Podcasts about Aer Lingus

Imní ar phíolótaí Aer Lingus féna dtodhchaí in Aerfort Chorcaí, plé ar cad a d'fhéadfadh a bheith in ann dóibh.

España cerró el primer cuatrimestre con cerca de 26,6 millones de turistas internacionales, un 3,4% más, y un gasto superior a 36.700 millones de euros, un 6,7% más, según el INE. El crecimiento del gasto, por encima del de las llegadas, estuvo impulsado por el turismo de experiencias y mayores desembolsos en transporte y alojamiento. Reino Unido, Alemania y Francia fueron los principales mercados emisores.La compra del 26% de Air Europa por parte de Turkish Airlines, valorada en 300 millones de euros, se retrasa por trámites regulatorios y podría aplazarse hasta finales de 2026. La operación aún no ha sido notificada a la Comisión Europea y también debe recibir autorización en España, mientras que un posible rechazo obligaría a convertir la inversión en un préstamo a devolver en tres años.El calor está reconfigurando las preferencias de viaje de los españoles en verano, con un aumento del interés por destinos más frescos como Noruega y Suiza. Según datos de Trip.com, las búsquedas de vuelos y hoteles hacia ambos países han crecido de forma notable, impulsadas por el atractivo de la naturaleza, la montaña y las actividades al aire libre frente a los destinos tradicionales de sol y playa.Aer Lingus ha inaugurado una ruta estacional entre Santiago de Compostela y Cork, con dos frecuencias semanales hasta octubre. La conexión se enmarca en la expansión de la aerolínea en el norte de España y busca captar demanda turística hacia Galicia, especialmente vinculada al Camino de Santiago y a los viajes culturales y de naturaleza.El “turismo del sueño” se consolida como una nueva tendencia que prioriza el descanso y la calidad del sueño como motivo principal del viaje. Según estimaciones del sector, este mercado mueve alrededor de 6.000 millones de dólares al año. En este contexto, algunos hoteles del segmento premium han desarrollado propuestas centradas en mejorar la calidad del descanso mediante tecnologías y terapias específicas en la habitación.

As Aer Lingus marks its 90th birthday this year, have you ever wondered about the origins of its name?Joining Seán to discuss is Eoghan Corry, from Travel Extra.

As Aer Lingus marks its 90th birthday this year, have you ever wondered about the origins of its name?Joining Seán to discuss is Eoghan Corry, from Travel Extra.

We speak with the founder and CEO of Points Path, which helps travelers get the most up-to-date pricing from both Google and airlines. Guest Julian Kheel is the founder and CEO of Points Path, a browser extension that helps you make informed travel purchases. Points Path performs the same flight search with Google Flights for each of its covered airlines, but requests prices in points or miles rather than cash. The results are then combined with Google's results, so you see the most up-to-date pricing available from both Google and the airlines themselves. In the free extension, Points Path offers award pricing for the frequent flyer programs of Alaska, American, Delta, JetBlue, and United. Paid Pro tier and Founders Club members also get access to Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air France/KLM, Avianca, Emirates, Etihad, Qantas, Qatar, TAP Air Portugal, Virgin Atlantic, and Virgin Australia. All tiers include domestic and international flights on the airlines themselves, as well as flights with partner airlines. The free version of the Points Path extension includes real-time, true round-trip points pricing for US domestic airline programs, as well as bank transfer programs for those airlines, indicators when a transfer bonus is in effect, and deal recommendation arrows. Points Path Pro is a paid upgrade that adds more airlines, price-tracking alerts, a 7-day points calendar, and other features. Julian has extensive industry knowledge. He was previously Editorial Director of The Points Guy, as well as CNN's Senior Editor covering travel and credit card rewards, and also worked as a consultant for the “Big 3” airlines. He has appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box, Bloomberg Surveillance, and other TV programs to discuss frequent-flyer miles and has been quoted on travel rewards in The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and many other national publications. Julian was kind enough to offer Airplane Geeks listeners a discount code for the Pro version. Use airplanegeeks15 at checkout. Hosts this Episode Max Flight, Brian Coleman, and our Main(e) Man Micah.

Reporter, Sheila Naughton visits Weston Airport, Dublin as Aer Lingus celebrates 90 years of flying today.

Big K Hour 02: Rich Fitzgerald joins LIVE from Ireland to discuss the new Aer Lingus flight from Pittsburgh to Ireland full 1776 Wed, 27 May 2026 12:03:17 +0000 9QYZYZ5s9BHy4tyKTySAjQOiXeUiy28I news The Big K Morning Show news Big K Hour 02: Rich Fitzgerald joins LIVE from Ireland to discuss the new Aer Lingus flight from Pittsburgh to Ireland The Big K Morning Show 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Ne

Fr. Richard Gibbons, Parish Priest and Rector of Knock Shrine; Nessa McNeela, Chief Financial Officer with Aer Lingus; and Joe Gilmore, CEO of Ireland West Airport; join Oliver in studio.

Knock Airport celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. What has the impact been on the people in the west of Ireland since?Joining Andrea to discuss is Joe Gilmore, Managing Director of Knock Airport, Paddy Judge, the pilot of the first commercial flight into Knock airport with Aer Lingus and Terry Riley, author of ‘On a Wing and a Prayer'.

Michael stops by the Belfast Trojans facility as UNC are in town! Hear from the Trojans, along with UNC's Adam McCann-Gibbs, Benjamin Hall, Christo Kelly, Xavier Lewis and Derek McDonald ahead of August's Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin. You can get tickets for the game in August here.

In this episode of Travel Tales with Fergal, I talk all about the city of Pittsburgh in the USA, ahead of Aer Lingus' new direct Dublin–Pittsburgh service, launching on 25 May 2026.My guest today is Aadam Soorma, Head of Marketing at Trace Brewing, for a local's guide to a city that has transformed from steel and industry into one of America's most creative, welcoming and community-driven destinations.From Pittsburgh's craft beer scene and neighbourhood culture to Bloomfield, Lawrenceville, sport, food, art and the city's famous black-and-gold pride, Adaam shares why Pittsburgh should be firmly on Irish travellers' radar.For more information check out https://www.visitpittsburgh.comFor more information on the new Aer Lingus Pittsburgh route check https://www.aerlingus.comFergal O'Keeffe is the host of Ireland's No.1 European award winning travel podcast Travel Tales with Fergal listened to in 140 countries worldwide.The podcast aims to share soul-lifting travel memoirs about daydream worthy destinations. Please follow meon Instagram@traveltaleswithfergalFacebook @traveltaleswithfergalTwitter @FergalTravelYouTube @traveltaleswithfergal#VisitPittsburgh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Yesterday the Sunday Independent reported that over 500 Aer Lingus flights will be cut amidst fuel shortage fears and aircraft maintenance…Has this impacted your summer holiday plans, or are you worried about the potential impact?Joining Andrea to discuss is Clare Dunne, Chief Executive of the Irish Travel Agents Association, Lisa O'Sullivan Shaw, @modernirishmom on Instagram and listeners.

Should influencers be banned from advertising junk food?, we look ahead to Cork World Book Fest, why too many children are leaving primary school without ever having had a dental screening, we reflect on the Mallow race track landing in 1983 and a second aviation event - this time in 1985 - when Mallow native Mick Dalton successfully landed an Aer Lingus flight he was captaining after it encountered a flock of black-headed gulls, suffered a bird strike and an uncontained engine failure and a partial detachment of the left-side engine and Anneliese answers your nutrition questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode,  An Aer Lingus has to preform an emergency landing in Boston do to smoke being smelt onboard. Let's Listen in. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast  

A super packed Easter edition diving into the scale of the Artemis moon mission, how it's dwarfed by AI and what will happen next. There is a slew of other space news this week, including Irish involvement in the ISS and an Aer Lingus collaboration with Starlink.Still at home, we look at the shifting tides of the Irish tech sector. Intel are making a massive move to reclaim its Leixlip plant and Oracle are facing significant job cuts.Finally, we're back on the streets of the capital. We chat with Julian Moutte of Bentley Systems about how Digital Twins aren't just for architects anymore, they're actually helping Dublin Fire Brigade prepare for major incidents with surgical precision.—----- Listen to Tech Radio now on Apple, Spotify and YouTubehttps://www.podfollow.com/tech

Michael is joined by Steelers Vice President of Business Development and Strategy Dan Rooney, Steelers legend Will Allen and American Football Ireland President Alan Lomasney as the Steelers touched down in Dublin last week for the inaugural Steelers Flag Football Tournament, presented by Aer Lingus and UPMC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today marks 150 days until the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic between UNC & TCU. Michael is joined by game ambassadors Phoebe Schecter & Ciarán Kilkenny who talk about their time at the UNC Campus and meeting legendary HC, Dublin bound Bill Belichick.You can get tickets for the game in August here.

Aer Lingus customers on EI105, Dublin to New York were the first to experience high-speed free wifi in the sky as the airline teams up with Elon Musk's Starlink. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joined Anton Savage with the details…

Aer Lingus customers on EI105, Dublin to New York were the first to experience high-speed free wifi in the sky as the airline teams up with Elon Musk's Starlink. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joined Anton Savage with the details…

The TSA funding crisis has airports in chaos — agents are working without pay, some airports have massive lines, and others are totally fine. Mark recaps his multi-country Europe trip: Turkish Airlines business class to Istanbul for 70K miles, a last-minute pivot to Warsaw, Ryanair's bus-terminal airport, honest reviews of the Hyatt Centric Dublin and Aer Lingus narrow-body business class, and whether St. Patrick's Day in Ireland is actually worth the trip. In This Episode: TSA funding crisis — agents unpaid, long lines, privatization debate Turkish Airlines business class Detroit to Istanbul (70K miles, A350, on-board chef) Istanbul Airport transit and Priority Pass lounges Warsaw on a budget — Sheraton via Bilt $200 credit, Old Town, Chopin benches Ryanair Warsaw to Dublin — the bus-terminal experience Hyatt Centric Dublin review — skip it, book the DoubleTree Morrison St. Patrick's Day in Dublin vs Carnival vs Mardi Gras Aer Lingus A321neo business class for 57,500 AA miles — throne seat or bust Episode Guide: 0:00 - Welcome to MTM Travel 0:21 - TSA funding crisis and the privatization debate 8:10 - Turkish Airlines business class to Istanbul for 70K miles - They broke my tooth! 13:22 - Istanbul Airport and Priority Pass lounges 15:38 - Warsaw on a budget — Sheraton via Bilt, Old Town, nightlife  19:44 - Ryanair's bus-terminal airport to Dublin 22:25 - Dublin hotels — Hyatt Centric vs DoubleTree Morrison 24:26 - St. Patrick's Day in Dublin — the honest verdict 28:30 - Aer Lingus A321neo business class for 57,500 AA miles - Is it comfy? ✈️ Track your travel credit cards for free — Travel Freely

Lunchtime Live got an email in from a listener with an issue she noticed. Mary, whiule travelling on an Aer Lingus flight, noticed that the milk provided to her was not Irish and was in fact milk from Slovakia.Aer Lingus confiremd to us that due to a temporary shortage of the Irish-produced milk, sticks an alternative will be used on a short-term basis.Is this an insult to Irish Dairy producers, and should our state carrier only be using Irish goods?Joining Andrea to discuss was Mary TurnerNoel Murphy – Chairperson of ICMSA Dairy Committee Eoghan Corry - Editor of Air & Travel magazine and Thomas Duffy - Dairy Farmer in CavanAer Lingus statement: Due to an operational issue, our catering partner has experienced a temporary shortage of the Irish-produced milk sticks normally served on Aer Lingus flights. To ensure continuity of service, an alternative has been used on a short-term basis. Normal supply is expected to resume shortly.

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Want to work with us? Reach out! inquiries at milestomemories dot com Hyatt just dropped five new pricing tiers on their award chart — and it's got Shawn and Mark rethinking their entire hotel strategy. Plus: Mark had to scrap his Istanbul trip, rebook his whole Europe itinerary using Aeroplan, LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles, and Bilt credits, and lived to tell the tale. And yes — the LifeMiles call center almost broke him. **What we cover:** - Hyatt's award chart devaluation: five new tiers and what it actually means for redemptions - Why Hyatt's value proposition was always about consistency and Chase earning (not footprint) - Mark's current hotel rankings: Hilton free night certs, IHG's underrated card refresh, and Accor's flexible points - Choice Hotels and why Benjy's going to be thrilled - The Hilton Surpass card: still the best mid-tier hotel card and why - Hyatt free night certs — are they actually worth more now post-devaluation? - Why Mark abandoned Istanbul and pivoted to Warsaw two weeks before the trip - Rebuilding the whole itinerary: 70K Aeroplan on Turkish, 8K United miles Istanbul-Warsaw, 25K Delta SkyMiles on Air France business, and Bilt credits for the Sheraton - Turkish Airlines IT nightmare: can't check in, ticket number mismatch, and the LifeMiles call center hangup saga - RyanAir reality check: what Americans need to know about weight limits and bag rules - The case for travel flexibility and why points make last-minute pivots actually possible

Aer Lingus Direct Flight From Pittsburgh To Ireland! full 423 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:57:35 +0000 jwzyC1yEDZpPU5ykYKTE7UwpTfe5iKba emailnewsletter,news The Big K Morning Show emailnewsletter,news Aer Lingus Direct Flight From Pittsburgh To Ireland! The Big K Morning Show 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?f

The Oscars are this Sunday, and to mark Jessie Buckley's nomination (and hopefully her big win) we will be broadcasting from Buckley's Bar in Killarney tomorrow!Newstalk's own Henry McKean caught up with Jessie Buckley's parents, who are flying out from Dublin Airport with Aer Lingus this afternoon…

Hey folks, We are delighted to again have access to an exclusive presale for the ONLY NCAA & NFL game in Ireland this year - the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic between UNC & TCU. By taking part in this presale: You are supporting Pro Football Ireland, our growth and the continued growth of American Football in Ireland You have first pick of the best seats in the Aviva Stadium You have a chance to meet the GOAT Bill Belichick. Five fans at random will be selected to meet the legendary HC from buying a ticket in the presale You will contribute to our 2026 offering, which has already grown with the launch of PFI AFI, our domestic offering. We plan to enhance our CFB & NFL coverage heavily to the NEXT level in 2026 You can access the presale from Tuesday morning at 10AM here and by using code PFICFB26 THANK YOU for your continued support.

TCU are headed to Dublin, Ireland for the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic!In an exclusive interview, Michael chats with HC Sonny Dykes on his time with TCU - and his excitement to bring the program to Dublin this August when TCU will meet UNC in the Week 0 clash.Join us. This is the ONLY NCAA or NFL game in Ireland this year, it's set to be a great game. Sign up for ticket updates here.

If you're flying between Shannon and the UK, there's an important change you need to know about. From the 25th of February, Aer Lingus passengers will need a passport or Irish passport card to travel on these routes, with new requirements also affecting some non-Irish and non-British nationals. To explain what this means for travellers, Alan Morrissey was joined in studio by Gearoid Mannion, Travel Counsellor in Ennis. Image (c) Shannon Group

In a hobby full of rules, Avios prove to be an exception—and understanding how they work can unlock some of the best award flight opportunities available.   In this episode, I'm breaking down everything you need to know about Avios, the points currency used by British Airways, Qatar, Finnair, Iberia, Aer Lingus, and several other airlines. One crucial aspect of Avios that makes them unique among points currencies is their ability to move between partner accounts, which creates opportunities you won't find anywhere else.   Listen in as I walk through what makes Avios so versatile, how to earn them strategically, and how to use their transferability to access better award pricing. I also cover British Airways' Points Boost feature that lets you buy Avios at a fraction of the usual cost, and share practical tips on setting up accounts, avoiding surprise fees, and finding the best value for your award flights.   Whether you're brand new to Avios or looking to squeeze even more value from these programs, this episode will show you how to think strategically about one of the most powerful—and underutilized—points currencies in award travel.   Get full show notes and transcript: www.pointmetofirstclass.com/avios-guide-transfers-sweet-spots    Want to shape the show? Take the Point Me To First Class listener survey and share what you love and want more of!    Eager to learn the secrets of award travel so that you can turn your expenses into unforgettable experiences? Join the Points Made Easy course waitlist here: https://pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy  

I am delighted to have travel journalist Ed Finn back to talk about magical Seville and the surrounding region and towns in Andalusia. The Andalusia cities of Seville and Cordoba are magnificent but there are small villages and towns between these cities are real gems full of character including Alcalá de Guadaíra, Cazalla de la Sierra, Almodovar del Rio, Palma Del Rio and Montilla. StaysCazallade la Sierra - Casa Rural Las NavezuelasAlcaláde Guadaíra - Hotel Oromana ActivitiesStargazing activity (Sierra Morena is a certifiedStarlightDestination) - https://naturspirit.es/categoria-producto/astroturismo/El Viso del Alcor - Olive oil tasting at BasilippoCycling along the Sierra Morena Greenway, which is part of the upgraded Camino Vertical and I would highly recommend Restaurante Batán de las Monjas for food. Palma Del Rio - Palacio PortcarreroAlmodovar Del Rio – Old Moorish Castle to visit fromGames of ThronesMontilla – Visit to local winery Alvear 1729Wine tasting at Bodegas Colonias de Galeón Active Tourism in the Province of Sevillehttps://www.turismosevilla.org/en How to get there AerLingus flies to Seville three times per week until 17 May 2026. Fares are available from €50.99 each way, including taxes fees and carrier charges. For more see https://www.aerlingus.com Check out my 2 part Cordoba Special series with Christina Ybarra of Palacio Portocarrero in Palma del Rio, Cordoba, Andalusia who talks about the fascinatinghistory of this area from the Romans to the Moors to modern times and Paco Gonzalez as he tells us about the best places to visit in Cordoba and he guidesus through the beautiful countryside, villages, forts, palaces, olive farms and vineyards around that stunning area between Seville and Cordoba. If you haven't already, I'd ask you to give me a follow on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts and you will be the first to get a new episode. FergalO'Keeffe is the host of Ireland's No.1 Travel Podcast Travel Tales with Fergal which is now listened to in 140 countries worldwide. The podcast aims to sharesoul-lifting travel memoirs about daydream worthy destinations. Please follow me onInstagram@traveltaleswithfergalFacebook@traveltaleswithfergalTwitter@FergalTravelYouTube@traveltaleswithfergal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Americas Aviation Lead for PA Consulting discusses key priorities for the U.S. aviation industry, including investing in airport infrastructure and addressing the industry’s labor shortage. In the news, a bill to pay controllers during a shutdown, why ATC modernization has failed, the FAA’s unleaded avgas transition plan, similarities between the UPS crash and a previous problem with bearings, and the FAA’s decision to deregister hundreds of aircraft. Also, a new studio album from an airline pilot, visiting the USS Midway Museum in Southern California, and listener feedback on attractive airplanes. Guest Carlos Ozores is the Americas Aviation Lead for PA Consulting, a global firm that focuses on technology and innovation. Carlos addresses the key priorities for the U.S. aviation industry in 2026, including investing in airport infrastructure and addressing the industry labor shortage. He explains that U.S. airports have an estimated $170B capital requirement over the next five years to address airport infrastructure needs. Carlos tells us about the traditional sources to fund such projects, and what other sources could make up the shortfall. We look at public-private partnerships, the Passenger Facility Charge, and monetization of airport assets such as terminal concessions, car parking, and real estate development. Also, utilizing data collected about passengers and the importance of airport stakeholder engagement. Carlos tells us how the aging workforce is contributing to an industry labor shortage and leading to the loss of institutional knowledge. We talk about promoting the industry to the young generations, and issues such as pay, training, documented and repeatable work, quality of life, and labor relations. Before joining PA Consulting, Carlos served as Vice President and Managing Director, Head of Aviation, Americas, for ICF, a global solutions and technology provider. Before that, he spent time at American Airlines and Air France. He just returned from the American Association of Airport Executives Aviation Issues Conference in Hawaii, and we hear his observations from that event. PA aviation clients include SkyTeam and its member airlines on sustainability issues, Heathrow Airport on on-time performance and passenger experience projects, Etihad Airways on decision-support for engine fleet management, and DFW on airport operations. Other clients have included Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Aer Lingus, and multiple SkyTeam member airlines through SkyTeam's sustainability program. See: Airport Improvement Program Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) program Airports Council International American Association of Airport Executives Jacobs to Acquire Remaining Stake in PA Consulting Aviation News Update: Air Traffic Controller Pay During Shutdowns Meets Resistance The House Transportation Committee advanced a bipartisan bill (H.R.6086 – Aviation Funding Solvency Act) which “provides continuing appropriations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) if (1) an appropriations bill for the FAA has not been enacted before a fiscal year begins, or (2) a law making continuing appropriations for the FAA is not in effect.”  The “bill provides appropriations from the Aviation Insurance Revolving Fund at the rate of operations that was provided for the prior fiscal year to continue programs, projects, and activities that were funded in the preceding fiscal year. The FAA may use the balance of the fund, minus $1 billion. If the FAA determines that the amounts from the fund are insufficient to continue all programs, projects, or activities, then the FAA must prioritize compensation payments for employees of the Air Traffic Organization (e.g., air traffic controllers).” However, Steve Womack (R-Ark.), chair of the House Appropriations Committee's transportation panel, is critical of the legislation. The Aviation Insurance Revolving Fund exists to cover war‑risk insurance claims for airlines participating in government programs such as the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF), when commercial insurance is unavailable or withdrawn. The balance was originally built up from premiums paid by airlines, but that premium program authority expired in 2014. Because the fund has been largely unused for claims, investment earnings have grown it to roughly more than 2.6 billion dollars, significantly above what has historically been needed for CRAF-related claims. The Abundance Problem: Why the FAA Has Spent 40 Years Modernizing Air Traffic Control—and Still Isn't Done Vincent E. Bianco III, an FAA Veteran and Senior Aviation Safety Consultant, describes why presidential administrations and Congresses have failed to adequately fund the FAA and modernize the ATC system. He draws on a concept from the March 2025 book Abundance: What America Gets Wrong About Capitalism and What We Can Do to Fix It, by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson. Those authors describe how an institution, like the FAA, can become paralyzed by process, where well-intentioned rules accumulate. Each rule is logical by itself, but taken together, they end up stifling progress. FAA Publishes Unleaded Avgas Transition Plan Daft Section 827 of the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act directs the FAA to facilitate a safe, timely, and orderly transition to unleaded alternatives while maintaining operational efficiency. The FAA released a Draft Transition Plan to Unleaded Aviation Gasoline – For Public Comment (January 2026, Version 1.0, 77 pages), which phases out 100LL fuel by 2030 in the contiguous United States, and by 2032 in Alaska. The FAA is seeking feedback from aviation professionals, specifically aircraft owners, pilots, and aviation stakeholders. Boeing warned 15 years ago about a part problem at the center of UPS crash The Air Current reports that in an investigation update, the NTSB noted “that cracking discovered in a spherical bearing assembly from the accident aircraft ‘appears consistent' with an issue identified by Boeing almost 15 years ago.” The bearing assembly is part of the pylon aft mount bulkhead. That mount, and the forward mount bulkhead and thrust link assembly, attach the engine pylon to the wing. “The NTSB's preliminary report on the accident, released Nov. 20, revealed that on the left pylon aft mount bulkhead, the forward and aft lugs that house the spherical bearing assembly had fractured and separated. The spherical bearing's outer race, which contains the ball bearing and allows it to move independently of the surrounding parts, had also fractured around its circumference.” The 2011 Boeing service letter informed operators of bearing race failures on three different airplanes. A visual inspection of the part was added to the regular 60-month maintenance cycle. Also, Boeing recommended (but did not require) installing a new part design. Boeing determined that failure of the bearing race would “not result in a safety of flight condition.” The NTSB is not saying this is the conclusive cause of the accident. Hundreds of Aircraft Deregistered in FAA Move Against Trust Company About 800 aircraft registered through U.K.-based Southern Aircraft Consultancy have been grounded after the FAA informed the company it did not meet U.S. citizenship requirements.  Those requirements allow a trustee firm to register aircraft in the US. Southern Aircraft Consultancy's registration service allows non-American owners to maintain N-registrations on their planes. Southern Aircraft Consultancy says it intends to transfer its business to a U.S.-based company. See: Aircraft Trusts/Voting Trusts NBAA: FAA Aircraft Groundings Over Trustee Violations Show Need for Operator Diligence 737 Diversion Music artist, airline pilot, author, and piano technician Peter Buffington has released his second new studio album, 737 – Diversion by Speed Brake Armed. “Recorded between late-night flights, hotel rooms, and restless studio time, 737 – Diversion captures the raw energy of sleepless nights, long-haul journeys, and the electric haze of life lived at 37,000 feet experienced by pilots. The 15-track project blends classic pop, worldly electronic, country, classic rock, and piano solo with introspective lyricism that pushes aviation-themed music into new territory. The music is family-friendly, yet captures the intensity of airline flying.” 737 Diversion on Apple Music Mentioned California dreamin’! New nonstop service coming to Maine airport Photographs by Listener Steve: Pratt & Whitney 747SP test aircraft at EAA Airventure Oshkosh. A340 on takeoff. A340 in flight. Hosts this Episode Max Flight, our Main(e) Man Micah, and Rob Mark.

Thinking of a winter sun break? Cancún is a sunny option in the Caribbean, and Aer Lingus's newest route out of Dublin. Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Editor with The Irish Independent joined Pat Kenny to discuss.

If you're planning a trip to Ireland in 2026 these tips will make planning smoother, help you avoid crowds, and maybe even save you a bit of money. Probably the most important tips are when NOT to be in Dublin, but there are some updates to European entry & exit systems that you need to know, as well as really important advice for 2027. Jody Halsted – Ireland Family Vacations and the Traveling in Ireland podcast In case you're wondering why you would want to get your Ireland travel advice from me… My name is Jody Halsted, and I am an Ireland travel advisor. I have been traveling to and through Ireland for over 23 years (!!), publish Ireland Family Vacations, host the Traveling in Ireland podcast, assist hundreds of travelers with their Ireland vacations each year and, occasionally, I also host small group tours through Ireland (I have 2 this spring so you can look forward to some live from Ireland episodes in April and May). That's a lot! But Ireland travel is my passion; and my goal -100% – is to help you have an amazing Ireland vacation. And I have quite a few ways to do that. My website, Ireland Family Vacations, is a complete resource for Ireland vacation planning – filled with information on what to do & see as well as handy tips for planning your trip and free itineraries to get your plans in motion quickly. (Don't let the name fool you! I travel through Ireland solo, with my husband, with my family, and hosting small group tours. Whatever your group size or dynamic I am able to assist!) My itinerary personalization, vacation coaching, and custom itinerary creation services help you maximize your Ireland experience, and my small group guided tours are designed to not only deliver the ‘authentic' Ireland of your dreams but also introduce you to the people and hidden places that make the country so very magical. If you love the process of planning your trip the Ireland Travel Compass walks you step-by-step through my expert process, from when to visit and how long the perfect vacation lasts, to what to see, where to stay, and even what to eat. It's basically my entire Ireland vacation planning brain laid out. On a more personal note, I have 2 daughters, now in college, who have been traveling through Ireland with me since before they could toddle and one very supportive husband (who loves it when I plan other people's vacations because it means I'm not planning my own). At Malahide Castle (It's probably time to get new family photos done)By Aoife for Flytographer; Dublin, Ireland. All rights reserved. Now that you know all about me, let's jump into what you need to know as you consider planning an Ireland vacation in 2026! This article is based on Traveling in Ireland podcast episode 320. Use the player below to listen or scroll to continue reading the article and get resource links. 2026 Ireland Travel Tips You Need Ireland Travel Rules & Regulations There are currently no restrictions in place for North Americans traveling to Ireland.Ireland travel restrictions and other requirement are found here. In Case of Cancellation Read and understand cancellation policies on everything from flights and transportation to tours and accommodations before booking. If booking with a credit card be aware of the cancellation coverage you may have with that card. I highly recommend purchasing travel insurance if you book tickets our tours that don't allow 100% refund if cancelled. And always if you are booking a tour package (and not necessarily the one the company offers). 2026 Looks like Another Busy Year from Travel to Ireland from North America Irish tourism numbers showed that tourism from Europe into Ireland was down, but numbers from North America remained steady. From my perspective things are already looking busy, especially in the months of May, late August, and September. (The shoulder season is the new high season.) More Direct Flights to Ireland in 2026 Aer Lingus, Ireland's flagship airline is adding 2 new US routes in 2026, bringing the total to 18 routes from Dublin!This is important because Aer Lingus is considered a ‘budget' carrier. And when budget carriers enter a market, US based airlines will drop rates to compete.

Niall qualified as a doctor from Trinity College, Dublin in 1993. He trained as a surgeon in Belfast and received his FRCSI in 1997. He was a trainee in cardio-thoracic surgery working as an SHO in the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast before returning to Dublin where he worked as a registrar in the National Cardiac Surgery Unit in the Mater Hospital and Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin.He subsequently retrained as an airline pilot with Aer Lingus in 1999 and combined aviation with medicine by working as an Accident & Emergency doctor for six years before focusing fully on aviation. After operating as a co-pilot on both the European and Trans-Atlantic fleets, he qualified as a captain in 2010. He is currently operating out of their Manchester base on the Airbus A330 Trans-Atlantic fleet. In 2011, Niall formed Frameworkhealth Ltd, a company providing aviation-style safety training modified specifically for healthcare which draws on his thirty-five years of experience between both industries. The company has since evolved into Framework Safety Group Ltd. This project aims to share aviation's Safety Management System blended with Human Factors and Evolutionary Psychology with healthcare and other industries in order to address the huge issue of Adverse Events, usually caused by systemic faults but often blamed on the last individual to have touched the ball. Niall aims to encourage industries, especially healthcare to adopt a Just Culture, embed a systemic Human Factors approach and empower staff, patients and their families to speak up as part of the crew. His approach is based on the premise that technology and society have evolved faster in the last century than the human brain can accommodate so we need to adapt to account for this in order to reduce the number of adverse events. He has spoken at many conferences locally, nationally and internationally on the topic.Niall has contributed articles both to specialist journals and national newspapers such as The Irish Times. He has also given interviews for national television including RTE TV News and Virgin Media and has been interviewed several times on BBC Radio. In 2016, Niall was appointed an Expert Advisor to the Northern Ireland Executive's Dept of Health following a well received TEDx talk in Stormont's Great Hall.Niall cycled at national level for thirteen years and at pro-am international level for several years in the early 90s and was a member of Northern Ireland's Commonwealth Games panel. He subsequently worked as Medical Officer for both the Federation of Irish Cyclists (now Cycling Ireland) and the Ulster Cycling Federation. He also worked as a Race Doctor at international level for six years.In 2023, Niall had his first book, ‘Oops! Why Things Go Wrong' published which explored the increasingly topical issue of error across industry and society generally and most importantly, how to address it. The book is already in it's second print run after a higher than anticipated demand.The success of the book has led to many invitations from outside healthcare, hence Frameworkhealth's evolution into Framework Safety Group Ltd in recognition of this broadening scope.

I don't know if I've met a more accomplished yet depreciatively humble filmmaker than my guest, Conor McCormick. Here are the facts, though: he was admitted as one of the few to the Square Peg Social, a program set up by Ari Aster and Lars Knudsen "break down the walls and barriers that too often exist within the film industry." (There's a bunch of Reddit threads that speak to how hard this was). His films, most recently BUNKER BABY (2024) and FOR THE CURE (2025), speak to the current state of masculinity in a way that is sorely needed in today's film world.Another way of saying all this, much more succinctly, is that I have an Irish filmmaker on the podcast. And not just any -- one of the country's brightest new stars.In this episode, Conor and I discuss:what drew him to the topic of male existential crises in his filmmaking;the "write what you know" argument;how he got started in filmmaking;what it's like going to film school in Ireland;getting his career started after film school;his selection into Square Peg Social, a new initiative by Ari Aster and Lars Knudsen;the collaborative nature of Square Peg;shout out to filmmaker Shelly Yo, another participant in Square Peg and an all-time favorite guest of the pod, who connected us (if you haven't watched SMOKING TIGERS...now is the time!);what it means to be an Irish filmmaker;where audiences can watch Irish films;what he noticed about the filmmakers selected for Square Peg;if film festivals can foster more of a collaborative environment like Square Peg;his special affinity for Austin, Texas;what's next for him;the amazing market for short films on airlines, including Aer Lingus, and the future for the medium (I didn't know Vimeo Staff Picks were not available in Europe).Conor's Indie Film Highlight: JUNIPER (2021) dir. by Matthew J. Saville; HUNTER GATHERER (2016) dir. by Joshua Locy; SMOKING TIGERS (2023) dir. by So Young Shelly YoMemorable Quotes:"it was just trying to tap into people in their late thirties who are...trying to figure that out. And I feel like...it's quite a universal experience right now is that we're all moving further on in life than our maybe our parents' generation before us and not as well set up and the sort of anxiety that comes around that.""When you go international like that, I think you just realize the bar in terms of how good some of these films are.""I think another thing that really helped is we all got to watch a sample of each other's work before we all met."About the films selected at Square Peg: "It was...a varied mix of people. And if anything, it felt like it was more story first.""You certainly have gone to some festivals where you go, you show up, screening ends, everyone disperses, and then you're like, all right...we're in a new city somewhere, we've traveled and now we're just gonna go to the pub by ourselves or something."Links:Follow Conor On InstagramConor McCormick's WebsiteSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/first-time-go/exclusive-content

I don't know if I've met a more accomplished yet depreciatively humble filmmaker than my guest, Conor McCormick. Here are the facts, though: he was admitted as one of the few to the Square Peg Social, a program set up by Ari Aster and Lars Knudsen "break down the walls and barriers that too often exist within the film industry." (There's a bunch of Reddit threads that speak to how hard this was). His films, most recently BUNKER BABY (2024) and FOR THE CURE (2025), speak to the current state of masculinity in a way that is sorely needed in today's film world.Another way of saying all this, much more succinctly, is that I have an Irish filmmaker on the podcast. And not just any -- one of the country's brightest new stars.In this episode, Conor and I discuss:what drew him to the topic of male existential crises in his filmmaking;the "write what you know" argument;how he got started in filmmaking;what it's like going to film school in Ireland;getting his career started after film school;his selection into Square Peg Social, a new initiative by Ari Aster and Lars Knudsen;the collaborative nature of Square Peg;shout out to filmmaker Shelly Yo, another participant in Square Peg and an all-time favorite guest of the pod, who connected us (if you haven't watched SMOKING TIGERS...now is the time!);what it means to be an Irish filmmaker;where audiences can watch Irish films;what he noticed about the filmmakers selected for Square Peg;if film festivals can foster more of a collaborative environment like Square Peg;his special affinity for Austin, Texas;what's next for him;the amazing market for short films on airlines, including Aer Lingus, and the future for the medium (I didn't know Vimeo Staff Picks were not available in Europe).Conor's Indie Film Highlight: JUNIPER (2021) dir. by Matthew J. Saville; HUNTER GATHERER (2016) dir. by Joshua Locy; SMOKING TIGERS (2023) dir. by So Young Shelly YoMemorable Quotes:"it was just trying to tap into people in their late thirties who are...trying to figure that out. And I feel like...it's quite a universal experience right now is that we're all moving further on in life than our maybe our parents' generation before us and not as well set up and the sort of anxiety that comes around that.""When you go international like that, I think you just realize the bar in terms of how good some of these films are.""I think another thing that really helped is we all got to watch a sample of each other's work before we all met."About the films selected at Square Peg: "It was...a varied mix of people. And if anything, it felt like it was more story first.""You certainly have gone to some festivals where you go, you show up, screening ends, everyone disperses, and then you're like, all right...we're in a new city somewhere, we've traveled and now we're just gonna go to the pub by ourselves or something."Links:Follow Conor On InstagramConor McCormick's WebsiteSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/first-time-go/exclusive-content

Vi spiller inn mandag 24. november, og det er én måned igjen til jul (om noen ønsker å kjøpe en julegave til oss er vi en størrelse Falcon 7x). Vi ser på Norwegians nye sommerruter, Avinors ukestall, Lufthansa slår på stortromma når de skal feire 100 år, Aer Lingus legger ned Manchester-base, Airbus vinner Dubai Air Show og konkurshjørnet er åpent.AKTUELT: Norwegians sommerprogramAvinors trafikkstatistikkLufthansa feier 100 år med 6 jubileumsflyAer Lingus legger ned Manchester-basenDubai Air ShowAir Europa A350Ethiopian A350flyDubai A321neo...og 737MAXAir Astana A320neoBuraq Air A320neoKonkurhjørnet: SmartLynx LativaUnited legger ned Stockholm

This week on Inside Business host Ciarán Hancock is joined in studio by Gary McGann, a grandee of Irish business whose many roles included being chief executive of drinks group Gilbeys, Aer Lingus and packaging group Smurfit. Born and raised in Dublin, Gary actually began his career in the civil service, with the Comptroller & Auditor General. He studied at night to become an accountant and later moved into the private sector, rising up the ranks and moving around to eventually become CEO of Smurfit in 2002.He has also had a busy career as a non-executive director, including roles with Anglo Irish Bank at the time of its collapse, and with bakery goods group Arytza, at a challenging time for that business. We covered a lot of ground in this interview. You'll hear Gary talk about his childhood, his time in school and a couple of false starts in university. We also take a deep dive into his business careers, the highs and the lows. And he gives Ciarán his perspective on the current state of the Irish economy, and what we could be doing better. Along with some tips for young business leaders starting out in their careers. Produced by John Casey with JJ Vernon on sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to part 2 of my Cordoba Special series with tour guide Paco Gonzalez as he tells us about the best places to visit in Cordoba and he guides us through the beautiful countryside, villages, forts, palaces, olive farms and vineyards around that stunning area between Seville and Cordoba. The Cordoba Region Most tourists go to the cities like Seville, Cordoba, Granada and Malaga but there are small villages and towns between these cities are real gems full of character including Carmona and Ecija, Alcalá de Guadaíra, Cazalla de la Sierra, Almodovar del Rio, Palma Del Rio and Montilla. CordobaThe Mesquita - Once one of main cities in the ancient Arab world with one of the most famous mosques to rival MeccaGuided tour of the Jewish Quarter, Roman bridge, Alcazar and Historic Centre of CórdobaEquestrian show at the Royal Stables Food CordobaDinner at Taberna La ViudaLunch at La Cazuela de la Esparteria StaysCordoba - Hotel Mezquita CenterCazalla de la Sierra - Casa Rural Las NavezuelasAlcalá de Guadaíra - Hotel Oromana ActivitiesPalma Del Rio - Palacio PortcarreroAlmodovar Del Rio – Old Moorish Castle to visit from Games ofThronesMontilla – Visit to local winery Alvear 1729Wine tasting at Bodegas Colonias de GaleónStargazing activity (Sierra Morena is a certified StarlightDestination)El Viso del Alcor - Olive oil tasting at BasilippoCycling along the Sierra Morena Greenway, which is part of the upgraded Camino Vertical Check out my Cordoba Special Pt 1 with Christina Ybarra of Palacio Portocarrero in Palma del Rio, Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain. How toget there Fly with Aer Lingus from Cork and Dublin to Seville If you haven't already, I'd ask you to give me a follow on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts and you will be the first to get a new episode. Fergal O'Keeffe is the host of Ireland's No.1 Travel Podcast Travel Tales with Fergal which is now listened to in 130 countries worldwide.The podcast aims to share soul-lifting travel memoirs about daydream worthy destinations. Please follow me onInstagram @traveltaleswithfergalFacebook @traveltaleswithfergalTwitter @FergalTravelYouTube @traveltaleswithfergal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is my 100th episode and I wanted to make it a very special episode, so I am delighted to have Christina Ybarra of Palacio Portocarrero in Palma del Rio, Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain. Christina's story is a story of Andalusia taking in Roman, Moorish and Christian heritage, history, archaeology, architecture, culture and art. Palma del Rio is a town with the most stunning countryside surrounded by orange groves between Seville and Cordoba once called “the garden of Andalucia” by a visiting Spanish King. The Cordoba Region Most tourists go to the cities like Seville, Cordoba, Granada and Malaga but there are small villages and towns between these cities are real gems full of character including Carmona and Ecija, Alcalá de Guadaíra, Cazalla de la Sierra, Almodovar del Rio, Palma Del Rio and Montilla.The region is made for a road trip through fields filled with olive and orange grove and vineyards and many beautiful villages with old Moorish Alcazar forts and palaces in the Sierra Morena mountains.@prodeturprovinciasevilla ActivitiesPalacio Portcarrero Almodovar Del Rio – Old Moorish Castle to visit from Games of ThronesMontilla – Visit to local winery Alvear 1729 Wine tasting at Bodegas Colonias de Galeón Stargazing activity (Sierra Morena is a certified Starlight Destination) El Viso del Alcor - Olive oil tasting at Basilippo Cycling along the Sierra Morena Greenway, which is part of the upgraded Camino Vertical CordobaOnce one of main cities in the ancient Arab world with one of the most famous mosques to rival Mecca – The Mesquita Food CordobaDinner at Taberna La Viuda Lunch at La Cazuela de la Esparteria StaysCordoba - Hotel Mezquita Center Cazalla de la Sierra - Casa Rural Las Navezuelas Alcalá de Guadaíra - Hotel Oromana How to get there Fly with Aer Lingus from Cork and Dublin to Seville If you haven't already, I'd ask you to give me a follow on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts and you will be the first to get a new episode. Fergal O'Keeffe is the host of Ireland's No.1 Travel Podcast Travel Tales with Fergal which is now listened to in 130 countries worldwide. The podcast aims to share soul-lifting travel memoirs about daydream worthy destinations. Please follow me onInstagram @traveltaleswithfergalFacebook @traveltaleswithfergalTwitter @FergalTravelYouTube @traveltaleswithfergal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aer Lingus is soaring with new transatlantic routes and a record-breaking year of growth. In this episode, Yvonne Muldoon joins us to chat about new destinations like Nashville and Cancún, the latest aircraft in the fleet, and what's driving Aer Lingus's success across the Atlantic.

NED HEADS! In this episode we dive into a whirlwind of laughter, chaos, and heartfelt reflection. We kick things off with a wild story about food poisoning, oysters, and a brutal run-in with norovirus during a trip to Amsterdam. We unpack the creative highs and lows of filmmaking abroad, the unpredictable madness of travel (including a cheeky roast of Aer Lingus), and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with balancing art, health, and self-care. Along the way, we touch on motorcycles, grief, music, and the importance of taking a breath—because whether it's food poisoning or life itself, survival takes humor, heart, and a few good friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ann interviews Patrick O'Donovan, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media of Ireland, whom she sat down with on the Saturday afternoon of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. They discuss his team's trip to this Ryder Cup, what they learned for their preparations for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor, in County Limerick, where the Minister is from, and much more. Ann replays her conversation with Bill Byrne of Aer Lingus on the impact of golf tourism on the Emerald Isle and air travel between the U.S. and Ireland. And Ann shares her guest appearance on BBC News while the exciting singles matches of the Ryder Cup were being played.

In this week's Quick Hits, DeAndre Coke dives into some of the most significant updates in the travel and points space. He breaks down Chase's massive new welcome offers on Ink Business Cash and Ink Business Unlimited, which can unlock up to 90,000 Ultimate Rewards points. DeAndre also covers a long-awaited upgrade to the Avios ecosystem, where a new platform now makes transfers between British Airways, Iberia, Qatar, Finnair, and Aer Lingus seamless and instant. Hilton's fast-track Diamond promotion through Hilton for Business is highlighted as a new path for elite status, while Hyatt Regency promotions continue to add value for frequent travelers. The most significant update of the week is the refresh of the Amex Platinum and Business Platinum cards, bringing higher fees but also enhanced benefits, including expanded Fine Hotels & Resorts credits, new Resi dining credits, and added lifestyle perks like Lululemon. Finally, he shares valuable community-sourced tips for paying taxes with business credit cards more efficiently and sets the stage for exciting giveaways coming with the podcast's 100th episode.Key takeaways: Chase Ink offers: New 90,000-point bonuses on Ink Business Cash and Ink Business Unlimited after meeting spend requirements.Avios transfer upgrade: A new system makes transferring Avios between programs, such as BA, Qatar, Iberia, and Finnair, seamless and instant.Hilton fast-track: Complete 10 Hilton for Business nights by December 15 to earn Diamond status through 2027.Amex Platinum refresh: Personal and Business Platinum annual fees increase to $895, but new perks include $600 in Fine Hotels & Resorts credits, Resi dining credits, and Lululemon credits.Business Platinum boost: Large spend categories and $5,000+ purchases now earn 2x points instead of 1.5x.Centurion lounges: The new Amex app introduces waitlist features for lounges, plus improved tracking for welcome bonuses.Hilton devaluation: Top-tier properties now cost up to 250,000 points per night, raising the bar for aspirational stays.Alaska changes: Alaska's Atmos Rewards program is scaling back partnerships with LATAM and Singapore Airlines.Tax payments hack: Paying estimated taxes via PayPal with a business card can reduce fees to 1.85%.Resources:Our WhatsApp Community Group InvitationInk Business Card Referral LinkHyatt status for AA elites (register by October 31)Book a Free 30-minute points & miles consultationStart here to learn how to unlock nearly free travelSign up for our newsletter!BoldlyGo Travel With Points & Miles Facebook GroupInterested in Financial Planning?Truicity Wealth...

In today's podcast episode, Kathy tells us why the Frequent Miler team challenges are her favorite time of the year, and we discuss how transfer bonuses have already changed the 100K Vacay game.Giant Mailbag(01:50) - Two listeners share their experiences with the recent cancellation of the Honolulu to Boston route through Hawaiian Airlines.(09:11) - One listener tells us the annual challenge is her favorite time of the year...JetBlue 25/25 Update(11:33) - Nick and his family have 20+ destinationsCard News(16:55) - Updated guide to ultra-premium credit card travel protectionsMattress Running the Numbers(23:52) - Rovemiles promoBonvoyed(31:07) - Bummer: Alaska losing award partnerships with LATAM and Singapore on 10/1(33:40) - Avios transfers between British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus are suspendedAwards, Points, and More(37:32) - Bilt status match to Virgin Voyages(40:00) - GHA Discovery (hotel program) status match from many hotel/airline/cruise programs: https://frequentmiler.com/gha-discovery-hotel-program-status-match-from-many-hotel-airline-cruise-programs/Main Event: 100K Vacay: Resetting the odds due to transfer bonuses(45:12) - Challenge overview(50:02) - 100K Vacay Schedule announced(57:15) - Original Odds (without knowing about transfer bonuses): 1. Tim, 2. Stephen, 3. Nick(1:01:42) - Planning Phase Transfer Bonuses(1:29:46) - Original prediction: (re: Nick) I can almost guarantee that he's going to make some 100K magic happen in a way that no one can predict. Despite the odds, I'm betting Nick will take home the crown. What's the new prediction?Question of the Week(1:36:53) - Should we change the RRV for Alaska and Chase based on the things they've recently lost?Subscribe and FollowVisit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media.Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder

Today we are talking about what happens when you turn left on the airplane and fly business class! Now that Kim and Tamara have flown business class on many airlines including Delta One, Aer Lingus, TAP Airlines, Emirates, Finnair, Condor, Avianca, and others. Whether you are booking on points or paying cash, there are some things that you need to know first. Episodes Highlights Research what aircraft is flying the route you are looking to buy because the business class can vary dramatically depending on the plane and the layout Keep in mind that the airline can still change the aircraft after booking The airline will provide you with the aircraft type and should list if it is a lay flat seat or a suite You can also research how often the aircraft is switched out Also look at YouTube plane reviews for the specific route that you are looking at booking You may want to splurge on business class on longer flights, for example longer than eight or nine hours Consider if you have an overnight flight, you may want to upgrade to business class Keep in mind that if the flight is leaving in the early evening, it may still be hard to sleep Also, dinner service can really cut into your potential sleep time so on a shorter flight (e.g. from the east coast to Europe), it may not be worth it If you want to book with points, you can also use a paid service or use paid apps to try to find the best reward flights If you are booking on points, keep in mind that you still need to pay taxes and fees on most flights and some airports (such as London Heathrow) are very expensive If you have Avios points, you can move them to different programs but other partner programs you can combine Business class is different than first class. Many airlines don't have first class, such as Qatar or Delta, but others have first class, business class, premium economy, and economy When you are traveling business class, you have access to the priority lane for checking your bags Some airports offer a priority security lane as well When traveling business class, you have access to the airline lounge (if available in the airport) You also get to board early and they will typically bring you a welcome drink Keep in mind that your under-the-seat space is limited in business class and some airlines or aircraft set ups have better storage than others The airline will also provide you with a small amenity kit with a sleep mask, moisturizer, lip balm, and other items They will also provide you with a comfy blanket and pillow and some will make up your bed for you Our favorite business class experiences include Qatar, Turkish Airlines, and JetBlue Mint Our favorite lounge experiences have been the Virgin lounge in Heathrow, the Business Class lounge for Turkish Airlines in Istanbul, and the Garden in Doha, and the British Airways lounge Related Episodes How to choose your seat on the airplane What to know about airline fees Airport travel tips

Nebraska continues to be a volleyball state, Stanford struggled in multiple sports, and we give takes on Aer Lingus. Also Nebraska has actual Captains now! Neat!

Today we'll talk about how Chase is breaking up the family (rule), we'll discuss whether American Express is high when introducing "as high as" offers, and we'll talk about how Chase has made the Chase Sapphire Reserve card harder to explain and harder and recommend.(01:27) - How to move Avios between British Airways, Qatar, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Finnair(04:56) - Major refresh coming to The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express "later this year"Read more about this here.(10:53) - The Business Platinum Card® from American Express ending 35% points rebate on business & first class flights except for selected airlineRead more about this here.(13:03) - It seems American Express and Delta may be working on an even more premium card(15:10) - Chase launching business version of the Chase Sapphire Reserve card Monday June 23.Find our Coffee Break episode 59 "The real Sapphire Reserve for Business" here.(16:20) - Removing Sapphire family rule, expanding 48 month rule & allowing new cards without welcome offersLearn more about this here.(20:39) - Chase Travel℠ portal ending 1.5c & 1.25c redemptions, replacing with Points BoostRead more about this here.(24:28) - Mesa Homeowners Card now transfers to Air Canada Aeroplan & SAS EuroBonus(26:52) - Gift of College Cards now sold at Stop & Shop(29:47) - Jetblue status matchRead more about this here.(31:10) - Good Flying Blue business class award availability to/from Europe(32:13) - Transfer bonus from Chase Ultimate Rewards to Marriott BonvoyMain Event: Sapphire Reserve: More costly, coupony, and complicated(34:01) - New Chase Sapphire Reserve card summary(40:57) - Unchanged perks(41:42) - New perks(44:53) - Unchanged coupons(45:38) - New coupons(1:04:52) - Old vs new(1:14:36) - Chase Sapphire Reserve card timeline(1:29:30) - Is there a way to game this into one more lower Annual Fee? If for instance we requested changing the billing cycle, could we move it up so it gets billed on Oct 25th and thus is $550?Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media.Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder