - The intriguing relationship between wasps and aircraft pitot tubes

Aircraft

  • 8:35 - The problematic 737 MAX gets a vote of confidence from Ryanair
  • 14:28 - The Dornier 328 is reincarnated

Airlines

  • 20:52 - U.S. airlines finally get control of the emotional support animal situation
  • 28:57 - Delta pioneers contact tracing for the U.S. government
  • 35:03 - Air France-KLM follows Delta to offer quarantine-free international flights
  • 40:17 - Breeze Aviation finds a unique source for prospective flight attendants
  • 46:08 - Virgin Atlantic sends off its final Boeing 747-400 with style
  • 50:29 - La Compagnie resurfaces in Dec to capitalize on resurgent holiday travel
  • 54:11 - Emirates finally reveals its much-awaited Premium Economy class
  • 59:49 - Peach Aviation (low cost carrier for ANA) has another flight to nowhere with an educational twist
  • 1:07:07 - Singapore’s unique cruises to nowhere program hits a snag

Coming next week...The 737 MAX goes back into commercial service

 

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The controversial episode.

Airports

  • 1:32 - The intriguing relationship between wasps and aircraft pitot tubes

Aircraft

  • 8:35 - The problematic 737 MAX gets a vote of confidence from Ryanair
  • 14:28 - The Dornier 328 is reincarnated

Airlines

  • 20:52 - U.S. airlines finally get control of the emotional support animal situation
  • 28:57 - Delta pioneers contact tracing for the U.S. government
  • 35:03 - Air France-KLM follows Delta to offer quarantine-free international flights
  • 40:17 - Breeze Aviation finds a unique source for prospective flight attendants
  • 46:08 - Virgin Atlantic sends off its final Boeing 747-400 with style
  • 50:29 - La Compagnie resurfaces in Dec to capitalize on resurgent holiday travel
  • 54:11 - Emirates finally reveals its much-awaited Premium Economy class
  • 59:49 - Peach Aviation (low cost carrier for ANA) has another flight to nowhere with an educational twist
  • 1:07:07 - Singapore’s unique cruises to nowhere program hits a snag

Coming next week...The 737 MAX goes back into commercial service

 

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Airlines

  • 2:10 - Delta and United pioneer quarantine-free international travel and we talk about traveling during COVID-19 times in general
  • 15:52 - The newly resurgent RAVN Alaska gets repackaged into the new Rambler Air
  • 10:28 - British Airways’ unlikely “magical flying experience at home” experiment
  • 29:19 - Retro-liveried British Airways 747s will live on in the UK
  • 35:31 - Lufthansa envisions a lie flat future for economy class
  • 40:36 - Will tiny Montenegro Airlines be one of the first European COVID casualties?
  • 45:09 - Singapore Airlines revamps its short- and medium-haul meals
  • 51:06 - Qantas’ plans for post-COVID-19 travel

Airports

  • 57:53 - Is the newly renovated BER Terminal 5 in trouble already?
  • 1:02:05 - The much-anticipated Hong Kong-Singapore air travel bubble seems jinxed

Aircraft

  • 1:07:52 - The Dash 8 gets a custom disinfecting robot

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Airlines

  • 2:10 - Delta and United pioneer quarantine-free international travel and we talk about traveling during COVID-19 times in general
  • 15:52 - The newly resurgent RAVN Alaska gets repackaged into the new Rambler Air
  • 10:28 - British Airways’ unlikely “magical flying experience at home” experiment
  • 29:19 - Retro-liveried British Airways 747s will live on in the UK
  • 35:31 - Lufthansa envisions a lie flat future for economy class
  • 40:36 - Will tiny Montenegro Airlines be one of the first European COVID casualties?
  • 45:09 - Singapore Airlines revamps its short- and medium-haul meals
  • 51:06 - Qantas’ plans for post-COVID-19 travel

Airports

  • 57:53 - Is the newly renovated BER Terminal 5 in trouble already?
  • 1:02:05 - The much-anticipated Hong Kong-Singapore air travel bubble seems jinxed

Aircraft

  • 1:07:52 - The Dash 8 gets a custom disinfecting robot

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Airlines

  • 1:59 - Delta Air Lines bucks the current trend and extends middle seat blocking
    • The Delta tag line is "Keep Climbing"
  • 5:13 - Delta tests curb-to-gate biometric experience at Detroit
  • 12:59 - Delta and WestJet part ways in their proposed joint venture
  • 21:26 - jetBlue to provide free COVID testing at JFK T5 and
  • 26:02 - jetBlue gets slots at London airports
  • 29:25 - Ready for PLAY, i.e. WOW Air version 2.0?
  • 34:12 - MOM Air – a smart Icelandic idea or cynical experiment in human gullibility
  • 46:42 - The Lufthansa Group joins the buy-on-board set
  • 51:22 - The much anticipated Hong Kong Singapore air travel bubble gets a bit deflated
  • 56:50 - Speed dating going nowhere, for Taiwanese citizens only.  Yes, that’s a thing now
  • 1:02:42 - Will South Korea’s Asiana Airlines be the first large airline domino to fall during COVID?
  • 1:08:43 - Happy 100th birthday, Qantas!

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Airlines

  • 1:59 - Delta Air Lines bucks the current trend and extends middle seat blocking
    • The Delta tag line is "Keep Climbing"
  • 5:13 - Delta tests curb-to-gate biometric experience at Detroit
  • 12:59 - Delta and WestJet part ways in their proposed joint venture
  • 21:26 - jetBlue to provide free COVID testing at JFK T5 and
  • 26:02 - jetBlue gets slots at London airports
  • 29:25 - Ready for PLAY, i.e. WOW Air version 2.0?
  • 34:12 - MOM Air – a smart Icelandic idea or cynical experiment in human gullibility
  • 46:42 - The Lufthansa Group joins the buy-on-board set
  • 51:22 - The much anticipated Hong Kong Singapore air travel bubble gets a bit deflated
  • 56:50 - Speed dating going nowhere, for Taiwanese citizens only.  Yes, that’s a thing now
  • 1:02:42 - Will South Korea’s Asiana Airlines be the first large airline domino to fall during COVID?
  • 1:08:43 - Happy 100th birthday, Qantas!

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Interview with Josh Cahill

In this episode, we chat with Aviation YouTuber, Josh Cahill.

Josh is German, but grew up In Australia and is perhaps THE top Flight Reviewer out there. He pays for the majority of his flights in all cabins of service and films his adventures and make YouTube videos.

You can find Josh at these locations:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gotravelyourway/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/joshcahill/

Website - https://www.gotravelyourway.com/

 

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Interview with Josh Cahill

In this episode, we chat with Aviation YouTuber, Josh Cahill.

Josh is German, but grew up In Australia and is perhaps THE top Flight Reviewer out there. He pays for the majority of his flights in all cabins of service and films his adventures and make YouTube videos.

You can find Josh at these locations:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gotravelyourway/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/joshcahill/

Website - https://www.gotravelyourway.com/

 

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Travel, Airports and Aircraft

  • 3:16 - Airbus dramatically revamps its A320 family aircraft passenger entry area (Hero lighting)
  • 9:36 - Is this the beginning of the end of hard copy inflight magazines?
  • 19:00 - WizzAir UK discovers that current pitot tube covers can be inadequate protection
  • 25:20 - Singapore starts its first cruise to nowhere

Airlines

  • 31:52 - Start saying goodbye to blocked middle seats on US airlines
  • 40:39 - United goes paperless for hotel vouchers in its drive to cut costs.
  • 46:49 United introduces an updated cleaning solution for its high traffic airport areas.
  • 57:59 - Ravn Alaska restarts operations. Sort of. But much to the relief of isolated Alaskans.
  • 1:05:51 - More details of FlyPOP, the UKs first long-haul LCC
  • 1:14:00 - Emirates SkyCargo inducts its first, temporary, A380
  • 1:20:27 - Qantas moves to eliminate manned airport service desks

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Travel, Airports and Aircraft

  • 3:16 - Airbus dramatically revamps its A320 family aircraft passenger entry area (Hero lighting)
  • 9:36 - Is this the beginning of the end of hard copy inflight magazines?
  • 19:00 - WizzAir UK discovers that current pitot tube covers can be inadequate protection
  • 25:20 - Singapore starts its first cruise to nowhere

Airlines

  • 31:52 - Start saying goodbye to blocked middle seats on US airlines
  • 40:39 - United goes paperless for hotel vouchers in its drive to cut costs.
  • 46:49 United introduces an updated cleaning solution for its high traffic airport areas.
  • 57:59 - Ravn Alaska restarts operations. Sort of. But much to the relief of isolated Alaskans.
  • 1:05:51 - More details of FlyPOP, the UKs first long-haul LCC
  • 1:14:00 - Emirates SkyCargo inducts its first, temporary, A380
  • 1:20:27 - Qantas moves to eliminate manned airport service desks

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Airports 

  • 1:42 - Berlin-Tegel closed and Berlin-Brandenberg opens

Airlines

  • 10:25 - WestJet begins yet another unique new testing routine at Calgary
  • 16:34 - Delta’s last 777 flight
  • 20:56 - Mexico’s Interjet and perhaps Norwegian (26:46) are in serious trouble
  • 27:51 - The unloved A380 exits the HiFly fleet
  • 34:00 - Austrian Airlines joins parent Lufthansa in a joint COVID testing strategy
  • 44:39 - Thai International joins the growing list of worldwide airlines retiring their 747
  • 46:33 - Seeking a “Magical Flying Experience” on Thai International?
  • 55:41 - Hong Kong Express debuts its hot-selling flights to nowhere
  • 1:00:00 - What do flyPOP, Lift, Rex, and Miami Air have in common?
  • 1:15:36 - Southwest is having furloughs

 

Berlin-Schonefeld (SXF)

 

 

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Airports 

  • 1:42 - Berlin-Tegel closed and Berlin-Brandenberg opens

Airlines

  • 10:25 - WestJet begins yet another unique new testing routine at Calgary
  • 16:34 - Delta’s last 777 flight
  • 20:56 - Mexico’s Interjet and perhaps Norwegian (26:46) are in serious trouble
  • 27:51 - The unloved A380 exits the HiFly fleet
  • 34:00 - Austrian Airlines joins parent Lufthansa in a joint COVID testing strategy
  • 44:39 - Thai International joins the growing list of worldwide airlines retiring their 747
  • 46:33 - Seeking a “Magical Flying Experience” on Thai International?
  • 55:41 - Hong Kong Express debuts its hot-selling flights to nowhere
  • 1:00:00 - What do flyPOP, Lift, Rex, and Miami Air have in common?
  • 1:15:36 - Southwest is having furloughs

 

Berlin-Schonefeld (SXF)

 

 

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In this week's episode, we talk with Michael Collins, who owns and operate the Dublin-bases travel marketing firm, TravelMedia.ie.

Michael's been traveling around Europe and to/from the Caribbean during the pandemic and shares his findings and points of view with us.

TravelMedia.ie is a Dublin-based specialist travel public relations, marketing, representation, events, communications and social media company. Established in 2006, TravelMedia.ie works primarily in the outbound travel industry, assisting clients in Ireland, the UK, the U.S. and Europe.

You may have used his clients and not know it as Bradley Airport (BDL) in Hartford, CT in the U.S. and Aer Lingus based in Dublin are also his clients.

I met Michael a few years back in my travels as a travel content creator. As he travels a lot, we became good friends and often talk about earning mile sand points. Here's some ore about Michael.

Michael Collins is the founder and MD of TravelMedia.ie and TTR, a travel specialist PR agency and a travel trade representation company.

Michael has worked in the travel and media industries for 20 years. During this time, he has worked as a travel journalist, editor, and publisher with Backpacker, Abroad and Irish Business Traveller magazines. He has also worked in television and radio as a presenter and travel expert.

In 2006 Michael founded TravelMedia.ie (TM), a specialist travel digital PR agency. TM works with Irish and international airlines, tourist boards, hotels, travel tech start-ups and tour operators, assisting them with all things PR, digital, including SEO, SEM, UX, content marketing, PPC, social advertising, remarketing, video production, social media and channel management, blogging, blogger outreach programs and media buying.

In 2016, Travel Trade Representation (TTR) was launched. TTR are specialists in offering representation services to international clients servicing the Irish, UK and EU travel and tourism markets.

Michael speaks at many international travel and tourism conferences, as well as travel blogger and influencer events.

Today, we get a chance to hear Michael talks about how he and his business are surviving during the pandemic.





TravelMedia.ie

 

  • 0.00 - Introduction
  • 4:24 - Michael talks about British Airways' first flight back to Barbados during the pandemic; first time in 13 years that the flight is now out of Heathrow (LHR) as opposed to Gatwick (LGW).
  • 8:17 - What sort of medical preparation did you have to make to board this flight? Are there mandatory testing in barbados on arrival for admittance?
  • 10:44 - What if you don't stay for 4 days? Do you still have to restrict your movements?
  • 12:00 - Is the test after arrival into Barbados at your expense and at a location you have to set up?
  • 13:20 - Michael

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In this week's episode, we talk with Michael Collins, who owns and operate the Dublin-bases travel marketing firm, TravelMedia.ie.

Michael's been traveling around Europe and to/from the Caribbean during the pandemic and shares his findings and points of view with us.

TravelMedia.ie is a Dublin-based specialist travel public relations, marketing, representation, events, communications and social media company. Established in 2006, TravelMedia.ie works primarily in the outbound travel industry, assisting clients in Ireland, the UK, the U.S. and Europe.

You may have used his clients and not know it as Bradley Airport (BDL) in Hartford, CT in the U.S. and Aer Lingus based in Dublin are also his clients.

I met Michael a few years back in my travels as a travel content creator. As he travels a lot, we became good friends and often talk about earning mile sand points. Here's some ore about Michael.

Michael Collins is the founder and MD of TravelMedia.ie and TTR, a travel specialist PR agency and a travel trade representation company.

Michael has worked in the travel and media industries for 20 years. During this time, he has worked as a travel journalist, editor, and publisher with Backpacker, Abroad and Irish Business Traveller magazines. He has also worked in television and radio as a presenter and travel expert.

In 2006 Michael founded TravelMedia.ie (TM), a specialist travel digital PR agency. TM works with Irish and international airlines, tourist boards, hotels, travel tech start-ups and tour operators, assisting them with all things PR, digital, including SEO, SEM, UX, content marketing, PPC, social advertising, remarketing, video production, social media and channel management, blogging, blogger outreach programs and media buying.

In 2016, Travel Trade Representation (TTR) was launched. TTR are specialists in offering representation services to international clients servicing the Irish, UK and EU travel and tourism markets.

Michael speaks at many international travel and tourism conferences, as well as travel blogger and influencer events.

Today, we get a chance to hear Michael talks about how he and his business are surviving during the pandemic.





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  • 0.00 - Introduction
  • 4:24 - Michael talks about British Airways' first flight back to Barbados during the pandemic; first time in 13 years that the flight is now out of Heathrow (LHR) as opposed to Gatwick (LGW).
  • 8:17 - What sort of medical preparation did you have to make to board this flight? Are there mandatory testing in barbados on arrival for admittance?
  • 10:44 - What if you don't stay for 4 days? Do you still have to restrict your movements?
  • 12:00 - Is the test after arrival into Barbados at your expense and at a location you have to set up?
  • 13:20 - Michael

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]]> Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-6788566 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 19:00:00 -0500 3266 Michael Colins, Ireland, France, travel media marketing, travelmedia.ie 1 50 full false Episode 49: Could aircraft cleaning technology get even more rigorous? Delta thinks so, The Boeing 777 leaves Delta Air Lines this week Episode 49: Could aircraft cleaning technology get even more rigorous? Delta thinks so, The Boeing 777 leaves Delta Air Lines this week Airlines

  • 2:30 - Could aircraft cleaning technology get even more rigorous?  Delta thinks so
  • 8:51 - The Boeing 777 leaves Delta Air Lines this week - DL8777 making its last commercial flight
  • 11:42 - Lithuania’s Heston Aviation decides Europe needs yet another new airline
  • 16:09 - Italy’s new EGO Airways plans don’t look promising at all
  • 18:56 - South African Airways lives to see another day.  Again
  • 21:21 - India’s SpiceJet starts operation of its unique Spice Shuttle subsidiary
  • 25:50 - Japan's ANA believes it needs a third airline to survive in the future
  • 31:36 - JAL reducing fleet sizes
  • 33:38 - Qantas has a flight to somewhere, umm...
  • 37:19 - First scheduled service flight of the A321F

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  • 2:30 - Could aircraft cleaning technology get even more rigorous?  Delta thinks so
  • 8:51 - The Boeing 777 leaves Delta Air Lines this week - DL8777 making its last commercial flight
  • 11:42 - Lithuania’s Heston Aviation decides Europe needs yet another new airline
  • 16:09 - Italy’s new EGO Airways plans don’t look promising at all
  • 18:56 - South African Airways lives to see another day.  Again
  • 21:21 - India’s SpiceJet starts operation of its unique Spice Shuttle subsidiary
  • 25:50 - Japan's ANA believes it needs a third airline to survive in the future
  • 31:36 - JAL reducing fleet sizes
  • 33:38 - Qantas has a flight to somewhere, umm...
  • 37:19 - First scheduled service flight of the A321F

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  • 1:30 - An easyJet A320 makes history in Germany as Berlin-Brandenburg Airport opens finally. U23110 as it flew across the city from Berlin-Tegel to Berlin-Brandenburg.
  • 13:32 - LaGuardia Airport (LGA) has free covid-19 testing 
  • 14:33 - United launches free COVID-19 testing but…
  • 16:54 - United  reports on Hawaii flights

Aircraft

  • 21:50 - Fancy a conference, party, or movie on a 744?  Head to Cotswold Airport in the UK in 2021
  • 27: 47 - Boeing has trouble with new software for its 747s
  • 32:33 - And the launch customer for the 777-300ER freighter is ………
  • 35:59 - Is Airbus history repeating itself, but now with Boeing?
  • 42:06 - Brazil’s Embraer provides hints of a new turboprop commercial aircraft
  • 50:15 - Say hello to the world’s first two (and rare) A330-800s
  • 54:42 - Another new world’s longest commercial flight.  With a twist. Listen for details...
  • 59:46 - Commercial flights on the TU-154 are no more
  • 1:03:05 - Japan’s re-entry into commercial aircraft production will have to wait
  • 1:07:00 - A listener answers a question that Cushrow had in a previous episode.

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  • 1:30 - An easyJet A320 makes history in Germany as Berlin-Brandenburg Airport opens finally. U23110 as it flew across the city from Berlin-Tegel to Berlin-Brandenburg.
  • 13:32 - LaGuardia Airport (LGA) has free covid-19 testing 
  • 14:33 - United launches free COVID-19 testing but…
  • 16:54 - United  reports on Hawaii flights

Aircraft

  • 21:50 - Fancy a conference, party, or movie on a 744?  Head to Cotswold Airport in the UK in 2021
  • 27: 47 - Boeing has trouble with new software for its 747s
  • 32:33 - And the launch customer for the 777-300ER freighter is ………
  • 35:59 - Is Airbus history repeating itself, but now with Boeing?
  • 42:06 - Brazil’s Embraer provides hints of a new turboprop commercial aircraft
  • 50:15 - Say hello to the world’s first two (and rare) A330-800s
  • 54:42 - Another new world’s longest commercial flight.  With a twist. Listen for details...
  • 59:46 - Commercial flights on the TU-154 are no more
  • 1:03:05 - Japan’s re-entry into commercial aircraft production will have to wait
  • 1:07:00 - A listener answers a question that Cushrow had in a previous episode.

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-48 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-6409618 Sat, 31 Oct 2020 19:00:00 -0400 4196 easyjet, Brandenburg, BER, Berlin, TU-154, Embraer, Boeing, Airbus, LGA, United, London, Hawaii, COVID-19 1 48 full false Episode 47: A Casual Conversation WIth Charles Duncan, President Swoop Episode 47: A Casual Conversation WIth Charles Duncan, President Swoop  

This week is a very special episode as we talk with our friend and ex-colleague at Continental Airlines/United, now President of Canada-based, Swoop, Charles Duncan.

Charles Duncan joined WestJet in June of 2017 as the President of WestJet Encore. In August 2018 he became Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer before becoming the President of Swoop, WestJet’s ultra-low-cost carrier in April 2020.

As President of Swoop, Charles has accountability for all aspects of the business, including short and long-term planning, branding, pricing, product development and operations. Charles will drive Swoop’s footprint in Canada in support of the WestJet Group’s longterm strategy.

In addition to being the President of Swoop, Charles also oversees WestJet Cargo where he is focused on the domestic and international growth of the airline’s in-house cargo services. Prior to joining WestJet, Charles enjoyed a long and successful career with Continental Airlines and then, through merger, with United Airlines.

He navigated the commercial side of the Continental business with roles in pricing and revenue management, network planning and sales, spending thirteen years in Asia.

In his last position at United Airlines, Charles was Senior Vice-President, Technical Operations, where he oversaw the maintenance organization of 12,500 employees.

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FlySwoop/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/flyswoop/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/flyswoop

0:00 - We are getting old ;-)

3:59 - Why do you think an airline in an airline concept works everywhere else except the U.S?

8:09 - Are you worried about cannibalizing WestJet's traffic? Or are you catering to a different demographic?

11:06 - Are there interline agreements between WestJet and Swoop and can passengers connect seamlessly?

12:02 - So WestJet points won't work on Swoop and a Swoop passenger can't use the WestJet Lounge?

12:55 - Do you expect Flair to be a formidable competitor with the addition of Steven Jones who is ex-Wizz Air exec?

15:29 - Do you think with the addition of OWG, Canada will be able to sustain so many airlines?

16:18 - Does Swoop do cargo flights? And how is cargo doing in the pandemic as you are in charge of WetJet's cargo?

18:32 - You started flights from Toronto-Pearson to Abbotsford, why choose to go into Toronto-Pearson when you have Hamilton and you're a low cost carrier?

21:42 - Any plans for a subsidized bus service from Hamilton to the city like say Norwegian did for Stewart-Newburg in New York?

23:17 - Did you have to build an entire FIS system at Hamilton for international flights?

23:55 - What services does Swoop provide?

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This week is a very special episode as we talk with our friend and ex-colleague at Continental Airlines/United, now President of Canada-based, Swoop, Charles Duncan.

Charles Duncan joined WestJet in June of 2017 as the President of WestJet Encore. In August 2018 he became Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer before becoming the President of Swoop, WestJet’s ultra-low-cost carrier in April 2020.

As President of Swoop, Charles has accountability for all aspects of the business, including short and long-term planning, branding, pricing, product development and operations. Charles will drive Swoop’s footprint in Canada in support of the WestJet Group’s longterm strategy.

In addition to being the President of Swoop, Charles also oversees WestJet Cargo where he is focused on the domestic and international growth of the airline’s in-house cargo services. Prior to joining WestJet, Charles enjoyed a long and successful career with Continental Airlines and then, through merger, with United Airlines.

He navigated the commercial side of the Continental business with roles in pricing and revenue management, network planning and sales, spending thirteen years in Asia.

In his last position at United Airlines, Charles was Senior Vice-President, Technical Operations, where he oversaw the maintenance organization of 12,500 employees.

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FlySwoop/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/flyswoop/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/flyswoop

0:00 - We are getting old ;-)

3:59 - Why do you think an airline in an airline concept works everywhere else except the U.S?

8:09 - Are you worried about cannibalizing WestJet's traffic? Or are you catering to a different demographic?

11:06 - Are there interline agreements between WestJet and Swoop and can passengers connect seamlessly?

12:02 - So WestJet points won't work on Swoop and a Swoop passenger can't use the WestJet Lounge?

12:55 - Do you expect Flair to be a formidable competitor with the addition of Steven Jones who is ex-Wizz Air exec?

15:29 - Do you think with the addition of OWG, Canada will be able to sustain so many airlines?

16:18 - Does Swoop do cargo flights? And how is cargo doing in the pandemic as you are in charge of WetJet's cargo?

18:32 - You started flights from Toronto-Pearson to Abbotsford, why choose to go into Toronto-Pearson when you have Hamilton and you're a low cost carrier?

21:42 - Any plans for a subsidized bus service from Hamilton to the city like say Norwegian did for Stewart-Newburg in New York?

23:17 - Did you have to build an entire FIS system at Hamilton for international flights?

23:55 - What services does Swoop provide?

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-47 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-6257542 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:00:00 -0400 3447 Swoop, ULCC, Canadian Aviation, WestJet, Flair, OWG, Air Canada, Charles Duncan, Swoop, President 1 47 full false Episode 46: Jet Airways 2.0 – fact or fiction? Singapore Airlines restarts SIN-NYC.  With a difference Episode 46: Jet Airways 2.0 – fact or fiction? Singapore Airlines restarts SIN-NYC.  With a difference Airlines

  • 1:35 - Jet Airways 2.0 – fact or fiction?
  • 6:36 - Singapore Airlines restarts SIN-NYC.  With a difference
  • 13:36 - Singapore Airlines debuts its hugely successful Restaurant@ 380 concept
  • 20:31 - Cathay Pacific restructures dramatically in a bid for long-term solvency
  • 28:57 - Virgin Australia goes back to the future

Aircraft

  • 36:00 - Montreal in Canada and Mobile, AL in the U.S. now have something in common

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  • 1:35 - Jet Airways 2.0 – fact or fiction?
  • 6:36 - Singapore Airlines restarts SIN-NYC.  With a difference
  • 13:36 - Singapore Airlines debuts its hugely successful Restaurant@ 380 concept
  • 20:31 - Cathay Pacific restructures dramatically in a bid for long-term solvency
  • 28:57 - Virgin Australia goes back to the future

Aircraft

  • 36:00 - Montreal in Canada and Mobile, AL in the U.S. now have something in common

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-46 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-6216070 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 19:00:00 -0400 2805 Jet Airways, Singapore Airlines, world's longest flight, Cathay Pacific, Airbus A380, Virgin Australia 1 46 full false Episode 45: Fly like a VIP on Air Canada this winter; U.S. airlines report their 3Q20 statistics Episode 45: Fly like a VIP on Air Canada this winter; U.S. airlines report their 3Q20 statistics Airlines

  • Fly like a VIP on Air Canada this winter
  • U.S. airlines report their 3Q20 statistics
  • American Airlines offers a unique means to boost customer confidence in the troubled 737 Max
  • KLM quietly retires its last two Boeing 747s
  • Is Italy’s new EGO Airways now in the sights of Wizz Air and Ryanair?
  • Qatar Airways’ unusual delivery flights – take two
  • Emirates innovates further with integrated biometric access at its hub

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  • Fly like a VIP on Air Canada this winter
  • U.S. airlines report their 3Q20 statistics
  • American Airlines offers a unique means to boost customer confidence in the troubled 737 Max
  • KLM quietly retires its last two Boeing 747s
  • Is Italy’s new EGO Airways now in the sights of Wizz Air and Ryanair?
  • Qatar Airways’ unusual delivery flights – take two
  • Emirates innovates further with integrated biometric access at its hub

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-45 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-6215827 Sun, 25 Oct 2020 19:00:00 -0400 3375 VIP, Air Canada, third quarter statistics, Qatar Airways, EGO Airways, Qatar, Emirates, 737 MAX, Wizzair 1 45 full false Episode 44: JAL’s budget carrier Zipair starts passenger operations in a forgettable way; Malaysian Airlines fights for its very survival, Again Episode 44: JAL’s budget carrier Zipair starts passenger operations in a forgettable way; Malaysian Airlines fights for its very survival, Again
Airlines

  • 1:48 - JAL’s budget carrier Zipair starts passenger operations in a forgettable way
  • 7:29 - Malaysian Airlines fights for its very survival.  Again
  • 13:04 - United plans an aggressive strategy for New York’s JFK service
  • 16:42 - Southwest brings more competitive pressure to American and especially United
  • 22:24 - More success for all iterations of flights to nowhere
    • Hong Kong Airlines Air Busan
    • Singapore Airlines A380
    • Finnair

Aircraft

  • 31.51 - Europe gives Boeing’s troubled MAX aircraft a much-needed boost
  • 36:34 - “FrostyBoy” proves invaluable in an A380 accident investigation

 

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Airlines

  • 1:48 - JAL’s budget carrier Zipair starts passenger operations in a forgettable way
  • 7:29 - Malaysian Airlines fights for its very survival.  Again
  • 13:04 - United plans an aggressive strategy for New York’s JFK service
  • 16:42 - Southwest brings more competitive pressure to American and especially United
  • 22:24 - More success for all iterations of flights to nowhere
    • Hong Kong Airlines Air Busan
    • Singapore Airlines A380
    • Finnair

Aircraft

  • 31.51 - Europe gives Boeing’s troubled MAX aircraft a much-needed boost
  • 36:34 - “FrostyBoy” proves invaluable in an A380 accident investigation

 

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-44 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-6215410 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 19:00:00 -0400 2838 JAL, ZIpair, Malaysian Airlines, Boeing 737 MAX, -7, -8, United Airlines, JFK, Southwest Airlines 1 44 full false Episode 43: Italy’s beleaguered Alitalia has an official new name; Say hello to Italy’s newest airline – EGO Airways Episode 43: Italy’s beleaguered Alitalia has an official new name; Say hello to Italy’s newest airline – EGO Airways Airlines

  • 1:44 - Italy’s beleaguered Alitalia has an official new name.  Only it really doesn’t
  • 7:34 - Say hello to Italy’s newest airline – EGO Airways
  • 13:34 - Wizz Air brings the low-cost flight to Norwegian’s home market
  • 19:08 - Aegean gets a feisty new old Greek competitor, Sky Express
  • 22:54 - Peru’s SKY Airline joins the crowd in the Lima - South Florida market

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  • 1:44 - Italy’s beleaguered Alitalia has an official new name.  Only it really doesn’t
  • 7:34 - Say hello to Italy’s newest airline – EGO Airways
  • 13:34 - Wizz Air brings the low-cost flight to Norwegian’s home market
  • 19:08 - Aegean gets a feisty new old Greek competitor, Sky Express
  • 22:54 - Peru’s SKY Airline joins the crowd in the Lima - South Florida market

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-43 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-6213535 Sat, 17 Oct 2020 19:00:00 -0400 1800 Alitalia, EGO Airways, Italy, Wizz Air, SKY Airlines, Peru, Miami, Lima 1 43 full false Episode 42: India's LCC SpiceJet joins the crowd of airlines entering LHR from Bombay (BOM) and Delhi (DEL); Qatar announces flights to SFO, Finally Episode 42: India's LCC SpiceJet joins the crowd of airlines entering LHR from Bombay (BOM) and Delhi (DEL); Qatar announces flights to SFO, Finally Airlines

  • 2:29 - LCC SpiceJet joins the crowd of airlines entering LHR from BOM and DEL
  • 7:55 - Qatar announces flights to SFO. Finally
  • 12:54 - Could South African Airways be pronounced Ethiopian Airlines?

Aircraft 

  • 17:50 - Airbus announces an ACJ version of its A220 aircraft

Update

  • 21:56 - More information on Thai International’s alternate revenue streams
  • 26:18 - Ethiopian is the latest carrier to offer free COVID travel insurance to its passengers

Other

  • 29:38 - A standardized system to overcome national restrictions in COVID times?  And instill confidence in would-be travellers to kickstart demand?  Perhaps
  • 39:00 - After the regional success of flights to nowhere, the country of Singapore ponders cruises to, you guessed it, nowhere

Question

  • 44:36 - What becomes of these newish planes?  Are they scrapped for metal, etc?  What about old ones?

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  • 2:29 - LCC SpiceJet joins the crowd of airlines entering LHR from BOM and DEL
  • 7:55 - Qatar announces flights to SFO. Finally
  • 12:54 - Could South African Airways be pronounced Ethiopian Airlines?

Aircraft 

  • 17:50 - Airbus announces an ACJ version of its A220 aircraft

Update

  • 21:56 - More information on Thai International’s alternate revenue streams
  • 26:18 - Ethiopian is the latest carrier to offer free COVID travel insurance to its passengers

Other

  • 29:38 - A standardized system to overcome national restrictions in COVID times?  And instill confidence in would-be travellers to kickstart demand?  Perhaps
  • 39:00 - After the regional success of flights to nowhere, the country of Singapore ponders cruises to, you guessed it, nowhere

Question

  • 44:36 - What becomes of these newish planes?  Are they scrapped for metal, etc?  What about old ones?

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]]> Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-6048085 Mon, 12 Oct 2020 19:00:00 -0400 2975 India, LCC, SpiceJet, Singapore, Bombay, Delhi, Qatar Airways, San Francisco, Thai Airways, ACJ, A220, Airbus 1 42 full false Episode 41: What's happening with the 737-7/8/9, Boeing and Alaska making a deal; Qantas is flying the 787 flight for about 7 hours around Australia took off; Asiana had an A380 flight over South Korea and will add two more Episode 41: What's happening with the 737-7/8/9, Boeing and Alaska making a deal; Qantas is flying the 787 flight for about 7 hours around Australia took off; Asiana had an A380 flight over South Korea and will add two more In this episode:

Airlines

  • What's happening with the 737-7/8/9, Boeing and Alaska making a deal
  • Qantas is flying the 787 flight for about 7 hours around Australia took off Asiana had an A380 flight over South Korea and will add two more
  • Etihad losing the A380
  • British Airways bids farewell to the last of its LHR-based 744s left Heathrow on October 8th
  • SAS’s dismal September statistics
  • Air Asia Japan shuts down – is this the first of the Air Asia dominoes to fall?
  • Singapore Airlines introduces individual amenity kits for its Business Class passengers

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Airlines

  • What's happening with the 737-7/8/9, Boeing and Alaska making a deal
  • Qantas is flying the 787 flight for about 7 hours around Australia took off Asiana had an A380 flight over South Korea and will add two more
  • Etihad losing the A380
  • British Airways bids farewell to the last of its LHR-based 744s left Heathrow on October 8th
  • SAS’s dismal September statistics
  • Air Asia Japan shuts down – is this the first of the Air Asia dominoes to fall?
  • Singapore Airlines introduces individual amenity kits for its Business Class passengers

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-41 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-6047815 Sat, 10 Oct 2020 19:00:00 -0400 2028 Qantas, Air Asia, Korean Airlines, flights to nowhere, 737 MAX 737-7/-8/-9, Boeing, Airbus A380 1 41 full false Episode 40: Boeing’s revolutionary but beleaguered 787 has more technical problems; Boeing to consolidate 787 production in South Carolina Episode 40: Boeing’s revolutionary but beleaguered 787 has more technical problems; Boeing to consolidate 787 production in South Carolina Episode 40


In this episode:

Aircraft

  • 1:23 - Boeing’s revolutionary but beleaguered 787 has more technical problems
  • 6:08 - Boeing to consolidate 787 production in South Carolina
  • 9:27 - Boeing searches for customers for its unwanted, already built 737 Max
  • 13:26 - Australia’s aircraft storage facility in Alice Springs is full
  • 17:18 - The largest aircraft engine in the world is certified for commercial operation

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In this episode:

Aircraft

  • 1:23 - Boeing’s revolutionary but beleaguered 787 has more technical problems
  • 6:08 - Boeing to consolidate 787 production in South Carolina
  • 9:27 - Boeing searches for customers for its unwanted, already built 737 Max
  • 13:26 - Australia’s aircraft storage facility in Alice Springs is full
  • 17:18 - The largest aircraft engine in the world is certified for commercial operation

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-40 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-5941513 Wed, 07 Oct 2020 19:00:00 -0400 1510 Boeing, 787, 737 MAX, 737-7, 737-8, 737-9, 737-10, Alice Springs, Australia, desert, airplane graveyard 1 40 full false Episode 39: What do Japan Airlines, Air Canada, and easyjet have in common? Chinese carriers try unlimited travel passes to lure passengers back Episode 39: What do Japan Airlines, Air Canada, and easyjet have in common? Chinese carriers try unlimited travel passes to lure passengers back Episode 39


In this episode:

Airlines

  • 0:10 - What do Japan Airlines, Air Canada, and easyjet have in common?
  • 4:52 - Chinese carriers try unlimited travel passes to lure passengers back
  • 8:57 - More airlines doing COVID-19 testing; American Airlines for flights to Jamaica
  • We talk about the airlines that are offering testing before flights and how important that is 
  • 12:09 - France’s Corsair now has anti-microbial onboard tray tables
  • 15:45 - Qatar Airways enhances its aircraft sanitizing procedures even further
  • 21:04 - Why did a code-share flight number costs Emirates big bucks?
  • 24:25 - Troubled South African Airways suspends all operations for now

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In this episode:

Airlines

  • 0:10 - What do Japan Airlines, Air Canada, and easyjet have in common?
  • 4:52 - Chinese carriers try unlimited travel passes to lure passengers back
  • 8:57 - More airlines doing COVID-19 testing; American Airlines for flights to Jamaica
  • We talk about the airlines that are offering testing before flights and how important that is 
  • 12:09 - France’s Corsair now has anti-microbial onboard tray tables
  • 15:45 - Qatar Airways enhances its aircraft sanitizing procedures even further
  • 21:04 - Why did a code-share flight number costs Emirates big bucks?
  • 24:25 - Troubled South African Airways suspends all operations for now

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-39 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-5940520 Mon, 05 Oct 2020 21:00:00 -0400 1784 Japan Airlines, Air Canada, easyjet, Chinese airlines 1 39 full false Episode 38: What's Happening in Travel - United and American Airlines furlough more than 30,000 staff in one day; United gets very creative in enticing more leisure traffic on its flights Episode 38: What's Happening in Travel - United and American Airlines furlough more than 30,000 staff in one day; United gets very creative in enticing more leisure traffic on its flights Episode 38


Video of my Concorde trip I mentioned in this episode.

In this episode:

Airlines

  • 2:05 - United and American Airlines furlough more than 30,000 staff in one day
  • 6:40 - United gets very creative in enticing more leisure traffic on its flights
    • Launched Map Search to help the shopping process; it's in beta now
  • 14:18 - Is United’s on-again, off-again service at New York JFK on again?
  • 17:45 - What is going on with Delta Air Lines and the Airbus A220?
  • 19:57 - Airlines pile on to the rapid COVID testing bandwagon
    • Lufthansa, Swiss are the latest, American, JetBlue and Alaska are others
  • 24: 45 - Think a business class meal on an A380 is a distant dream?  Not so in October 2020
  • Taiwanese carriers adding more flights to nowhere and also South Korean airlines

 

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Video of my Concorde trip I mentioned in this episode.

In this episode:

Airlines

  • 2:05 - United and American Airlines furlough more than 30,000 staff in one day
  • 6:40 - United gets very creative in enticing more leisure traffic on its flights
    • Launched Map Search to help the shopping process; it's in beta now
  • 14:18 - Is United’s on-again, off-again service at New York JFK on again?
  • 17:45 - What is going on with Delta Air Lines and the Airbus A220?
  • 19:57 - Airlines pile on to the rapid COVID testing bandwagon
    • Lufthansa, Swiss are the latest, American, JetBlue and Alaska are others
  • 24: 45 - Think a business class meal on an A380 is a distant dream?  Not so in October 2020
  • Taiwanese carriers adding more flights to nowhere and also South Korean airlines

 

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-38 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-5864365 Sat, 03 Oct 2020 19:00:00 -0400 2086 United, American, Concorde, Lufthansa, Swiss, COVID-19 testing rapid, furlough, airlines 1 38 full false Episode 37: Russia’s Rossiya ensures the 744 will live on for several more years; Ever dreamed of owning a stocked Qantas 747 bar cart? Don’t bother - all 1000+ units are sold out; Electric buses in Newark Episode 37: Russia’s Rossiya ensures the 744 will live on for several more years; Ever dreamed of owning a stocked Qantas 747 bar cart? Don’t bother - all 1000+ units are sold out; Electric buses in Newark Episode 37

In this episode:

Airlines

  • Russia’s Rossiya ensures the 744 will live on for several more years
  • Ever dreamed of owning a stocked Qantas 747 bar cart? Don’t bother - all 1000+ units are sold out
  • Qatar Airways celebrates 100 aircraft outfitted with broadband wi-fi with a free giveaway

Aircraft

  • Boeing licenses its in-flight sanitizing UV light wand for production
  • The last A380 rolls out of the final assembly line at Toulouse
  • Airbus reveals its future zero emissions passenger aircraft designs
  • EASA expects the 737 Max to be recertified in November 2020
  • Boeing establishes two new Asia-based 737 freighter conversion lines

Airports

  • Air France to create history at Berlin Tegel (TXL)
  • Is COVID testing going to the dogs?  At Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) it is - with great results
  • New rapid saliva-based COVID testing coming to European airports imminently
  • New York-Newark (EWR) goes electric with its inter-terminal shuttles
    • and Kerwin loses it ;-)

 

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In this episode:

Airlines

  • Russia’s Rossiya ensures the 744 will live on for several more years
  • Ever dreamed of owning a stocked Qantas 747 bar cart? Don’t bother - all 1000+ units are sold out
  • Qatar Airways celebrates 100 aircraft outfitted with broadband wi-fi with a free giveaway

Aircraft

  • Boeing licenses its in-flight sanitizing UV light wand for production
  • The last A380 rolls out of the final assembly line at Toulouse
  • Airbus reveals its future zero emissions passenger aircraft designs
  • EASA expects the 737 Max to be recertified in November 2020
  • Boeing establishes two new Asia-based 737 freighter conversion lines

Airports

  • Air France to create history at Berlin Tegel (TXL)
  • Is COVID testing going to the dogs?  At Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) it is - with great results
  • New rapid saliva-based COVID testing coming to European airports imminently
  • New York-Newark (EWR) goes electric with its inter-terminal shuttles
    • and Kerwin loses it ;-)

 

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In this episode:

Airlines

  • Delta further trims its fleet with retirements of 3 additional aircraft types
  • Hawaiian ups the ante in COVID testing for Hawaii-bound passengers
  • United gets very creative in enticing more leisure traffic on its flights

Updates

  • Canada’s Westjet updates its COVID insurance coverage
  • Lufthansa confirms a longstanding rumor about its fleet standardization
  • Lufthansa offers an additional COVID testing protocol and close partner United quickly -and in a limited way - follows suit
  • Eurowings joins the growing club of carriers offering free COVID insurance
  • Thai International tries even more inspired alternative revenue streams

Check out travel insurance https://www.pasrider.com/travelinusurance 

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In this episode:

Airlines

  • Delta further trims its fleet with retirements of 3 additional aircraft types
  • Hawaiian ups the ante in COVID testing for Hawaii-bound passengers
  • United gets very creative in enticing more leisure traffic on its flights

Updates

  • Canada’s Westjet updates its COVID insurance coverage
  • Lufthansa confirms a longstanding rumor about its fleet standardization
  • Lufthansa offers an additional COVID testing protocol and close partner United quickly -and in a limited way - follows suit
  • Eurowings joins the growing club of carriers offering free COVID insurance
  • Thai International tries even more inspired alternative revenue streams

Check out travel insurance https://www.pasrider.com/travelinusurance 

Where To Find Us

 

 


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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-36 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-5809291 Mon, 28 Sep 2020 19:00:00 -0400 2463 Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, United, Airbus, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Thai Airways 1 36 full false Episode 35: Watch out B757F, the A321 P2F is coming for you; Full report on the 737 MAX failures; ATR flies its first new build factory-fresh freighter Episode 35: Watch out B757F, the A321 P2F is coming for you; Full report on the 737 MAX failures; ATR flies its first new build factory-fresh freighter Episode 35

In this episode:

Aircraft

  • Watch out B757F – the A321 P2F is coming for you
  • A US legislative report on the Boeing 737 MAX (-7, -8, -9, -10) slams Boeing and the U.S. FAA for their deception and failures
  • ATR flies its first new build factory-fresh freighter
  • Could bird formations be the inspiration for further fuel efficiencies on future commercial flights?  Airbus, with its fello’fly project, thinks so.

Airports

  • A firmer-than-ever opening date for the new Berlin airport….9 years late!

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In this episode:

Aircraft

  • Watch out B757F – the A321 P2F is coming for you
  • A US legislative report on the Boeing 737 MAX (-7, -8, -9, -10) slams Boeing and the U.S. FAA for their deception and failures
  • ATR flies its first new build factory-fresh freighter
  • Could bird formations be the inspiration for further fuel efficiencies on future commercial flights?  Airbus, with its fello’fly project, thinks so.

Airports

  • A firmer-than-ever opening date for the new Berlin airport….9 years late!

Where To Find Us

 

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-35 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-5806711 Mon, 21 Sep 2020 19:00:00 -0400 2472 Aircraft, cargo aircraft, Boeing 757F, Airbus A321 P2F, Berlin-Brandenberg Airport, BER, TXL, 737MAX 1 35 full false Episode 34: Alaska’s “Get the Row with BOGO” program is back for round 2; Southwest weight issues with the B738 aircraft Episode 34: Alaska’s “Get the Row with BOGO” program is back for round 2; Southwest weight issues with the B738 aircraft Episode 34

In this episode:

Airlines

  • Alaska’s “Get the Row with BOGO” program is back for round 2
  • Why does industry darling Southwest get its B738 aircraft weights wrong for so long?
  • Cleaning robots are now in nightly action on United’s aircraft
  • Canada’s Nolinor goes all-in with its new PQ-based airline offering
  • Westjet joins a growing list of carriers offering free COVID insurance to its passengers.  Not to be outdone, Air Canada quickly follows suit
    • 0:36:54 - Waxing philosophy about why people should be tested before they get on a plane
  • Air Canada trying to get some revenue by getting an all you can fly deal
  • Cathay Pacific follows Air Asia, Qantas, and Thai to offer in-flight meals to locals on the ground
  • Flights to nowhere continue to be an Eastern Hemisphere thing. Now Qantas’ future 787 flight to nowhere takes off. Spectacularly
    • Who do you think will have a flight to nowhere first in the U.S.?
  • Qantas fights for survival and and puts everything on the table
  • Finnair makes it easier for its passengers to certify their COVID status. At a price though
    • 1:11:00 Why does it take so long to do the testing? Cushrow answers
  • Is Pakistan the new "it" destination for UK airlines?

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In this episode:

Airlines

  • Alaska’s “Get the Row with BOGO” program is back for round 2
  • Why does industry darling Southwest get its B738 aircraft weights wrong for so long?
  • Cleaning robots are now in nightly action on United’s aircraft
  • Canada’s Nolinor goes all-in with its new PQ-based airline offering
  • Westjet joins a growing list of carriers offering free COVID insurance to its passengers.  Not to be outdone, Air Canada quickly follows suit
    • 0:36:54 - Waxing philosophy about why people should be tested before they get on a plane
  • Air Canada trying to get some revenue by getting an all you can fly deal
  • Cathay Pacific follows Air Asia, Qantas, and Thai to offer in-flight meals to locals on the ground
  • Flights to nowhere continue to be an Eastern Hemisphere thing. Now Qantas’ future 787 flight to nowhere takes off. Spectacularly
    • Who do you think will have a flight to nowhere first in the U.S.?
  • Qantas fights for survival and and puts everything on the table
  • Finnair makes it easier for its passengers to certify their COVID status. At a price though
    • 1:11:00 Why does it take so long to do the testing? Cushrow answers
  • Is Pakistan the new "it" destination for UK airlines?

Where To Find Us

 


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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-34 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-5805673 Sat, 19 Sep 2020 19:00:00 -0400 5094 Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Qantas, Nolinor, Canada, COVID-19 Insurance 1 34 full false Episode 33: Talking Pandemic Travel With Emergency Room Physician, Dr. Yvette McQueen Episode 33: Talking Pandemic Travel With Emergency Room Physician, Dr. Yvette McQueen Episode 33


In this episode, we talk with Dr. Yvette McQueen who is a Traveling Emergency Room Doctor, about traveling during the pandemic.

Dr. Yvette McQueen
 
Dr. McQueen is a global physician on a mission to educate about health, travel wellness and disease prevention. She is an Emergency Medicine physician and Travel Doctor; working as a physician across the U.S. and the Caribbean.

Dr. McQueen also serves as a travel group physician ensuring healthy and safe travel of the clients before and during their international trip. Dr. McQueen is a best seller author, speaker, blogger, consultant, CPR and First Aid instructor; wilderness emergency care training and international teaching for the American Heart Association.

She has traveled to 30+ international countries for exploring; organizes medical missions to Africa; hospital training/teaching in Rwanda and Tanzania; and participates in international church missions. She also provides Wellness Lifestyle Coaching, Wellness Retreats, and a member of the Wellness Tourism Association.

You can find her online at https://www.yvettemcqueenmd.com and Traveling During the Pandemic at http://healthytraveltips.com.

 

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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Yvette McQueen who is a Traveling Emergency Room Doctor, about traveling during the pandemic.

Dr. Yvette McQueen
 
Dr. McQueen is a global physician on a mission to educate about health, travel wellness and disease prevention. She is an Emergency Medicine physician and Travel Doctor; working as a physician across the U.S. and the Caribbean.

Dr. McQueen also serves as a travel group physician ensuring healthy and safe travel of the clients before and during their international trip. Dr. McQueen is a best seller author, speaker, blogger, consultant, CPR and First Aid instructor; wilderness emergency care training and international teaching for the American Heart Association.

She has traveled to 30+ international countries for exploring; organizes medical missions to Africa; hospital training/teaching in Rwanda and Tanzania; and participates in international church missions. She also provides Wellness Lifestyle Coaching, Wellness Retreats, and a member of the Wellness Tourism Association.

You can find her online at https://www.yvettemcqueenmd.com and Traveling During the Pandemic at http://healthytraveltips.com.

 

Questions

 

 

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-33 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-5698396 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 19:00:00 -0400 2857 Pandemic, Dr Yvette McQueen, COVID-19, Emergency Room, Insurance, sick, travel health 1 33 full false Episode 32: Update - Virgin Australia further shrinks its fleet; Air New Zealand plans no Boeing 777 flights until September 2021 Episode 32: Update - Virgin Australia further shrinks its fleet; Air New Zealand plans no Boeing 777 flights until September 2021 Episode 32


In this episode:

Airlines

  • Update: Virgin Australia further shrinks its fleet
  • Air New Zealand plans no Boeing 777 flights until September 2021
  • Finnair and SAS announce disappointing traffic results for August 2020
  • TigerAir Australia shuts down after 13 years
  • Lufthansa updates the status of its COVID 19 testing station at FRA airport
  • Lufthansa close to retiring almost 27% of its long-haul fleet
  • The oneworld alliance becomes the first airline grouping to commit to net zero emissions by 2050
  • Customer cancelation, Airlines not giving people back their money
  • Emirates processing their refunds finally
  • British Airways Highlife magazine will no longer be printed

Aircraft

  • Update: Boeing’s problematic 737 Max aircraft continues its march towards redemption
  • Update: Could Boeing’s revolutionary – but beleaguered – 787 have yet more quality control problems
  • Taiwan’s newest airline validates the struggling Airbus A330 Neo
  • Can rain really cause Airbus A220 engine shutdowns?
  • Airbus reaches a landmark milestone almost 20 years faster than Boeing
  • Reports: Royal Air Maroc 763 and easyJet 320 were both seconds from disaster due to pilot error
  • Check out ASRS CallBack - Aviation Safety Reporting System

 


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In this episode:

Airlines

  • Update: Virgin Australia further shrinks its fleet
  • Air New Zealand plans no Boeing 777 flights until September 2021
  • Finnair and SAS announce disappointing traffic results for August 2020
  • TigerAir Australia shuts down after 13 years
  • Lufthansa updates the status of its COVID 19 testing station at FRA airport
  • Lufthansa close to retiring almost 27% of its long-haul fleet
  • The oneworld alliance becomes the first airline grouping to commit to net zero emissions by 2050
  • Customer cancelation, Airlines not giving people back their money
  • Emirates processing their refunds finally
  • British Airways Highlife magazine will no longer be printed

Aircraft

  • Update: Boeing’s problematic 737 Max aircraft continues its march towards redemption
  • Update: Could Boeing’s revolutionary – but beleaguered – 787 have yet more quality control problems
  • Taiwan’s newest airline validates the struggling Airbus A330 Neo
  • Can rain really cause Airbus A220 engine shutdowns?
  • Airbus reaches a landmark milestone almost 20 years faster than Boeing
  • Reports: Royal Air Maroc 763 and easyJet 320 were both seconds from disaster due to pilot error
  • Check out ASRS CallBack - Aviation Safety Reporting System

 


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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-32 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-5607793 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 16:00:00 -0400 3866 Air New Zealand, TigerAir Australia, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, Boeing 777, A330 NEO, Airbus 1 32 full false Episode 31: Update-United expands its no change fee policy shortly after announcing it; United moves aggressively internationally; JetBlue follows United and American with more point-to-point flights Episode 31: Update-United expands its no change fee policy shortly after announcing it; United moves aggressively internationally; JetBlue follows United and American with more point-to-point flights Episode 31


In this episode:

Airlines

  • Update: United expands its no change fee policy shortly after announcing it
  • United moves aggressively internationally
  • JetBlue follows United and American with more point-to-point flights
  • Delta earns yet more positive press with its safety initiatives
    • Helping TSA with cleaner bins starting in their hubs
  • Can cash-strapped IranAir really hope to sell parts of its ancient fleet?
  • Etihad follows Emirates and Virgin Atlantic with free COVID19 insurance for its customers
  • Update: Singapore Airlines joins ANA, Taiwan, Royal Brunei and others in planning flights to nowhere
    • Would you take a flight to nowhere?
    • Where would you like the flight to go?


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In this episode:

Airlines

  • Update: United expands its no change fee policy shortly after announcing it
  • United moves aggressively internationally
  • JetBlue follows United and American with more point-to-point flights
  • Delta earns yet more positive press with its safety initiatives
    • Helping TSA with cleaner bins starting in their hubs
  • Can cash-strapped IranAir really hope to sell parts of its ancient fleet?
  • Etihad follows Emirates and Virgin Atlantic with free COVID19 insurance for its customers
  • Update: Singapore Airlines joins ANA, Taiwan, Royal Brunei and others in planning flights to nowhere
    • Would you take a flight to nowhere?
    • Where would you like the flight to go?


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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-31 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-5606977 Sat, 12 Sep 2020 20:00:00 -0400 4096 United Airlines, American Airlines, IranAir, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic, flights to nowhere, Singapore Airlines, Taiwan 1 31 full false Episode 30: KLM and Delft University Test New Plane, Antonov's New Plane; Want To Fly A 747? Episode 30: KLM and Delft University Test New Plane, Antonov's New Plane; Want To Fly A 747? Episode 30

In this episode:

Aircraft

Airlines

  • FlyBlade has a seaplane service from New York City to The Hamptons

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In this episode:

Aircraft

Airlines

  • FlyBlade has a seaplane service from New York City to The Hamptons

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-30 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-5444890 Sat, 05 Sep 2020 22:00:00 -0400 1854 KLM. FlyBlade, Delft University, Antonov, Boeing 747 1 30 full false Episode 29: Some International Flights Returns to Houston; United starts a chain of consumer-friendly changes for its passengers and More Episode 29: Some International Flights Returns to Houston; United starts a chain of consumer-friendly changes for its passengers and More Episode 29

In this episode:

Airlines

  • International service from Houston is increasing starting the second week in September 2020
    • Houston to:
      • Amsterdam, Netherlands - KLM and United
      • Doha, Qatar - Qatar Airlines
      • Dubai, UAE - Emirates
      • Frankfurt, Germany - Lufthansa and United
      • Istanbul, Turkey - Turkish Airlines
      • Paris, France - Air France
      • Sao Paolo, Brazil - United
      • Taipei, Taiwan - EVA Air
      • Mexico - Aeromexico, United, Viva Aerobus
  • United starts a chain of consumer-friendly changes for its passengers
  • American shifts strategy a la United (and Delta) planning for the 737-8 return
  • American re-imagines its Basic Economy offering
  • Southwest ups the ante in Miami and California
  • Virgin Atlantic now offers free COVID19 insurance to its travellers
  • Virgin Australia is emerging from bankruptcy 
  • VS close to getting out of bankruptcy 
  • Fly Dubai covid-19 coverage 
  • Air France’s electric performance on the ramp gains ground
  • What will Ecuatoriana and PanAm possibly have in common?
  • Thai International follows Air Asia’s lead with a new revenue stream
  • A Ukraine International passenger proves cluelessness is worldwide

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In this episode:

Airlines

  • International service from Houston is increasing starting the second week in September 2020
    • Houston to:
      • Amsterdam, Netherlands - KLM and United
      • Doha, Qatar - Qatar Airlines
      • Dubai, UAE - Emirates
      • Frankfurt, Germany - Lufthansa and United
      • Istanbul, Turkey - Turkish Airlines
      • Paris, France - Air France
      • Sao Paolo, Brazil - United
      • Taipei, Taiwan - EVA Air
      • Mexico - Aeromexico, United, Viva Aerobus
  • United starts a chain of consumer-friendly changes for its passengers
  • American shifts strategy a la United (and Delta) planning for the 737-8 return
  • American re-imagines its Basic Economy offering
  • Southwest ups the ante in Miami and California
  • Virgin Atlantic now offers free COVID19 insurance to its travellers
  • Virgin Australia is emerging from bankruptcy 
  • VS close to getting out of bankruptcy 
  • Fly Dubai covid-19 coverage 
  • Air France’s electric performance on the ramp gains ground
  • What will Ecuatoriana and PanAm possibly have in common?
  • Thai International follows Air Asia’s lead with a new revenue stream
  • A Ukraine International passenger proves cluelessness is worldwide

Listen on:

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-29 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-5446507 Sat, 05 Sep 2020 18:00:00 -0400 4894 United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Ecuatoriana, PanAm, Houston 1 29 full false Episode 28: Fifty years since the DC-10's first flight, More flights to nowhere and more... Episode 28: Fifty years since the DC-10's first flight, More flights to nowhere and more... In this episode:


Aircraft

Fifty years since the DC-10's first flight

Airlines

  • More flights to nowhere? Yes, that’s a (big) thing now.
  • ExpressJet, once one of the largest regional aircraft operators in the U.S., shutting down in September 2020
  • Delta leads the way in onboard COVID 19 safety procedures.  Again
  • United – possibly - aggravates its passengers with a controversial new program
  • Virgin Atlantic shifts focus away from the struggling North Atlantic to more visiting friends and relatives destinations. The carrier also gets closer to financial relief.
  • Thai International’s aircraft acquisition comes under scrutiny.  Fifteen years later.
  • India’s Vistara tries a unique approach with its new onboard safety video
  • EasyJet approaches possible mass pilot layoffs in an innovative manner

Aircraft and Engines

  • Boeing’s troubled 737 Max moves steadily towards worldwide re-certification
  • More negative press for Boeing as it immediately grounds 8 newly-delivered 787s
  • Is Rolls Royce really becoming a British calamity?   

Airports

  • Cleared to land at the much-delayed new BER airport?  Yes, er, maybe.


 



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Aircraft

Fifty years since the DC-10's first flight

Airlines

  • More flights to nowhere? Yes, that’s a (big) thing now.
  • ExpressJet, once one of the largest regional aircraft operators in the U.S., shutting down in September 2020
  • Delta leads the way in onboard COVID 19 safety procedures.  Again
  • United – possibly - aggravates its passengers with a controversial new program
  • Virgin Atlantic shifts focus away from the struggling North Atlantic to more visiting friends and relatives destinations. The carrier also gets closer to financial relief.
  • Thai International’s aircraft acquisition comes under scrutiny.  Fifteen years later.
  • India’s Vistara tries a unique approach with its new onboard safety video
  • EasyJet approaches possible mass pilot layoffs in an innovative manner

Aircraft and Engines

  • Boeing’s troubled 737 Max moves steadily towards worldwide re-certification
  • More negative press for Boeing as it immediately grounds 8 newly-delivered 787s
  • Is Rolls Royce really becoming a British calamity?   

Airports

  • Cleared to land at the much-delayed new BER airport?  Yes, er, maybe.


 



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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-28 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-5302885 Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:00:00 -0400 4000 Virgin Atlantic, Boeing, DC-10, United Airlines, Vistara, Thai International, EasyJet 1 28 full false Episode 27: New entrant Breeze Airways in the U.S. will not have a familiar airline code after all Episode 27: New entrant Breeze Airways in the U.S. will not have a familiar airline code after all In this episode:

Updates

  • New entrant Breeze Airways in the U.S. will not have a familiar airline code after all
  • Delta partners with CVS in the U.S. for rapid COVID19 testing
  • Not surprisingly, jetBlue delays its planned London services

Manufacturer 

  • Boeing gets its first order of the year for its troubled 737-8 but...
  • In another first, the only non-commercial A350 goes to...

Miscellaneous 

  • a decorated US SEAL commando gets attention again.  But for the wrong reasons
  • STA Travel is out of business
  • a PanAm Fokker F100?  Yes, in Brazil, no less, but as a theme restaurant


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Updates

  • New entrant Breeze Airways in the U.S. will not have a familiar airline code after all
  • Delta partners with CVS in the U.S. for rapid COVID19 testing
  • Not surprisingly, jetBlue delays its planned London services

Manufacturer 

  • Boeing gets its first order of the year for its troubled 737-8 but...
  • In another first, the only non-commercial A350 goes to...

Miscellaneous 

  • a decorated US SEAL commando gets attention again.  But for the wrong reasons
  • STA Travel is out of business
  • a PanAm Fokker F100?  Yes, in Brazil, no less, but as a theme restaurant


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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-27 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-5182639 Sun, 23 Aug 2020 18:00:00 -0400 2015 Breeze Airways, Delta, CVS, Airbus A350, Boeing 737-8, PanAm Fokker F100, STA Travel 1 27 full false Episode 26: Delta extends middle seat empty policy to January 6, 2021; Brazil gets a new airline with a familiar name Episode 26: Delta extends middle seat empty policy to January 6, 2021; Brazil gets a new airline with a familiar name In this episode:

Airlines

  • Indian LCC SpiceJet is using an A340 for its SpiceXpress cargo division
  • Singapore Airlines and Japan’s ANA prove adversity to be the mother of inventions
  • Eurowings in Europe picks up where Frontier in the U.S. left off
  • Delta extends middle seat empty policy to January 6, 2021
  • The U.S. and China agree to double flights between them – to a not-so-impressive 16 per week
  • Brazil gets a new airline with a familiar name

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Airlines

  • Indian LCC SpiceJet is using an A340 for its SpiceXpress cargo division
  • Singapore Airlines and Japan’s ANA prove adversity to be the mother of inventions
  • Eurowings in Europe picks up where Frontier in the U.S. left off
  • Delta extends middle seat empty policy to January 6, 2021
  • The U.S. and China agree to double flights between them – to a not-so-impressive 16 per week
  • Brazil gets a new airline with a familiar name

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-26 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-5182054 Sat, 22 Aug 2020 19:00:00 -0400 1781 SpiceXpress, SpiceJet, Singapore Airlines, Brazil, ANA, Frontier Airlines, Eurowings 1 26 full false Episode 25: Fly socially-distanced Qantas B789 flights to nowhere. Via Antarctica. And bring lots of money. United takes a page out of Southwest’s point-to-point playbook Episode 25: Fly socially-distanced Qantas B789 flights to nowhere. Via Antarctica. And bring lots of money. United takes a page out of Southwest’s point-to-point playbook In this episode:


  • Fly socially-distanced Qantas B789 flights to nowhere. Via Antarctica. And bring lots of money.
  • United takes a page out of Southwest’s point-to-point playbook
  • United reduces seats on its E175s to compensate for pilot furloughs.
  • Lufthansa Group considers drastic fleet changes, possibly ditching the flagship A380.
  • Craving a piece of an ex-Lufthansa A320? Your wishes come true. But at a price. https://www.worldshop.eu.
  • Looking for 3 month unlimited weekday flying anywhere in China? Try China Eastern.
  • Delta Air Lines to do at home COVID-19 testing for their employees
  • American joins other US carriers to ban face masks with valves and vents
  • An Android phone as a light-weight wifi server and router for IFE? India’s SpiceJet says yes

Airports

  • Coronavirus dogs?

Aircraft Manufacturers

  • Rolls Royce wide-body engine problems again? The company believes not
  • Wondering why the current and future Airbus widebodies have that “bandit” look?
  • Does aircraft software still get updated with floppy disks?

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  • Fly socially-distanced Qantas B789 flights to nowhere. Via Antarctica. And bring lots of money.
  • United takes a page out of Southwest’s point-to-point playbook
  • United reduces seats on its E175s to compensate for pilot furloughs.
  • Lufthansa Group considers drastic fleet changes, possibly ditching the flagship A380.
  • Craving a piece of an ex-Lufthansa A320? Your wishes come true. But at a price. https://www.worldshop.eu.
  • Looking for 3 month unlimited weekday flying anywhere in China? Try China Eastern.
  • Delta Air Lines to do at home COVID-19 testing for their employees
  • American joins other US carriers to ban face masks with valves and vents
  • An Android phone as a light-weight wifi server and router for IFE? India’s SpiceJet says yes

Airports

  • Coronavirus dogs?

Aircraft Manufacturers

  • Rolls Royce wide-body engine problems again? The company believes not
  • Wondering why the current and future Airbus widebodies have that “bandit” look?
  • Does aircraft software still get updated with floppy disks?

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-25 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-5098102 Sat, 15 Aug 2020 20:00:00 -0400 4603 Qantas, Delta Air Lines, China Eastern, 789, Boeing, Lufthansa, floppy disk, Airbus A380 1 25 full false Episode 24: Chef Stephen Hamilton from Eskay Caterers Talks About His Repatriation Flight To Jamaica From Europe Episode 24: Chef Stephen Hamilton from Eskay Caterers Talks About His Repatriation Flight To Jamaica From Europe Repatriation Flights


A repatriation flight is designed to return citizens of a particular country who are stuck abroad home. During this pandemic, there have been several of these flights. Typically, they are arranged by the governments and the citizens have to pay for these flights out of their own pockets.

In episode 18, Cushrow and I spoke with Ram Kumar who took a repatriation flight from London to India. Give that a listen too.

This episode is an excellent insight in a repatriation flight by Stephen Hamilton of Eskay Caterers (a food and beverage consultant and online catering business in Jamaica) who took a repatriation flight from Amsterdam to Kingston, Jamaica.

The flight was on a charter flight operated by TUI.

The flight was full he says

About minute 18, we lost Stephen a bit, but got him back at about minute 19. So don't go away as it gets much better.

You can find Stephen with this information:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EskayCaterers/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/EskayCaterers/

WhatsApp -  876-873-3466


 


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A repatriation flight is designed to return citizens of a particular country who are stuck abroad home. During this pandemic, there have been several of these flights. Typically, they are arranged by the governments and the citizens have to pay for these flights out of their own pockets.

In episode 18, Cushrow and I spoke with Ram Kumar who took a repatriation flight from London to India. Give that a listen too.

This episode is an excellent insight in a repatriation flight by Stephen Hamilton of Eskay Caterers (a food and beverage consultant and online catering business in Jamaica) who took a repatriation flight from Amsterdam to Kingston, Jamaica.

The flight was on a charter flight operated by TUI.

The flight was full he says

About minute 18, we lost Stephen a bit, but got him back at about minute 19. So don't go away as it gets much better.

You can find Stephen with this information:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EskayCaterers/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/EskayCaterers/

WhatsApp -  876-873-3466


 


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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-24 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-5000348 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 19:00:00 -0400 1558 Repatriation flights, TUI, Stephen Hamilton, Eskay Caterers, Jamaica, Belgium, Amsterdam 1 24 full false Episode 23: Taiwanese carriers offer unique flights to nowhere on Father’s Day (Aug 8), Southwest announces cutbacks in aircraft cleaning between flights and much more... Episode 23: Taiwanese carriers offer unique flights to nowhere on Father’s Day (Aug 8), Southwest announces cutbacks in aircraft cleaning between flights and much more... Episode 23

In this episode, we talk about travel restrictions and travel insurance as well as the following topics:

Airlines

  • Southwest announces cutbacks in aircraft cleaning between flights
  • Taiwanese carriers offer unique flights to nowhere on Father’s Day (Aug 8)
  • United starts sanitizing the flight decks on its aircraft with UV light
  • Virgin Australia goes back to the future – and its origins as a 737-only operator
  • Qantas parks most of its Boeing 787-9s
  • Emirates reduces service to the U.S.
  • Air India Express Boeing 737 crash in India
  • 20% of Delta staff leave voluntarily in one late July week,
  • Virgin Atlantic files Chapter 15 bankruptcy in the US to protect its assets
  • 1.7 million lb (771,000 kg) of mixed nuts anyone?  An American Airlines supplier gets stuck with that after the carrier (legally) cancels its contract on very short notice
  • Apple TV now available for free on American Airlines

Aircraft Manufacturers

  • The US FAA stipulates the changes for the Boeing 737 Max before it is allowed back into commercial service
  • Delays in the E175-E2 program

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In this episode, we talk about travel restrictions and travel insurance as well as the following topics:

Airlines

  • Southwest announces cutbacks in aircraft cleaning between flights
  • Taiwanese carriers offer unique flights to nowhere on Father’s Day (Aug 8)
  • United starts sanitizing the flight decks on its aircraft with UV light
  • Virgin Australia goes back to the future – and its origins as a 737-only operator
  • Qantas parks most of its Boeing 787-9s
  • Emirates reduces service to the U.S.
  • Air India Express Boeing 737 crash in India
  • 20% of Delta staff leave voluntarily in one late July week,
  • Virgin Atlantic files Chapter 15 bankruptcy in the US to protect its assets
  • 1.7 million lb (771,000 kg) of mixed nuts anyone?  An American Airlines supplier gets stuck with that after the carrier (legally) cancels its contract on very short notice
  • Apple TV now available for free on American Airlines

Aircraft Manufacturers

  • The US FAA stipulates the changes for the Boeing 737 Max before it is allowed back into commercial service
  • Delays in the E175-E2 program

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-23 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-5005088 Sat, 08 Aug 2020 20:00:00 -0400 4992 Taiwan, Southwest Airlines, Travel Restrictions, Travel Insurance, VIrgin Australia, Qantas 1 23 full false Episode 22: IATA predicts recovery by 2024 Boeing to delay 77X to meet customer requests Episode 22: IATA predicts recovery by 2024 Boeing to delay 77X to meet customer requests In this episode:

  • IATA predicts recovery by 2024
  • Boeing to delay 77X to meet customer requests
  • Ryanair announces 1Q20 loss but surprisingly high LF
  • UA 2Q20 earnings better than others due to cargo
  • Vistara (UK) announces three new cities LHR, FRA, and CDG
  • United (UA) chooses Commutair (C5) and not ExpressJet (EV) as Embraer 145 regional partner
  • British Airways (BA) cancels London-City (LCY) to New York-JFK Airbus A318 service
  • JetSmart announces new ULCC cargo ops in South America
  • Mesa signed a deal with DHL Express to fly two 737F
  • Delta returns to Detroit as passenger was not wearing a mask

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  • IATA predicts recovery by 2024
  • Boeing to delay 77X to meet customer requests
  • Ryanair announces 1Q20 loss but surprisingly high LF
  • UA 2Q20 earnings better than others due to cargo
  • Vistara (UK) announces three new cities LHR, FRA, and CDG
  • United (UA) chooses Commutair (C5) and not ExpressJet (EV) as Embraer 145 regional partner
  • British Airways (BA) cancels London-City (LCY) to New York-JFK Airbus A318 service
  • JetSmart announces new ULCC cargo ops in South America
  • Mesa signed a deal with DHL Express to fly two 737F
  • Delta returns to Detroit as passenger was not wearing a mask

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-22 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-5098708 Mon, 03 Aug 2020 19:00:00 -0400 2835 Boeing, 77X, IATA, Ryanair, Wear Your Mask, Delta Air Lines, United, Mesa 1 22 full false Episode 21: China Airlines re-brands, American carries post 2Q losses, Emirates insuring flyers, Lithuania is getting a flag carrier, Ethiopian Airlines 77F catches fire, Air Arabia AUH starts service, Icelandair rescinds order to ditch flight attendants Episode 21: China Airlines re-brands, American carries post 2Q losses, Emirates insuring flyers, Lithuania is getting a flag carrier, Ethiopian Airlines 77F catches fire, Air Arabia AUH starts service, Icelandair rescinds order to ditch flight attendants In this episode:

  • China Airlines re-brands
  • American carries post 2Q losses
  • Emirates insuring flyers
  • Lithuania is getting a flag carrier
  • Ethiopian Airlines 77F catches fire
  • Air Arabia AUH starts service
  • Icelandair rescinds order to ditch flight attendants
  • Qantas Boeing 747-400's unique farewell
  • JetSmart steps into Peru
  • OWG announces the start of their scheduled flights
  • Thai Airways postpones operations to September and angers their employees

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]]> In this episode:

  • China Airlines re-brands
  • American carries post 2Q losses
  • Emirates insuring flyers
  • Lithuania is getting a flag carrier
  • Ethiopian Airlines 77F catches fire
  • Air Arabia AUH starts service
  • Icelandair rescinds order to ditch flight attendants
  • Qantas Boeing 747-400's unique farewell
  • JetSmart steps into Peru
  • OWG announces the start of their scheduled flights
  • Thai Airways postpones operations to September and angers their employees

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-21 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-4786250 Wed, 29 Jul 2020 20:00:00 -0400 2890 China Airlines, Taiwan, Icelandair, Emirates, Thai Airways, Air Arabia AUH, Lithuania, air Baltic, JetSmart, US airlines, financial results 1 21 full false Episode 20: Kerwin Takes A Flight And Stays In A Hotel Episode 20: Kerwin Takes A Flight And Stays In A Hotel In this episode, Kerwin talks about taking two Delta flights from Denver to Atlanta to Houston and also staying at an airport hotel near the Denver Airport (DEN).

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]]> In this episode, Kerwin talks about taking two Delta flights from Denver to Atlanta to Houston and also staying at an airport hotel near the Denver Airport (DEN).

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-20 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-4785803 Sun, 26 Jul 2020 20:00:00 -0400 3892 Delta Air Lines, Marriott Hotel, Denver Airport, DEN, ATL, IAH, flights, hotels 1 20 full false Episode 19: Icelandair fires all its Flight Attendants, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue flights at LAX, British Airways retires the 747s and also returns to Gatwick and much more... Episode 19: Icelandair fires all its Flight Attendants, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue flights at LAX, British Airways retires the 747s and also returns to Gatwick and much more... In this episode, we talk about:


Airlines 

  • Icelandair fires ALL its FAs and the pilots are taking over their responsibilities.
  • Alaska Airlines (AS) responds to JetBlue (B6) expansion at LAX but announcing their own new departures at LAX and FLL!  And these two are the new bedfellows for AA!
  • British Airways (BA) retiring their Boeing 747s
  • British Airways (BA) returns to London-Gatwick (LGW) after all
  • Virgin Atlantic Airways (VS) announces recapitalization
  • Level France liquidates (after Level Europe);    
  • Aeroflot (SU) repositions itself as a long-haul (potential) 5 star airline.
  • Air Asia in trouble(?)
  • Wizz Air AUH (3L) starts service
  • Air Arabia Abu Dhabi service
  • Garuda Indonesia (GA) to the US West Coast - maybe

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]]> In this episode, we talk about:


Airlines 

  • Icelandair fires ALL its FAs and the pilots are taking over their responsibilities.
  • Alaska Airlines (AS) responds to JetBlue (B6) expansion at LAX but announcing their own new departures at LAX and FLL!  And these two are the new bedfellows for AA!
  • British Airways (BA) retiring their Boeing 747s
  • British Airways (BA) returns to London-Gatwick (LGW) after all
  • Virgin Atlantic Airways (VS) announces recapitalization
  • Level France liquidates (after Level Europe);    
  • Aeroflot (SU) repositions itself as a long-haul (potential) 5 star airline.
  • Air Asia in trouble(?)
  • Wizz Air AUH (3L) starts service
  • Air Arabia Abu Dhabi service
  • Garuda Indonesia (GA) to the US West Coast - maybe

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/podcast/whit/episode-19/ Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-4639592 Sun, 19 Jul 2020 19:00:00 -0400 3582 Icelandair, British Airways, Abu Dhabi, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Wizz Air, Air Arabia 1 19 full false Episode 18: Talk with Avgeek Instagrammer (that_airplane_guy), Ram Kumar who did an Expat flight Episode 18: Talk with Avgeek Instagrammer (that_airplane_guy), Ram Kumar who did an Expat flight In this episode, we talk with Avgeek Instagrammer (https://www.instagram.com/that_airplane_guy), Ram Kumar who did an Expat flight from London-LHR to Chennai, India via Delhi.

Ram talks about the entire trip and his experiences and life in Chennai now. It's an amazing insight into the Repatriation process.

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]]> In this episode, we talk with Avgeek Instagrammer (https://www.instagram.com/that_airplane_guy), Ram Kumar who did an Expat flight from London-LHR to Chennai, India via Delhi.

Ram talks about the entire trip and his experiences and life in Chennai now. It's an amazing insight into the Repatriation process.

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/podcast/whit/episode-18/ Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-4618619 Sat, 18 Jul 2020 14:00:00 -0400 2805 Repatriation flights, Air India, Chennai, India, Ram Kumar 1 18 full false Episode 17: COMAC triple delivery of their new plane, the ARJ21; Boeing 737 MAX cancellations; Qatar Government Boeing 747-8 for sale; Airlines American Airlines and JetBlue (B6) jump into bed together to fight off Delta and United, JetBlue leaves LGB Episode 17: COMAC triple delivery of their new plane, the ARJ21; Boeing 737 MAX cancellations; Qatar Government Boeing 747-8 for sale; Airlines American Airlines and JetBlue (B6) jump into bed together to fight off Delta and United, JetBlue leaves LGB Here's what we have for this week:

Aircraft 

  • COMAC triple delivery of their new plane, the ARJ21
  • Boeing 737 MAX cancellations
  • Qatar Government Boeing 747-8 for sale


Airlines 

  • American Airlines and JetBlue (B6) jump into bed together to fight off Delta and United,   
  • JetBlue leaves Long Beach Airport
  • Breeze, a new U.S. airline delays launch

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]]> Here's what we have for this week:

Aircraft 

  • COMAC triple delivery of their new plane, the ARJ21
  • Boeing 737 MAX cancellations
  • Qatar Government Boeing 747-8 for sale


Airlines 

  • American Airlines and JetBlue (B6) jump into bed together to fight off Delta and United,   
  • JetBlue leaves Long Beach Airport
  • Breeze, a new U.S. airline delays launch

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/podcast/whit/episode-17/ Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-4611071 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 20:00:00 -0400 2967 COMAC, Boeing 737 MAX, ARJ21, China airplane manufacturing, boeing, Jetblue, Long Beach, LGB, JFK, EWR, NYC 1 17 full false Episode 16: Boeing cancels 747 program, Airbus ATTOL project, AA moves to T5 at LHR, UK upgrades 14-day quarantine rule and much more... Episode 16: Boeing cancels 747 program, Airbus ATTOL project, AA moves to T5 at LHR, UK upgrades 14-day quarantine rule and much more... In this episode, Cushrow and Kerwin addresses the following items:

Aircraft manufacturers

  • Boeing cancels 747 program
  • Airbus ATTOL project


Airport

  • AA moves to T5 at LHR 
  • UK upgrades 14-day quarantine rule


Airlines

  • PIA fires 28 pilots over fake licenses
  • Wizz Air takes action against Ryanair's Buzz
  • Boeing starts to rehabilitate the 737MAX

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]]> In this episode, Cushrow and Kerwin addresses the following items:

Aircraft manufacturers

  • Boeing cancels 747 program
  • Airbus ATTOL project


Airport

  • AA moves to T5 at LHR 
  • UK upgrades 14-day quarantine rule


Airlines

  • PIA fires 28 pilots over fake licenses
  • Wizz Air takes action against Ryanair's Buzz
  • Boeing starts to rehabilitate the 737MAX

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]]> https://www.passrider.com/ttw/episode-16 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-4518329 Wed, 08 Jul 2020 19:00:00 -0400 3132 Airbus, Boeing, UK, LHR, American Airlines, autonomous flying, 1 16 full false 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? 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? 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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]]> 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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]]> https://www.passrider.com/podcast/whit/episode-15/ Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-4485137 Tue, 07 Jul 2020 18:00:00 -0400 1696 Boeing 787-10, Qantas, Qatar, masks, face shields, Boeing 747-400, new Canadian airline 1 15 full false Episode 14: 77Ws and A380 retirements, In-country quarantine, Update of the PK A320 crash, NokScoot liquidates Episode 14: 77Ws and A380 retirements, In-country quarantine, Update of the PK A320 crash, NokScoot liquidates 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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  • 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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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-14 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-4426670 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 17:00:00 -0400 1663 COVID-19, travel safety, Lufthansa, Qatar, A380, 77Ws, Pakistan Airlines, Airbus A320, airline crash 1 14 full false Episode 13: What's Happening In Travel - 737 MAX re-cert, Norwegian Cancels Boeing Orders. EU Bans Americans, Caribbean Travel Episode 13: What's Happening In Travel - 737 MAX re-cert, Norwegian Cancels Boeing Orders. EU Bans Americans, Caribbean Travel 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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]]> 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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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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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

Where To Find Us


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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-12 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-8432648 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0400 2221 China airlines, China, new airline, JetBlue, Airbus A321F, Canadian airlines, masks, airports 1 12 full false 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) 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) 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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]]> 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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]]> https://www.passrider.com/ttw/episode-11 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-4185731 Sun, 14 Jun 2020 18:00:00 -0400 2761 COVID-19, travel safety, airlines, airports, Emirates, MRJ, Mitsubishi, 1 11 full false Travel This Week with Cushrow and Kerwin - Episode 10 Travel This Week with Cushrow and Kerwin - Episode 10 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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]]> 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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]]> https://www.passrider.com/ttw/episode-10 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-4214693 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 19:00:00 -0400 3162 Boeing 77W, GECAS, 77W freighter Boeing 777-300ER DOT, China 1 10 full false Episode 9: Philippines Aviation Episode 9: Philippines Aviation 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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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.

 

Where To Find Us


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]]> https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-9 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-8432495 Tue, 02 Jun 2020 22:00:00 -0400 661 Philippines Aviation, Cebu Pacific, PAL, Philippines Airlines, Manilla 1 9 full false Travel This Week with Cushrow and Kerwin - Episode 8 Travel This Week with Cushrow and Kerwin - Episode 8 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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]]> 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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]]> https://www.passrider.com/ttw/episode-8 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-4187354 Sun, 31 May 2020 18:00:00 -0400 663 COVID-19, Philippines, travel safety, airlines, airports, airline staff, Manilla, Hong Kong, aviation 1 8 full false Travel This Week with Cushrow and Kerwin Episode 7 - Pakistan International Airlines Airbus A320 Crash Travel This Week with Cushrow and Kerwin Episode 7 - Pakistan International Airlines Airbus A320 Crash 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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]]> https://www.passrider.com/ttw/episode-7 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-3890423 Sat, 23 May 2020 23:00:00 -0400 1111 Pakistan Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines, Airbus A320 crash, PIA, A320 1 7 full false Episode 6: Ricky Shetty is stuck in the island of Romblon in the Philippines Episode 6: Ricky Shetty is stuck in the island of Romblon in the Philippines 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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]]> 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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]]> https://www.passrider.com/ttw/episode-6 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh with Ricky Shetty as special guest Buzzsprout-5182753 Thu, 21 May 2020 16:00:00 -0400 3727 Romblon, Philippines, Ricky Shetty, Daddy Blogger, lock down, Asia, island life 1 6 full false 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... 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... 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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]]> 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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]]> https://www.passrider.com/ttw/episode-5 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-4024364 Mon, 11 May 2020 02:00:00 -0400 2523 Boeing, 737MAX, Air Canada, Airtransat, British Airways,Gatwick, Virgin Atlantic, Richard Branson 1 5 full false Episode 4: With Special Guest Mike Huxley From The Bemused Backpacker talking about keeping safe in COVID-19 times Episode 4: With Special Guest Mike Huxley From The Bemused Backpacker talking about keeping safe in COVID-19 times 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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]]> 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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]]> https://www.passrider.com/ttw/episode-4 Kerwin McKenzie/Cushrow Parakh/Mike Huxley Buzzsprout-3721703 Wed, 06 May 2020 23:00:00 -0400 3313 COVID-19, travel safety, airlines, airports, blood test, travel nurse, airline staff 1 4 full false Travel This Week with Cushrow and Kerwin - Episode 3 Travel This Week with Cushrow and Kerwin - Episode 3 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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]]> 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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]]> https://www.passrider.com/ttw/episode-3 Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-4015160 Sun, 03 May 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1649 Boeing, 77W, 77X, British Airways, Berlin Airports, Tegel, Tempelhof, Germany airports 1 3 full false Travel This Week with Cushrow and Kerwin - Episode 2 Travel This Week with Cushrow and Kerwin - Episode 2 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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]]> 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

Support the show

]]> Kerwin McKenzie and Cushrow Parakh Buzzsprout-4001537 Sat, 02 May 2020 13:00:00 -0400 2106 1 2 full false Travel This Week with Cushrow and Kerwin Episode 1 Travel This Week with Cushrow and Kerwin Episode 1 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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]]> 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.

Support the show

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