Podcasts about British Airways

In early 2025, my dear friend Jennifer started telling me about how she was preparing for her youngest child to leave for college.  She was celebrating this parenting milestone while also preparing for the grief.  Simultaneously, she was watching her father's health deteriorate.  She knew 2025 would be a year of massive change.  And, it most certainly was.  I had the opportunity to connect with Jennifer throughout the year, and when she felt ready, I was honored to invite her to the show to discuss the overlap of life, grief, work, and the magical opportunities that arise for midlife women.   Professionally, Jennifer R. Hudson is an award-winning communications leader with more than 25 years of experience helping organizations strengthen and grow their brands through strategic, effective communication. She has led communications programs, facilitated workshops, launched businesses, and secured high-impact media coverage for both corporations and nonprofits. Before founding ThinkBeyond Public Relations, Jennifer served as Vice President of Communications at British Airways, overseeing internal and external communications across 18 markets, and held senior communications roles at Sabre and American Airlines, where she was a Spanish-speaking spokesperson. Jennifer is an accredited public relations professional (APR), a certified mentor and coach supporting entrepreneurs and social impact leaders, and a past president of PRSA Greater Fort Lauderdale. She was named PRSA Greater Fort Lauderdale's 2024 Communicator of the Year.  Most notably, Jennifer is the proud mom of two grown children who still love coming home to visit their mom on a regular basis.  Listen in to hear Jennifer share: The difference between mentally preparing for change, loss, and grief and actually enduring them How navigating change and life transitions has improved her leadership focus and personal and professional goals Practices that help leaders stay centered and purposeful when personal life changes collide with professional responsibilities The unique opportunities that come out of hard seasons to create new and transformational experiences How vulnerability builds leadership trust and perfectionism erodes it The importance of giving yourself time to reflect on 2025, release what needs to be released, and claim what you want to own and carry forward from 2025 The PR framework leaders can use to sustain visibility and consistency in their communications without burning out or losing themselves in the process Links: Learn more about Jennifer and ThinkBeyond: wethinkbeyond.com Reach out to Jennifer: jen@wethinkbeyond.com  Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenrhudson/ Connect with Jennifer on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thinkbeyondpr/ [Open Enrollment] Join Sara's Aligned Leadership Incubator: saradean.com/aligned Hire Sara to speak: saradean.com/speaking Coach with Sara: https://saradean.com/executive-coaching-services Connect with Sara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks Watch Shameless Leadership episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saradeanspeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 275 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing close the door on 2025 by looking at:British Airways' Christmas preparationsAmerican Airlines' 2026 new routesThe European Airline that doesn't fly on Christmas Day2025's top flight diversionsANA's 2020 Christmas flight to nowhere

In this podcast, Chris Horn who is currently the General Manager at Gold Key Media, discusses his career path and answers our questions about the synergies between the Media and Hospitality.  Gold Key Media has a hard earned and formidable reputation for quality and credibility in the industry for providing a reliable, competitive service and consequently represent all of the world's leading hospitality brands with the world's most respected and trusted publications.  In addition to supplying some of the finest hotels in the world, the company now also supplies airlines, private jets, superyachts, private medical, Corporate HQ's, UK Armed Forces, Embassies, Private Clubs etc.We ask Chris pertinent questions about how and why he created Gold Key Media and what are its vision, values and objectives. Chris also discusses the decline of media advertising and how this is affecting current media outlets. He shares his impressions and predictions of how media outlets will continue to evolve and change.Finally, Chris discusses his involvement with AICR and his personal ties to the hospitality industry and why young people should embrace careers in this ever-changing, ever-growing field.Chris Horn began his career in the media industry back in 1991 when he joined America's largest newspaper, USA Today as Circulation Manager for Europe, before going on to become Circulation Director Asia Pacific, based in Hong Kong.He returned to the UK in 1996 to become Managing Director of Johnsons Inflight News, responsible for the distribution of international media to the world's leading airlines, including global brands such as British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Cathay Pacific and others.  Chris set up Gold Key Media in 2020. Using the same “one stop shop” media distribution solution he'd successfully provided to the airline industry, Chris's vision was to create a similar business model for the hotel industry.In his previous role at USA Today, Chris had established strong links with many of the world's finest hotel concierges and had become an associate member of the prestigious and globally renowned Les Clefs d'Or, otherwise known as The Golden Keys Association. In his desire to forge a new working relationship with his new company, Chris asked the Golden Keys Association if he could call his new company Gold Key Media in recognition of the key role these individuals would play in the success of the new business. Since those early days, Gold Key Media has thrived and evolved into becoming the world's largest provider of media to the hotel industry. Supplying over 4,000 hotels globally with print and digital media solutions for their guests. Chris's first publishing client was world renowned National Geographic magazine, and his first hotel clients were Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, Cliveden Hotel and The Waterside Inn. They all remain as clients today, 24 years later. A testament to the quality of service provided. Gold Key Media is proudly associated with organisations such as The Master Inn Holders, The AICR Association, Institute of Hospitality and Chris is also a proud Ambassador for the industry charity, Hospitality Action. 

Skateboardpodden satte sig ned med Micke Fihnborg och pratade: Om Savannah Slamma och Thrashin'. Om hoppramper och early grabs. Om att göra nunchakus av kundvagnar. Om att sätta Kryptonics på en Hawaiibräda vilket är som att sminka en gris. Om att ramla i nyponbuskar (nyponbuskar, nyponbuskar, hela vägen nyponbuskar…). Om att ha en träslöjdslärare som är freestyleåkare. Om Ladan i Upplands Väsby. Om Vision-filmen Barge at Will som nästan ingen i världen har sett. Om att rita kukar i pannan på intet ont anande skateboardåkare som sover på gympasalsgolv på tävlingar. Om slang. Om att någon har skitit på streetytan. Om att någon har pissat i bussen. Om raggarbråk. Om att bota folks (Ingemars) klaustrofobi genom att stänga in vederbörande i ett snowboardfodral och lägga sig på det. Om bananer. Om Sheraton. Om Fryshusettältet. Om Ape Skates. Om att åka British Airways och få titta in i cockpit med en öl i handen och tjöta lite med piloterna. Om lagerjobb. Om Linux- och Unixsystem (ja, här är det helt okej att spola framåt om ni vill, hälsar Mathias). Om kontorsjobb. Om att föra skateboardkulturen vidare till sin son. Namn som nämndes: Jesper ”Pinnen” Larsson, Hosoi, Magnus Ljungdell, Patrik Duveke, Affe, Kenneth Davidsson, Pontus Karlsson, Johnny Sandberg, Pontus Karlsson, Gorm Boberg, Tony Hawk, Anders Rimpi, Tony Skate, Steve Saiz, Rodney Mullen, Tomas Olsson, Anthony Sillfors, Per Holknekt, Mark Gonzales, Jocke Olsson, Neil Blender, Amadi, Matt Hensley, Martin Karlsson, Magnus Gyllenberg, Hardy, Kenjiro, Andreas Engelkes, Ingemar Backman, Johan Ackebo, Mathias Ringström, Ants, Nicke Svensson, Stefan Ylitalo, Conny, Lojten, Buffel-Johan, Skit-Kalle, Ed Templeton, Tom Penny, Geoff Rowley, Ali Boulala, Rune Glifberg, Ron Knigge, Ronnie Creager, Mike Vallely, Micke Larsson, Milton, Hazze Lindgren, Jimmy Jansson, Petter Eriksson, Punky, Tomas Holknekt, Jörgen. ————————————————— Om du gillar det vi gör.Swisha 33 kronor till: 0735-102810
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By Rajesh Jethwa, CTO at Digiterre, and co-author of Transform!: The 14 Behaviors Driving Successful Digital Transformation in the Age of Gen AI Modern life runs on an intricate network of technologies so familiar we barely notice them. We see the polished surface of digital services, mobile apps and rapid delivery systems, yet beneath these innovations sits something surprisingly fragile. It is a vast ecosystem of legacy software, outdated infrastructure and deeply embedded organisational routines that were built for a different era. This hidden technology, a blend of code, machinery and human workaround, keeps the world functioning. Increasingly, however, it is showing signs of strain. The more advanced society becomes, the more vulnerable it becomes to failures within this buried architecture. When modern systems falter, the effects can cascade instantly. The British Airways disruption in 2024 made this clear. A single technical fault led to widespread delays and cancellations, stranding thousands of travellers and exposing how dependent airline operations are on tightly meshed systems. Although air travel appears smooth from the outside, its core relies on a patchwork of old and new platforms. When just one piece collapses, everything stalls. Transform, Behaviors Driving Digital Transformation The global CrowdStrike outage offered an even more dramatic demonstration. A flawed update to widely used security software caused computers around the world to crash or lock into endless reboot cycles. Airports, hospitals and corporations all felt the impact. This incident revealed how deeply embedded certain tools have become and how a single error in one system can ripple across continents within minutes. Another example is the UK Post Office Horizon scandal, where faults in an accounting system resulted in wrongful accusations against hundreds of postmasters. This was not only a technology failure but also a failure of change. An organisation that had become overly dependent on a single system assumed that any discrepancy must be human error. When technology becomes unquestionable, it gains authority that can override evidence and experience, with devastating consequences. These events highlight a broader truth. Large scale digital transformation efforts often fail. Studies regularly suggest that between 60 and 70 per cent of such initiatives do not achieve their intended outcomes. Organisations underestimate the complexity of changing systems that underpin everyday operations. They invest in new software without addressing the outdated processes, cultural assumptions and decision making structures that surround it. Technology cannot succeed if it is layered on top of old thinking. High stakes systems are difficult to change because they have become intertwined with human behaviour. Employees develop tacit knowledge that compensates for the shortcomings of old tools. This invisible layer of human patchwork allows outdated systems to survive far longer than they should. The paradox is that these systems seem stable precisely because people are constantly rescuing them. But such arrangements cannot last. As expectations for speed, transparency and security grow, the legacy architecture becomes a bottleneck. Reinvention becomes essential for resilience. The path forward begins with recognising that technology is only one part of the equation. True digital transformation requires rethinking how work flows, how decisions are made and how people collaborate. Organisations need clarity about the purpose their systems must serve today, not the assumptions they inherited from the past. Simplifying processes before upgrading tools reduces complexity and ensures that new technology is not forced to replicate outdated practice. Reinvention also depends on small, continuous experiments rather than large, inflexible programmes. Pilot projects, prototypes and iterative learning build adaptability. They help organisations respond to uncertain...

Dozens of flights and ferry sailings have been cancelled due to strong winds and heavy rain. British Airways cancelled its first wave of domestic departures, while Aer Lingus Regional has grounded many flights between Great Britain and the island of Ireland – Belfast City and Dublin. Most Irish Sea ferry sailings are cancelled. And on the trains, ScotRail has imposed speed restrictions on lines to Carlisle, Inverness and beyond.This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where is Surf Lakes now? According to the company, eight live-wire projects are being developed across several countries. The company relocated its financial headquarters from Australia to the USA in 2024. In 2025, it went full throttle, with an investment agreement with US Capital Global Partners and the appointment of Troy Warfield as CEO. Troy is kind of a business superman, with experience at British Airways, Avis Car Rental, Kimberly-Clark, Topgolf, and other familiar names. This business boullabaise of experience at successful, unrelated to surfing companies around the world, is a good thing as the wave pool industry finds its feet. Drawing from other business wins is what will ensure longevity and success in the space. Join us for some lessons with Troy as he steers the company into the future.

Richard Bowden, Marketing & Digital Director at Boots No7 Beauty Company, joins Daniel to speak about his zigzag career from agencies and British Airways to William Grant & Sons, Unilever and now Boots – and what that journey has taught him about brand building, data, e-commerce and leadership. We also discuss how Boots built premium, "own" brands like No7, why marketing needs a proper seat at the boardroom table again, and how to balance long-term brand building with short-term commercial pressure.  Key topics & takeaways Boots' No7 Beauty Company model: building retailer-created brands as standalone, premium brands What British Airways, spirits and Unilever taught him about data, performance and global brand building Why marketing's core job is to drive growth by being the "voice of the customer" in the boardroom How to make DTC and e-commerce viable in FMCG by treating them like real, lean businesses Using social and influencers to stay close to culture and younger generations in beauty Leadership lessons: psychological safety, clarity, curiosity – and the power of a strong personal network   More  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmcgguys/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fmcgguys/   Audio Mixing by Modest Ferrer Voice Acting by Jason Martorell Parsekian Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The FMCG Guys (Dwyer Partners SL) or its partners. The FMCG Guys make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any information discussed, and accept no responsibility for any decisions or outcomes based on this content. Listeners are encouraged to seek their own professional advice before acting on any of the topics covered.

In this week's podcast, we'll talk about how Citi Travel hides thousands of hotels, we'll describe our favorite flights from 2025, and we'll find out who on the FM team is willing to book a 3.5 rated hotel...Giant Mailbag(01:51) - Hyatt Elite Status Hack See episode 334 "Super Stacking Stories " here.Bonvoyed:(07:07) - Citi Travel blocking hotel bookings in Egypt, UAE, Malaysia, and Indonesia (and maybe other places?)Bonvoyed runner-ups(10:15) - PSA: Wyndham book and cancel trick may appear to extend points, but then they may expire anyway(13:02) - Turkish Airlines devalues Miles & Smiles redemptions for US flights(17:52) - British Airways devaluation Dec 15(18:54) - Capital One transfer ratio to Emirates will reduce to 1,000:750 (Jan 13)Awards, Points, and More(20:35) - Citi loses Aeromexico as transfer partner 1/25/26(22:13) - Omni Hotels & Resorts added as Mesa transfer partner(26:36) - Delta Leaves SkyMiles Status Requirements Unchanged For 2026, and Delta Choice benefits changes for 2026(34:36) - United cardholders can earn 2x on rent with Bilt (3% fee applies)(36:58) - Accor → Flying Blue 30% xfer bonusThe lowest hotel ratings we're willing to book(40:51) - What were our favorite flights that we took with points and miles in 2025?(50:17) - What are the FM team's thoughts on the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card / Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card train derailing? It seems like the so valuable pool to earn our sweet Hyatt points is drying up.(51:35) - A lot of good Bonvoy'ed options this week. Capital One/Emirates, Turkish, and British Airways... rank them from least worst to worst.(55:52) - Do you have any insight on the United business partner awards between the US and Europe? I'm attempting to book via Aeroplan, but availability seems to have vanished.(57:40) - ​​How the heck do I know what's actually going to earn rewards with the new Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card? Does Chase give MCC codes?(59:16) - Are any of y'all nervous flyers?(1:03:02) - Have you guys ever thought about visiting every single country in the world using points/ miles as much as possible?(1:10:51) - Do you have insight into what Sapphire status gives with Alaska when someone is flying with Alaska or another oneworld partner?(1:17:28) - What would you value more….achieving Bilt Platinum status or ATMOS Gold status (I live in Charlotte, an AA hub)?(1:20:10) - ​​Aloha! In yesterday's coffee break, you spoke about the great deals you found. How do you find when a great sweet spot becomes available? Are you setting alerts for 20+ locations? Scouring every day?(1:23:56) - Now that the Turkish sweet spot to Hawaii has died, are there any other sweet spots worth seeking out in the Turkish program?Read Nick's best use of Turkish Miles and Smiles here.(1:26:18) - How long is too long to spend comparing hotels on websites like flyertalk or reading reviewsSubscribe 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 YoderMentioned in this episode:Check out this month's sponsor and support our showJoin the...

In this week's Quick Hits, DeAndre recaps the most important updates across the points, miles, and travel rewards landscape, plus significant new developments in the Zil Money payroll-on-credit-card strategy. After a fun Thanksgiving recap featuring Taryn's holiday cooking, DeAndre dives into Chase's newly expanded pre-approval tool that can bypass 5/24, Vancouver's popular hotel promotion returning for another season, and some of the strongest Capital One Offers we've seen in years, including massive bonus-mile opportunities with Hotels.com and British Airways.He also highlights current transfer bonuses across Amex and Chase, a December PayPal 5x category for Freedom cards, and ongoing promotions with programs like Aeroplan and Kimpton.Finally, DeAndre provides fresh data points on Zil Money's stability, industry restrictions, and card coding — including confirmation that the Chase Ink Business Preferred is once again earning 3x. He shares insights from the WhatsApp community chat and outlines his personal strategy as he wraps up status goals and prepares for the upcoming honeymoon.Key takeaways: Chase expands pre-approvals: A new Chase pre-approval tool can bypass 5/24 for some applicants.Bonus eligibility varies: Being pre-approved does not guarantee receiving a welcome bonus.Vancouver promo returns: Select Vancouver hotels are offering CAD $100–$350 Mastercard gift cards.Capital One Offers surge: Huge targeted offers dropped, including Hotels.com (20k miles) and British Airways (50k miles).5x Paypal is live: Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex earn 5x through Paypal for December (up to the $1,500 quarterly cap).Zil Money appears stable: The platform is functioning more consistently following earlier issues.WhatsApp insights matter: Community data continues to shape best practices for payroll-on-credit-card strategy.Interested in Financial Planning?Truicity Wealth ManagementResources: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 GroupSome of Our Favorite Tools For Elevating Your Points & Miles Game:Note: Contains affiliate/sponsored linksCard Pointers (Saves the average user $750 per year)Zil Money (For Payroll on Credit Card)Travel FreelyPoint.meFlightConnections.comThrifty Traveler Premium

This episode is available in audio format on our Let's Talk Loyalty podcast and in video format on www.Loyalty.TV.In this episode wea are delighted to interview Shaun Hatrick, the Director of Partnerships and Business development for Nectar.Shaun is an expert in the loyalty and marketing space with almost two decades of experience shaping partnership and customer engagement strategies. Over his career, he's led the development and launch of innovative loyalty and marketing propositions for some of the world's most recognised brands — including American Express, British Airways, Sobeys, Esso, and more.As Director of Nectar Partnerships and Business Development, he brings together data, creativity, and commercial insight to build meaningful, high-value relationships across the Nectar coalition. His focus is on driving growth through collaboration — connecting brands with millions of customers in ways that deliver real, measurable impact.Today we will be learning about his favourite books, highlights and key learnings from the programmes he has worked on and all what loyalty looks like now and in the future for Nectar.Hosted by Charlie HillsShow Notes :1) Shaun Hatrick2) Nectar3) Podcast Recommendation: Good Hang with Amy Poehler4) Podcast Recommendation: Las Culturistas

✈️ Welcome to Episode 1 of Series 2 of The Flying High Club, featuring IATA Director General Willie Walsh — one of the most influential leaders in global aviation.In this exclusive conversation, Willie shares his unfiltered thoughts on the biggest trends shaping aviation today, the future of global air travel, and the intense debate around the proposed third runway at Heathrow Airport. From industry headwinds to long-term growth opportunities, this episode delivers unmatched insights from the very top of the aviation ecosystem.

Black Friday isn't a day anymore. It's a month-long pressure cooker – and it's forcing retailers to rethink everything from promotions to product pages.Correction note: In the episode I mention a jumper with 7% wool – the actual composition was 8% wool.Why Black Friday has morphed into “Black Month” – and what that constant promo pressure does to margins, teams and customer expectationsHow John Lewis is investing £800m to turn “stuffy department store” into experiential destination, complete with VIP member lounges that feel more like British Airways than traditional retailThe power of personal styling: a live story from a first-ever styling session at Aubin, and why curated outfits create genuine “dopamine dressing” moments for time-poor professionalsWhat luxury players like Joseph really want from tech and AI: tools that free staff to serve customers, not replace themHow AI is fast becoming your second customer – from ChatGPT's personal shopping and gift guides to the need for product pages that go beyond specs and capture story, emotion and use-caseWhy the next generation won't “Google it”, they'll ChatGPT it – and what that means for search, content and retail strategyIf you work in retail, ecommerce, CX, merchandising or digital, you're already living these tensions: discount pressure, demand for experience, and the rise of AI-driven discovery.This episode gives you a sharp, 13‑minute snapshot of where those trends are heading – and how brands like John Lewis, Aubin, Joseph, Tumi and M&S are shaping the next chapter.

A JetBlue flight suddenly drops altitude. Investigation reveals: solar radiation corrupted flight control data. The result? The largest mass recall in Airbus history, with 6,000 jets grounded worldwide. Meanwhile, British Airways announces major India expansion, adding a third daily Delhi-London flight. India's DoT mandates that WhatsApp and Telegram must link to active SIM cards. And PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat celebrates 8.2% GDP growth and record 357 million tonnes of food grain production. Systems everywhere are being recalibrated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wizz Air's UK Managing Director, Yvonne Moynihan, has been telling me about the year so far; Wizz Air's new "Class" product that will emulate British Airways' Club Europe on some routes from Luton; and plans for being the first airline back into Ukraine.This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Fallaize and James Falla join Tony Curr to reflect on a turbulent week for the island's air links, with British Airways landing in Guernsey as Blue Islands bows out.Plus there's a look ahead to next week's States meeting as Deputy Gavin St Pier faces a vote on whether he should be suspended from the Assembly over a code of conduct breach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Visuals: https://getbehindthebillboard.com/episode-98-peter-heyesEpisode #98 feature Pete Heyes, award-winning creative, creative director, top northern lad and United fan.Pete has worked in the business for over 30 years at some of the very best agencies, including DDB and Leo Burnett. He's won awards on huge brands such as McDonald's, VW, Marmite and Harvey Nichols. People often talk about Pete as ‘one of the nicest guys in the business'. Which we can vouch for. Fun Pete fact: he was once a Media Planner on P&G.We started as usual with the billboard at the end of Pete's street, which is from the recent British Airways campaign. So yes, you guessed it, we had yet more ‘logo v no logo' chat. Then we jumped into another topical debate, the potential demise of the DDB name.And all this before the work, of which Pete has loads. We distilled it down to four clients in the end:VW, Marmite, Magners, and McDonald's.For VW we got behind the story of the classy and minimalist Touareg campaign shot by Giles Revell.Magners was an exercise in collaboration with Illustrator/Artist: Noma Bar, who seems to be everywhere atm, but Pete was the first to use him in advertising.Marmite was the Christmas lights, a bit of love ‘n hate for the festive season. Most apt!While for McDonald's there were many campaigns which Pete worked on both as a creative and a creative director. We managed to cover McNuggets, Lights on McDelivery / Iconic Stacks (Creatives: Andrew Long & James Millers), See One, Want One / Search (Creatives: Phillip Meyler & Darren Keff)Thanks so much for coming on Pete. It was a real pleasure talking about your work and the current state of the industry. Apologies for not having a pint. But hopefully we can fit one in before Christmas.Thanks to our sponsorsBauer Media OutdoorView2FillSuper OptimalGAS Music

Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this podcast episode include:The popular airline seat map provider Seatguru shuts down.AirAsia might make Bahrain their Middle East hub.Travelperk becomes Perk.Ryanair has increased its profits by 42% to $2.92 billion in the first half of its financial year 2026 and grew their 12-month passenger traffic to 204.8 million, a new record.Not to be outdone, Emirates reported a profit before tax of US$ 3.1 billion and revenue of US$ 17.9 billion for the first six months of this year.Qatar Airways steps away from their investment with Cathay Pacific, with the announcement that CX will buy back QR's 9.6% shareholding for around US$897m.40 major US airports are to have their flight capacity reduced by 10% under instructions from the FAA, as a result of the ongoing government shutdown. There are also reports surfacing of major delays at security lines of many airports in the US.International Airlines Group (IAG) signs a deal with Starlink to provide high-speed internet access across British Airways, Iberia, Vueling Airlines and LEVEL Airlines.The most engaged post of the week belongs to Jake Zelman, where he talks about the heartbreaking message from the Honolulu ATC tower to another UPS flight.Extra StoriesYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

In this week's show: British Airways signs a major deal with Starlink to provide every customer in every cabin free Wi-Fi;  Qantas Airways' 1st Airbus A350‑1000ULR for Project Sunrise takes shape in Toulouse; and the FAA grounds all MD-11 and MD-11F fleets pending inspections in wake of Louisville crash. It is also easyJet's 30th birthday this week and we'll talk about little about that too.   In the military: Airbus Defence has delivered the first A400M tactical transport aircraft to the Indonesian Air Force and sadly there has been an accident to a Turkish Air Force C-130 which occurred after departure from Azerbaijan.   On the lighter side of things, we have a highly amusing caption competition this week, that features Captain Al as the most mentioned person in the comments. I can't imagine why...   We'll also give you some more details about our 600th show which is going to take place in May 2026.  You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Beti George sydd yn holi'r peilot Jâms Powys.Ar hyn o bryd mae'n gweithio i gwmni awyrennau British Airways ac mae'n cyfarch y teithwyr yn Gymraeg.Ers yn blentyn bach doedd dim byd arall yn apelio fel gyrfa, ac fe ddechreuodd hedfan cyn iddo yrru car. Cawn glywed ei hanesion yn hedfan i Efrog Newydd, Nigeria a Mecsico. Mae'n sôn am gyfnod Covid ac effaith hynny ar y diwydiant, ac am newidiadau sydd tuag at danwydd mwy gwyrdd yn sgil newid hinsawdd.

In this episode, we'll talk about Virgin's double-or-nothing bad math promo, how to fly to Europe for 88 miles, and how to earn more rewards while charitably giving.Giant Mailbag(00:56) - A fun story about Mariner tickets from a Capital One deal where the seats were almost too good.Read more about Capital One Cardholder Exclusives Major League Baseball tickets hereCard News(04:56) - Venture X offers. Learn more about the Capital One Venture X Business Card here(08:48) - Learn more about Melio here(09:34) - Learn how to pay taxes via credit card here(10:07) - Learn more about the Capital One Venture X Rewards Card(11:47) - Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card and Ink Business Cash® Credit Card have added some concerning language to terms in the application flowLearn more about the Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card here (https://frequentmiler.com/CIBU/#Goto), and the Ink Business Cash® Credit Card here (https://frequentmiler.com/CIC/#Goto).(15:19) - Chase offers Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card & Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ Card cardholders 1.5cpp for Apple products through Dec 7Crazy Thing: Virgin shopping portal(16:18) - Read more about Virgin's shopping portal here: https://frequentmiler.com/virgins-shopping-portal-is-using-wyndham-math-for-its-double-points-promo/Bonvoyed(19:14) - SAS DevaluationAwards, Points, and More(22:53) - Wyndham gifting elite status bump or 5x rewards through the end of the year(Learn more about this Wyndham elite status bump here: https://frequentmiler.com/wyndham-giving-status-upgrade-for-all-members-or-50x-earnings-for-existing-diamond-members/)(24:22) - Air France calendar now includes partners(25:49) - Lufthansa Miles & More: economy flights to Europe for 88 miles + ~$200(27:03) - Consider using our Rove link here: frequentmiler.com/rovemiles/(30:21) - Jetblue 25/25 tracker (read more about the Jetblue 25/25 tracker here: https://frequentmiler.com/jetblue-has-added-a-25-for-25-progress-tracker-see-where-you-stand/)(33:27) - Greg's experience canceling a Preferred Hotel booked with/ Choice(38:47) - (Targeted) Capital One Shopping offering up to 25.5% cashback on British Airways flights (read more about this targeted offer here:...

In this week's Quick Hits, DeAndre returns from a phenomenal stay at Secrets Tulum Resort & Beach Club to break down the latest travel, points, and miles news. He kicks things off with a reminder about the 100th Episode Giveaway and clarifies how to enter.Then, DeAndre dives into a packed lineup of updates across the rewards world — including Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer glitches, Bilt's new partnership with United Wholesale Mortgage, and the rumored Hilton Diamond Reserve tier that could reshape elite status. He also covers Rove Miles' new Lufthansa partnership, major U.S. flight delays tied to the FAA and government shutdown, and the latest transfer bonuses from Chase, Amex, and Capital One.The episode wraps with a community-inspired discussion about a Capital One credit card approval hack — freezing Experian before applying — and how it's helped others get approvals despite multiple inquiries. It's an insightful, fast-moving roundup designed to keep travelers informed, strategic, and ready to maximize every opportunity.Key takeaways: Giveaway updates: How to properly register, unlock entries, and troubleshoot broken Spotify links.Chase glitch: Users are facing errors transferring Ultimate Rewards points — workaround tips included.Bilt breakthrough: Partnership with United Wholesale Mortgage lets users earn points on mortgage payments.Hilton rumor: “Diamond Reserve” tier may soon require $18K annual spend and 80 nights.Rove expansion: Adds Lufthansa Miles & More as a transfer partner, opening new award opportunities.Travel chaos: Nearly 3,000 flights canceled amid FAA staffing issues and government shutdown delays.Transfer bonuses: Up to 40% bonus on Virgin, 20% on British Airways, and 15% on Avianca LifeMiles.Community focus: Growing together to create more opportunities for travelers and loyal listeners.Click here to enter the 100th episode giveaway or visit www.boldlygo.world/giveawayInterested in Financial Planning?Truicity Wealth ManagementResources:Our RoveMiles referral linkBook 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 GroupSome of Our Favorite Tools For Elevating Your Points & Miles Game:Note: Contains affiliate/sponsored linksCard Pointers (Saves the average user $750 per year)Zil Money (For Payroll on Credit Card)

Guest Co-Host Maya Leibman, Guest Alex Cruz, Fmr. CEO, British Airways. News: Tripadvisor kills SeatGuru; US Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy reduces air traffic; Government shutdown breakthrough in the works; UPS Flight 2976 crashes on takeoff; Listener questions on the value of international partnerships.

This episode features Mike Zaccheo and Angie Sparks diving deep into the world of credit card statement credits and how to maximize them. The episode begins with a highlight post from member Karen, who detailed her inspiring solo round-the-world trip at age 60, showing how miles, points, and determination can unlock life-changing travel. In news, the hosts cover Flying Blue's November Promo Rewards offering discounted redemptions from North America to Europe, a 20% Capital One transfer bonus to British Airways, Wells Fargo adding JetBlue as a transfer partner, and a major announcement that Rove Miles will soon support Lufthansa's Miles & More—its first European transfer option.Angie shares her latest booking spree, spending 1.3 million points to plan a Switzerland and Istanbul trip, while Mike talks about arranging a Key West getaway for family. They also discuss their travel plans for Chicago Seminars weekend. The main topic focuses on using all available card credits—daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual—across popular cards like the Amex Platinum, Amex Gold, Hilton Aspire, and Chase Sapphire Reserve. They break down credits covering everything from Uber, dining, and streaming to resort stays, airline fees, and portal bookings, emphasizing that these perks can dramatically offset annual fees when used strategically.Links to Topics DiscussedFlying Blue Promo RewardsCapital One to British Airways Transfer BonusWells Fargo to JetBlue Transfer BonusCredit Card Statement Credit ListingWhere to Find Us The Award Travel 101 Facebook Community. To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at 101@award.travel Buy your Award Travel 101 Merch here Reserve tickets to our Spring 2026 Meetup in Phoenix now. award.travel/phx2026 Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. Signup today at https://cardpointers.com/at101 for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you signup for your next card! Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN.

In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Bryan Murphy, CEO of Smartling, the leading AI translation platform powering global communication for brands like British Airways, DoorDash, Verizon, and MasterCard.Bryan shares how Smartling is transforming translation and localization from a slow, manual process into a fully automated, enterprise-grade solution—delivering human-quality translations six times faster and at half the cost. He explains how Smartling's custom-trained AI engines capture brand voice across languages and cultures while ensuring data security, reliability, and compliance.Looking ahead, Bryan envisions a future where translation becomes a centralized, AI-driven service embedded across every enterprise function—from marketing to customer support—helping organizations scale globally with precision and authenticity.If you're passionate about AI innovation, language technology, or enterprise transformation, this episode reveals how Smartling is setting a new standard for global content.If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review - Apple or Spotify.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this podcast episode include:An Air China flight encounters a burning lithium battery in an overhead baggage compartment, and is forced to divert. Petter Hörnfeldt calls this the biggest threat to aviation today, and I agree.An in-flight cockpit intercom issue on an American Airlines flight cause the pilots to think there is a cockpit intrusion happening, prompting the flight to return to it's originating airport.After entering voluntary administration in July 2024, Australian airline Rex Airlines might have a new lifeline in the form of an acquisition by US based Air T, Inc.A British Airways flight from London to Kuala Lumpur got cancelled after a ground vehicle became lodged beneath the aircraft.The partnership between Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways takes off with news of a codeshare between the two airlines on 19 routes.Bennett Jordan reminds us why it's a very bad idea to post images of your boarding pass on social media.Extra StoriesIs the PNR destined to disappear?Lyft acquires TBR Global ChauffeuringASTA launches tool to address late hotel commissionsYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

British Airways has paused its sponsorship of journalist Louis Theroux's podcast over an interview with Bob Vylan frontman Pascal Robinson-Foster.The group had previously received criticism for chanting “death to the IDF” at this year's Glastonbury festival.Dave Hanratty, host of the No Encore podcast and Dee Reddy joined Daniel McConnell for Tuesday's music slot on The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the chat.

British Airways has paused its sponsorship of The Louis Theroux Podcast following an interview with Bob Vylan's frontman. Pascal Robinson-Foster, one half of the controversial punk duo, told Theroux in an episode which aired a few days ago that he was "not regretful" of chanting "death, death to the IDF " at this year's Glastonbury music festival. He added that he would "do it again, twice on Sundays." British Airways said on Saturday that the content "breaches" its sponsorship policy and has since paused its advertising on the podcast. Meanwhile, there is pressure from the Jewish community and elsewhere on the BBC to withdraw its support for the Louis Theroux Podcast after he referred in the podcast interview to Zionism as "a form of white supremacy." KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Leo Pearlman who owns Fulwell Entertainment, a British television, film and music production company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's planners talking brands they've never worked on. This month, guest panelists Dan Ng, CSO at Johannes Leonardo, NYC and Steve Walls, CSO at Moon Rabbit join our regular panel of misfits. Thanks to System1 and Tracksuit for making this series possible.

For our latest episode Dylan is joined by Gavin Eccles. Gavin is a management consultant & professor, originally from the UK, and has been living in Portugal for more than 20 years. From consultancy to Board level participation, Gavin has assisted British Airways, easyJet, Hainan Airlines, Jet2, Eurowings, American Airlines, United Airlines, Tui Travel, Thomas Cook, Der Touristik, Meridien and Marriott Hotels, as well as key tourist offices such as ‘Visit London' and 'Visit Portugal'. Gavin chats to Dylan about, amongst other things, his experience of living in Portugal for more than 20 years and why he loves the simple life here. FOLLOW OUR GUESTGavin on LinkedinABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know about Portugal's fantastic weather, food and beaches. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful. Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is.  Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal one of the world's best places to live! Don't forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!  ⭐ EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERS⭐ If you're looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here: BOOK A CALL There are only 5 slots available every week – EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers! SPONSOR: Portugal Realty, a Leisure Launch group company, sponsors this episode.   FOLLOW US:Portugal The Simple Life WebsitePortugal The Simple Life FacebookPortugal The Simple Life InstagramPortugal The Simple Life XPortugal The Simple Life YouTubeFOLLOW OUR HOST: Dylan Herholdt - Portugal The Simple Life Podcast - LinkedIn Dylan Herholdt - Facebook Dylan The Simple Life - Instagram If you'd like to get in touch or share your experience with Portugal, Dylan would love to hear from you! Email: ola@portugal-the-simple-life.com WhatsApp: (+351) 910 571 613

Reverse mentoring flips the script, pairing ambitious younger employees with seasoned leaders to share insights on today's hot topics, from tech trends to leadership styles. First popularized by Jack Welch at GE in the '90s, it's now a strategic powerhouse for attracting and retaining young talent. The magic happens when the right pairs are formed—think introverts with extroverts—to spark dynamic conversations. Engaging mentees in the process is key, as addressing any fears about crossing hierarchical lines lays the groundwork for trust. Without commitment, even the best matches can fizzle out. The perks are hard to ignore: Companies with reverse mentoring programs report a 72% boost in communication and an impressive 96% retention rate for younger employees. Participants leave feeling empowered, fostering innovation and keeping leaders in tune with market shifts. Plus, it amplifies diversity and inclusion by shedding light on workplace challenges. Take BNY Mellon, where the program has deepened connections and encouraged leaders to seek employee input. Others, like Estée Lauder and British Airways, have tapped into reverse mentoring to drive culture change and dismantle barriers. In short, reverse mentoring is a two-way street, turning the wisdom of experience into fresh perspectives that invigorate the workplace.

In the first hour, Marc Cox and co-host Scott Jagow cover the political implications of the ongoing government shutdown and controversy surrounding ICE's tracking app and its impact on law enforcement safety. Scott on the Spot highlights the premiere of Soul on Fire, the inspirational movie about John O'Leary, and the legacy of Jack Buck. The discussion also touches on St. Louis gaining direct British Airways flights to London and experiences with high-speed trains in Europe.

Hour 1: Marc Cox and Scott Jagow discuss the government shutdown, the ICE tracking app controversy, and the premiere of Soul on Fire about John O'Leary and Jack Buck. They also highlight St. Louis gaining direct British Airways flights to London and share experiences with high-speed trains in Europe. Hour 2: The 25th anniversary of 97.1 FM Talk is celebrated, with reflections on conservative talk radio and AM signals. RNC Chairman Joe Gruters talks GOP strategy and Trump's leadership, and Nichole Murray delivers business updates including the Boeing strike, Apple app removals, Amazon drones, and a Nissan recall. Hour 3: Ryan Schmelz joins to discuss crime in Memphis, St. Louis, and DC, along with the National Guard's role in public safety and shutdown politics. Capitol Beat features Rep. Eric Burlison on Project 2025, Obamacare subsidies, and concerns about Missouri data centers. Scott on the Spot wraps up the hour with reflections on national and local stories. Hour 4: Marc talks with Greg Brown and Mike Weigand about the Queen of Hearts drawing supporting Backstoppers. Michelle Paulino weighs in on the Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime controversy and Jay Z's influence on the NFL. The Guns and Hoses event is promoted, and Sue Thomas closes with History of the Lou, focusing on St. Louis's aviation legacy with TWA, McDonnell Douglas, and local pioneers.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Mark Sutherland, "His Majesty's Honorary Consul of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the state of Missouri" and the Owner of Stone Ledge Distiller in Defiance. They discuss British Airways announcing that they will son start offering direct flights between Lambert Airport and Heathrow in London.

In hour 3, Mark is joined by Missouri Congresswoman Ann Wagner. Wagner discusses the government shutdown as well as the state's new congressional map. He's then joined by Mark Sutherland, "His Majesty's Honorary Consul of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the state of Missouri" and the Owner of Stone Ledge Distiller in Defiance. They discuss British Airways announcing that they will son start offering direct flights between Lambert Airport and Heathrow in London. Mark is later joined by John Tamny, the Editor of Real Clear Market. He discusses his new book, "Deficit Delusion: Why Everything Left, Right, and Supply-Side Tells You About the National Debt is Wrong". He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Carl Cannon, the Washington Bureau Chief for Real Clear Politics. They discuss the government shutdown, the media's polarizing positions, and more. He's later joined by Edward Ring, a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Greatness and the Co-Founder of the California Policy Center. He discusses his latest piece in American Greatness which is headlined, "Ten Years of Censorship That was Censored." In hour 2, Mark and the crew preview 97.1 FM Talk's upcoming 25th birthday party. Sue then hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. Mark is later joined by Curtis Houck, the Managing Editor of News Busters at the Media Research Center. He discusses the media's reaction to the government shutdown. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Missouri Congresswoman Ann Wagner. Wagner discusses the government shutdown as well as the state's new congressional map. He's then joined by Mark Sutherland, "His Majesty's Honorary Consul of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the state of Missouri" and the Owner of Stone Ledge Distiller in Defiance. They discuss British Airways announcing that they will son start offering direct flights between Lambert Airport and Heathrow in London. Mark is later joined by John Tamny, the Editor of Real Clear Market. He discusses his new book, "Deficit Delusion: Why Everything Left, Right, and Supply-Side Tells You About the National Debt is Wrong". He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Welcome to episode 265 of The All Seeing Guys Podcast with Greg and Joe. This episode, the guys are joined by Greg's about-to turn-eight-year-old daughter, Indiana, with her fourth appearance on the show. They catch up on life, Surbiton Festival, and a trip to Gootopia. With Indiana, the guys cover what kids are watching today, which apparently is K-POP Demon Hunters and Mr Bean, discuss Hiccup remedies, fun facts, and Indiana explains why she prefers EasyJet to British Airways. There's a semi-dark story of the week where the guys learn about a woman who received a pet Camel that ended up killing her. And, of course, we have the eavesdropping segment, Geezedropping,  All this and much more   

Alex Goldie grew up walking on eggshells in a violent, alcohol-fueled household where he became the family peacemaker - literally throwing pillows into rooms to break up fights. By his twenties, that traumatised child had become an anxious, procrastinating young man stuck in patterns he desperately wanted to break. Then COVID hit, he lost his job with British Airways, and from his lowest point, Alex turned to TikTok, making videos about mental health that weren't meant to go viral - but did. His honesty and raw emotion struck a nerve with millions who recognised their own struggles in his words. Today, with 2.5 million followers and a bestselling book, Alex has built his platform on a radical premise: his ultimate goal is to be unfollowed, because that means you've healed enough to move on without him.Five lessons you'll learn:Embarrassment is an unexplored emotion - some of the best things in life are on the other side of embarrassment. If you can be okay with being embarrassed, you can accomplish anything.You are not wedded to anyone - people can become walls that limit your creativity and growth. Set strong boundaries with those who hold you back, including family if necessary.Success is boring and mundane - real achievement isn't glamorous - it's doing small things consistently every day. Stop waiting for motivation and start taking steps, however tiny.Depression can't hit a moving target - the remedy to anxiety and depression is movement. Leave your house, experience weather, meet people, have real-life adventures instead of relying on convenience.Compare yourself only to yesterday's version - in this age of comparison, the only healthy benchmark is your own progress. Ask yourself: am I in a better place than I was yesterday?

Wippa's in NYC for the UN General Assembly, along with one or two world leaders. One world leader's on his home turf and has the power to shut the streets down as required, and that's exactly what happened as Wip was trying to make his way around the city. He wasn't the only one stuck in The Don's roadblocks, with French President Emmanuel Macron giving Don a buzz from behind the barrier to give him an earful. In other news, a British Airways crew member got in a bit of strife for their behaviour on flight which led the team to start a "truth-telling Wednesday" and while we're talking truth-telling- would you pay $2200 for your kids' daycare artwork?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...

Cheating scandal rocks the rock skimming world championship. British Airways bans flight crew members from drinking coffee pretty much anywhere. Parents ordered to pay a $300k fine after their dumb drunk teenagers urinated in a hot pot pot at popular restaurant. // Weird AF News is the only daily weird news podcast in the world. Weird news 5 days/week and on Friday it's only Floridaman. SUPPORT by joining the Weird AF News Patreon http://patreon.com/weirdafnews - OR buy Jonesy a coffee at http://buymeacoffee.com/funnyjones Buy MERCH: https://weirdafnews.merchmake.com/ - Check out the official website https://WeirdAFnews.com and FOLLOW host Jonesy at http://instagram.com/funnyjones

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

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show kicks off with Pastor Frederick Douglass Haynes reminding listeners they “deserve to win,” followed by front-page news digging into Trump’s economy spin, Mizzou’s “Black to Class” controversy, and a wild British Airways scandal. Sports talk heats up with Deion Sanders speaking on son Shilo’s NFL future, and in entertainment Brat reports on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey’s engagement, Offset praising Drake’s loyalty, Regina King launching a wine brand in honor of her late son, and Beyoncé and Jay-Z buying a $10M countryside estate. Plus, an HBCU spotlight and talk of Cardi B’s courtroom drama keep the first hour buzzing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City in Japan proposes two hour daily limit on smartphone use. British Airways flight attendant found naked on drugs in the bathroom. Teen Chinese girl faces trial for selling her boyfriend to a telecom fraud compound in Myanmar. // Weird AF News is the only daily weird news podcast in the world. Weird news 5 days/week and on Friday it's only Floridaman. SUPPORT by joining the Weird AF News Patreon http://patreon.com/weirdafnews - OR buy Jonesy a coffee at http://buymeacoffee.com/funnyjones Buy MERCH: https://weirdafnews.merchmake.com/ - Check out the official website https://WeirdAFnews.com and FOLLOW host Jonesy at http://instagram.com/funnyjones

On today's MJ Morning Show: The AG regrets it Morons in the news Arrested for pouring acid on a sleeping man Poppi class action lawsuit Customer forced to purchase Brandy Melville clothes MJ's IG video... We took calls Which food raises diabetes chances? Jester follows MJ Woman dressed as a hot dog arrested IHOP waitress arrested What does this code mean at Disney World? Comedian Brittany Schmitt P as in Pork answering machine message Checking on Michelle Butt sniffer arrested again British Airways flight attendant found naked in bathroom Drunk container ship captain Radioactive shrimp Taylor Swift is bringing back audio cassettes This 48 calorie snack is good for immunity and digestion and MJ is allergic to it Deion Sanders' son Shilo blew it with his chance at the NFL Lionel Richie's home burglarized SNL boss says he would have asked this musician to have joined the anniversary show had she been alive A kid was sucked into a Sarasota storm drain

In today's podcast episode, we'll talk about whether or not Hertz will put Nick in jail, how Greg's British Airways flight was saved by Delta, and Marriott's "Brilliant" potential new business card line-up.Giant Mailbag(03:02) - Catch Greg on these podcasts: Chris Hutchins / All the Hacks: Top Airline & Hotel Transfer Partners to Maximize Your Points(03:42) - Point me to first class (Devon): What Credit Card Points Are Really Worth in 2025(04:18) - Many people wrote in with examples of where an International Driver's Permit is required (Japan, Italy, etc)See episode 318 about The Rental Car Game hereCard News(07:28) - Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card offer (100K + promo credit good for up to $500 towards a single Chase Travel℠ booking after $5K spend in 3 months) ending soon.Crazy Thing DOUBLE HEADER(09:36) - Alaska: Atmos Rewards(15:14) - A reader has a strange Lifemiles story to report...Nick's JetBlue 25for25 Update(18:52) - Marriott Day Use Rate: Got lounge access, earned elite night credit (and points)(20:30) - Edgar Hotel Martha's Vineyard: Undeniably Choice in some ways, but great room & value.(23:37) - Lounge access reminders worth a mention: Ritz card gets unlimited visits & guests at Sapphire Lounges. Use the Ritz card, not Priority Pass, for access. Amex Platinum cardholders get Escape Lounge with 2 guests. We've used Escape lounges at SJU, PVD, FLL, and PBI on this trip. Of those, only PVD is on Priority Pass (so remember to check for these!).(26:53) - Couldn't check in online for Etihad-booked flight ACK-LGA (expected -- no birthdays for P1 & P2). Got it fixed at the BOS Mosaic check-in area. Ended up being a quick fix. Glad they could do it at BOS because time was tight at ACK.(30:27) - Nick's Hertz rental (even if you only have the first part of the story -- it's entertaining!)Awards, Points, and More(36:14) - Air Canada Aeroplan program updates (mileage and status earning changes)(44:51) - Greg's positioning flight to Boston for the British Airways first class flight(49:01) - Greg flies AA Flagship Preferred Suites LHR to ORD(51:21) - If Uber to the airport seems expensive, try switching your airline(54:43) - New Reasonable Redemption Values (RRVs)Main Event: Marriott's rumored business cards(1:03:51) - The following is based on surveys, not announced changes...(1:05:18) - Amex Bonvoy Business card(1:13:28) - Amex Marriott Bevy Business(1:20:22) - The Rumored Amex Bonvoy Brilliant BusinessQuestion of the Week(1:28:22) - Which hotel-branded credit card is the best?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

In this week's episode The CMO Podcast, Jim sits down with Calum Laming, the Chief Customer Officer of British Airways. He and his team are responsible for a creative replatforming of British Airways, celebrating the airline as a British Original. For their remarkable creative work, Calum and team won the highest honor last year at the Cannes Lions Festival, the coveted Grand Prix. With a lifelong passion for aviation, Calum has built a career spanning five airlines, including Virgin and Etihad, before taking the helm at one of the world's most iconic carriers. And like Jim, Calum's journey began at Procter & Gamble, giving him a unique blend of brand-building expertise and airline industry know-how. So, buckle up, switch your devices to airplane mode, and get ready for a candid conversation on leadership, creativity, and what it takes to keep an airline soaring.---Recorded live at the Brand Innovators LVMH Villa, presented by Shutterstock, during the 2025 Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity.---This week's episode is brought to you by Deloitte and StrawberryFrog.Learn more: https://strawberryfrog.com/jimSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The number of people 85 years and older is expected to double in the U.K. over the next couple of decades. Apian, a London-based health care logistics company that partners with the National Health Service, thinks automation can help. We visit Apian to understand how automated robots could ease the burden of caring for an aging population. Also in this episode: A pilot pushes for menopause policies at British Airways, and an entrepreneur launches a skincare business at 50.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.