Podcasts about British Airways

Happy National Get Over It Day! (Actually it's not get over it day and we totally messed this up). We kick off the episode by testing out our new "professional" green screen setup, avoiding "shrimp-backing" in our chairs. Erin recaps a rare date night at a microbrewery where Dan became best friends with random strangers.In fitness news, Erin gives an update on her Craig Conover 10K training—surviving a brutal, side-stitch-inducing 3-mile run—and her ongoing quest to do one pull up. She also shares her strategy of making a literal PowerPoint presentation to teach her reality TV hating friends about Southern Charm, and expresses her anxiety over an upcoming Adidas brand trip (fingers crossed for a "donut and hiking" group).Then, we dive into a massive Olympics and sports recap. We demand a scoring bonus for figure skater Amber Glenn after she won gold while on her period, debate ESPN's list of the most difficult sports (putting basketball over gymnastics is a crime). We also call out NBC for allegedly paying Snoop Dogg $500,000 a day, review the wildest Olympic drama (from the Mark Kennedy curling scandal to a biathlete confessing to infidelity on live TV), and praise Eileen Gu for flawlessly shutting down a dumb reporter's question. Plus, we discuss a corporate brand that blatantly copied Erin's unhinged purple tank top and yellow sweatband look for a TV commercial.Finally, we cover a wild story about a British Airways flight crew who had to be grounded after accidentally hallucinating on passenger-gifted THC gummy bears, and we call out Logan Paul's shady $16.5 million Pokémon card sale after shutting down the fractional NFT app that funded it. We wrap things up with a wholesome "No Bad, No Sad" story about a girl who corralled dozens of strangers—including pilots and flight attendants—at an airport baggage claim to give her friend Morgan the ultimate welcome home.

International Airlines Group (IAG), matriz de British Airways, Iberia, Vueling, Aer Lingus y Level, obtuvo en 2025 un beneficio récord de 3.342 millones de euros (+22,3%), con ingresos de 33.213 millones, impulsado por la sólida demanda en sus principales mercados. Además, su consejero delegado, Luis Gallego, ha condicionado el interés por TAP Air Portugal a mantener libertad de gestión, al considerar que la operación tendría encaje estratégico.Un estudio europeo encargado por The Social Hub y realizado por Opinion Matters señala que el 88% de las mujeres en España se preocupa por su seguridad al viajar sola, y solo el 14% de las viajeras de negocios de 45 a 54 años se siente “muy segura”. La investigación, basada en 2.000 encuestas en ocho países, evidencia la demanda de más medidas de seguridad en alojamientos, como personal 24 horas y mayores controles de acceso.Ryanair incrementa su presencia en la Comunidad Valenciana este verano, con 59 rutas en Valencia, incluyendo dos nuevas a Rabat y Varsovia, y 89 en Alicante, con tres nuevas conexiones a Friedrichshafen, Saarbrücken y Bratislava. La aerolínea también ampliará frecuencias en destinos existentes, aumentando su capacidad un 2% en Valencia y un 10% en Alicante.Asia vuelve a ganar protagonismo entre los viajeros españoles, con un aumento sostenido de la demanda hacia destinos como Japón y el Sudeste Asiático, según Passporter. La tendencia apunta a viajes más largos —de entre 12 y 18 días—, mayor planificación y un enfoque experiencial centrado en la autenticidad, el bienestar, la gastronomía y el contacto cultural, con creciente interés por grupos reducidos y propuestas personalizadas.

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Aujourd'hui dans le podcast, on reçoit en entrevue le Dr Karim Elayoubi, urgentologue, ancien candidat du Parti conservateur du Québec dans Argenteuil et président de la commission politique du parti. Avec lui, on discute du projet de loi 498, déposé par le député indépendant Youri Chassin, qui vise à retirer et de modifier de nombreux freins administratifs et juridiques afin de mieux réformer le système de santé au Québec en bonne et due forme. On discute également avec lui des résultats de l'élection partielle dans Chicoutimi, qui a eu lieu hier soir.DANS LA PARTIE PATREON, on poursuit pour 25 minutes supplémentaires avec Karim Elayoubi afin de parler de santé ainsi que de la stratégie du PCQ en vue de la prochaine élection. Ensuite, Frank nous fait écouter un segment de l'animateur Sylvain Bouchard au FM93, dans lequel le ministère des Transports a complètement déboulonné les propositions de Christine Fréchette à propos du pont de Québec et du pont Pierre-Laporte. On termine en parlant d'une histoire loufoque concernant un employé de British Airways au Royaume-Uni, qui sera indemnisé après de fausses accusations de branlette, puis de la candidate à la direction du NPD, Heather McPherson, qui mélange le chaos actuellement au Mexique avec les enjeux liés aux personnes 2SLGBTQIA+.0:00 Intro0:53 Retour sur la partielle dans Chicoutimi10:23 Le PQ commence à reculer16:11 Projet de loi 498 20:30 Aucun journaliste n'était présent23:39 Les détails du projet de loi33:53 Drainville devrait appuyer le PL 49837:56 Pouvoir hospitaliser plus de 24h47:27 À venir dans le Patreon

Join us in this episode as we explore the transformative role of technology, especially AI, in aging well. Our guest, Jon Warner, a seasoned expert in healthcare and innovation for older adults, shares his journey, latest trends, and a hopeful vision for the future of personalized, preventative care that empowers individuals to thrive at any age.About JonJon Warner is an aging expert and sought-after advisor for digital health, health, healthcare and wellness organizations. Five-time company CEO, Jon is a widely respected entrepreneur having founded and led 3 startups (with 2 successful exits).His career started in the corporate world with Air Products and Chemicals, working in the US and across Europe before joining Exxon-Mobil. Following his 15 years in the corporate world, Warner founded and grew The Worldwide Centerfor Organizational Development, a management consulting business with global clients including Ford Motor Company, L'Oreal, British Airways, HSBC, Microsoft, Glaxo, Foster Wheeler, Toyota, Johnson and Johnson, Coca-Cola, PWC, The UK NHS, Roche and MasterCard.Key TakeawaysIn the past two decades, macro demographic changes have led to increased innovation and more focus on aging populations.Aging is plastic, not predetermined: Aging is a flexible process, influenced by lifestyle and epigenetic factors.Innovation in AI allows us to customize solutions and tailor them in ways that will help us to thrive and to prevail for longer in better health. AI is capable of pulling together data and creating new threads of insights.AI brings the opportunity to case-assess more richly and not only understand the care that's being rendered, but in what context the person lives. Using AI in affordable housing allows analysis of social determinants of health data—answering questions like: Does beingsocial and having a wide friend set prevent heart disease and dementiaAI needs contextual thinking provided by humans The risk of AI is misinformation from scaping the internet, which is not always reliable. We need “guidelines and guide rails.” To reduce risk, be specific with prompts and rely on credible reports and studies.Precision medicine eliminates a one-size-fits-all approach. Genomic data and social determinant data allows us to render solutions that are individualized in ways we couldn't imagine a decade ago.

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We asked Sydney to call in with their "I swear it's true" stories that sound completely made up, and they delivered: a woman whose entire family was saved from a house fire in Balmain by Tony Abbott who ripped the bars off their windows when she was three years old, and another caller who accidentally got into someone else's car and didn't realize until a random kid in the backseat said "hello." Plus, British Airways crew members got absolutely cooked mid-flight after a passenger gifted them cannabis-infused lollies with 300mg of THC—30 times a standard dose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa Highlights and Travel Lessons: Egypt Challenges, Gorilla Trekking, Vic Falls, and Cape TownTyler hosts Non Rev Lounge in Austin with returning guest Melissa and her husband Jay, longtime friends who first met Tyler on a Southwest flight and later traveled together to Hawaii. They discuss Melissa and Jay's multi-week Africa trip planned around Jay's 50th birthday, including missing Tyler's family by a few hours in South Africa due to itinerary timing. The conversation covers a difficult, budget-style stop in Egypt (Cairo) with a non-English-speaking driver, getting lost en route to the pyramids, frequent requests for money from vendors and even a police officer, confusion around museum pickup logistics, being taken to an underwhelming “bazaar,” disappointment about a cheaper-than-expected dinner cruise, and an unpleasant hotel dining payment incident; they conclude Egypt is better done via a prepaid guided tour or river cruise. They then describe traveling through Rwanda and Uganda, visiting the Kigali Genocide Museum (highly emotional and impactful, leading them to skip the planned city tour) and completing a gorilla trek in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest They also recount activities around Victoria Falls such as the Devil's Pool experience on the Zambia side (swimming across, proximity to hippos/crocodiles, and fish nibbling feet), plus zip lining, lion walking (with safety rules and notes about controversy and the operator's reluctance), rafting, and a Botswana safari near Chobe National Park and the Chobe River with many elephants. They touch on flights and logistics—using miles for British Airways into Egypt, buying some intra-Africa flights for reliability (including Ethiopian and Kenya), concerns about weight-restricted flights returning to the U.S. (ultimately flying United to Newark and onward), using candy as a thank-you (sometimes refused as a “bribe”), and doing laundry via sink washing and local services. 00:00 Welcome to NonRev Lounge + Introducing Melissa & Jay01:56 How Tyler & Melissa Met: The Southwest Flight That Started It All02:53 Buddy Passes, Hawaii Trips, and Travel Style Differences04:59 Back to Austin: Texas Weather Whiplash & Catching Up06:07 Why Africa? Planning Jay's 50th Birthday Mega-Trip08:19 Egypt Without a Tour: Pyramids, Scams, and Travel Lessons Learned20:39 Rwanda's Genocide Memorial: The Unexpected Emotional Highlight25:01 Uganda Gorilla Trek: Rain, Porters, and Getting Face-to-Face30:59 Gorilla Rules & Safety: Masks, Guides, and Forest Elephants34:32 Gorilla Trekking Reality Check: Forest Elephants, Time Limits & Extra Minutes35:26 How Much Does Gorilla Trekking Cost? Congo vs Uganda vs Rwanda36:53 Gorilla Fun Facts: Farts, Tree Hazards & What They Eat38:14 Victoria Falls Bucket List: Devil's Pool on the Edge39:57 Devil's Pool Logistics: Zambia Border, Boat Ride & “Toilet With a View.”42:07 Swimming Near Hippos & Crocs + The Fish That Nibble Your Feet44:27 How Many Days for Vic Falls? Zip Lines, Rafting, Botswana Safari & Visa Tips48:28 Walking With Lions: Controversy, Safety Rules & How Close You Get56:26 Cape Town Highlights: Lion's Head Sunrise + Table Mountain Sunset01:00:50 Flights, Getting Home & Travel Hacks: Miles, Weight Limits, Candy & Laundry01:09:33 Kruger Self-Drive Safari: Roads, Permits & Elephant Overload01:12:22 Wrap-Up, Thanks for Listening + Sponsor MessageStaffTraveler is offering a 10% code for any of our listeners who buy their eSIM.Use the Promo code ST10NONREVLOUNGE  https://share.stafftraveler.com/nrl-esim✈StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non-rev travel! Use this to sign up:https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge

In this week's episode of High on Home Grown, we're covering a mix of criticism, policy changes, crime reports, and some fascinating scientific developments: Macky opens with headlines warning that legalisation may have been a “big mistake,” as some health experts claim to be seeing worse outcomes. We take a closer look at the claims and the wider context behind the narrative. John brings news from the US, where a new Farm Bill proposal from a GOP committee chair aims to reduce regulatory burdens on the hemp industry. A move that could significantly affect producers, retailers, and the wider market. Smee reports on a major operation uncovered in Essex, where Albanian gang members have been jailed following the discovery of a large-scale cannabis grow. Another reminder of how organised crime continues to thrive in prohibition-driven markets. Dr. Margaret covers a strange aviation incident after British Airways crew members were reportedly taken to hospital following exposure to cannabis, raising questions about how the situation unfolded. And Billy wraps things up with a fascinating piece of science, as researchers successfully revived ancient cannabis enzymes. Potentially opening the door to new medical compounds and future therapeutic uses. Another packed episode covering the criticism, the progress, the science, and the strange stories shaping the cannabis conversation this week.

Over the course of Jeffrey Bowman's career, his work has impacted brands like Pepsi, P&G, Unilever, Dell Technologies, Verizon,  Wyndham, United, British Airways, Restaurant Associates,  Prudential, MetLife, Gap, Sears, IKEA, Whirlpool, Delta Faucet,  Behr Paint, Unilever, Planned Parenthood, Estee Lauder and  CoverGirl to name a few. Bowman is an industry thought leader, two-time award-winning Wiley published author,  Campaign US 40 Over 40, pocstock 2025 Top 50 Future of Black America and recipient of the David Ogilvy Beacon Award. Prior to starting Reframe Consulting Services in 2015, Bowman was a senior partner, managing director at Ogilvy, where he disrupted the $1T industry by starting the first cultural agency while pioneering a change operating system - The Total Market Approach that helped leaders accelerate growth that reflected the total addressable audience.

"Brand is the intangible layer that sits atop any business... and floods it with color and emotion." Tobey Duncan, CSO of Uncommon Creative Studio, joins Dan Pope to dismantle the fluff surrounding modern marketing. They explore "Purpose 2.0," why brands need enemies, and how to turn consumer tension into cultural fame. From the genius of Bold Bean Co to the audacity of Oasis, this episode is a masterclass in building brands that actually matter.  

Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK.  In this week's show: British Airways introduces a new iPhone meal ordering service in their Club World cabins; an SAS Airbus A320neo attempts to take off from a taxiway at Brussels Airport; and Windracers along with the Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership are to expand their drone air cargo operations.    In the military: Ukraine secures 150 Swedish Gripen and 100 French Rafale aircraft in twin fighter jet deals; and a crack in a gearbox of a MV-22B Osprey results in and emergency landing last week.     And in our retro airline ads break this week its two adverts from the 1970s filled with some classic wide bodies.     We'll also have our regular update on our 600th show which will be on Friday 22nd May. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Headline of the Week candidate #6: Customs and Border Patrol agent faces federal charges over allegations he harbored an unauthorized immigrant who was also his girlfriend and niece, HOTW review and listener voting, British Airways passenger hands out drugged sweets to crew and 3 end up in the hospital

In Leaders Getting Coffee episode 56, our guest is the founder and CEO of Resonate Health, James Whittaker. James started life in the UK and began his career in one of that country’s most iconic companies, British Airways. The story of how he became an entrepreneur on the other side of the world is both entertaining and inspiring. He came to New Zealand with his young family as tourists, and they returned a year later with the intention of settling and staying. He continued his corporate career in New Zealand, working with Private Equity to turnaround the fortunes of a company specialising in hearing aids. But he thought of a better way, and after a couple of false starts, Resonate Health NZ was born. Resonate brings a totally new approach to the business of hearing loss, and with an ageing population, the possibilities seem endless. From a startup in 2022 to 31 hearing studios today, the business is on a mammoth growth curve. At its centre is world class technology and a driven entrepreneur determined to build the world’s best health care company. In the Leaders Getting Coffee podcast, James Whittaker talks to Bruce Cotterill about a vision that sets his business apart, the extremes he goes to in order to attract talent, and the importance of building trust with his customers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on another encore episode of the Rarified Heir Podcast, we are talking to Hugo Morley, grandson of the great actor, pitchman, foodie and much beloved Robert Morley. It's strange what stays with you as a you grow older but for host josh Mills, the obsession with the Morley film, Who's Killing the Great Chef's of Europe is right up there on this episode. We discuss this offbeat comedic crime caper as well as Morley being the face of an entire nation as the spokesman for British Airways. And that's just the Yank version of Robert Morley. For Britons and Australians, Robert Morley was known more for the 100+ films he made, beginning in 1939 which garnered him an Academy Award nomination opposite Norma Shearer and Tyrone Power in Marie Antoinette. We also learn about Hugo's father, noted U.K. theatre critic Sheridan Morley, an especially wonderful friendship with Carol Channing, along with Yul Brenner, Eli Wallach, David Tomlinson and Griff Rhys Jones as well. All played a part in Hugo's time with his grandfather and his father. Of course we discuss his grandfather's love of cuisine, time spend at grandpa's back garden pool and his ever present cigars. And did we mention Robert Morley's time in the Muppet movies? Well, sit back and relax and check out this episode of the Rarified Heir Podcast and learn about how to become a bartender and not make a mixed drink to boot. Everyone has a story.

Aviation Expert Jay Ratliff has the latest travel news including a passenger flying United was to connect in Houston to Nicaragua...BUT...mistakenly boards a plane to TOKYO!

Folks, on this week's all new episode we hear about an Olympics ice skater who uses a 'Minions' remix as his on ice music, a guy who snuck into a Little Caesar's and started making pizza's, why Olympic ski jumpers are injecting their dicks to fly further, why people started preaching on a British Airways flight for three hours, and the boxer who got his hair system knocked off during a fightBUY ELI'S NEW STAND UP ALBUM HERE: https://eliyudin.bandcamp.com/album/humble-offeringOR WATCH IT HERE: https://tinyurl.com/2wwdrpjcBecome a patron for weekly bonus eps and more stuff! :⁠⁠www.patreon.com/whatatimepod⁠⁠Check out our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/whatatimetobealive⁠⁠Get one of our t-shirts, or other merch, using this link! ⁠⁠https://whatatimepod.bigcartel.com/whatatimepod.com⁠⁠Join our Discord chat here:⁠⁠discord.gg/jx7rB7J⁠Theme music by Naughty Professor⁠: ⁠https://www.naughtyprofessormusic.com/⁠@pattymo // @kathbarbadoro // @eliyudin// @whatatimepod©2025 What A Time LLC

Visuals: https://getbehindthebillboard.com/episode-103-katie-dinardo-kelley-barrettEpisode #103 features Katie DiNardo & Kelley Barrett, creative directors at Uncommon New York.Katie & Kelley are a brilliant and prolific team. They started their career at Leo Burnett, Chicago creating the anti-gun violence campaign “The Lost Class" which won a Titanium Lion, one of the most revered accolades in the industry. Their rise to fame has continued at pace ever since, being included in both AdAge's "Creatives to Watch " and Adweek's "Creative 100" lists from 2025.We started our chat with British Airways, which was most apt as we flew out on BA, and for the week were Englishmen in New York. We love the BA campaign, and it was great to see previously unseen executions, ‘A city that sleeps' is a cracker.Next we talked pain. The retail kind. A social experiment in SoHo, New York, during Fashion Week, featuring a claw machine containing a single, un-winnable Hermès Birkin bag worth $10,000. A provocative and brilliant use of OOH. Prior to installation, ads across the city were asking "Want pain?" or proclaiming "One priceless handbag you have zero chance of winning," to build intrigue. For those who came along, consolation prizes of t-shirts and keychains eased the pain, extending the ironic message beyond physical the stunt itself.Although not pure OOH, we also chatted a bit about The Lost Class, just because it was a big moment and an incredibly important campaign.We finished on DePop with witty fashion billboards. People sharing their clothes. The buyer and seller together inside the same jumper together. Much like K&K themselves.Thank you so much Katie & Kelley. It was great to have you on the show and best of luck with the wedding plans

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

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Episode 157 of the Award Travel 101 podcast features Angie Sparks in conversation with Tim Qin, founder of the award search tool Roame.Travel. The episode opens with a timely highlight from the Award Travel 101 community, where a member used a Roame alert to snag ANA First Class for 108,000 Avianca miles—award space that no other search tool caught. Angie then runs through the latest news, including Iberia's 40% off award promotion (making Europe reachable for as few as 9,600 Avios), elevated welcome offers on IHG credit cards, and a brief mention of the newly announced (and somewhat confusing) Bilt 2.0 redemption options.In the “bonuses and updates” segment, Angie shares recent card application adventures in her household, including abandoning a complicated Bilt Palladium application and dealing with a frozen credit report on a Wells Fargo Autograph Journey application. She also outlines her current strategy to earn a Hilton Free Night Certificate and extra United miles by timing large insurance payments. On the travel front, Angie discusses the challenge of sorting through conflicting information on Swiss train passes, while Tim checks in with his own updates.The main topic dives deep into Roame.Travel, with Tim explaining what inspired him to build the tool, how its vision has evolved, and what differentiates it in an increasingly crowded award search space. They discuss how Roame can be especially powerful for casual users through alerts and streamlined searches, upcoming enhancements, and current limitations—such as airlines the tool doesn't yet support, including British Airways and Cathay Pacific. The conversation gives listeners a clear sense of where Roame fits into the award travel ecosystem and how to get the most value out of it.Episode Links:Iberia PromoIHG Welcome OffersBilt Cash Redemption OptionsWhere 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.

Sally Phillips joins Dan, James and Andy to discuss Greenlandic traditions, Australian accents and British Airways.Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or nosuchthingasafish.com/patreon

A Guys Trip to Malta Centered Around Lounge Hopping Episode 72: Show Notes Summary In this episode, hosts Tom Kim and Trevor Mountcastle share their travel experiences centered around an impromptu trip to Malta, highlighting their lounge hopping adventures. They discuss their flight itinerary, the luxurious Polaris Lounge in Chicago, and the Frankfurt First Class Lounge, emphasizing the importance of these experiences in enhancing their travel. The conversation also touches on their arrival in Malta, exploring the historical city of Valletta, and the unique aspects of their journey, including unexpected encounters and the cultural richness of Malta. In this episode, the hosts discuss their recent trip to Malta, including their experiences exploring the Old Town, the beaches, and their flight with British Airways to Gatwick. They share insights on navigating Gatwick to Heathrow, hotel booking strategies, and their extensive lounge hopping at Heathrow Terminal 3, highlighting the pros and cons of various lounges including the Centurion, British Airways, Qantas, and Cathay Pacific. The conversation wraps up with reflections on the trip's focus on lounges and the missed opportunities for outdoor exploration in Malta. Key Points From This Episode: 00:00 Lounge Hopping: The Trip's Driving Force 02:00 Flight Itinerary and Booking Process 03:25 Experiencing the Polaris Lounge 11:44 Lufthansa First Class Experience 21:17 Frankfurt Lounge Experience 27:37 Arrival in Malta and Hotel Lounge Review 29:38 Navigating the Airport Experience 31:57 Dining in the Skies: European Airlines 34:52 Hotel Comparisons: Regency vs. Centric 35:43 Exploring Malta: A Densely Populated Gem 36:46 Valletta: The Old Town Experience 40:45 Cruise and Maintenance: Malta's Unique Position 42:50 Gatwick to Heathrow: A Smooth Transition 46:42 Dining at Hyatt Place: A Pleasant Surprise 51:43 Lounge Hopping at Heathrow Terminal 3 53:36 The Changing Landscape of Airport Lounges 54:48 Lounge Hopping Experience 01:01:09 The Qantas Lounge Highlights 01:06:13 Cathay Pacific Lounge Experience 01:09:43 Flight Experience and Upgrades 01:22:13 Reflections on the Trip 01:23:33 NEWCHAPTER

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:Heathrow Airport announces a £1.3bn investment programme for 2026.The Las Vegas based airline Allegiant is to acquire Sun Country Airlines in a $1.5bn cash and stock deal.eDreams ODIGEO and Tryp.com end up in a legal battle, raising plenty of discussion about agentic AI, screen-scraping and more.Google launches the Universal Commerce Protocol with a group of retailers. In a highly engaged and discussed post, Benjamin Rhatigan explores the future impact of this in how travel is bought and sold.Sabre Corporation invests in BizTrip AI to "bring agentic AI to corporate travel". In his post, Branko Karlezi talks about some of the results already achieved with this partnership.Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline decides against equipping it's fleet with Starlink internet connectivity....whilst Lufthansa Group does invest in Starlink, announcing that 850+ of the aircraft in many of their airlines will have this enabled, starting in the second half of 2026.China opens an antitrust probe into Trip.com Group due to alleged "monopolistic practices and abuse of its dominant market position".The most engaged post of the week goes to Rebecca Crook, where she talks about her frustration with the "something went wrong" message on British Airways' websites and app many of us are very familiar with.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

Quand une hôtesse de l'air attaque sa propre compagnie après un accident en vol, ce n'est pas seulement une affaire individuelle : c'est aussi un cas d'école pour comprendre comment se répartissent les responsabilités dans le transport aérien… et quels enjeux économiques se cachent derrière.L'histoire débute lors d'un vol long-courrier opéré par British Airways en 2019. Alors que l'avion traverse une zone de fortes turbulences à l'approche de Mumbai, une hôtesse se trouve dans l'office, l'espace où sont stockés les chariots de service. L'appareil est violemment secoué. Elle est projetée en l'air, retombe lourdement, se fracture le genou, se luxe l'épaule, et reçoit sur elle un équipement mal arrimé. Les conséquences physiques sont lourdes, mais les répercussions professionnelles le sont tout autant : douleurs chroniques, limitations de mouvement, difficultés à reprendre un travail en cabine.Pourquoi, dans ce contexte, s'attaquer juridiquement à la compagnie ? Parce que, dans l'aviation commerciale, l'employeur a une obligation de sécurité renforcée envers son personnel. La plaignante estime que l'accident n'est pas une simple fatalité liée à la météo, mais la conséquence d'un manquement opérationnel : selon elle, l'équipage de pilotage se serait trop approché d'une cellule orageuse, un type de nuage connu pour générer des turbulences extrêmes. Les procédures internationales recommandent en effet de maintenir une large distance de sécurité autour de ces formations.Derrière cette plainte, il y a aussi un cadre juridique très précis : la Convention de Montréal, qui régit la responsabilité des compagnies aériennes en cas de blessure subie à bord. Ce texte facilite l'indemnisation des victimes, mais laisse aux transporteurs la possibilité de se défendre s'ils prouvent qu'ils ont respecté toutes les règles applicables.C'est exactement l'argument de British Airways : selon la compagnie, aucun nuage dangereux n'apparaissait sur les radars, le commandant avait informé l'équipage de possibles turbulences, et le signal lumineux demandant d'attacher les ceintures était activé bien avant l'incident. Autrement dit, pour la défense, le risque était connu, communiqué et géré conformément aux standards.L'enjeu économique dépasse largement les 83 000 euros réclamés. Une condamnation peut créer un précédent, inciter d'autres salariés blessés à saisir la justice et pousser les compagnies à renforcer leurs procédures, leurs formations et leurs assurances. Cela signifie des coûts supplémentaires, mais aussi une pression accrue sur la gestion des risques.Ce type d'affaire illustre un équilibre délicat : accepter qu'une part du danger est inhérente au transport aérien, tout en déterminant jusqu'où va la responsabilité de l'entreprise lorsqu'un événement tourne mal. Et c'est précisément cet arbitrage que la justice est appelée à trancher. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Voici le point sur l'affaire Lanigan contre British Airways. Here is an update on the Lanigan vs. British Airways case.Vous savez, c'est la question qu'on se pose un peu tous quand on prend l'avion. You know, it's the question we all ask ourselves a little bit when we take a plane.Quand une grosse turbulence arrive, est-ce que c'est la faute de quelqu'un ? When severe turbulence occurs, is it someone's fault?Eh bien, c'est exactement l'enjeu de ce procès. Well, that is exactly what is at stake in this trial.D'abord, que s'est-il passé ? First, what happened?On est en 2019 et Laura Lanigan, une hôtesse de l'air avec presque 30 ans d'expérience, se fait violemment projeter dans la cuisine d'un vol vers Mumbai. It is 2019 and Laura Lanigan, a flight attendant with almost 30 years of experience, is violently thrown across the galley of a flight to Mumbai.Le bilan est lourd : un genou fracturé et une épaule luxée. The injuries are serious: a fractured knee and a dislocated shoulder.Aujourd'hui, elle réclame plus de 83 000 euros. Today, she is claiming more than 83,000 euros.Deuxième point, et c'est le cœur du problème : qui est responsable ? Second point, and this is the heart of the matter: who is responsible?Pour elle, la réponse est simple : c'est le pilote. For her, the answer is simple: it's the pilot.Elle soutient qu'il aurait dû voir venir un cumulonimbus (ça c'est un gros nuage d'orage) et l'éviter. She maintains that he should have seen a cumulonimbus (that's a big storm cloud) coming and avoided it.Ou au minimum, dire à tout l'équipage de s'asseoir et de boucler sa ceinture. Or at the very least, told the entire crew to sit down and fasten their seatbelts.Et enfin, la défense de British Airways. And finally, British Airways' defense.Leurs avocats disent qu'il n'y avait aucun signe de ce nuage, ni sur les radars, ni à l'œil nu. Their lawyers say there was no sign of this cloud, either on radar or to the naked eye.Ils insistent sur le fait que des précautions avaient été prises. They insist that precautions had been taken.Par exemple, le signal « attachez vos ceintures » était allumé 45 minutes avant la secousse. For example, the "fasten your seatbelts" sign was turned on 45 minutes before the jolt.Pour eux, le pilote a donc pris des précautions tout à fait raisonnables. For them, the pilot therefore took entirely reasonable precautions.L'affaire est donc maintenant entre les mains du tribunal qui doit trancher entre une météo imprévisible et une possible erreur humaine. The case is now in the hands of the court, which must decide between unpredictable weather and a possible human error. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

i6 Group is connecting the fragmented aviation fuel ecosystem-airlines, fuel suppliers, and service providers-through a real-time digital platform that eliminates paper-based processes at over 260 airports worldwide. After launching with British Airways at Heathrow in 2015 and recently closing their Series B with German PE firm Itrium, i6 is proving that even heavily regulated, risk-averse industries can achieve step-function operational improvements through software. In this episode of BUILDERS, Alex Mattos, CEO and Managing Director of i6 Group, breaks down how they navigated decade-long enterprise sales cycles, leveraged strategic customers as Series A investors, and are now building toward profitability to maximize exit optionality. Topics Discussed: The surprising analog nature of aviation fuel operations despite advanced aircraft technology i6's pivot from defense fuel system testing to commercial aviation digitization The multi-party fuel ecosystem: airlines, suppliers, service providers, and logistics chains Strategic approach to landing British Airways and Virgin Atlantic as launch customers Fundamental differences between European fuel optimization vs. US supply chain management models Multi-stakeholder enterprise sales involving fuel teams, flight ops, pilot unions, and CFOs Strategic Series A with customer-investors: British Airways, JetBlue, Shell, and World Fuel Services Series B transition from strategic to PE backing focused on scaling operations and go-to-market Network effects driving compounding value as airport coverage expands Path to self-sustainability and exit strategy considerations GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Target brand DNA, not just budget, for early enterprise customers: i6 deliberately approached Virgin Atlantic because of Richard Branson's reputation for "being entrepreneurial, taking a risk, doing something different." This wasn't naive brand worship—it was strategic targeting based on organizational risk tolerance. When selling complex infrastructure to enterprises pre-product-market fit, a prospect's innovation track record matters more than their budget size. Map your early pipeline based on cultural willingness to partner with startups, not just technical fit. Invest in non-paying reference customers as currency for tier-one deals: Virgin Atlantic became i6's first operational deployment without payment. This wasn't charity—it was strategic capital allocation. The working reference at Virgin directly unlocked British Airways: "we turned up, demonstrated what we were doing...we've done this trial with Virgin and here's the results, and it went really well." For founders selling to conservative enterprises, one live deployment at a credible brand is worth more than a dozen pitch decks. Budget 6-12 months of runway for strategic pilots that generate proof points, not revenue. Create forcing functions with specific follow-up commitments: When British Airways said "if you're still here in six months, come back," most founders would hear soft rejection. Alex heard a calendar commitment and returned "to the day" with results. This precision signaling—we take your requirements seriously enough to track them to the day—separates serious vendors from tire-kickers. When enterprises set conditional bars, treat them as binding contracts and demonstrate execution discipline through exact follow-through. Position for market disruption by maintaining warm enterprise relationships: i6 benefited when an incumbent competitor liquidated, creating urgent procurement needs at British Airways. But luck favors the prepared—they had already established credibility through their Virgin deployment. Maintain enterprise relationships even when deals seem stalled. In concentrated B2B markets, competitive exits, budget releases, and trigger events happen regularly. Your position in the consideration set when disruption hits determines whether you capture the opportunity. Engineer word-of-mouth in concentrated industries through excellence, not marketing: Four months after Heathrow deployment, Dubai airport approached i6 unsolicited: "we've heard great things." In the aviation fuel community—which Alex describes as "surprisingly small"—exceptional execution travels faster than any outbound motion. This changes GTM strategy: in concentrated industries, over-invest in customer success and operational excellence at early deployments rather than spreading thin across many accounts. Your first customers are your sales team. Segment GTM by operational model, not just geography or company size: i6 discovered European airlines optimize for fuel efficiency and real-time decisions, while US airlines (controlling their own supply networks since the late 1980s) prioritize supply chain visibility: "how much fuel did we put in the plane, how much have we had delivered, how much have we got left." These aren't feature preferences—they're fundamentally different jobs-to-be-done driven by market structure. Don't assume global enterprises have unified needs. Segment by operational model and regulatory environment, then customize messaging and roadmap accordingly. Stage investor expertise to match company evolution, not just valuation milestones: Series A brought strategic investors who were actual users (British Airways, JetBlue, Shell, World Fuel Services) for product validation and network access. Series B brought PE firm Itrium for "scaling the business...building and growing our sales and revenue teams." This wasn't opportunistic—it was deliberate staging of capital sources to match capability gaps. Don't optimize fundraising purely on valuation or dilution. Map your next 18-month bottleneck (product validation vs. operational scaling vs. market expansion) and raise from investors who've solved that specific problem. Build for profitability to control your exit timing and terms: Alex's goal is avoiding Series C entirely: "we build and establish a fully self-sustaining business...the business becomes fully sustainable in the next couple of years." This isn't conservatism—it's strategic optionality. Reaching profitability eliminates the forced march toward subsequent rounds, letting you choose between IPO or M&A based on market conditions rather than cash position. For infrastructure plays with long implementation cycles, factor sustainability into your growth model early, even if it moderates topline growth rates. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co // Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM

It was 50 years ago this week that Concorde flew its first commercial flights, with British Airways flying their aircraft from London to Bahrain and Air France debuting their route from Paris to Rio de Janeiro. Right up until tragedy struck in the early 2000s, Concorde became the personification of high-speed intercontinental travel for the wealthy and business elite. To trace the story of this extraordinary episode in aviation history is reporter Simon Tierney, who has been investigating the archives.

Join Captain Jeff, Captain Nick, Producer Liz, RJ. Enjoy! APG 691 SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS AND PICS 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:58 NEWS 00:06:17 British Airways – A388 Over Atlantic Ocean on Dec 6th 2024, Turbulence Injures 2 00:16:27 Ariana Afghan A313 at Delhi on Nov 23rd 2025, Landed on Wrong Runway 00:23:29 India Express B738 at Ras al-Khaimah on Apr 22nd 2025, Tail Strike on Landing 00:30:01 Saudia B773 at Islamabad on Oct 14th 2024, Landed on Wrong Runway 00:37:59 Star E170 at Chennai on Feb 25th 2025, Lined up With Edge Lights for Departure 00:42:45 Woman Arrested For Impersonating a Flight Attendant After Airline Refused To Hire Her

In episode 277 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Tom and Channing discuss,British Airways Airbus A380 broken ankle incidentBoeing flagged faulty MD-11 engine part 15 years ago easyJet Airbus A320 loses pressurization inflightBoeing marks 600 total deliveries in 2025Etihad reinstates its last Airbus A380

Welcome to Awakening Aphrodite — the podcast that helps you reconnect with your feminine energy, reclaim your vitality, and live in harmony with your body, mind, and spirit.In each episode, holistic health expert Amy Fournier shares inspiring conversations with expert guests, blending ancient wisdom and modern science to offer practical tools that help you thrive in today's fast-paced world.Featured Guest: Anthony SmithAnthony Smith is the Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of EMFSafe, makers of the EMFSafe EMF Remote Cut Off Switch that helps people dramatically reduce EMF exposure in their homes, especially where they sleep. After starting his career with British Airways in the UK, Anthony moved to the US and built a diverse background as a professional photographer, web designer, and product developer in sales and marketing for health related products, before dedicating over a decade to hands-on EMF mitigation. Inspired by watching family and friends with significant health challenges find relief through “alternative” tools like red light therapy and EMF reduction when conventional routes fell short, and shaped by his years in pastoral ministry roles in Oregon, Anthony now focuses on educating people about the often ignored “dark side” of modern technology and how simple, decentralized solutions can transform their homes into true healing spaces.Products Related/Mentioned in This EpisodeShop Amy's curated favorite products for the Holidays (with discounts!): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amyfournier.com/recommended-products/⁠⁠⁠Shop EMFsafe products & use coupon “AMY10” to save 10% on your purchases!https://amyfournier.com/emfsafe/Check Out Amy's Sacral & Heart Guided Video Meditation: ⁠https://amyfournier.com/heart-sacral-meditation/⁠Episodes Related/Mentioned in This Episode:116. The Biology of Femininity and EMFs With Dr. Elizabeth Plourde C.L.S., NCMP, PhD (Part I)266. Electroculture, EMFs, Red Light, and Maximizing Mitochondria with Biologist Carrie Bennett263. Why Light Is the Most Overlooked Nutrient with Dr. Alexis CowanTimestamps:00:00 Intro09:48 Anthony's Background10:58 Red Light Therapy11:49 EMF Basics14:05 EMF & Health26:12 Reduce Exposure29:09 Sleep Sanctuary32:17 Home EMF Testing48:25 Vehicle & WiFi EMF53:21 Grounding Methods01:01:15 Success Stories01:15:46 Wrap-UpStay Connected & Support the Show!If this episode inspired or helped you, it would mean the world to us if you would leave a 5-star rating and review — it really helps us and thank you!Join Amy's⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Email List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for holistic health tips, updates & exclusive content: https://amyfournier.com/contact/Be the first to hear when Amy's upcoming online course & community, Goddess Rising: Thriving In The 4 Stages of Womanhood, is open for applications:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://amyfournier.com/contact/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect With AmyWebsite:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://amyfournier.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Awakening Aphrodite Podcast / FitAmyTV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@fitamytv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Amy Fournier⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠amy@amyfournier.com⁠⁠⁠Guest Contact Infoanthony@emfsafeinc.comwww.LiveEMFSafe.com

Welcome to Awakening Aphrodite — the podcast that helps you reconnect with your feminine energy, reclaim your vitality, and live in harmony with your body, mind, and spirit.In each episode, holistic health expert Amy Fournier shares inspiring conversations with expert guests, blending ancient wisdom and modern science to offer practical tools that help you thrive in today's fast-paced world.Featured Guest: Anthony SmithAnthony Smith is the Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of EMFSafe, makers of the EMFSafe EMF Remote Cut Off Switch that helps people dramatically reduce EMF exposure in their homes, especially where they sleep. After starting his career with British Airways in the UK, Anthony moved to the US and built a diverse background as a professional photographer, web designer, and product developer in sales and marketing for health related products, before dedicating over a decade to hands-on EMF mitigation. Inspired by watching family and friends with significant health challenges find relief through “alternative” tools like red light therapy and EMF reduction when conventional routes fell short, and shaped by his years in pastoral ministry roles in Oregon, Anthony now focuses on educating people about the often ignored “dark side” of modern technology and how simple, decentralized solutions can transform their homes into true healing spaces.Products Related/Mentioned in This EpisodeShop Amy's curated favorite products for the Holidays (with discounts!): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amyfournier.com/recommended-products/⁠⁠⁠Shop EMFsafe products & use coupon “AMY10” to save 10% on your purchases!https://amyfournier.com/emfsafe/Check Out Amy's Sacral & Heart Guided Video Meditation: ⁠https://amyfournier.com/heart-sacral-meditation/⁠Episodes Related/Mentioned in This Episode:116. The Biology of Femininity and EMFs With Dr. Elizabeth Plourde C.L.S., NCMP, PhD (Part I)266. Electroculture, EMFs, Red Light, and Maximizing Mitochondria with Biologist Carrie Bennett263. Why Light Is the Most Overlooked Nutrient with Dr. Alexis CowanTimestamps:00:00 Intro09:48 Anthony's Background10:58 Red Light Therapy11:49 EMF Basics14:05 EMF & Health26:12 Reduce Exposure29:09 Sleep Sanctuary32:17 Home EMF Testing48:25 Vehicle & WiFi EMF53:21 Grounding Methods01:01:15 Success Stories01:15:46 Wrap-UpStay Connected & Support the Show!If this episode inspired or helped you, it would mean the world to us if you would leave a 5-star rating and review — it really helps us and thank you!Join Amy's⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Email List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for holistic health tips, updates & exclusive content: https://amyfournier.com/contact/Be the first to hear when Amy's upcoming online course & community, Goddess Rising: Thriving In The 4 Stages of Womanhood, is open for applications:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://amyfournier.com/contact/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect With AmyWebsite:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://amyfournier.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Awakening Aphrodite Podcast / FitAmyTV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@fitamytv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Amy Fournier⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠amy@amyfournier.com⁠⁠⁠Guest Contact Infoanthony@emfsafeinc.comwww.LiveEMFSafe.com

Welcome to Awakening Aphrodite — the podcast that helps you reconnect with your feminine energy, reclaim your vitality, and live in harmony with your body, mind, and spirit.In each episode, holistic health expert Amy Fournier shares inspiring conversations with expert guests, blending ancient wisdom and modern science to offer practical tools that help you thrive in today's fast-paced world.Featured Guest: Anthony SmithAnthony Smith is the Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of EMFSafe, makers of the EMFSafe EMF Remote Cut Off Switch that helps people dramatically reduce EMF exposure in their homes, especially where they sleep. After starting his career with British Airways in the UK, Anthony moved to the US and built a diverse background as a professional photographer, web designer, and product developer in sales and marketing for health related products, before dedicating over a decade to hands-on EMF mitigation. Inspired by watching family and friends with significant health challenges find relief through “alternative” tools like red light therapy and EMF reduction when conventional routes fell short, and shaped by his years in pastoral ministry roles in Oregon, Anthony now focuses on educating people about the often ignored “dark side” of modern technology and how simple, decentralized solutions can transform their homes into true healing spaces.Products Related/Mentioned in This EpisodeShop Amy's curated favorite products for the Holidays (with discounts!): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amyfournier.com/recommended-products/⁠⁠⁠Shop EMFsafe products & use coupon “AMY10” to save 10% on your purchases!https://amyfournier.com/emfsafe/Check Out Amy's Sacral & Heart Guided Video Meditation: ⁠https://amyfournier.com/heart-sacral-meditation/⁠Episodes Related/Mentioned in This Episode:116. The Biology of Femininity and EMFs With Dr. Elizabeth Plourde C.L.S., NCMP, PhD (Part I)266. Electroculture, EMFs, Red Light, and Maximizing Mitochondria with Biologist Carrie Bennett263. Why Light Is the Most Overlooked Nutrient with Dr. Alexis CowanTimestamps:00:00 Intro09:48 Anthony's Background10:58 Red Light Therapy11:49 EMF Basics14:05 EMF & Health26:12 Reduce Exposure29:09 Sleep Sanctuary32:17 Home EMF Testing48:25 Vehicle & WiFi EMF53:21 Grounding Methods01:01:15 Success Stories01:15:46 Wrap-UpStay Connected & Support the Show!If this episode inspired or helped you, it would mean the world to us if you would leave a 5-star rating and review — it really helps us and thank you!Join Amy's⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Email List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for holistic health tips, updates & exclusive content: https://amyfournier.com/contact/Be the first to hear when Amy's upcoming online course & community, Goddess Rising: Thriving In The 4 Stages of Womanhood, is open for applications:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://amyfournier.com/contact/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect With AmyWebsite:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://amyfournier.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Awakening Aphrodite Podcast / FitAmyTV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@fitamytv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Amy Fournier⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠amy@amyfournier.com⁠⁠⁠Guest Contact Infoanthony@emfsafeinc.comwww.LiveEMFSafe.com

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Send us a text10 juin 1990. À 17 000 pieds d'altitude, le pare-brise du cockpit du vol 5390 de British Airways s'arrache violemment. La décompression est immédiate. L'air est aspiré avec une force extrême et, en une fraction de seconde, le commandant est projeté hors de l'appareil. Son corps est plaqué contre le fuselage, battu par le vent glacial, retenu uniquement par ses jambes coincées sous le tableau de bord. Dans le cockpit ravagé par le vacarme, le copilote s'agrippe aux commandes pour empêcher l'avion de plonger, pendant qu'un agent de bord se précipite et retient un homme qu'il croit déjà mort.❤️ TU AS AIMÉ CET ÉPISODE ? Abonne-toi pour recevoir une notification lorsqu'un nouvel épisode sera disponible!

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

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...

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.

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

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.

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.