On-Air with Dan and Alex

In this week’s episode, Dan & Alex catch up on their recent travels, discuss Emirates' upcoming A350s; US air travel; flying by hydrogen; Boeing whistleblowers & Q&A ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below. YouTubeInstagramX (Twitter)Instagramcollabs@nonstopdan.com------------------------ 1. Emirates New A350s 2. Boeing Whistleblower 3. Hydrogen Flights 4. US Air Travel 5. Q&A 6. Recent Travels 7. Aviation Industry Updates 8. Aircraft Technology 9. Airline Expansion Plans 10. Environmental Impact of Aviation 12. Innovation in Aircraft Design 14. Passenger Experience Improvements 15. Challenges Facing Boeing

Dan joins us from Canada while Alex joins us from... where? Today the duo discuss everything from Ryanair's CEO Michael O'Leary saying his airline is willing to fly deported people from the UK to Rwanda, to Dubai's plans for the new Al Maktoum Airport. ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below. YouTubeInstagramX (Twitter)Instagramcollabs@nonstopdan.com------------------------

In this week's episode, Dan joins us from Nairobi, Kenya, and Alex has just landed from Bangkok, Thailand. The duo discuss their recent flights & travels, Emirates' meltdown due to the unprecedented Dubai floods + the apology from Emirates President Tim Clark. What should you do if you're ever caught in a similar travel situation? They also discuss Greece's Aegean new flat-bed business class ahead, British Airways Club Suite rollout, BA's Gothenburg-style new wet-lease agreement, the original City Airline - the carrier you've never flown with, and never need to and how to spend a transit-layover at Heathrow Terminal 5 + Q&A. This week's episode is now 'Open for Boarding' for On-Air listeners! ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below. YouTubeInstagramX (Twitter)Instagramcollabs@nonstopdan.com------------------------ Dan's Kenya Transit Alex in Korea and Thailand Emirates Meltdown Due to Dubai Floods Aegean new Biz Class British Airways New Cabins Wet-lease agreements How to spend a layover at T5 Q&A

Alex joins us from one of his and Dan's favourite countries: South Korea. Expect lots of Seoul travel talk, but also analysis on the Middle East war escalations and its impact on airspace, airlines adapting to conflict, a small Q&A, and more. It’s Wednesday, and it’s time for On-Air with Dan & Alex! ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below. YouTubeInstagramX (Twitter)Instagramcollabs@nonstopdan.com------------------------

Dan and Alex are back from Easter break and sharing stories from flights on an airline our duo has never heard of (yes, really) plus intel on the happenings across the aviation sector - from German lawsuits against fast-track security to Delta Air Lines - which is now open for boarding groups 901 to 912. We’re not joking. It’s Wednesday, and it’s time for a new episode of On-Air! ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below. YouTubeInstagramX (Twitter)Instagramcollabs@nonstopdan.com------------------------

This is the ULTIMATE Q&A Episode, asking Dan & Alex everything from their take on the Boeing crisis headlines; how to fly like a pro; their best & worst travel experiences; what cards are in their wallets; what are their golden rules for air travel; what are they eating, drinking, reading, watching; and beyond…✈️ Buckle up, it’s time for an all-Q&A-episode of On Air! ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below. YouTubeInstagramX (Twitter)Instagramcollabs@nonstopdan.com------------------------

Dan & Alex unpack everything from the new CEO of Qatar Airways' first global interview, where Badr Al Meer outlined “Qatar Airways 2.0”; plus the latest on JetBlue slashing its route network; Amsterdam travels; Heathrow; A380s; Airline profitability; Bidding for upgrades; and much more. Happy On-Air Day! ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below. YouTubeInstagramX (Twitter)Instagramcollabs@nonstopdan.com------------------------ - Is it rude to call before 9 am? - Dan’s travels to London & Amsterdam - Terminal 5 Bus Gates AGAIN - Heathrow Airport gate allocation - Amsterdam Schiphol Airport - Amsterdam as a destination - Amsterdam’s campaign to deter bachelor/stag group trips - Amsterdam’s flight cap restrictions - JetBlue axe multiple US and international destinations in the quest for profitability - Qatar Airways new CEO Badr Al Meer outlines Qatar Airways 2.0 strategy - New Qatar Airways QSuite - New Qatar Airways First Class - Badr Al Meer committed to Qatar Airways A380's future - Qatar Airways invites Airbus and Boeing to prepare a widebody order proposal - Qatar vs Riyadh Air - How we check how busy a flight is… - United Airlines negative headlines - Boeing’s reputation damage - Q&A

In this week's episode, the duo discuss the latest string of seemingly endless scandals involving Boeing in the US; take a look at what happened on a LATAM 787 Dreamliner flight between Australia and New Zealand; Flight Shaming; Finnair adopts Avios; Lufthansa are on strike, again; Celebs flying around the world; Q&A. ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below. YouTubeInstagramX (Twitter)Instagramcollabs@nonstopdan.com------------------------ Boeing Scandals: - Aviation industry - Safety concerns - Regulatory oversight - Corporate ethics - Market impact - Public trust LATAM 787 Dreamliner Incident: - Airline incidents - Aircraft malfunctions - Passenger experiences - International flights - Safety protocols - Investigation processes Flight Shaming: - Environmental activism - Carbon footprint - Sustainable travel - Alternative transportation - Social responsibility - Green initiatives Finnair Adopts Avios: - Loyalty programs - Airline partnerships - Customer benefits - Travel rewards - Marketing strategies - Competitive advantage Lufthansa Strikes: - Flight disruptions - Passenger compensation - Economic impacts United Airlines Maintenance

In a packed episode of headline news & recent travel stories, Dan and Alex dive into British Airways' £7 billion transformation plan; an American Airlines mega jet order; Dan's Virgin Atlantic travels from Dubai; Heathrow Terminal 5; Rome's efficient airport security; SAS packing up to leave Star Alliance; Turkish Airlines finally lands down under; Q&A (including from a jacuzzi in Doha's Hamad Airport); possible buyer for easyJet; and much more! It's Wednesday, and it's time for On-Air! ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below. YouTubeInstagramX (Twitter)Instagramcollabs@nonstopdan.com------------------------ - Dan’s Virgin Atlantic travels - Virgin Atlantic vs British Airways - Americans are not used to ‘bus gates’ - Terminal 5 - Rome’s Fiumicino Airport - New airport scanners in UK ‘delayed’ - SAS to leave Star Alliance shortly - Lufthansa on strike, you are owed compensation! - Turkish Airlines & Australia - New BA short haul seats - New BA First Class ahead - American Airlines place mega jet order with Airbus, Boeing, & Embraer - Q&A

It's Wednesday, and a new episode of On-Air is now open for boarding! In this week's episode, the duo discuss travels around Central Asia, Kazakh cuisine, Expectations when flying Business Class, Dan's mum walking out of the Lufthansa lounge; Airlines being paid to fly to Brisbane, Air China wants to buy Cathay Pacific, Skyteam vs the other alliances, an extended Q&A, and your ultimate hotel guide to...Gothenburg. Sigh. ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below. YouTubeInstagramX (Twitter)Instagramcollabs@nonstopdan.com------------------------ - Dan’s upcoming exciting travels - Dan’s mum walking out of Lufthansa lounge - Expectations when flying Business Class - Airlines flocking to Brisbane - Brisbane paying airlines to fly to their hub - Airlines launching new routes to Central Asia - Dan’s travels around Uzbekistan - Alex’s travels around Kazakhstan - Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan - Eating local food when traveling - The Ritz Carlton Astana/Nur Sultan - Central Asian Cuisine - Summer for airline scheduling is almost here - European travel outlook for Summer 2024 - The White Lotus Season 3 - Thailand travels - Your ultimate hotel guide to…Gothenburg - Skyteam vs Star Alliance vs Oneworld - Air China wants a stake in Cathay Pacific - Q&A

Alex is back from Airbus Toulouse (that’s in the South of France, despite what Dan says) where he spoke with CEO Guillaume Faury on what’s happening across aviation. The duo discuss Thai’s 787 order; Zombie jets at Bangkok; Singapore Airshow; Royal Brunei on a (dry) Kangaroo route; Air Serbia dangerous incident; A massage & fruit baskets when you order a plane; Korean Air to let go of A220s; Etihad pilots can now fly A350s and A380s; United grounds jets as ‘no smoking sign’ can’t be turned off; Q&A, and more. ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below. YouTubeInstagramX (Twitter)Instagramcollabs@nonstopdan.com------------------------ - Alex at Airbus HQ in South of France - Safety cultures at Airbus vs Boeing - Thai Airways order 787 - Zombie jets at Bangkok - Royal Brunei on the kangaroo route - Boeing’s quiet participation in Singapore Airshow - Singapore Airlines & Crazy Rich Asians - Order an Airbus jet, and they’ll throw in a fruit basket & a massage - Talking with Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury on Egyptair returning the A220s - Korean Air set to let go of A220s - Etihad pilots can now fly both A350 and A380 superjumbo - United Airlines ground some A321neos due to outdated ‘no smoking sign’ laws - Air Serbia dangerous incident at Belgrade - Q&A

Dan and Alex are together in Doha and record their first ever video episode! Apart from slightly worse audio, and a slightly more awkward start, this is so much better right? Join the guys on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OnAirWithDanAndAlex/videos If that doesn't float your boat, join them here for discussions about onboard technology ranging from Apple's new Vision Pro to NFC payments - who on earth uses those? They also discuss language barriers onboard and share their airline frequent flyer statuses for the first time! ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below. YouTubeInstagramX (Twitter)Instagramcollabs@nonstopdan.com------------------------

In a mega, going-global episode, Dan & Alex discuss: Air India drama & diversion; Indigo and its fleet of grounded jets; Airbus engine issues; EgyptAir return all A220s; Royal Jordanian taking delivery of first E195-E2 jets; Oman Air shrinking; Emirates President blasts the ‘decline’ of Boeing; NSTB finds ‘bolts were missing’ on Alaska Airlines 737 MAX that suffered mid-air blowout; United want crew to be friendlier & offer better service; Finnair to begin weighing passengers; is World War 3 ahead?; Poland warns airlines of military action in its airspace; Plus a Q&A: including why air bridges have HSBC; must-haves for onboard comfort; Taylor Swift and her private jet; Potential growth strategies for North African airlines; Will we fly supersonic with ‘Boom Aero’ any time soon?; Oh, and an airline version of ‘would you rather;’ and much more! It's Wednesday, and it's time for On-Air! ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below. YouTubeInstagramX (Twitter)Instagramcollabs@nonstopdan.com------------------------ 1. Air India Drama 2. Indigo's Grounded Jets 3. Airbus Engine Issues 4. EgyptAir's A220 Returns 5. Royal Jordanian's E195-E2 Delivery 6. Oman Air Shrinking Fleet 7. Emirates President Criticizes Boeing 8. Alaska Airlines 737 MAX Blowout Investigation 9. United's Friendlier Crew Initiative 10. Finnair Weighing Passengers 11. World War 3 Speculation 12. Poland's Airspace Warning 13. Air Bridges with HSBC 14. Onboard Comfort Must-haves 15. Taylor Swift's Private Jet 16. North African Airlines Growth Strategies 17. Supersonic Flight with Boom Aero 18. Airline Version of 'Would You Rather' 19. Going-global Episode Discussion 20. Crew Service Improvement Efforts 21. Passengers' Weighing Process 22. Market Analysis of Airline Industry 23. Innovations in Passenger Experience 24. Safety Regulations Compliance 25. Financial Performance of Airlines 26. Environmental Impact of Aviation 27. Future Outlook for Air Travel 28. Emirates' Fleet Expansion Plans 29. United's Customer Satisfaction Goals 30. EgyptAir's Fleet Management Strategy 31. Airbus vs. Boeing Competition 32. Finnair's Passenger Comfort Initiatives 33. Taylor Swift's Travel Preferences 34. North African Airspace Regulations 35. Boom Aero's Supersonic Technology 36. Crew Training for Friendlier Service 37. Passengers' Comfort Preferences 38. Airline Investment Strategies 39. Poland's Military Action Warning 40. Challenges in Airline Operations 41. Strategies for Sustainable Aviation 42. Emirates' Market Expansion Tactics 43. United's Crew Training Programs 44. Airbus Engine Maintenance Protocols 45. Boeing's Response to Criticism 46. Finnair's Passenger Weight Policy 47. Taylor Swift's Flight Routes 48. North African Alliances in Aviation 49. Boom Aero's Future Market Potential 50. Episode Recap and Highlights 51. Crew Friendliness Assessment Criteria 52. Passenger Comfort Ratings 53. Airline Industry Trends Analysis 54. Environmental Sustainability Measures 55. Financial Performance Evaluation 56. Emirates' Fleet Modernization Plan 57. United's Service Improvement Initiatives 58. EgyptAir's Fleet Optimization Strategy 59. Airbus and Boeing Market Share Analysis 60. Finnair's Passenger Weighing Process 61. Taylor Swift's Luxury Travel Preferences 62. North African Aviation Market Growth 63. Boom Aero's Supersonic Flight Timeline 64. Episode Recap and Discussion Points 65. Crew Training for Enhanced Service 66. Passenger Comfort Enhancement Strategies 67. Airline Industry Regulation Analysis 68. Environmental Impact Reduction Efforts 69. Financial Performance Forecasting 70. Emirates' Fleet Expansion Strategies 71. United's Customer Service Enhancement Plans 72. EgyptAir's Fleet Renewal Initiatives 73. Airbus and Boeing Innovation Comparison 74. Finnair's Passenger Comfort Enhancements 75. Taylor Swift's Private Jet...

It’s been seven days since last week’s On-Air episode, and Dan & Alex are still waiting for the new Qantas safety video to finish playing. All the talk from down under, plus, an almost total Finnair shutdown ahead, geopolitics + airspace wars, getting paid EU261 every time, extended Q&A, and attempts at Aussie accents along the way. It can only be… On-Air! ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below. YouTubeInstagramX (Twitter)Instagramcollabs@nonstopdan.com------------------------ - Qantas Bizarre Safety Vid - Finnair Shutdown - Airspace Wars and Geopolitics - EU261 Compensation - Extended Q&A - On-Air Episode Recap - Aviation Safety Videos - Geopolitical Implications on global air travel - British Airways and EU261 - Q&A Session - ⁠UFOs and the threat to commercial aviation

Dan tells all about his vintage 747 flight back from a friend's wedding in Singapore, and Alex updates us on the US courts stopping a JetBlue and Spirit merger. The duo also explores if 'line cutting' is ever acceptable. Plus; Turkish Airlines will fly to Australia, a passenger successfully spots loose screws on a Virgin Atlantic jet, power-tripping airport staff, the low-cost long haul scene, and more. Fasten your seatbelts, it's time for another episode of On-Air! ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below. YouTubeInstagramX (Twitter)Instagramcollabs@nonstopdan.com------------------------ - Dan's vintage 747 flight from a friend's wedding in Singapore - US courts stopping a JetBlue and Spirit merger - Exploring the ethics of 'line cutting' - Turkish Airlines announcing flights to Australia - Passenger spotting loose screws on a Virgin Atlantic jet - Power-tripping airport staff - The low-cost long-haul aviation scene - New air travel updates, discussed 'On-Air'

In this week’s bumper episode, the duo discuss everything from Boeing’s weird apology; the risks of vacationing in the middle of the ocean; passenger punching pilot over fog delay; Maldivian want a 787; Dangerous Johannesburg layovers; and answer a whole load of your questions - including the doomed economics of ‘all business class’, trains over planes, and much, much more! ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below. YouTubeInstagramX (Twitter)Instagramcollabs@nonstopdan.com------------------------ Boeing’s Weird Apology Business Class Flights Passenger Punches Pilot Fog Delay Maldivian and 787 Ocean Vacation Risks Johannesburg Layovers All Business Class Economics Trains Over Planes Bumper Episode Questions Answered

It’s a new year, and On-Air with Dan & Alex is back! In this week’s episode, the duo discusses the latest in the Boeing 737 MAX crisis, the global ramifications, Japan and the A350 evacuation, British Airways and a “Thank You Festival”, Swedish cinnamon rolls, inflatables in business class, Q&A and much more. ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below. YouTubeInstagramX (Twitter)Instagramcollabs@nonstopdan.com------------------------ - Happy New Year from Dan & Alex - Festive period travels & stories - 737 MAX makes headlines globally (again) - FAA grounds fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets with plugged exit doors following a rapid decompression incident. - Boeing faces fresh reputation damage to new 737 MAX jet - Ryanair’s 737 MAX 8200 - Airbus A350 incident in Japan - Japan Airlines’ evacuation of almost 400 people onboard an A350 - Airline passenger awareness of safety protocols - Are fun safety videos leading to passengers missing crucial safety instructions? - British Airways and Thank You Fest - Q&A

We're breaking in with an emergency podcast episode to discuss the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX incident that saw part of the aircraft fuselage (a deactivated emergency exit door) tear away from the cabin just moments after take off. The explosive decompression could have yet more global ramifications for Boeing and its troubled 737 MAX jets. Dan & Alex discuss the latest... ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below. YouTubeInstagramX (Twitter)Instagramcollabs@nonstopdan.com------------------------ - US carrier Alaska Airlines grounds its fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets following a rapid decompression incident amid the loss of a cabin exit door & interior sidewall while airborne - The rear mid-cabin exit door (which is deactivated on Alaska’s configuration and appears to passengers as just another part of the cabin wall) ‘blew out’ from the Alaska 737 MAX just minutes after take off from Portland. - Boeing says "We are aware of the incident involving Alaska Airlines Flight #AS1282. We are working to gather more information and are in contact with our airline customer. A Boeing technical team stands ready to support the investigation" - Boeing faces fresh reputation damage to new 737 MAX jet

It’s the festive, end-of-year episode of On-Air with Dan & Alex! In this special episode, the duo discuss flying home for Christmas; and the Japan Airlines A350 delivery; reflect on what’s happened this year in aviation; and play a game or two (and you’re invited to join in)! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2024 from Dan & Alex! ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below. YouTubeInstagramX (Twitter)Instagramcollabs@nonstopdan.com------------------------ Flying home for Christmas Japan Airlines A350 Toulouse Airbus Headquarters Maldives to Sweden Gothenburg British Airways and Heathrow Airport Christmas A-Z Airlines Quiz Quiz of the Year

Alex has flown to Airbus HQ in Toulouse, while Dan joins us from a sun lounger in The Maldives. The duo discuss Japan Airlines' new A350-1000; the shocking case of an airline passenger who flew to LA with no passport, ticket, or trace; what happened when a US homeland secuirty algorithm canceled Alex's visa, Dan's immigration interrogation in New York, a bumper Q&A, competition winner, and much more. Fasten your seatbelts, it's time for another episode of On-Air! ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below. YouTubeInstagramX (Twitter)Instagramcollabs@nonstopdan.com------------------------ - Dan is in the Maldives - Alex is at Airbus HQ in Toulouse - The White Lotus (Series) - Toulouse to Doha Direct Flights - Airbus and ATR - Delivering an aircraft to an airline - Japan Airlines new A350-1000 - Japan Airlines new First Class - The man who flew Scandinavian Airlines from Copenhagen to LA with no passport, no visa, no flight ticket - Sweden, they do love you really. - Scandinavian Airlines service - The weather in the Maldives - US homeland security algorithm cancelling Alex's visa back in 2016 - Boeing, Homeland Security, the State Department, and Alex - The US "ESTA" visa waiver - Dan detained in the US on suspicion of fleeing his "home" - Human trafficking and air travel - Air France and human trafficking - Q&A: Do cabin crew know how we paid for our seats? - Q&A: Do you use public USB ports/Wi-Fi given the secuirty risks? - Q&A: European A321 on mid/long haul routes? - Q&A: What job roles/proffessions will airlines need in the future? - Q&A: Why has Emirates not returned flights to Doha? - The winner of this week's competition