Podcasts about Air travel

John Maytham speaks to Lindsey Schutters, journalist with Daily Maverick, about the airline industry's campaign to reduce aviation taxes and charges. Using insights gathered at an IATA briefing, they discuss the debate over passenger taxes, airline profitability, consumer rights and the role air connectivity plays in supporting economic growth, tourism and trade. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sara Weinshenk is back for a completely solo episode of SHENK, joined by producer Lee to break down everything currently taking over her algorithm. Sara tells the story of an awkward encounter with Neal Brennan at Netflix Is A Joke Fest, explains why she's suddenly praying directly to Jesus, and dives into some of the strangest internet stories imaginable. The duo discuss biphasic sleep, talking dogs, AI contact lenses, robot roommates, lab-grown meat, high-speed trains, dream-recording technology, China's forest sleep competition, TSA nightmares, foot-fetish entrepreneurs, conspiracy theories, and why laundry folding might be humanity's greatest challenge. If you've ever wondered what happens when Sara is left alone with her thoughts and a phone full of weird internet content, this episode is for you. #SHENK #SaraWeinshenk #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy

Amid the ongoing fuel crisis, Jetstar is celebrating a major milestone. The airline is celebrating 17 years of operating in New Zealand, and they see the nation as a solid growth market. Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully says it's a big milestone, and the company's marked the occasion with a big sale. "It's important for us, and we get excited when we have big sales - and we always have a big birthday sale as well." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid the ongoing fuel crisis, Jetstar is celebrating a major milestone. The airline is celebrating 17 years of operating in New Zealand, and they see the nation as a solid growth market. Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully says it's a big milestone, and the company's marked the occasion with a big sale. "It's important for us, and we get excited when we have big sales - and we always have a big birthday sale as well." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The global airline industry is bracing for a major financial hit as rising fuel costs tied to the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran threaten profitability. Industry leaders say jet fuel prices could surge 70% year over year, adding billions in costs and potentially driving up airfares for travelers. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin share personal stories regarding Cedar Point's test seats and air travel difficulties before discussing Albert Breer's reporting on the Myles Garrett trade rumors and Andrew Berry's 'think tank' strategy. 01:10 - Afternoon Drive Intro 03:31 - Cedar Point and Weight Restrictions 08:43 - Air Travel and Personal Anecdotes 10:59 - Albert Breer's Myles Garrett Report 16:41 - Upcoming Guests and Show Teasers

Travel Advisor Peter Greenberg, host of Peter Greenberg Worldwide, joins Megan Lynch every Friday morning. Are we seeing more travelers on airlines this summer? 'Its not a surge of air travelers,' it is airlines 'cancelling thousands of flights because of rising fuel prices.'

John Hancock and Michael Kelley join Chris and Amy live at Spirit of St Louis Airport in Chesterfield, right off the runway. H&K chat about their fun airplane stories, as does Amy about a flight in Hawai'i; have ATM's become too complicated?; Amy is excited for the Olympic Marathon trials; what will happen during the upcoming midterms?; are you still going to movie theaters?

Robert W. Mann Jr., Airline Industry Analyst and Consultant at R.W. Mann & Company, joins Jon Hansen to discuss why air travel will be more expensive this summer.

Chris and Amy discuss educational investments for kids; Question of the week, are you going to movie theaters?; Jacob Cersosimo joins from KMOV with a look at the Cardinals and Texas series; Chris really isn't excited about air travel anymore.

Airlines are taking another hit from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Oil prices jumped 7% after an Iranian news agency announced Tehran has suspended the negotiations with the US. Contributing to the dwindling stocks of jet fuel is a new ban on exports by Russia, set to last until the end of November. Business Correspondent Vicky Pryce told Francesca Rudkin airlines are also beginning to be affected in terms of the value they have in the stock markets. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Airlines are taking another hit from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Oil prices jumped 7% after an Iranian news agency announced Tehran has suspended the negotiations with the US. Contributing to the dwindling stocks of jet fuel is a new ban on exports by Russia, set to last until the end of November. Business Correspondent Vicky Pryce told Francesca Rudkin airlines are also beginning to be affected in terms of the value they have in the stock markets. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Apple News In Conversation: The summer travel season is upon us — and this year is more complicated and more expensive than most. The war in Iran has driven up jet-fuel prices globally, and Spirit Airlines, one of the biggest budget carriers in the country, has just shut down. On top of that, a possible super El Niño could cause widespread disruptions. Zach Wichter, a consumer travel reporter at USA Today, joins Apple News In Conversation guest host Sam Sanders to explain what it all means for travelers this summer — and his tips for how to fly smarter.

The summer travel season is upon us — and this year is more complicated and more expensive than most. The war in Iran has driven up jet-fuel prices globally, and Spirit Airlines, one of the biggest budget carriers in the country, has just shut down. On top of that, a possible super El Niño could cause widespread disruptions. Zach Wichter, a consumer-travel reporter at USA Today, joins Apple News In Conversation guest host Sam Sanders to explain what it all means for travelers this summer — and his tips for how to fly smarter.

Our air travel and aviation expert, Jay "The Fly Guy" Ratliff says one airline has a new policy- leave your robots home because they aren't allowed in the cabin or in cargo department. Plus, TSA is trying a bold new plan to get passengers through security more efficiently. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Chen jokes about air travel in his Netflix special, "Funny Garden".

In this episode Hubert chats to Phil Rutter. They discuss the work Phil has been involved with, which helped to make Luton Airport more accessible, from the experience of traveling between the airport and the train station, to passengers having a much less stressful time when being in the airport itself. 

Join Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi as they dive into Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy and Rep. Thomas Massie's primaries, analyze the pundit class's reaction to those results, and discuss the end of Stephen Colbert's Late Show. Mollie and David also weigh in on Mollie's air transportation troubles, debate the definition of beauty, and David shares two book recommendations.Order and review Mollie's book Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

New Christchurch flights are being hailed as a key step for global connectivity. From October, Air New Zealand will fly direct between Christchurch and Singapore, Tokyo and Perth. Christchurch Airport chief executive Justin Watson says Christchurch is in a really good place, and more people will want to experience the city. "People want to come and visit, they want to go to events, they want to see the place, they want to access the South Island - and so I'd say that's the primary draw card." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris & Amy kick off the hour as 'tarps off' has seemingly expanded to other ballparks; did Chris commit a faux pas on his flight back from Washington, DC?; City Alderman Rasheen Aldrige joins in studio to share his concerns over the city police budget; Did you see this?

Two sagas of snow and ice: going to Dubai via Helsinki, in that unconventional (revolutionary?) cocoon seat by Finnair, and to Kelowna (YLW) with the appropriately named Air North — snowy take offs, blueberry juice and de-icing drama (no blueberry juice was used to de-ice, but an in-flight magazine was taken).Would you fly to Dubai now? Where we stand (that jet fuel price), and where to stand in Dubai to plane spot (Paul did not say it: the metro station is called Abu Baker Al Siddique Metro Station 2).Starlink everywhere, what it means for in-flight calls, TikTok challenges, and our general quiet in an airplane (oh boy). Boarding lane clogging, and the boarding zone police (main syndrome character much?).  We both want to fly that ITA 321 business class, have you? More questions, and stories, on this episode which you can now watch on video on Apple Podcasts (bragging rights: we were one of the first ones to get video on Apple, all episodes from 150 are there now)._____A show created and hosted by Paul Papadimitriou: Instagram - LinkedInThe show is on Instagram - Facebook - Bluesky - more links on the websiteVideo and audio on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and wherever you podcast.

Qantas and Jetstar have announced their biggest-ever investment in New Zealand. Chief Executive Vanessa Hudson says the Qantas Group wants to work with our Government to achieve more routes, access, and affordability. She says Jetstar's undergoing it's biggest-ever expansion in New Zealand and has added more than 800-thousand trans-Tasman seats over the past 12 months. Hudson acknowledges the airline's had to hike fares and cut some flights due to rising jet fuel prices, but says committing to New Zealand is important. Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully told Mike Hosking their biggest challenge is the fuel price, so they have to manage their business and stay focused on how they can mitigate that. She says the reason she, Hudson, and other executives are in the country is to reaffirm their commitment to offering great value to travelling New Zealanders. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When new technology emerges, the biggest winners aren't the headline watchers or the reluctant investors. Rather, it's those who already control the infrastructure when that technology becomes mainstream who profit most. The next major infrastructure wave? Advanced air mobility. It's not a matter of if, but when private aircraft become the next popular mode of travel in the United States, and Lisa Wright, founder of Landings, will be waiting at the runway when it arrives. With decades of experience as a commercial real estate architect, Lisa is asking the question most people aren't thinking of just yet: where will these aircraft actually land? As an early adopter, Lisa's company is currently in a race to develop over 2,000 vertiport sites over the next five years. With little more than angel investments and bootstrapping, her team has already secured two-year land lease options throughout many rural communities where these amenities are likely to appear. In today's conversation, Lisa shares the strategy that has helped her stay fluid without major capital raises, her long-term vision for building out a coast-to-coast vertiport network, and the revenue-share model that gives landowners an almost irresistible investing opportunity. Insights from today's episode: Lisa's five-year plan for developing a 2,000-site vertiport network How early adopters of advanced air mobility stand to profit in the years ahead Why private aviation is poised to become the new frontier of transportation The revenue-share model that gives rural landowners unique investing opportunities Creating multiple revenue streams with low-cost, low-maintenance landing sites — Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn   Landings Recommended Resources: Accredited Investors, you're invited to Join the Cash Flow Investor Club to learn how you can partner with Kevin Bupp on current and upcoming opportunities to create passive cash flow and build wealth. Join the Club! If you're a high-net-worth investor with capital to deploy in the next 12 months and you want to build passive income and wealth with a trusted partner, go to InvestWithKB.com for opportunities to invest in real estate projects alongside Kevin and his team.  Looking for the ultimate guide to passive investing? Grab a copy of my latest book, The Cash Flow Investor at KevinBupp.com.  Tap into a wealth of free information on Commercial Real Estate Investing by listening to past podcast episodes at KevinBupp.com/Podcast. 00:00 The Spark for Landings 00:50 Intro 02:23 Why Private Aviation? 07:36 eVTOL Is Already Here 12:21 "Viable" Vertiport Sites 19:15 Costs & Revenue Share 25:19 How Does It Make Money? 27:09 Lisa's 5-Year Plan 30:58 Funding Vertiport Development 33:54 Connect with Lisa!

Newt talks with Peter Carter, President of Delta Air Lines. Their conversation traces Carter’s transition from 23 years as a trial lawyer to airline leadership. Carter explains how trial practice honed his skills in narrative, simplification of complex issues, and problem-solving, which he now applies to business decision-making and risk navigation, helping Delta pursue opportunities. Carter contrasts law firm culture with corporate leadership, describing the shift from revenue generator to support function and emphasizing the need to add enterprise-wide value in a 100,000-person organization. He underscores the hidden complexity of airline operations—about 5,000 procedures must run correctly daily to deliver safe, clean, on-time flights with baggage and high-quality service—and characterizes Delta as an “endlessly complex” business highly sensitive to geopolitical dynamics. Carter highlights Delta’s safety culture and industry-wide collaboration with the FAA, noting that U.S. airlines do not compete on safety but instead fully report and analyze incidents to drive continuous improvement. Looking to the future, Delta aims to become a leading global airline, focusing on expanding its international route network, particularly in underserved markets like the Middle East, Africa, and India.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the course of a year that saw heavy flight delays and cancellations, crowded airports and rising ticket prices and baggage fees, airlines in North America still managed to deliver stand-out passenger experiences. The JD power 2026 North America airline satisfaction study shows the overall satisfaction rate up 8 points (on a 1,000-point scale) year over year, with improvement occurring across all segments. However, as airfares have begun to skyrocket in 2026, airlines may soon find it difficult to offset high costs with great service, and customers can expect to see a lot of new fees this summer for fuel surcharges and checked bags. So, will travellers balk at higher prices or if they do travel, will they be starting their vacation in a lousy mood? In this episode of In This Economy?!, host Mike Eppel talks to Michael Taylor, senior managing director of travel, hospitality, retail and customer service at JD power, to discuss their recent findings, and what it could mean going forward. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

We sat down with Mike Stengel of AeroDynamic Advisory to discuss what the US-Iran conflict is doing to aviation. The Middle East moves about 20% of global crude, and with the Strait of Hormuz closed and Gulf refining capacity damaged, jet fuel stocks in Asia-Pacific and Europe are drawing down while crack spreads widen in ways hedging contracts don't cover. Mike explains why US shale isn't the easy substitute, why Spirit just liquidated and JetBlue looks fragile, and why Delta's once-mocked Monroe refinery acquisition suddenly looks prescient.The bigger question we get into is whether this is a temporary pricing event or a more permanent regime change? For the first time in decades, commercial, military, and business aviation are all riding supply-constrained tailwinds at once, but the industry spent 30 years optimizing for cheap energy and stable airspace. We dig into what fragility looks like when those assumptions break, aging fleets, narrowing corridors between unusable Middle East and Russian airspace, what the conflict is doing for SAF, and where the next contrarian bet might come from.

For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Haley Byrd Wilt.  Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Psalm 5:1-8 (ESV) News sources:  https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/02/us/travel-disruption-spirit-airlines  https://www.wsj.com/business/airlines/iran-war-airline-impact-flight-costs-310c8cc7?mod=hp_lead_pos2  https://www.wsj.com/us-news/chatgpt-mass-shooting-openai-78a436d1?mod=hp_lead_pos8  https://www.politico.eu/article/rubio-italy-after-trump-spats-meloni-pope-leo-thaw-weak-tajani-rome-vatican/  Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@michaelwear⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, @ccpubliclife Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MichaelRWear⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, @ccpubliclife and check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tsfnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #SpiritAirlines #MarcoRubio #Italy #travel #AI #ChatGPT #OpenAI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, two idiots discuss a third. We read Apparently, Sir Cameron Needs to Die by Greer Stothers, the story of a craven buffoon and the asshole he's pestering. We saw a lot of ourselves in the characters. But first, we take a long walk through the Wichita airport, fast food moral failings, and United's war of attrition on the human psyche. Like we do talk about the book to be clear, but much like us on our recent travel day, it sure does take us a while to get anywhere. Support the show

Mark Carney's government has floated the idea of privatizing Canadian airports, suggesting it will make them better. But with Canadians already fed up with air travel, as costs seem to go up while service goes down-- would that really be the result? And what would the move mean for airport workers across the country? Host Caryn Ceolin speaks with Siobhán Vipond, Vice President at the Canadian Labour Congress, to discuss the case for leaving airports as they are, the hidden costs of privatization, and the case for public ownership as it pertains to national sovereignty. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

Jet fuel costs have surged because of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Airlines including Lufthansa and United Airlines are among those considering raising ticket prices, and cancelling flights. The Independent's travel correspondent Simon Calder spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Air New Zealand's cutting another set of flights on top of its already stretched network. On top of cancellations across May and June announced last month, the airline's now axing further flights across July, citing rising jet fuel costs. It says this will impact around 2% of passengers travelling nationwide. Airports Association Chief Executive Billie Moore told Mike Hosking when you break down this number regionally, it could be up to 20% of seats being cut in some places. She says it'll be broader than just Nelson and Tauranga and will be a case of piecing all the cuts together. Moore told Hosking it's hurting a bit more over here as the network had been shrinking already. She says most countries have been growing their networks while ours has been declining, so it's cuts on top of cuts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning we bid Chuy a farewell as her will be leaving for Hawaii. So that means this episode is dedicated to him! Before he leaves, he asks the guys some last-minute questions to help him prepare for his flight. The guys also rip him a new one and force him not to bring a certain item on the trip. Next things get TOXIC and our toxic avenger brings up Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson, which makes him pose the question “can someone of Klay Thompson status be loyal”.Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why go to the Emerald Isle again? Find out about that and how Adam packs for a trip on the WCCO morning news.

The war in Iran has sparked a global jet fuel crunch, sending prices soaring. Now, airlines are passing costs onto travelers, with higher ticket prices and additional fees. WSJ's Matthew Dalton and Alison Sider explain how jet fuel has been caught up in the crisis and why airlines aren't planning to lower prices anytime soon. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - How China Keeps Iran's Oil Industry Afloat - The Airline Industry Has a Toxic Fume Problem Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch the full video version on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@readysetblowpodcast?sub_confirmation=1   The hilarious Jeff Zenisek returns for his regularly scheduled check-in with the Ready Set Blow podcast. Randy and Jeff have a wide-ranging, raw and hilarious conversation about how to please a woman (especially your girlfriend), money laundering and currency, easy writing jobs including being a children's book author, pro-wrestling and other great fake jobs, questionable names for kids, California state fraud, their biggest pet peeves, the decline of air travel, wild professional sports strategies, and how to be a modern day renaissance man. The boys bring the show home with some hilarious weekly news.   Every Thursday, the Ready Set Blow Podcast brings you real talk with comedians, actors, musicians, entertainers, entrepreneurs, and fascinating guests from all walks of life. No scripted BS. No playing it safe…Just raw, funny, and authentic conversations you won't hear on your average podcast.   If you enjoy comedy podcasts like Your Mom's House, Flagrant, The Joe Rogan Experience, or Theo Von, you'll love this show!   What We Talk About in This Episode: 00:00  Podcast Intro 01:00  Pleasing A Woman 07:00  Money Laundering, Currency & The Federal Reserve 18:00  Writers & Children's Books 27:00  WWE Wrestling & Other Fake Jobs 35:00  Questionable Names 40:00  California Fraud 43:00  Massive Pet Peeves 50:00  The Death of Wokeness 57:00  The Collapse of Air Travel 1:03:00  Wild Sports Ideas 1:10:00  Renaissance Men 1:19:00  The Weekly News   New Episodes Every Thursday:

Hari Kondabolu jokes about air travel in his Netflix special, "Warn Your Relatives".

More than seven weeks since the start of the war in Iran, flight schedules through the Middle East are still disrupted, but slowly recovering. Travellers are now more likely to get to their destinations on time, but the cost to airlines from the surging price of jet fuel is starting to bite. Today, aviation industry expert Ian Douglas on where things currently stand and why airfares aren't coming down in price anytime soon. Featured: Ian Douglas, honorary senior lecturer at the University of New South Wales School of Aviation

Reporting from Kiev, Ukraine, veteran war correspondent Phil Ittner expounds the impact of the election in Hungary voting down Orban. Has Tulsi Gabbard turned the Intelligence Community into DJT's personal revenge machine? Also did Pete Hegseth really preach the Gospel of Quentin Tarantino at the Pentagon? Does Donald's Iran War mean that you won't be flying? And an open letter to Marjorie Taylor Greene.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vinod's Olympics adventure: Flagship lounge, Flagship upgrade, Flagship Wifi (err), Flagship chicken, Flagship plane (well…), all the hopes and expectations of American Airlines Flagship were placed into that trip. And that Black Card! That vintage boarding pass! Does the British Airways return compete with that? Yes (that shortbread biscuit does a lot of heavy lifting). Milan finally gets the airport it deserves, with a tasteful redesign. Flighty introduces Airport Intelligence (Paul had to bight his tongue for so long on that one). Get that on the biggest TV you can buy. Dallas DFW, where you can cosplay as crew and confuse everyone (what's a jump seat?).And yes, we are entering the era of "Bring Your Jet Fuel".Plus many questions, such as:How do you expect to be recognize for your loyalty?Do you leave your stuff unattended in the lounge? Where do you put your trash when aboard? Would you like to get cleaning on demand in an aircraft? (Lufthansa does, but not in the way you might expect). Mentioned in the show -Flighty Airport Intelligence: https://flighty.com/airportsStardrift Starlink search: https://stardrift.ai/starlink____A show created and hosted by Paul PapadimitriouLinks:Instagram -  FacebookReach out to Paul:Instagram - LinkedInFor video, subscribe on YouTube or Spotify (video on Apple Podcasts coming soon)Review on Apple Podcastsand search for 'Layovers' wherever you get your podcastsMore links on the website

Hours-long TSA lines, air traffic controller shortages, and skyrocketing flight prices. Deadly crashes, failing safety regulations, and international threats. There's no doubt about it: U.S. air travel has been a hot mess in 2026. How did we hit such turbulence? And how does the current crisis tie into a decades-long master plan to hold airplane safety hostage for political gain? Today on Lever Time, David Sirota sits down with Bill McGee, senior fellow for aviation and travel at the American Economic Liberties Project, to answer the question everyone is asking: Is it still safe to fly? Get ad-free episodes, bonus content and extended interviews by becoming a member at levernews.com/join. To leave a tip for The Lever, click here. It helps us do this kind of independent journalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We just found out that Nebraska spent a lot of money on private air travel.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Grounded in Amsterdam: Travelers Overcome Unexpected Delays Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-03-31-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een drukke ochtend op Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport.En: It was a busy morning at Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport.Nl: Mensen stroomden door de gangen, koffers ratelden over de tegels en de geur van koffie vulde de lucht.En: People streamed through the halls, suitcases rattling over the tiles, and the smell of coffee filled the air.Nl: De grote ramen lieten een grijze hemel zien, een teken dat er slecht weer op komst was.En: The large windows showed a gray sky, a sign that bad weather was on the way.Nl: Sven zat op een harde bank, zijn ogen vastgekluisterd aan zijn telefoon.En: Sven sat on a hard bench, his eyes glued to his phone.Nl: Hij wachtte op updates over zijn vlucht.En: He was waiting for updates on his flight.Nl: Hij was op weg naar zijn partner, en het was maanden geleden dat ze elkaar hadden gezien.En: He was on his way to his partner, and it had been months since they had seen each other.Nl: Zijn hart bonsde bij de gedachte aan hun reünie.En: His heart pounded at the thought of their reunion.Nl: Aan de andere kant van de terminal stond Floris met zijn laptop open op een tafel in de lounge.En: On the other side of the terminal, Floris stood with his laptop open on a table in the lounge.Nl: Zijn blik verschoof heen en weer tussen zijn scherm en het aankondigingsbord.En: His gaze shifted back and forth between his screen and the announcement board.Nl: Hij zou naar het buitenland vliegen om een belangrijke deal te sluiten.En: He was supposed to fly abroad to close an important deal.Nl: Maar toen kwam het nieuws: een vulkanische aswolk had alle vluchten vertraagd.En: But then came the news: a volcanic ash cloud had delayed all flights.Nl: Floris voelde een knoop in zijn maag.En: Floris felt a knot in his stomach.Nl: Wat als hij de deal miste?En: What if he missed the deal?Nl: Jasmijn zat met een open reisgids op haar schoot.En: Jasmijn sat with an open travel guide on her lap.Nl: Ze had zin in avontuur en was van plan naar een nieuwe stad te gaan.En: She longed for adventure and planned to go to a new city.Nl: Maar nu voelde ze zich heen en weer geslingerd tussen haar verlangen om te reizen en haar verantwoordelijkheden thuis.En: But now she felt torn between her desire to travel and her responsibilities at home.Nl: De omroeper klonk door de lucht.En: The announcer's voice echoed through the air.Nl: "Dames en heren, alle uitgaande vluchten zijn vertraagd door vulkanische as."En: "Ladies and gentlemen, all outgoing flights are delayed due to volcanic ash."Nl: De spanning in de terminal werd voelbaar.En: The tension in the terminal became palpable.Nl: Veel passagiers zuchtten en de borden knipperden 'vertraagd'.En: Many passengers sighed, and the boards flashed 'delayed.'Nl: Sven stond op, nadenkend over zijn opties.En: Sven stood up, thinking about his options.Nl: "Misschien kan ik wel een trein nemen," dacht hij.En: "Maybe I can take a train," he thought.Nl: Hij belde zijn partner en ze spraken af elkaar ergens halverwege te ontmoeten.En: He called his partner, and they agreed to meet somewhere halfway.Nl: Hij glimlachte.En: He smiled.Nl: Het maakte niet uit waar ze waren, zolang ze maar samen waren.En: It didn't matter where they were, as long as they were together.Nl: Floris begon zijn plan B uit te voeren.En: Floris began to execute his plan B.Nl: Met zijn laptop en telefoon zette hij een digitale vergadering op met zijn overzeese klanten.En: With his laptop and phone, he set up a digital meeting with his overseas clients.Nl: Hij sprak rustig en gebruikte zijn ervaring om hen te overtuigen.En: He spoke calmly and used his experience to persuade them.Nl: Tot zijn opluchting was iedereen tevreden en werd de deal gesloten.En: To his relief, everyone was satisfied, and the deal was closed.Nl: Hij leunde achterover en ademde diep uit.En: He leaned back and exhaled deeply.Nl: Ondertussen besloot Jasmijn om niet te wachten.En: Meanwhile, Jasmijn decided not to wait.Nl: Ze pakte haar koffer en kocht een treinkaartje naar een andere stad dichtbij.En: She grabbed her suitcase and bought a train ticket to another nearby city.Nl: "Avontuur kan ook in eigen land," dacht ze.En: "Adventure can also be in your own country," she thought.Nl: Ze glimlachte zelfverzekerd.En: She smiled confidently.Nl: De aswolk was onverwacht snel aan het verdwijnen, maar het gedoe met het omboeken van tickets duurde nog voort.En: The ash cloud was unexpectedly dissipating quickly, but the hassle with rebooking tickets continued.Nl: Eindelijk, toen de middag overging in avond, liepen Sven, Floris en Jasmijn door de schuifdeuren van het station.En: Finally, as afternoon turned into evening, Sven, Floris, and Jasmijn walked through the sliding doors of the station.Nl: Sven met een vreugdevolle verwachting, Floris tevreden en opgelucht, en Jasmijn met een gevoel van avontuur.En: Sven with joyful anticipation, Floris satisfied and relieved, and Jasmijn with a sense of adventure.Nl: Schiphol keek toe hoe de reizigers hun eigen wegen vonden, ondanks de roetwolk die hun dag had omgegooid.En: Schiphol watched as the travelers found their own paths, despite the soot cloud that turned their day upside down.Nl: Een les van aanpassing, geduld en vindingrijkheid was vandaag geleerd.En: A lesson of adaptation, patience, and ingenuity was learned today.Nl: Amsterdam had ze voor even vastgehouden, maar nu lieten ze hun zorgen achter zich en keken ze uit naar nieuwe horizonnen.En: Amsterdam had held them briefly, but now they left their worries behind and looked forward to new horizons.Nl: En hoewel de dag zich anders ontwikkelde dan gedacht, hadden Sven, Floris en Jasmijn allemaal hun doelen bereikt, elk op hun eigen manier.En: And although the day turned out differently than expected, Sven, Floris, and Jasmijn all achieved their goals, each in their own way. Vocabulary Words:busy: drukkestreamed: stroomdenrattling: rateldenglued: vastgekluisterdupdates: updatespartner: partnerbench: bankannouncement: aankondigingsbordabroad: buitenlandvolcanic: vulkanischeash cloud: aswolkknot: knoopstomach: maagtorn: heen en weer geslingerddesire: verlangenresponsibilities: verantwoordelijkhedenpalpable: voelbaarsighed: zuchttenpersuade: overtuigenrelieved: opgeluchtknotted: vertraagdrebook: omboekenunexpectedly: onverwachtanticipation: verwachtingadventure: avontuuringenuity: vindingrijkheidadaptation: aanpassingpatience: geduldworries: zorgenhorizons: horizonnen

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