Podcasts about Icelandair

Christian er på Island, så ukens episode spilles inn mandag 12. mai delvis på island og delvis i Asker. Flere spennende nyheter fra Norwegian denne uken, Norse skal fly mer i India, Icelandair skal ikke fly 767 mer og Cityjet er i konkurshjørnet  ... igjen! Velkommen ombord på Flypoddens flight 341!AKTUELT:Norwegian 1. kvartalsresultatNorwegian og Widerøe trafikktall for aprilStaten blir aksjonær i NorwegianDelta og Korean kjøper seg inn i WestJet Canadiske flyselskaper kutter ruter til USAKonkurshjørnet: CityJetVästflyg vil utvide på Bromma - starter Visby til sommerenNorse skal wetlease ytterligere to 787 til IndiGoIcelandair skal pensjonere 767-300ER

Í þættinum er rætt við Tómas Ingason framkvæmdastjóra tekju-, þjónustu- og markaðssviðs Icelandair. Nú fer í hönd umfangsmesta áætlun í sögu félagsins og markmiðið er að draga úr árstíðarsveiflunni og auka flugið utan háannatíma. Tómas fer hér m.a. yfir þá breytingu sem er að verða á félaginu með nýjum og langdrægari flugflota, samkeppnina við bæði stóru flugfélögin yfir Atlantshafið og ekki síður við lággjaldaflugfélögin sem fljúga til og frá landinu. Tómas segir að stöðugt sé unnið að þróun á áætlun félagsins bæði til skemmri og ekki síður lengri tíma. Þar er horft til þess hvernig best megi tengja fjarlægari áfangastaði inn í leiðakerfið og efla Keflavíkurflugvöll sem öfluga tengimiðstöð í samvinnu við ISAVIA.

Ukens episode spilles inn på selveste 1. mai - ingen tariffestet fridag her i Flypodden. I tillegg til Espen og Christian har vi denne uken fått med oss en litt hes Per Christian for å gi oss en oppdatering på forholdene i Sverige. Vi skal også innom Q1-tallene til Lufthansa og Icelandair, Heart Aerospace knuser noen hjerter i Göteborg og den tanzanianske riksrevisjonen er på krigsstien! Velkommen ombord på Flypoddens flight 339!Scaled Composites Model 339 (aka SpaceShipTwo)AKTUELT:AvinortalleneHva skjer i Sverige? Er Bromma død?Lufthansa Group 1. kvartalIcelandair 1. kvartalUnited skal (kanskje, muligens) kjøpe 200 blended-wing-fly¨Heart Aerospace legger ned i Göteborg, og flytter til LABoeing stanser arbeidet med X-66Tanzanias riksrevisjon med skarp kritikk av Air Tanzania

In this episode, Matt Garcia (@mgb_aviation on Instagram) joined us to discuss his experience working in the airline industry. He also discussed a few of his favorite events that brought him into the industry and some of his favorite experiences.Adama talked about his recent trip to Milan, including his taking Iceland Air and La Compagnie on the way back to the States.Finally, we debate liveries in Paige's latest version of her "Paige's Polls."

We're wrapping up Women's History Month with Shelley LaRose-Arken, Aviation Commissioner for Long Island MacArthur Airport, filling in for Sharon this week! Shelley shares exciting updates about our favorite home airport, what not to do on a plane, and the exciting developments in store for travelers flying in and out of Long Island. Plus, we highlight some incredible spots on Long Island that feel just like Europe—proving you can explore the world without ever leaving your backyard!#LongIslandLifeNew flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Iceland will begin on May 25, 2025This service, offered through a partnership between Southwest Airlines and Icelandair, will provide passengers with a convenient connection to Reykjavik (KEF) via a stopover in Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).This expansion opens up new travel opportunities for Long Island residents looking to visit Iceland and other European destinations served by Icelandair.These developments underscore Long Island MacArthur Airport's commitment to enhancing travel options and connectivity for the region.​Learn more at https://www.flymacarthur.comNEW BLOG: There's Europe at Home: Explore the World Without Leaving Long IslandTraveling the world is an exciting adventure, but you don't always need to leave home to experience that quintessential global splendor. Long Island's diverse culture and landscape is uniquely home to sites, tastes, and experiences comparable to some of Europe's most popular draws. In other words – we have Europe at home! Our team put together a list of iconic, world attractions and where you can find their counterparts right here on Long Island. Enjoy your next “global getaway” – without the passport!Read more at discoverlongisland.com/blogCONNECT WITH US:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longislandteapodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DiscoverLongIslandNYTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longislandteapodcastX(Twitter): https://x.com/liteapodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/longislandteapodcast/DM us on any of our social channels or email spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com to tell us what you want to hear! Whether it is Long Island related or not, the ladies are here to spill some tea with you!Shop Long Island Apparel!shop.discoverlongisland.comCheck out Kristen and Sharon's favorite products on Amazon!amazon.com/shop/discoverlongislandBe sure to leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you're listening, and screenshot your review for $5 off our Merch (Please email us to confirm) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rætt er við Ásgeir Örn Þorsteinsson og Einar Hermansson sem eiga og stýra nýju fyrirtæki sem heitir Air broker Iceland og er leigumiðlun með flugvélar og þyrlur. Þeir hafa báðir langa og miklar reynslu í störfum við flugið hérlendis síðustu áratugina sem nýtist vel í að afla og sinna margvíslegum leiguverkefnum fyrir kúnna hvaðanæva úr heimunum. Þeir segja verkefnin vera margvísleg og eftirspurnin stundum umfram það sem flugvélar fást til að sinna. Rætt er um ýmsar breytingar í innanlandsfluginu, ríkisstyrki á flugleiðum og áhyggjur af yfirvofandi fækkun flugvéla í flugflotanum samhliða því þegar Icelandair hættir rekstri Dash 200 véla og ýmislegt fleira.

On this episode of Not Even Mad, Michael Cohen and Liz Wolfe dissect Trump's State of the Union-ish spectacle, where he barely asked for forbearance on tariffs and delivered a slew of inaccuracies. We debate whether the Democrats' paddle-waving protest theater was cringeworthy or just ineffective. Plus, in Goat Grinders, playground break-ins, Icelandair's deplaning procedures, and the forced obligation of pretending to care about the Oscars. Produced by Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist Subscribe to The Gist: https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g Subscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: GIST INSTAGRAM Follow Mikes Substack at: Pesca Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Det har blitt mars, nærmere bestemt mandag 3. mars. Vi starter med flappflapp, før vi tar turen til Korea, Norwegian handler litt, det går bra for IAG og Icelandair og kan Europas travleste flyplass med bare en rullebane få en til? Alt dette og mere til skal vi innom i ukens episode. Velkommen ombord på flight 332!Airbus Helicopter SA332 Super PumaAKTUELT:Asiana ferdigstiller salget av fraktdivisjonenNorwegian kjøper 10 737-800 (som de allerede leaser)LOT vurderer moldovisk baseKonkurshjørnet:London Gatwick kan få rullebane nummer 2IAG gjorde det bedre enn forventetIcelandair med rekordhøy kabinfaktor i januarAvinortallene, uke 8UKENS ANBEFALING:Lockerbie - A Search for Truth  - ny miniserie om Lockerbie-bombingen med Colin Firth i hovedrollen som faren til en av de som omkom og som drev en kampanje for rettferdighet for ofrene. basert på boken The Lockerbie Bombing: A Father's Search for Justice av Jim Swire og Peter Biddulph. Finnes på Sky Showtime og Apple TV+ Så langt ligger de første episodene ute, men det ser bra ut det jeg har sett.  Scenene der flyet faller ned fra himmelen og treffer Lockerbie er ganske heftige. 

Bítið á Bylgjunni með Heimi, Lilju og Ómari   Frosti Sigurjónsson, rekstrarhagfræðingur ræddi við okkur um hlutverk og fjárfestingar lífeyrissjóðanna. Helga Þórðardótt­ir, formaður skóla- og frí­stundaráðs Reykjavíkurborgar og oddviti Flokks fólksins, settist niður með okkur og ræddi skólamál.   Spekingarnir tveir, Páll Magnússon og Vigdís Hauksdóttir, ræddu um Sjálfstæðisflokkinn og heimsmálin. Guðmundur Tómas Sigurðsson, flugrekstrarstjóri og flugstjóri hjá Icelandair, er kennari á flugfælninámskeiðum og ræddi við okkur um það.   Tinna Þórudóttir Þorvaldar, heklari er eini atvinnuheklari landsins. Þóra Rós Guðbjartsdóttir, jógakennari ræddi við okkur um jóga fyrir börn og fullorðna.

In this week's edition, SWAPA Communications staff member Ella Ziober updates the membership on the displacements that resulted from the April vacancy and important eligibility requirements for having Domicile Right of Return (DRR). There are currently 141 Pilots across the system in both seats who have a DRR.She also highlights a few points from our Benefits & Aeromedical Committee and Government Affairs Committee, including the recent FAA decision to indefinitely delay the implementation of denial letters for airmen required to submit for information on a medical certificate application. She quickly touches on the first meetings between SWAPA and the Company on its partnership with Icelandair before diving into this week's top five questions from Contract Admin. This week's Q&A includes questions about pay on vacation month-to-month overlap, training travel pay, and JA versus an unscheduled overnight. The podcast notes provide links to the relevant sections of the Contract and the Scheduling Handbook for easy reference.Displacement Resources pageAirline Partnerships - Section 1 videoSection 15.C.7.b.5 - Hotel AccommodationsSection 2.T - Vacation PayScheduling HandbookSection 2.K.3 - On-line Scheduled PaySection 14.E - Vacation AdjustmentsSection 9.K.4.m - Monthly Overlap CorrectionIf you have any feedback for us at all, please drop us a line at comm@swapa.org or tap here to send us a text.Follow us online:Twitter - https://twitter.com/swapapilotsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/swapa737

Whether you've visited Iceland before or you're planning your dream trip, you've likely noticed that prices here are higher when compared to many other countries. From groceries and restaurants to accommodations and activities, Iceland's cost of living and travel expenses can be a shock to the wallet. But why is that the case?I'll break down the key reasons behind Iceland's high prices, including geographic isolation, the dominance of a few large companies, high taxes and import duties, a small population, and the impact of tourism.Plus, I'll be sharing details on my upcoming live webinar, “Iceland on a Budget: 30 Ways to Spend Less and Travel Smart,” where I'll give you actionable tips to help you maximize your experience in Iceland without breaking the bank. Let's get into it! 1. Geographic Isolation Iceland's remote location in the North Atlantic significantly impacts its economy. With no land connections to other countries, all goods must be transported by air or sea. This means higher shipping costs, which are passed on to consumers. Everyday essentials like food, clothing, and electronics come at a premium because of the logistics involved in getting them to the island.For example, grocery stores like Bónus and Krónan import a large percentage of their products, leading to higher-than-average food prices compared to mainland Europe or the U.S. A simple item like a gallon of milk can cost around 900 ISK ($6.99 USD).The cost of fuel is also steep and can be as high as 330 ISK ($2.33 USD) per liter or about $8.85 a gallon, partly due to import costs and high taxes. This geographic isolation extends to supply chains for restaurants and retail, where prices reflect these transportation challenges. 2. High Taxes and Import Duties Iceland has some of the highest taxes in the world, and these contribute significantly to the high cost of goods and services. The standard Value Added Tax (VAT) rate is 24%, with a reduced rate of 11% on certain goods like food and books.However, even with the reduced VAT, prices remain high. Import duties on certain items, such as clothing and electronics, add even more costs. For example, a pair of Levi's jeans that might cost $60 in the U.S. can easily be $120 in Iceland due to taxes and import fees.Cars are also heavily taxed, with import duties, VAT, and registration fees sometimes doubling the cost compared to other countries. This means that even everyday expenses like transportation, dining out, and shopping feel significantly more expensive. 3. Market Dominance by Few Companies Iceland's small economy means that a handful of companies dominate key industries, limiting competition and keeping prices high. The food retail sector, for instance, is primarily controlled by Hagar, which owns Bónus, Hagkaup, and other supermarkets.This lack of competition can result in inflated grocery prices. Similarly, the telecommunications industry is led by Síminn, Nova, and Vodafone, all of which maintain relatively high service costs. The same goes for banking—Arion Bank, Íslandsbanki, and Landsbankinn dominate the financial sector, and their fees for everyday banking services can be steep compared to other countries.The lack of competition in these critical industries means that consumers have limited options, and businesses have little incentive to lower prices. Even in tourism, major players like Icelandair control air travel, which can keep flight prices elevated, especially during peak seasons. 30 Budget Saving Tips for Iceland: Travel Smart and Spend Less If you are not sure how to get the most bang for your buck in Iceland, I have something that will help you out. I'm hosting a free live webinar and you won't want to miss it! This webinar is packed with practical, money-saving strategies to help you explore Iceland without spending a fortune. Click Here to Register 4.

Lyn shares the latest about the changes coming to Southwest Airlines this year and next year, including assigned and extra legroom seating, their partnership with Icelandair, credit card changes, hotel partnerships and more.Want to learn my simple system to use miles and points to always fly for free? Come join my Families Fly Free membership, where you'll learn my expert process, receive personal support and get access to lots of great travel content and regular live webinars and Q&As. Learn more at https://www.familiesflyfree.com/joinJoin the Families Fly Free email list at https://www.familiesflyfree.com/emailGot questions about Families Fly Free? Email info AT familiestravelfree.com or text 844-403-2263LINKS:Get my new Bank Bonus mini-course FREE through Feb. 28, 2025 when you join Families Fly Free by using code BANKBONUS at check-out here: https://www.familiesflyfree.com/joinDownload my free Southwest Companion Pass ebook: https://www.familiesflyfree.com/CompanionPassFollow along with Southwest's changes: https://www.southwest.com/customer-enhancements/ How to add your Southwest account # to your Icelandair reservation: https://www.southwest.com/icelandair/

Rætt er við Leif Guðmundsson tæknistjóra Icelandair en hann hefur starfað í tækni- og viðhaldsmálum í fluginu allt frá því hann lauk námi í flugvirkjun árið 1998. Flugflotinn sem tæknisvið Icelandair sinnir í dag telur yfir 50 flugvélar út um allan heim og verkefnin eru í öllum heimsálfum. Leifur segir hér m.a. frá því hvernig flókið viðhald á flugvélum er skipulagt, hvað fer í gang þegar flugvél bilar, hvernig viðhaldi nýrra véla versus gamalla er háttað og ýmislegt fleira áhugavert. Tæknisvið Icelandair sem Leifur stýrir telur yfir 400 manns og þar af eru hátt í 300 flugvirkjar í margs konar fjölbreyttum störfum.

Join hosts Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk as they break down the latest trends in hospitality and travel. This week, they discuss JLL's forecast predicting a surge in global hotel deals, insights from the 2025 ALIS Conference, and the MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM's expansion into Las Vegas with its largest flagship yet. In the travel segment, they cover the upcoming Real ID deadline and what travelers need to know, Southwest Airlines' new routes—including flights to Europe through its partnership with Icelandair—and Delta Air Lines's strengths and challenges in the premium travel market. Tune in for expert insights and the latest updates shaping the hospitality and travel industries! ---- Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM Multi-Media Network and is a Hospitality.FM Original The hospitality industry is constantly growing, changing, and innovating! This podcast brings you the top news and topics from industry experts across different hospitality fields. Good Morning Hospitality publishes three thirty-minute weekly episodes: every Monday and Wednesday at 7 a.m. PST / 10 a.m. EST and every Tuesday at 8 a.m. CET for our European and UK-focused content. Make sure to tune in during our live show on our LinkedIn page or YouTube every week and join the conversation live! Explore everything Good Morning Hospitality has to offer: • Well & Good Morning Coffee: Enjoy our signature roast—order here! • Retreats: Join us at one of our exclusive retreats—learn more and register your interest here! • Episodes & More: Find all episodes and additional info at GoodMorningHospitality.com Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible. If you have any press you want to be covered during the show, email us at goodmorning@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join hosts Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk as they break down the latest trends in hospitality and travel. This week, they discuss JLL's forecast predicting a surge in global hotel deals, insights from the 2025 ALIS Conference, and the MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM's expansion into Las Vegas with its largest flagship yet. In the travel segment, they cover the upcoming Real ID deadline and what travelers need to know, Southwest Airlines' new routes—including flights to Europe through its partnership with Icelandair—and Delta Air Lines's strengths and challenges in the premium travel market. Tune in for expert insights and the latest updates shaping the hospitality and travel industries! ---- Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM Multi-Media Network and is a Hospitality.FM Original The hospitality industry is constantly growing, changing, and innovating! This podcast brings you the top news and topics from industry experts across different hospitality fields. Good Morning Hospitality publishes three thirty-minute weekly episodes: every Monday and Wednesday at 7 a.m. PST / 10 a.m. EST and every Tuesday at 8 a.m. CET for our European and UK-focused content. Make sure to tune in during our live show on our LinkedIn page or YouTube every week and join the conversation live! Explore everything Good Morning Hospitality has to offer: • Well & Good Morning Coffee: Enjoy our signature roast—order here! • Retreats: Join us at one of our exclusive retreats—learn more and register your interest here! • Episodes & More: Find all episodes and additional info at GoodMorningHospitality.com Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible. If you have any press you want to be covered during the show, email us at goodmorning@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rætt er við Boga Nils Bogason forstjóra Icelandair í tilefni af uppgjör félagsins fyrir árið 2024. Icelandair tapaði um 2,5 milljörðum króna á síðasta ári sem í takti við spá stjórnenda félagsins. Tekjur félagsins jukust um 10 af hundraði í fjórða ársfjórðungi og afkoman batnaði töluvert miðað við sama ársfjórðung 2023. Félagið spáir hagnaði á árinu 2025 uppá 5-8 milljarða króna, sem er þó töluvert undir 8% EBIT markmiði stjórnenda félagsins. Viðtalið er tekið á Mid-Atlantic ferðakaupstefnunni sem fram fór í Laugardalshöllinni.

Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description This week Southwest announced a huge milestone as part of their huge recent transformation. For the first time they have added an international interline partner with the addition of Iceland Air. Soon you'll be able to connect on to Iceland and Europe, but the airline isn't done yet with another partner coming soon. Are they turning into a "real" airline?   In other news Alaska continues to have problems showing phantom award availability on some of their partners. This is a huge issue with points transfers, but is there anything you can do about it? We also discuss: Chinese nail houses, the quirks of Japanese trains, increased Marriott Bonvoy offers, a new Hilton timeshare deal and how to score 75K points on a very good no annual fee card. Episode Guide 0:00 China's crazy “Nail Houses” 0:53 Southwest adds Iceland Air as interline partner 2:12 How Southwest's new partner is a huge change to the airline's business model 2:52 Flying over 800MPH with the jetstream 4:00 Increased welcome offers on Marriott Bonvoy credit cards 5:27 Why the Bonvoy Bold no annual fee offer is probably the best 6:08 Amex Blue Business Plus 75K no lifetime language & how to check 7:50 Why you probably shouldn't be afraid of bank issues 1099s 9:30 Hilton's new timeshare offers - How to score an even better deal 10:45 Why do people still buy timeshares in 2025? 12:20 Alaska's frustrating phantom award availability 14:08 Why Alaska's tech issues with partners are a big problem for points transfers 16:19 Cool S - Japanese trains and quirky features 18:00 Japan train tips & what you should know Links House inside highway - https://x.com/CollinRugg/status/1882906853690204271 Southwest/Iceland Air - https://milestomemories.com/southwest-airlines-and-icelandair-expand-interline-partnership/ Jetstream flight - https://x.com/bbcweather/status/1882013275132477779?s=46 Blue Business Plus 75K - https://travel-on-points.com/targeted-75k-blue-business-plus-cash-offer/ Thoughts on 1099s - https://travel-on-points.com/what-to-do-with-referral-1099s/ Hilton Timeshare deal - https://milestomemories.com/new-hilton-timeshare-offer-6/ Alaska Phantom - https://travel-on-points.com/alaska-partner-booking-error/ Japan trains - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgJBJa3whEc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ArK5grG7ZY Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, or via RSS. Don't see your favorite podcast platform? Please let us know!

Rætt er við Guðmund Tómas Sigurðsson nýráðinn flugrekstrarstjóra Icelandair um ýmsar stórar áskoranir framundan í rekstrinum. Endurnýjun flugflota félagsins er hafin og nú þarf að ákveða hvort áfram eigi að reka breiðþotur eða eingöngu mjóþotur í framtíðarleiðarkerfi Icelandair. Guðmundur Tómas fer yfir óásættanlega stöðu á Reykjavíkurflugvelli og útskýrir hvers vegna hindranir í útreiknuðum flugferlum geta aftrað því að flugfélög geti notað völlinn á öruggan og eðlilegan máta. Guðmundur segist bjartsýnn á að Icelandair nái markmiðum í rekstrinum og geti vaxið og dafnað á næstu árum með Keflavík sem öfluga tengimiðstöð.

Viðmælandi þáttarins er Guðmundur Hafsteinsson oftast kallaður Gummi, frumkvöðull og stjórnarformaður Icelandair. Gummi hefur starfað hjá stærstu tæknifyrirtækjum í heimi ásamt því að koma að stofnun nokkurra sprotafyrirtækja.  Gummi fæddist á Húsavík árið 1975 og er alinn upp í Breiðholtinu. Hann gekk í Menntaskólann í Reykjavík og kláraði BS próf í rafmagns- og tölvuverkfræði frá Háskóla Íslands og síðar MBA frá MIT í Boston í Bandaríkjunum. Eftir útskrift úr verkfræðinni stofnaði Gummi sitt fyrsta sprotafyrirtæki ásamt félögum sínum sem hét Dímon og þróaði lausnir fyrir fyrstu nettengdu farsímana upp úr aldamótum.  Gummi hefur starfað sem vörustjóri hjá Google og vann þar m.a. að fyrstu farsímaútgáfunni af Google Maps og Google Voice Search sem var fyrsta raddgreiningin sem komst í almenna notkun. Hann hefur einnig starfað sem yfirvörustjóri (VP of Product) hjá fyrirtækinu Siri sem var síðan selt til Apple og er nú hluti af iPhone símunum. Árið 2012 stofnaði Gummi sprotafyrirtækið Emu sem þróaði gervigreindarþjón sem veitti notendum aðstoð í spjallþráðum. Fyrirtækið var síðan selt til Google og þróaðist að lokum í Google Assistant, sem Gummi stýrði þróun á frá upphafi. Árið 2019 flutti Gummi aftur til Íslands og starfar nú sem stjórnarformaður Icelandair og kannar heim gervigreindar þess á milli. Nú fyrir jólin 2024 kom út bókin Gummi sem fjallar um endurminningar Gumma á þessu ferðalagi um Kísildalinn. Þar má finna sýn inn í heim tækninnar síðustu áratugi og skemmtilegar sögur af því hvernig hlutirnir gerast á bak við tjöldin hjá nokkrum af stærstu og áhrifamestu fyrirtækjum heimsins. Þátturinn er kostar af Sólar, Arion og KPMG.

Í þessum áramótaþætti er farið yfir helstu fréttir úr fluginu á árinu 2024 og spáð í spilin fyrir 2025. Rætt er við tvo sérfræðinga í flugmálum; þá Matthías Sveinbjörnsson forseta Flugmálafélags Íslands sem jafnframt er verkfræðingur og fyrrum forstöðumaður tekjustýringar hjá Icelandair og Örnólf Jónsson flugstjóra og stjórnarmann í FÍA sem er líka hagfræðimenntaður og löggiltur endurskoðandi. Farið er yfir fréttir síðasta árs af Play, Icelandair, Air Atlanta og öðrum íslenskum flugfélögum, málefni flugskóla rædd og ISAVIA ásamt fjölmörgu öðru. Áhugaverður þáttur fyrir alla sem vilja fylgjast með því sem er að gerast í flugmálum.

Rætt er við Jóhann Óskar Borgþórsson flugstjóra hjá Play og fyrrverandi yfirflugstjóra félagsins, um hans merkilegan feril, starfið og breytingar framundan hjá Play. Eftir meira en áratug sem flugmaður og flugstjóri hjá Icelandair tók Jóhann Óskar stökkið árið 2017, sagði upp störfum og réð sig sem flugstjóra til Wow sem fór síðan í gjaldþrot tæpum tveimur árum síðar. Eftir það tók við ævintýri á framandi slóðum, en þegar Play hóf flugrekstur var Jóhann Óskar ráðinn flugstjóri og síðar yfirflugstjóri hjá félaginu og hefur tekið þátt í að byggja upp flugrekstur félagsins sem hann segir hafa verið einstakt afrek og gefandi vinna. Fyrr á þessu ári hætti hann sem yfirflugstjóri og er nú farinn að sinna stéttarfélagsmálum fyrir ÍFF íslenska flugstéttarfélagið, þar sem hann segir alla vinna af heilindum að bættum hag félagsmanna og segir gagnrýni á félagið oft ómaklega.

Guðmundur Hafsteinsson, Gummi, fjallar um nýútkoma bók sína þar sem sagt er frá störfum hans hjá Google, Apple og öðrum fyrirtækjum í tækniheiminum. Rætt er um ástæður fyrir velgengni eða falli stórra fyrirtækja, vandanum sem skapast þegar frumkvöðlar flækjast fyrir í vexti sinna eigin fyrirtækja, um tækninýjungar sem hafa eða munu breyta lífum okkar, hvort við ættum að óttast gervigreindina eða nýta hana til frekari framfara og margt fleira. Einnig er rætt um störf Guðmundar sem stjórnarformanns Icelandair og hvernig það var að koma að flugrekstri eftir að hafa starfað í tækniheiminum nær alla hans starfsævi.

Vi har passert andre advent, det har blitt 9. desember og vi har en full flight denne gangen! SAS og Norwegian supplerer med sommerruter, vi får snart et nytt norsk wetlease-selskap, Icelandair har fått første Airbus og vi har snakket med Dreamliner-kaptein og forfatter Morten Olsen Hannevik. Velkommen ombord på flight 323! Messerschmitt ME. 323 Gigant   AKTUELT: Flere sommerruter fra Norwegian … og SAS Widerøe wetleaser en Q400 fra Island Icelandair har fått sin første A321LR AAP skal sette opp nytt morsk wetlease-selskap Level får eget AoC Neptune Aviation vil lage brannslukningsfly av A319 Frontier innfører “First Class” AnimaWings kommer til Stockholm UKENS TEMA: Intervju med Morten Olsen Hannevik om hans nye bok “Drøyt Høyt”Bestill den her

Rætt er við Kára Kárason flugstjóra og „fleet chief“ á Airbus hjá Icelandair um nýju flugvélategundina. Fyrsta Airbus flugvélin í flota félagsins er nýkomin til landsins og von er á þremur til viðbótar fyrir vertíðina næsta sumar. Kári segir hér frá innleiðingarferlinu, þjálfunarmálum og ræðir um muninn á því að fljúga eldri Boeing flugvélum og hinni nýju Airbus.

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Tómas Dagur Helgason segir hér frá fjölbreyttum ferli í fluginu. Það varð honum mikið áfall að missa heilbrigðisvottorðið og þar með flugréttindin vegna sykursýki fyrir um áratug síðan, en hann hefur æ síðan barist ötullega fyrir því að fá reglum breytt í Evrópu í þá átt að heimila sykursjúkum að fljúga að uppfylltum ákveðnum skilyrðum. Hann hefur haldið ótrauður áfram í fluginu og flýgur í dag einkaflug á grundvelli skírteinis frá Bandaríkjunum og hefur viðhaldið fyrsta flokks heilbrigðisvottorði útgefnu í Bretlandi. Tómas Dagur er í dag flugrekstrarstjóri Norlandair og var áður flugrekstrarstjóri Bláfugls. Þar að auki á hann að baki þrjá áratugi sem flugmaður og flugstjóri hjá Icelandair. Tómas Dagur er líka formaður DC-3 Þristavinafélagsins sem í eru hátt í fjögur hundruð manns sem vilja viðhalda Þristinum. Það er því af nógu að taka þegar rætt er við Tómas Dag um flugmálin.

Vi spiller inn ukens episode tirsdag 12. november, og vi skal selvsagt snake om Airbus A319, de norske flyselskapene har kommet med oktobertall (bortsett fra SAS som har sluttet med sånt), SpiceJet skal fly sjøfly og noens nye langtrekkende Airbuser kommer til Skandinavia. Velkommen ombord på flight 319. Airbus A319 AKTUELT: Oktobertall Trollhättan flyplass bytter navn FIGAS skal ha nye Islandere SpiceJet skal fly sjøfly i India Jet Airways er (endelig) konkurs Air China blir launch-customer for COMAC C929 Condor skal fly innenriks i Tyskland Air Belgium er ferdig med passasjerflygninger, og kanskje helt ferdig Air France-KLM Q3 Iberia setter sin nye A321XLR inn på Stockholm mens Icelandair skal fly A321LR til Oslo

Rætt er við Boga Nils Bogason forstjóra Icelandair um uppgjör félagsins eftir fyrstu 9 mánuði ársins 2024. Tekjur félagsins dragast verulega saman og hagnaðurinn var tæpum tveimur milljörðum króna lakari miðað við sama tíma í fyrra eða 9,5 milljarðar. Bogi ræðir hér um síkvikar breytingar á samkeppnisumhverfinu í Keflavík, betri árangur í frakflutningum og góða afkomu af leiguflugi á vegum Loftleiða. Málefni innanlandsflugsins og Hvassahraun eru einnig rædd ásamt ýmsu fleiru eins og mögulegu samstarfi Icelandair og Air Atlanta.

Vi spiller inn flight 316 mandag 21. oktober. SAS har funnet en ny sengekamerat, PLAY innser at transatlantisk low-cost ikke fungerer og Afrikanyhetene er tilbake. Velkommen ombord på flight 316. Ulykkesflight 316: Swissair 316 Aérospatiale SA.316 Aluette III AKTUELT: SAS og Scandic er Friends with benefits Icelandair, Air Greenland og Atlantic Airways i codesharesamarbeid PLAY endrer konsept Sierra Leone får nytt flyselskap SAS legger ned Bergen- og Stavanger-London... ...og leaser slots til Air India

Det har blitt 14. oktober, og denne uken skal vi innom Kjeller Flyplass, amerikanske flyselskaper kommer til Europa (og europeiske dropper Kina), COMAC rebrander og Boeing sier opp 17.000. Espen har vært på konferanse og Christian har sett på serie. Velkommen ombord på flight 315. Ulykkesflight 315: Maritime Central Airways 315 Aeroflot 315 (1959) Aeroflot 315 (1960) Icelandair 315 (nestenulykke) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXF76fxR_6s Aerospatiale SA.315B Lama AKTUELT Lillestrøm kommune ønsker å legge ned Kjeller Flyplass Delta åpner Minneapolis-København (og flere rute til Europa) United skal fly til Nuuk ++ SAS legger ned København-Shanghai COMAC rebrander ARJ-21 Boeing sliter (igjen) og skal si opp 10% av arbeiderne UKENS ANBEFALING: ROUGE HEROES Historien om S.A.S. - ikke flyselskapet eller IT-selskapet - men de britiske spesialstyrkene. Strømmes på MAX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTWqFccBsgg

Christian har vært på tur i Europa (og har kanskje fått nytt favorittflyselskap), og vi spiller inn oktobers fleste episode onsdag 2. oktober. SAS både kutter og vokser, Icelandair skal parkere 757-300, Elly har "solgt" sin første NOEMI og Condor har fått en ny farge på badehåndklene sine. Velkommen ombord på flight 313. Caproni CA.313 Flight 313 - The Conspiracy  (full versjon på YouTube) AKTUELT SAS både kutter og øker på svensk innenriks Icelandair skal parkere 757-300 Nordic Seaplanes med MoU on kjøp av NOEMI fra norske El-fly Arlanda gjenåpner Terminal 3 Condor maler A320 rosa for brystkreft  

The price to join Families Fly Free will be going up ANY day now. Join now at the current price and get your process in place to fly your whole family for free wherever you want to go throughout 2025 and beyond. Learn more at https://www.familiesflyfree.com/joinSouthwest announced lots of BIG news at its Investor Day on September 26, 2024. These big changes include partnerships with Icelandair, the ability to fly to Europe through new airline partnerships, more details about how their assigned seating will work, elite status changes and more. In this episode, I share my thoughts and analysis as someone who has followed Southwest for the last 10 years and worked with hundreds of families flying the airline many times each year, offering how this will impact flying for free on Southwest.Want to learn my simple system to use miles and points to always fly for free? Come join my Families Fly Free membership, where you'll learn my expert process, receive personal support and get access to lots of great travel content and regular live webinars and Q&As. Learn more at https://www.familiesflyfree.com/join

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This is the fourth episode for my segment “Ask Jewells Anything About Iceland”. Thank you to everyone who sent in questions. If you would like to submit a question, please use this link.You can check out previous episodes on Ask Jewells Anything About Iceland here.If you have questions that are specifically for an upcoming trip and getting the answer is time-sensitive, feel free to book a one-hour private video trip planning call with me. 1. Anne C. said: "Have you been to Faroe Islands? Is it an easy enough day trip or overnight or weekend from Iceland? What are logistics and approx costs/fees associated? Best time of year?" Flights from Reykjavik, Edinburgh, and Oslo to the Faroe Islands with Atlantic Airways are only one hour long,The Faroe Islands can also be reached by ferry from Iceland and Denmark. Slow travel at its best! This service is operated by a Faroese company, Smyril Line.Icelandair flights are currently 5-6 times a week from May to October. The price starts at $206 if departing from ReykjavíkCheck out Visit Faroe Islands for more information. 2. Michael F. said: "We are returning to Iceland for the 2nd time in September. Our flight gets in early and we saw some hotels close to the airport offer a nap-n-go option. We were hoping to catch a nap before driving to Hveragerdi. Is this something you would recommend?" I think the Nap and Go program is a great option to get some rest before heading out on the road. It seems that you need to contact the hotels for the room rates because they are not on their websites. 3. Scott H. said: "What is it like taking a car on a ferry? To visit the Westman Islands. We are staying overnight there and I would like to have my luggage and other things with us while we are there." Taking the ferry to the Westman Islands has been a very positive experience for me. I think the best route is when you depart from Landeyjahöfn on mainland Iceland and going to Heimaey. You can book you car as part of your ferry ticket, which makes getting around the island even easier. 4. Ana C. said: "Hi Jewells! How was it for you experiencing winter time in Iceland for the first years? Was it too hard? What was the most difficult part? Do people there change habbits to enjoy the little daylight they can while working for instance (like longer lunch breaks)? What changes in the daily life ? Ended up being a lot of questions ;-) Takk! I talk a lot about the coping mechanisms I have used to thrive, and not just survive, winter in Iceland in this video. 5. Ana C. said: "What is the most difficult part for you about learning Icelandic? Vocabulary itself, conjugation, verbs? " Icelandic has several things that make it difficult. Pronunciation, declensions, conjugations, and some exceptions to rules can trip anyone up. This includes Icelanders. I think my avoidance of saying something wrong due to the four cases in which words can decline or conjugating verbs was more of an issue than saying words properly.For many language learners that have an accent when they speak Icelandic, that can be a deterrent in having Icelanders understanding what you are saying because most Icelanders are not accustomed to hearing an accent when they speak Icelandic. 6. Madeline M said: "This isn't exactly about Iceland, but...can you give us the backstory of your theme music?" The selection of my theme song was based on me wanting to play music that gave you the vibe of taking a road trip or feeling nostalgic.It would have been nice to have a local Icelandic band create the sound but I was DIYing everything so there was not a lot of money to put into this. After many hours of checking out music on a royalty free music site, I knew I had found the right song. 7. Shelley D. said: Do you have resources for lodging in Iceland? Yes, I have many lodging recommendations on My Iceland Map. 8. Christine said: "Thank you for all the great advice and inspiration!

Bogi Nils Bogason, forstjóri Icelandair, fer yfir stöðu félagsins, það bakland sem liggur í hluthöfum þess, aðlögun á leiðarkerfinu í ljósi breyttra aðstæðna á markaði, samkeppnisumhverfið, fyrri ummæli sín um að það sé erfitt að reka tvö flugfélög með heimahöfn á Íslandi, af hverju lögð var áhersla á að bjarga félaginu í kórónuveiru-faraldrinum, samninga við stéttarfélög, mýtuna um ríkisstyrki og margt fleira.

Boeing's commercial market outlook, the AirVenture and Farnborough air shows, Airbus' A321XLR certification, funding for FAA infrastructure, Embraer's Eve flying taxi prototype, JetBlue's unpaid leave offer to flight attendants, and first officers decline to upgrade to captain. Aviation News Boeing Forecasts Demand for Nearly 44,000 New Airplanes Through 2043 as Air Travel Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels Boeing released its Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) for 2024-2043, including an interactive dashboard. CMO forecast highlights through 2043: The global commercial fleet is projected to grow 3.2% annually. The air cargo fleet will increase by two-thirds by 2043, to support 4.1% annual air cargo traffic growth. The number of global routes served by commercial airlines has returned to 2019 levels, even though nearly 20% of them are new, illustrating the adaptability of aviation in a dynamic market. Single-aisle airplanes will make up 71% of the 2043 fleet. The global widebody fleet will more than double, with twin-aisles comprising 44% of the Middle East fleet. It's Opening Week for Two of the World's Largest Airshows EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is July 22 – July 28, 2024. EAA has about 300,000 members worldwide. AirVenture sees more than 500,000 attendees over the week-long event they call The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration®. The Farnborough International Airshow is held every two years, alternating with the Paris Air Show. This year Farnborough is July 22 – July 26, 2024, and targets the global aerospace industry. See Farnborough Air Show 2024 - Preview from the Royal Aeronautical Society. Airbus A321XLR Receives EASA Type Certification The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued Type Certification for the Airbus A321XLR powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines. Airbus has a backlog of over 500 single-aisle A321XLR orders. Iberia is the launch customer and EIS is expected in November 2024. Airbus also has orders from Qantas, Icelandair, and IAG Group. Certification for the Pratt & Whitney GTF variant is to come next. Groups Push Lawmakers To Up FAA's ATC Equipment Budget Twenty-six industry associations sent a letter to the Appropriations Committees, the Senate Commerce Committee, and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee asking for more ATC modernization funding. The associations represent business and general aviation, airlines, air traffic controllers and specialists, pilots and flight attendants, and manufacturers. The groups note an uncommitted balance in the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (AATF) that could be used for the FAA's Facilities and Equipment (F&E) account. “We… believe more must be done to not only maintain and sustain the ATC system but also to modernize it.” The Airport and Airway Trust Fund (AATF), also known as the Aviation Trust Fund, was established in 1970 to help finance the FAA's investments in the airport and airway system, independent of the General Fund. Embraer's Eve rolls out flying taxi prototype, cash needs covered until 2027 Embraer subsidiary Eve Air Mobility revealed their full-scale eVTOL prototype. The fixed-wing aircraft uses eight propellers for vertical flight and an electric pusher motor. The first prototype does not have a cabin or pilot. The final aircraft will seat four passengers and a pilot. Eve was founded in 2020 and plans to obtain certification and enter service in 2026. Five conforming prototypes are planned for 2025. The company says they have letters of intent for 2,900 eVTOLs that seat four passengers and a pilot. Investors include United Airlines, BAE Systems, Thales, and Rolls-Royce. Eve eVTOL protype. JetBlue to Offer Six Months of Unpaid Leave to Flight Attendants, Trim Number of Crew Members On Transatlantic Flights A Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) memo says JetBlue is taking steps to reduce costs. Flight attendants should expect “significantly reduced” flying sched...

Rætt er við Guðmund Tómas Sigurðsson ábyrgðarmann þjálfunar flugáhafna hjá Icelandair um innleiðingu á Airbus flota hjá félaginu. Fyrsta Airbus vélin er áætluð í nóvember og þjálfa þarf 70-80 flugmenn strax næsta vetur fyrir þær 4 flugvélar sem áætlað er að taka í rekstur fyrir sumarið 2025. Nú hefur verið skrifað undir kaup á nýjum Airbus flughermi sem tekinn verður í notkun á næsta ári, en það tæki mun skipta sköpum í allri þjálfun flugáhafna á eftir því sem Airbus vélum félagsins fjölgar á næstu árum. Guðmundur ræðir einnig um nýja nálgun félagsins í þjálfunarmálum og þá viðleitni til að þjálfa flugmenn fyrir nýjum áskorunum sem geta komið upp í breyttum heimi.

This is the fourth episode for my segment “Ask Jewells Anything About Iceland”. Thank you to everyone who sent in questions. If you want to submit a question, you can do it here.You can check out previous Ask Jewells Anything About Iceland episodes here. Answers to the Questions That Were Submitted 1. Stephanie J. asked: "What is the tipping culture in Iceland?" Tipping in Iceland is not expected, nor is the service you get dependent on it. While you can tip if you want to, it is certainly not a part of the culture, and some might even tell you that they don't accept tips due to workers being paid a livable wage. 2. Ana R. asked: "What are your favorites pools and spas around Iceland? Cheers from Brazil!" My favorite high end pools and spas are:Sky LagoonGeo SeaForest LagoonWhen it comes to natural hot pools, my favorites are in the West fjords. They are as follows:Laugarnes on Birkimelur hot poolHeydalur hot pools and indoor pool in a greenhouseKrossneslaug poolFor local swimming pools, I really like Lágafellslaug in Mosfellsbær and Laugardalslaug in Reykjavík. 3. Caroline said: "I'm traveling to Iceland from the US and I was curious if I should get some Icelandic kronar before I come to have on hand. I know Iceland prefers cards, but would having cash on hand be helpful?" Because Iceland is becoming an almost cashless society, using cash is not necessary. Even really small vendors take debit and credit cards. You are more than welcome to take out Icelandic Kronar if you want to but you don't need cash. 4. Caroline said: "What is the tipping culture for tour guides? For example, is it customary to tip the guide and/ or driver if you do a whale watching or glacier lagoon tour?" There is no expectation or encouragement to tip your tour guide. Of course you can if you want to but it is not a custom in Iceland to do that. 5. Stephanie said: "I traveled to Iceland in March 2017 and flew Icelandair. The programming on the flight included tv episodes of an Icelander who had moved to a small town and talked about the life and activities in that town. It was great and I haven't been able to find it again! Do you happen to know what the show is, or can you recommend other shows about life in Iceland? Thank you!" Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find the show you watched on Icelandair. You can find some shows on RÚV that have English substitles. There is also a channel on RÚV that has educational content. However, it is only in Icelandic. 6. Kelly N. said: "What's a good way or place to get a daily summary of current events in Iceland (in English! ;) )...as I'm sure you know, the daily morning and/or evening New York times is what I use in the US...love your show! :)" Here are the Icelandic news outlets online that are in English:RUV EnglishIceland ReviewThe Reykjavík GrapevineIceland Monitor 7. Mariana said: "Have you ever been to the Inside the Vulcano Tour? Is is worth it? Thanks!" Yes, I have been to Inside the Volcano some years ago. I think the experience was unique and interesting. I know it looks quite pricey, but I felt like it was worth it. The inside of the lava chamber was mind-blowing to me. 8. Chrissy P said: "Hi, Jewells! I'm a new listener and fan of the pod. My partner and I are visiting Iceland for the first time at the start of June and will be spending 2 weeks camper vanning it up! We're birders and overall lovers of nature and are thinking of renting cameras instead of packing and bringing our own. Do you have thoughts or recommendations for renting cameras while we're in Iceland? I know camera rentals can get pretty pricey quickly. Also, we too are East coast vegans! Thanks so much for all the plant based recs you've given on the pod! A bonus question, if it's okay, would be for your favorite vegan-friendly hot dog spot in Iceland :') Thanks so much!!" Here is one place that I found where they rent cameras.

Viðmælandi þáttarins er Halla Tómasdóttir, forstjóri B-Team og frambjóðandi til forsetakosninga Íslands árið 2024. B-Team eru samtök alþjóðlegra leiðtoga sem vinna saman að sjálfbærni, jafnrétti, jöfnuði og aukinni ábyrgð í forystu og viðskiptum. Halla er fædd árið 1968 og ættuð af Vestfjörðum og úr Skagafirði en alin upp á Kársnesinu í Kópavogi. Hún er rekstrarhagfræðingur frá Auburn University of Montogomery og með MBA gráðu frá Thunderbird School of Global Management í Bandaríkjunum. Hún stundaði einnig um nokkurra ára skeið nám til doktorsgráðu við Cranfield University í Bretlandi þar sem hún lagði stund á rannsóknir í leiðtogafræði. Halla hóf sinn feril hjá stórfyrirtækjunum Mars og Pepsi Cola þar sem hún vann í mannauðsmálum. Eftir að hún kom aftur til Íslands tók Halla tók virkan þátt í uppbyggingu Háskólans í Reykjavík þar sem hún leiddi meðal annars fyrstu ár Opna Háskólans og verkefnið, Auður í krafti kvenna, ásamt því að vera ein af stofnendum Þjóðfundsins árið 2009. Hún gegndi fyrst kvenna framkvæmdastjórastöðu Viðskiptaráðs á árunum 2006-7, og var ein af stofnendum Auðar Capital, fyrsta fjármálafyrirtæki í forystu kvenna sem lagði áherslu á mannleg gildi og ábyrgð í fjárfestingum. Halla hefur setið í stjórnum ýmissa fyrirtækja og er vinsæll fyrirlesari á alþjóðlegum vettvangi ásamt því að hafa gefið út bókina, Hugrekki til að hafa áhrif, árið 2023. Þátturinn er kostaður af Krónunni, Icelandair og Arion banka.

Guðmundur Hafsteinsson stjórnarformaður Icelandair Group fer hér vítt og breitt yfir málefni Icelandair og áskoranir í rekstri félagsins. Aðalfundi Icelandair er nýlokið þar sem Guðmundur var endurkjörinn formaður stjórnar. Hann segir félagið mjög vel í stakk búið til að takast á við spennandi tíma framundan og grípa tækifærin sem gefast. Farið er yfir flotamálin, gengi félagsins á markaði og harða samkeppni á markaðnum og hvernig skiptistöðin í Keflavík nær ekki að anna umferðinni um völlinn. Guðmundur segir einni frá stórmerkilegum bakgrunni sínum m.a. í starfi hjá tæknirisunum Google og Apple.

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Viðmælandi þáttarins er Björk Kristjánsdóttir, framkvæmdastjóri rekstrar- og fjármálasviðs Carbon Recycling International (CRI). CRI hef­ur þróað leiðandi tækni­lausn á heimsvísu sem ger­ir viðskipta­vin­um þeirra kleift að fram­leiða met­anól á um­hverf­i­s­væn­an hátt úr kolt­ví­sýr­ingi og vetni, sem síðan er hægt að nýta sem græn­an orku­gjafa eða í efna­vör­ur. Í dag starfa rúmlega þrjátíu manns hjá fyrirtækinu en nýir fjárfestar lögðu félaginu til $30m árið 2023 til að fjármagna vöxt þess. Björk er fædd árið 1983 og ólst upp í 104 Reykjavík. Hún gekk í Verzlunarskóla Íslands og lauk síðan BS prófi í hagfræði frá Háskóla Íslands. Björk hefur áður starfað sem framkvæmdastjóri og meðeigandi Reykjavík Backpackers, rekstrarstjóri Bus Hostel Reykjavík og Reykjavík Terminal og stofnandi og framkvæmdastjóri Made in Mountains. Þessi þáttur er í boði Icelandair, Krónunnar og Arion.

Viðmælandi þáttarins er Þórey Vilhjálmsdóttir Proppé, stofnandi og framkvæmdastjóri Öldu. Alda er hugbúnaðarfyrirtæki sem hjálpar fyrirtækjum að meta og auka fjölbreytileika og inngildingu með örfræðslu, inngildingarkönnun, aðgerðaráætlun og mælaborði. Alda hugbúnaðurinn fór í loftið haustið 2023 og var í lok þess árs valinn á lista ráðgjafafyrirtækisins Gartner yfir leiðandi tæknilausnir sem bjóða upp á mælikvarða og markmiðasetningu í fjölbreytileika og inngildingu . Þórey var áður meðeigandi hjá ráðgjafafyrirtækinu Capacent og vann m.a. við ráðgjöf í stjórnun og stefnumótun en þar leiddi hún mörg helstu fyrirtæki og stofnanir á Íslandi í gegnum verkefnið Jafnréttisvísi. Hún hefur einnig starfað sem aðstoðarmaður innanríkisráðherra,  framkvæmdastjóri borgarstjórnarflokks Sjálfstæðisflokksins og framkvæmdastjóri Hönnunarmiðstöðvar. Hún hefur tekið þátt í margs konar félagsstörfum og stofnaði m.a. V-daginn, sat í stjórn UN Women, íslenskri landsnefnd á vegum Sameinuðu þjóðanna, í varastjórn Jafnréttissjóðs og í mannréttindaráði Reykjavíkurborgar. Hún stofnaði einnig umboðsskrifstofuna Eskimo Models og Ólöfu ríku, fyrirtæki sem framleiddi hönnunarleikföng og barnabækur. Þessi þáttur er í boði Krónunnar, Arion og Icelandair.

In this episode, Barbara tells us about her incredible three-week trip to Ireland, Iceland, and Spain. Join us as Barbara shares her and her husband's adventures, from glamping in Ireland to witnessing volcanic activity in Iceland and attending the Solheim Cup in Spain. Get ready to be inspired by their travel experiences and learn valuable tips for planning your own memorable trips. So sit back, relax, and get ready to Rock Your Retirement with Barbara's amazing travel stories!

Viðmælandi þáttarins er Garðar Stefánsson, meðstofnandi og forstjóri matvælafyrirtækisins GOOD GOOD. Fyrirtækið framleiðir m.a. sykurlausar sultur, sætuefni og súkkulaði- og hnetusmjör. GOOD GOOD hefur safnað um $25m+ frá fjárfestum og sækir nú fram á Bandaríkjamarkaði. Garðar er fæddur árið 1984 og ólst upp í Langholtshverfinu. Hann gekk í Verslunarskóla Íslands og lauk síðan BS prófi í hagfræði frá Háskóla Íslands og Master gráðu í Upplifunarhagkerfinu (e. Experience Economy) frá Háskólanum í Árósum. Garðar var áður meðstofnandi og framkvæmdastjóri saltframleiðslufyrirtækisins Norður Salt og meðstofnandi Saltverks Reykjaness ehf. Þessi þáttur er í boði Arion, Icelandair og Krónunnar.

Viðmælandi þáttarins er Jón Þór Gunnarsson, forstjóri Kaldalóns, fasteignafélags sem er skráð á íslenska aðalmarkaðinn. Jón er fæddur árið 1985 og ólst upp í Hafnarfirðinum. Hann gekk í Verslunarskóla Íslands og lauk síðan BS prófi umhverfis- og byggingarverkfræði frá Háskóla Íslands og MS prófi í byggingaverkfræði frá DTU háskólanum í Danmörku. Jón hefur starfað sem verkfræðingur hjá Mannviti, sérfræðingur í eignastýringu hjá Kviku og forstöðumaður hjá GAMMA,  þangað til hann tók við forstjórastarfi Kaldalóns. Þátturinn er í boði Krónunnar, Arion og Icelandair.

Viðmælandi þáttarins er Birgir Örn Birgisson, fjárfestir og fyrrverandi forstjóri Domino's. Birgir er fæddur árið 1972 og ólst upp á Borgarnesi og fór síðan í Menntaskólann á Akureyri. Hann flutti til Reykjavíkur og lauk BS í hagfræði frá Háskóla Íslands og frá Pompeu Fabra Barcelona. Birgir starfaði í 10 ár sem forstjóri Domino's á Íslandi og 13 ár sem “Group Managing Director” hjá Strax en hann sat einnig í stjórn félagsins. Fyrirtækið framleiðir og dreifir aukahluti fyrir farsíma.  Birgir hefur starfað sem framkvæmdastjóri Cintamani og fjárfest og setið í ýmsum stjórnum m.a. sem stjórnarformaður Billboard/Dengsa/BBI, auglýsingafyrirtækis, sem var selt til Símans núna í janúar 2024. Hann hefur einnig setið í stjórnum Domino's í Noregi, veitingastaðarins Joe & the Juice, afþreyingarfyrirtæksins Lava Show, tæknifyrirtækjanna Andes og Prógramm og leitarsjóðsins Leitar Capital Partners. Ásamt því að taka þátt í fasteignamarkaðnum í gegnum EB Invest.   Þessi þáttur er í boði Krónunnar, Arion og Icelandair.