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Travel Market Life
Travel Market Life Monthly Review: Summer Recess

Travel Market Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 35:56


What's fuelling travel and hospitality in 2025? I'm joined by experts Claire Steiner, Will Plummer, and James Clark to unpack insights from our last six episodes. From Instagram-driven bookings to new Labour laws, tech mergers, financial risks, and smart travel hacks, we're diving into what's shaping the industry.Giants like EasyJet and Jet2 are thriving as smaller operators falter amid mergers. Global tensions, trade tariffs, and shifting budgets are shaking up travel, yet spending is soaring. Is this hiding stagnation, or can niche players like eco-tourism startups shine? We're also exploring tax hikes, remote work's decline, and budget tips clients love.Travel Market Life is one of FeedSpot's top Hospitality Podcasts and is produced by Urban Podcasts.

UK Investor Magazine
Rules-based stock picking and building market-beating portfolios with Stockopedia

UK Investor Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 49:10


The UK Investor Magazine was thrilled to welcome Ed Croft, Founder and CEO of Stockopedia, to the podcast to explore how investors can employ rules-based stock picking to build market-building portfolios.Register for ‘The Smarter Way to Build a Market-Beating Share Portfolio‘ webinar here.Stockopedia provides investors with proprietary analysis tools to assist their stock selection. Based on a QVM philosophy (Quality, Value, and Momentum), these tools give investors the data required to build their own rules-based portfolio. Ed outlines the methodology behind the philosophy and the key company characteristics it seeks out.Ed provides deep insight into Stockopedia's NAPS portfolio built on the philosophy, outlining the stock selection methodology behind the portfolio that has returned an annualised 13% since inception, outperforming the S&P 500.We discuss NAPS best performers since its inception, including Games Workshop, Dart Group and Jet2.Rules-based investing can help remove the emotional element of investing. Ed discusses how investors can help manage the psychology of investing to focus on the core metrics of a company's performance.Discover the strategy that's outperformed every UK equity fund over the past decade. Join a free webinar with Ed Croft, CEO & Co-Founder of Stockopedia, as he reveals how everyday investors can build a market-beating stock portfolio.Register here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Smart Travel News
Google empieza a probar anuncios de viajes en motores de búsqueda con IA

Smart Travel News

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 8:11


En el primer trimestre de 2025, el empleo en el sector turístico en España alcanzó los 2.787.704 trabajadores, un 1,2% más que el año anterior, representando el 12,8% del empleo total, según datos de Turespaña. Además, el paro en actividades turísticas bajó al 12,1%, aunque la hostelería se vio afectada por el cambio de fecha de Semana Santa.Málaga se prepara para abrir las puertas a un nuevo mercado turístico con el lanzamiento del primer vuelo directo desde Seúl, la capital de Corea del Sur, lo que fomentará el turismo de larga distancia. Este vuelo, resultado de la colaboración con Korean Air y Hanjin Travel, se iniciará en octubre con ocho vuelos chárter programados.El VII Encuentro de la Red de Destinos Turísticos Inteligentes ha reunido a más de 170 gestores de 120 destinos en Santa Susanna. Organizado por SEGITTUR, el evento destacó la importancia de la colaboración y el intercambio de conocimientos para avanzar hacia un modelo turístico más resiliente, inclusivo y sostenible.Turkish Airlines conectará Sevilla con Estambul a partir de septiembre de 2025, ampliando así su red en el sur de Europa. La capital andaluza se convertirá en el sexto destino de la aerolínea en España, junto a Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Málaga y Bilbao.La Alianza de Municipios Turísticos Sol y Playa (AMT) se reunió en Londres con altos directivos de TUI, Jet2 y ABTA para reforzar la colaboración con el mercado británico. Ocho destinos españoles presentaron avances en sostenibilidad y hospitalidad, y propusieron acciones conjuntas para promover un turismo equilibrado con el Reino Unido.IAG, el grupo aéreo de Iberia, British Airways y Vueling, ha registrado un beneficio neto de 176 millones de euros en el primer trimestre de 2025, frente a las pérdidas de 4 millones del mismo período en 2024. El aumento en los ingresos por pasajero y la reducción del coste del combustible han impulsado estos resultados, que reflejan un crecimiento del 9,6% en los ingresos.

Irish Tech News Audio Articles
CarTrawler Announces Car Rental Partnership with Major Australian Airline, Virgin Australia

Irish Tech News Audio Articles

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 3:03


CarTrawler, the leading B2B technology provider of car rental solutions to the global travel industry, has announced a new car rental partnership with Virgin Australia. This collaboration marks another major airline partnership launch for CarTrawler and represents a significant step in further enhancing the travel experience for Virgin Australia customers. Virgin Australia, one of Australia's largest and most loved airlines, is headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland, and operates a comprehensive network of domestic and short-haul international flights. Known for its award-winning service and great value, Virgin Australia flew over 19.2 million passengers in 2024, and its loyalty program, Velocity Frequent Flyer, recently surpassed 13 million members. Through this new partnership, CarTrawler will provide Virgin Australia's customers with a seamless car rental booking experience at competitive rates, offering access to a wide range of vehicles from top car rental providers, including Europcar, Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty, and Sixt. Velocity Frequent Flyer members will also benefit from the opportunity to earn and redeem Velocity Points on car rentals, enhancing the travel rewards experience for millions. Aileen McCormack, Chief Commercial Officer at CarTrawler, commented: "We are thrilled to be Virgin Australia's exclusive car rental partner. Virgin Australia is an amazing airline, and their dedicated focus on customer service will be reflected in the unique car rental proposition we will provide to their customers, giving them unparalleled choice and convenience. "We are proud of our continued 100% success rate in securing partnerships with the world's leading global airlines, which underscores the trust and value travel brands place in our technology and teams. We look forward to building a successful and long-lasting relationship with Virgin Australia." Velocity Frequent Flyer Chief Executive Officer, Nick Rohrlach, is thrilled to have CarTrawler on board as a partner, offering immense value for the program's members: "Velocity Frequent Flyer is always looking for new ways to enhance the travel experience for its members. This partnership with CarTrawler offers exceptional value and choice, allowing members to earn and redeem Points seamlessly when booking a car rental. "From airport to the alpines, we know how important reliable service is for our members. We are proud to be partnering with CarTrawler to take care of their travel needs on the ground while we take care of them in the air." This partnership also marks the return of another major airline to the CarTrawler platform, with Virgin Australia rejoining, following Jet2 and Finnair in re-establishing their partnerships with CarTrawler in recent months. They now form part of CarTrawler's extensive global network of airlines and travel providers, which includes American Airlines, Jet2 and Jet2holidays, Air France-KLM, Wizz Air, United Airlines, easyJet, Uber, and Emirates. See more stories here.

Smart Travel News
El turismo en España vive el mejor primer trimestre de su historia

Smart Travel News

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 6:14


España recibió más de 17 millones de turistas internacionales en el primer trimestre de 2025, un 5,7% más que en el mismo periodo de 2024. El gasto total de los viajeros alcanzó los 23.500 millones de euros, un 7,2% más que en los primeros tres meses del año pasado. Los principales emisores fueron Reino Unido, Francia y Alemania, mientras que las comunidades autónomas que más turistas recibieron fueron Canarias, Cataluña y Andalucía.La demanda de trenes Madrid-Sevilla ha aumentado un 20% por la Feria de Abril. Según datos de Trainline, entre el 6 y el 11 de mayo, los pasajeros hacia Sevilla en general subieron un 18%, destacando Málaga con un aumento del 78% en las reservas.El buscador de hoteles español, Amimir.com, señala que los españoles han aumentado el gasto en sus viajes durante este último año, ya que han destinado una media de 590 euros a sus reservas de hoteles, un 4% más respecto a 2024. Además, los últimos datos del buscador revelan que los viajeros españoles suelen disfrutar de una media de tres noches por reserva.Jet2.com ha iniciado operaciones en el aeropuerto de Jerez de la Frontera apenas un mes después de la salida de Ryanair, cubriendo parcialmente el vacío dejado por esta última. La aerolínea británica realizará tres rutas que unirán la ciudad gaditana con Birmingham, Manchester y Leeds.Aena ha lanzado un contrato de 344 millones de euros para gestionar y ampliar las salas VIP del aeropuerto de Madrid-Barajas. El plan prevé duplicar su número hasta diez y casi triplicar la superficie total, de 5.980 a 11.990 metros cuadrados, en un contexto de creciente demanda de estos servicios.

Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast
April 1st - Busy week for budget airlines in southeast England

Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 6:11


Yesterday I was at Southend airport for the opening of a new easyJet base. Today the target is Luton airport where Jet2 has opened a new base – at the home of easyJet. Steve Heapy, chief executive of Jet2.com and Jet2 Holidays, says the customer will be the winner.This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Luke and Pete Show
Flight of Doom

The Luke and Pete Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 26:49


Pete's gearing up for a deeply inconvenient 5 a.m. Jet2 flight, and Luke isn't holding back on how much of a terrible idea that is. This sends the lads down memory lane as they relive their school trip adventures — leading to Luke's tale of a hellish coach trip to Switzerland.Elsewhere, they weigh in on Tesla's latest embarrassment, Musk's ongoing public meltdown, and why some people just don't seem to grasp the consequences of their own actions.Plus, Pete fully succumbs to AI madness as he uses deepfake technology to prank his mates in the worst possible way.Email us at hello@lukeandpeteshow.com or you can get in touch on X, Threads or Instagram if character-restricted messaging takes your fancy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ExplicitNovels
Approaching Advent

ExplicitNovels

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025


November transitions come to Saint Michaels. Based on the works by Blacksheep. Listen to the ► Podcast at Steamy Stories. Gordon & Miah Go On Holiday, before the hectic Advent flurry. Manchester Airport was busier than usual today. At Terminal 2, ranks of chairs were filled with passengers desperate to board flights to warmer climates. People from all walks of life headed along the concourse. Black, White, Asian, singles, couples, entire families, a group of American tourists arguing over the most mystical of all British customs -- queuing, cancerously-tanned tourists drifting homeward on the fumes of suntan lotion, pale tourists arriving with the damp smell of a cloudy country clinging to them -and drifting serenely through the crowds, a church organist and his much-younger girlfriend. "Well this is it!" Miah grinned as she and Gordon made their way to the departure gate. "Can't wait to get away from this awful weather!" Gordon replied, fiddling with his boarding pass. It was the middle of November. The rain had been relentless for the past few months, and showed no signs of easing. They boarded the Jet2 737 for the four and a half-hour flight to Tenerife South. They were seated in seats D and E on row 12 in the middle of the aircraft, which happened to be the emergency exit row. To Miah's delight, she'd got the window seat. "Oh nice!" she exclaimed, noting the larger amount of legroom. "Yeah, I was determined that we weren't going to be crammed in like sardines for four hours," Gordon replied, putting his hand luggage in the overhead bin. "Also, not wanting to sound like an anti-social old git, but I'd rather not sit next to anyone else either. Last year I had to fly to Poland, to help restore an old organ in Krakow. The outbound flight was a nightmare. Got wedged next to a fifty-stone bloke for two hours." "Also handy for other things," she winked at him as she fastened her seatbelt. "Our first holiday together. I can't believe it's actually happening. Oh Gordy, this is going to be unforgettable, I just know it." The flight was fully-booked and it seemed to take an eternity for everyone to board. Gordon observed the other passengers with his usual cynical eye. As a frequent flyer, he'd seen it all. This flight was no different. A middle-aged man wearing a Panama hat was taking his time, fiddling with the overhead bin, completely oblivious to the fact he was blocking the aisle. A family of four behind him tutted impatiently. A couple of rows in front, a young blonde woman with false nails and surgically enhanced lips was taking selfies, no doubt for Instagram. Gordon raised an eyebrow as she pouted and tilted her smartphone, almost elbowing an elderly man in the face. Obviously an influencer of some sort, he assumed. And what could be more glamorous than a selfie on a charter flight to Tenerife? Ah, the joys of modern air travel, Gordon thought to himself. And as soon as the seatbelt sign light goes out, folk will be up and heading to the loo. Miah was more interested in looking out of the window. "I want this to be a wonderful time, Miah. I hope it's as fun for you as it will be for me." He kissed her gently. "A week of sun, sea and lots of food. I just hope you won't be bored. I mean, there are excursions we can go on, you don't need to be stuck round the pool all day..." She was quick to reassure him. "Gordy, that's perfection to me. Family holidays with my parents were never relaxing. Dad was an action man, always wanting to do adventure stuff -- paragliding, rock climbing. I never wanted to do anything like that. For one thing, I'm terrified of heights. So I was always dumped in the hotel's Kid's Club whilst they went off enjoying themselves. I never liked those activities. I just wanted to be on the beach. Best holiday I had was when I went to Turkey with Jenna and her parents when I was twelve." "Well our hotel is right on the beach, so you're all sorted!" Gordon smiled back. "A full week away from St. Michael's Church and its organ! Finally my fingers can get a much-needed holiday. Plus, it'll be nice not to have Reverend Morris emailing all the time." "His sermons never get any better do they?" Miah replied. "Jenna did say she was trying to help him there." "Hmm, she needs to try harder." Gordon fastened his seatbelt. The vicar's wife had many talents, but improving her husband's sermons didn't seem to be one of them. He cast his mind back to Easter Sunday service. "Is Jenna still in the Guild Voices choir?" "Yes. She really likes it. Their choirmaster Derek said she has a perfect voice." Gordon chuckled to himself and wondered whether Jenna had worked her special magic on Derek. The fact she'd been using an egg vibrator during the Easter Sunday service seemed proof of that. Reclining in the seat, his mind briefly flashed back to his encounter with Harriet, his old crush. She'd be back in Australia now. He knew he'd never see her again. It was as if a long-abandoned loose end had finally been tied up -- an open door to his youth had closed. Her wise words about his relationship with Miah had emboldened him. Miah was his future now. No matter what happened. It was time to stop looking back. He was shaken from his thoughts as the plane's engines spooled up and Miah grabbed his arm. "Oh take-off. I love this part so much. I'm such a big kid. But it's so exciting!" "Yeah. It is. I love it too." The 737 roared down the runway and rose into the sky, climbing through the dense cloud. Even when they had reached cruising altitude and levelled off, Miah's eyes remained fixated on the view from the window. Bright blue and nothing but a blanket of cloud obscuring the land far below. Seconds after the fasten seatbelts sign went out, some passengers rose from their seats and headed for the toilets, just as Gordon had predicted. An hour into the flight and the queue for the toilets had gone. The cabin was quiet and most people were glued to their phones and tablets. Miah glanced round. Now seemed the perfect time for one of her fantasies to become reality. "Hey," she whispered in Gordon's ear. "Fancy joining the Mile High Club?" He laughed off her suggestion, then realised she was deadly serious. "Wait...you want to?" "I've always wanted to!" He bit his lip. "It's a hell of a risk, Miah. If the cabin crew find out we could get fined. Some airlines ban you for life." "Seems a bit harsh. Two consenting adults wanting some private in-flight entertainment." Her hand squeezed his thigh and she unfastened her seatbelt. "Join me in the rear toilet...if you're brave enough! Knock twice." As she got up from her seat and started forward toward the rear of the plane, she noticed a man rise from a seat farther forward in the cabin and glance back at her. The guy was about fifty, brown hair, bearded and of a stocky build like Gordon. This was no stranger. For an instant, Miah thought that perhaps the man was, in fact, a minor celebrity. He looked away from her after a fraction of a second of eye contact, stepped into the aisle, and moved forward towards the toilet at the front of the plane. He reminded her of someone, but try as she might, she couldn't make the connection. Thinking no more about it, she carried on to the toilet. In his seat, Gordon scratched the back of his head and wondered what to do. The thought of actually joining the infamous club had got him half-erect already. He rubbed his growing crotch bulge and decided to go for it. Now was his chance. It wouldn't be long before the cabin crew started the in-flight food and drinks. In the plane's tiny rear cubicle, Miah had positioned herself against the wall and prayed that Gordon hadn't chickened out. Two knocks on the door made her stomach lurch in excitement. She opened the door. "Gordy! You're here!" She slipped her dress off her shoulders. "What's this? A nervous flyer?" Gordon grinned as he squeezed into the toilet cubicle and quickly closed the door. "Actually this flight is too boring," she teased. "Needs more turbulence." "Well now. I know how to make it better." He pushed her up against the wall, and whispered into her ear with hot, seductive breath. "This is your Organist Captain speaking." Before Miah could comprehend exactly what he said, Gordon was all over her with a love so fierce. His hands roamed her bare shoulders and neck as he smothered her lips, nipping against her earlobes and bare skin. He kissed the sensitive skin below her jaw, making her tilt her head back. He kissed on, licking and grazing it, knowing he had hit a sweet spot. Gordon brought her face down with his hands, kissed her as she moaned lightly into his mouth. This pleased him immensely as he moved his hands down till they rested against her breasts. Miah knew nothing but bliss when he applied his sweet pressures. She began to gasp and pant as he pinched the sensitive rosebuds under her thin cotton dress. She didn't care as she felt him slide her bra straps down her shoulders. He was desperate to ravish her and she wanted him more than anything else in the world. The low hum of the plane's engines seemed to add to his arousal. "You're so big. Mmmm. I can't wait until I feel you inside my mouth." She said as she unzipped his trousers and pulled his dick out of his underpants. Softly, Miah ran her fingers over the heated flesh of his erect manhood. He took a sharp intake of breath at the feeling of her hands on him, and groaned. Tenderly, she encircled his organ with her right hand and gave it a few quick strokes. Gordon groaned from deep within his throat and moaned her name. Her face inched closer and closer to his penis. She could feel the energy pulsing through the veins and realised she alone was responsible for its arousal. She took a certain amount of pride in that fact. Miah's tongue lashed out at the head of Gordon's cock, slowly licking the bulbous head. "Ah..." He groaned. In the cramped confines of the toilet cubicle, his hands found her silky brown hair, as Miah's tongue lolled around his shaft like she was sucking on an orange slice. Slowly, she took more of his manhood into her wet, sucking mouth. Gordon was enjoying himself to no end. The things this woman could do with her tongue! She licked every inch of his cock, running her tongue across every vein, igniting every nerve ending. His breathing had picked up, Miah noticed. She began to increase her ministrations. She created a stimulating suction with her mouth and began to bob her head back and forth using her tongue to stimulate the underside of his cock. "Fuck!" Gordon said in a strained tone. "Do you h-have...oh...do you have any idea what you're doing to me? Ah!" "Umm hmm," she replied. And just to prove her point, she began to suck him off harder. His orgasm was coming now, hard and fast. "I'm going to cum," he grunted. "Not yet, Gordy. Need you inside!" Gordon quickly positioned himself between her legs as he continued to relish his girlfriend's sweet moans and kisses. Pulling her wet knickers aside, slowly, he began to tease her clit, receiving surprised gasps. He watched as he rolled one of her small breasts while thrusting a finger in and out of her glistening cunt. She flinched, and cried out in joy when she felt him thrust in two fingers. "I think you're ready to join the Club," Gordon whispered. "I know I am. Shall we?" "Yes!" And he thrust his large cock into her, and entered into the depths of her feminine waters. He was inside her, thrusting away, grunting, yelling her name. Miah held onto him tight, her legs wrapped around his sides. "Oh Gordy, sweet Gordy..." Her body shuddered, riding wave after wave of heat and unexplainable emotions. Just as he felt her walls tightening and squeezing him, he felt himself release deep inside of her, shooting his cum deep into her tight and quivering pussy... "Oh fucking hell, yes!" Gordon yelled. A furious knocking on the door brought them crashing down to earth. "Oh shit." "Um, just a minute!" Miah yelled, her voice shaky. She pressed the button to flush the toilet and Gordon quickly withdrew. Outside, a small queue had formed. "Whoever's in there must be trying to flush themselves down the bog. They've been in there ages!" a woman muttered to the air steward. Gordon zipped up his trousers and unlocked the door. He took a deep breath. "Okay, brace yourself. Hope whoever knocked isn't too pissed off with us!" He slid the door open and came face to face with a growing line of passengers. "About bloody time!" the man in the Panama hat yelled. Some of us have prostate trouble you know!" He fell silent as Miah squeezed out of the toilet behind Gordon. "Er, guess it's time we returned to our seats," Gordon smiled through gritted teeth. There were a few shocked gasps, while others cheered and clapped. "Looks like you two have earned your wings, the steward said, with a wink. Advent At Saint Michael's: Jenna has a dilemma. Can the Bishop help her? "This year has absolutely flown by," Reverend Morris said as he read through the latest edition of the parish magazine. I can't believe it's almost the first Sunday of Advent!" "It's been quite a year," his wife replied, looking very much troubled. "Are you alright Jen?" Reverend Morris looked at her. "Something's bothering you, I can tell." Jenna let out a sigh. "Oh Simon. I'm just so disgusted with recent events. I can't believe what's happened. He knew at once what she was referring to. "Ah. You mean the Archbishop of Canterbury resigning. No-one was more disgusted than I was. To think, we had to go and dine with him at Bishop George's house last year! Bowing and fawning over him whilst he prattled on about Africa and equal opportunities. That lying, hypocrite of a man had the nerve to threaten me over some 300 year old plaque in my church with the most tenuous link to slavery. And all the time he was covering up for some vile abuser!" He slammed his fist down on the coffee table and it was the first time Jenna had seen her normally mild-mannered husband look so enraged. "Makes me feel sick!" He added. "Good riddance. I hope whoever replaces him will be an actual Christian this time." Not as sick as I feel, Jenna thought to herself. Had I known what the Archbishop was truly like, I would never have given him a blowjob at that dinner party! But at the time it was necessary to stop him going public over the offending plaque in Saint Michael's church. Reverend Morris composed himself and sighed. "In times like this, I always find my faith tested. These people at the top have turned away from God. I just hope our dear little church doesn't suffer." Jenna embraced him. "That won't happen, Simon. I'll make sure of that!" "I'm feeling better already. We're approaching such a busy and important time in the church calendar. And your birthday too!" The shocking scandal engulfing the C of E had at least meant that Bishop George had long forgotten Reverend Morris' little dalliance with Sandra Conway at the vicarage garden party back in August. He took a deep breath and wondered if he was ever going to finish his sermon in time for the Sunday service. Meanwhile, over at 64 Stovepipe Avenue, Gordon the organist had no such worries. He whimpered and squirmed. It was getting hard to form thoughts between the tickling, let alone words, and the corners of his vision were fuzzing with pink mist that blended in with the view of Miah's of jiggling, bouncing breasts smothering him. "Has my sexy organist been a naughty boy?" She teased, tickling his balls. "You always bring out my naughty side...ah! Oh! Not down there! "Hee hee...Now I'm going to..." Suddenly, Gordon's smartphone rang, disturbing their afternoon pleasure. "Oh ignore it," he mumbled, in between kissing his girlfriend. The annoying ringtone continued, before the phone finally went silent. "What were you going to do?" "Open your diapason," Miah giggled, wrapping her hand round his cock. "That's the right term, yes?" "Oh yes," he replied, sucking on her nipples. "You've already made me Swell to Great!" Gordon always loved it when pipe organ-themed words were used during sex. The phone rang again. "Damn and blast it," Gordon exclaimed, reaching over to the bedside table. "Can't have five minute's peace. I should've switched it off." "Better answer it, it must be important," Miah said, licking the tip of his cock. "Hello? Oh hello Reverend." "Hope I haven't caught you at a bad moment, Gordon?" The vicar said. "Are you alright? Your voice sounds a little shaky." "Er, no I'm fine. Just er, doing a bit of D I Y. What can I do for you?" "Well about this Sunday's service. I would've emailed you but my Gmail has been playing up. Can't seem to log in at all. I hope it'll resolve itself soon. Anyways, could you play Happy Birthday on the organ after the service? It's for Gladys Wilcox. She's eighty-eight. I'll make an announcement during the reading of the notices." "Oh..." A groan of pleasure escaped Gordon's lips. "Umm, yes, of course I can!" "Are you sure you're okay? You sound tired." Reverend Morris asked. "I'm fine, Vicar. I'm...trying to...er, er, unblock the toilet. Eighty-eight? Good old Gladys, that's an achievement." Miah struggled to hold back a laugh and continued pleasuring the organist. "Right, thanks so much. I won't detain you further. Hope you get your toilet sorted. See you on Sunday!" The call ended and Gordon switched off the phone. "Unblocking the toilet?" Miah laughed, jacking his cock. "You should've said you were getting your pipes cleaned!" "It's hard to think clearly when a sexy lass has her lips round your dick!" Reverend Morris put down the phone. "Hmm, Gordon has organ practice in ten minutes. He's picked a fine time to unblock his toilet. Unless he's giving the practice a miss this week." "A blocked toilet is serious business though," Jenna replied. "Remember the trouble we had with our downstairs one after the vicarage garden party? Good thing Norman was able to fix it. Took him a while." "I still haven't a clue what it was that got flushed down there. Norman said it was a toy, but Christopher insisted it wasn't one of his, and none of the other kids at the gathering used the downstairs loo...not that it matters. Norman seemed rather embarrassed as I recall." "Maybe it wasn't a toy at all but a massive turd," Jenna added. "I bet poor Norman just said it was a toy because he didn't want to gross us out or embarrass anyone. By the way, did you notice how distracted he's been recently? I think he's got his eye on that newcomer to our church...what did you say her name was?" Reverend Morris took a sip of his coffee. "Oh. Eileen Hattersley. Yes, she's been attending our church for about a month now. She's a widow, and was brought up Catholic...used to attend Saint Mary's when Father Aiden was there. She was very fond of him, but since he jumped ship and joined the Living Earth Free Church, she seemed to undergo a crisis of faith. I think L E F C is a bit too modern for her, and the new priest at Saint Mary's isn't as approachable, so I've heard." "Hmm, I wonder what Gladys will think of Norman eyeing up a younger woman? They've had a sort of master-slave relationship for over a year now!" "Not sure! I still can't get that image of him in that pinny and being whipped out of my mind," the vicar said, shaking his head. "Whatever floats your boat. He's an excellent churchwarden. Anyways, I'd better hurry. I've got to be at the Youth Opportunities meeting at the town hall." Alone in the house, Jenna couldn't help but feel regret. Her musings were interrupted by a knock on the door. "Really hope this isn't another one of those doorstep sellers." She opened the door and was greeted by none other than Bishop George. "Hello Jenna! Is Simon in?" "Oh George! Afraid you've just missed him -- he's gone to some meeting at the town hall." "Ah, what a shame," the older man replied, trying to look disappointed, but secretly he was delighted. "Come in please," Jenna said, grabbing his arm. "Actually I could do with someone to talk to right now. Oh George. I did something last year that I truly regret now and I'm not sure how to deal with it." "Why certainly my dear," Bishop George smiled, following the stunning vicar's wife inside. "You know I am always more than happy to help you in any way I can! It's been a while since we last spoke -- was the vicarage party back in summer wasn't it?" "Yes it was. Too long." "How is your cousin doing? And Gordon? I heard that they drank rather too much home-made punch at that party!" "Umm yes. I think we all did! Poor Gordon, he had the hangover from hell the next day. He actually threw up at choir practice...all over the flower arrangement the Mother's Union ladies had brought...good thing this was before the choir arrived." The bishop smiled as he sat down on the settee. He decided not to mention the fact he'd noticed Jenna, Miah and Gordon asleep and naked in the master bedroom. Perhaps they had all been too drunk to remember what had happened? "Would you like a cuppa? Or something stronger?" Jenna asked. "Brandy would be nice," he said with a wink. "Sure!" A few moments later, he beckoned Jenna to sit next to him. "Now my dear, what's bothering you? It's not like you to seem so tense. Indeed, her attitude had him greatly concerned. He hoped whatever it was wasn't related to their passionate encounters in the past. "Well, it's all this business with the disgraced Archbishop of Canterbury," Jenna began. "Simon and I were both horrified when we heard the news." Bishop George pulled a face as he sipped his brandy. "I never liked him from the start. Ruined the C of E, he has. Of course, he's just one of several bad apples. When he was appointed to that role I said to others, this bloke will be nothing but trouble. And guess what I was proved right. And I was ignored and ostracized for my opinions. I can always smell a wrong 'un Jen. That ridiculous business with the 17th century horse. Can't believe I was forced to go along with that." "That's the thing, George. I had to persuade the Archbishop to drop his plans to shame Simon's church and remove a plaque that would've caused a lot of damage to a fragile wall. And I was successful in...persuading him. But..." Bishop George raised an eyebrow as he gazed at her flawless cleavage and legs. He remembered the dinner party last year and how she'd been sat next to the archbishop. How sweaty and red-faced he looked. "How exactly did you persuade him Jenna? Though I do have an idea..." "Oh George. When I was alone in the room with him, I sucked his cock. At the time it was such fun, seducing a powerful man...and it was for a very good reason of course. He backed down. But that was before I knew what a horrible person he was, covering up for an abuser. Now I feel ashamed and soiled." "My dear Jenna, you have nothing to feel ashamed about. He had a lot of us fooled. Friends in high places who defended him. And you did what you did in order to protect your husband's livelihood. Think no more about it. We must look to the future now and hope that the C of E elects someone who won't turn a blind eye to safeguarding concerns and predators that try to hide behind a mask of righteousness." She nodded. "You're right, George. "Oh I feel so much better now that I've unburdened myself!" She threw her arms around him and held him tight. Her firm tits pressed into his chest, and the bishop felt his cock twitch. They stared at each other, eyes flicking back and forth. Jenna's hand slid slowly down his chest, across his belly, over the belt buckle of his black trousers. She pressed his groin gently. "Something else I can help you with?" He whispered, as she began teasing his pink shirt that was neatly tucked into his trousers. "I need my faith in bishops restored." "Well Jenna, you know what to do there," he replied, kissing her as her eager fingers unzipped his trousers and freed his growing erection from his underwear. She was surprised to see that he was wearing plain white boxer shorts this time. "No pretty knickers today, George?" She said, pulling his trousers and underpants down. "Just fancied a change," he replied. "I'm saving the red lace ones you gave me for Christmas." Moving closer, he shoved his sweaty dick close to her face. She naturally opened up to taste him and he tasted as divine as last time. Sweet and manly. Jenna's hands quickly wrapped around his hips, pulling him closer to her face, shoving his cock deeper into her mouth, until his wiry grey pubes brushed her nose. "That feels bloody amazing." Bishop George sighed. "Swallow it all the way. I know you can do it, Jen." He urged her on as his dick quickly hardened further. The bishop's manhood was thick and a good seven inches when it was hard. Jenna closed her eyes to enjoy the musky smell of his crotch and the wet sounds of her lips sucking him. "Let's go upstairs," she whispered and he didn't hesitate to follow her into the vicarage's master bedroom. Much activity had taken place in here, he mused. He sat on the edge of the bed as Jenna took her dress off and then unhooked her bra, shrugging it off her shoulders, slipped her thumbs into the waistband of her knickers, and lowered them. Bishop George pulled her to him, his tongue flicking over delicate pink nipples, his fingers brushing her back and arse. She ran her fingers through his silver hair, before kneeling before him. Jenna opened her mouth wide and greedily started to suck his cock. She looked up to him, his eyes were closed and head tilted back moaning softly, "Oh, I'm blessed. Keep on doing it." Hearing those words, Jenna started sucking wildly on him. His breathing became really heavy as well as his moaning when suddenly the bishop lifted her head off his cock. The next thing Jenna knew, she was on her back with him between her legs lifting them high in the air. "Fuck me, Right Reverend. Give it to me." She found herself saying breathlessly. And he did just that as he rammed half his dick deep in her pussy so violently that she sucked in air to keep from crying out. Then he rammed the rest of it into her, stopping only when his low hanging balls slapped against her. Age hadn't dimmed his stamina one bit and he could match Gordon, her husband and the other church men she'd slept with. "You like having a bishop's cock in your pussy, Jen?" He suddenly asked with a huge smile on his face. "Has this Bishop successfully restored your faith?" "Yes... oh God yes!" "Well you've certainly strengthened mine and I thank you for this divine joy!" The knowledge that she was giving this hot older man so much pleasure filled Jenna with pride. Bishop George was really enjoying himself at this point as he was pounding her. He buried his cock deep into her holy tunnel and held it there as he pumped a full load of thick cum into the redhead's ever-welcoming womanhood. Burst after burst of his seed coated Jenna's insides and she climaxed, gasping for breath, but beyond satisfied! They lay happily together cuddling each other afterwards. Both had been relieved of their stress and worries. "You really are a true Christian Jenna," Bishop George murmured as he caressed her back. "Always thinking of others." Based on the works by Blacksheep, for Literotica  

Smart Travel News
Jet2.com ofertará más de 4,3 millones de plazas hacia España entre los meses de abril y octubre

Smart Travel News

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 6:56


Gran Canaria será sede del XVI Congreso Nacional de Turismo Rural, organizado por ASETUR, los días 5 y 6 de junio. El evento, presentado en FITUR, abordará los retos del sector en 2025 con un enfoque en la sostenibilidad y se celebrará en el Parador Nacional de Tejeda. La británica Jet2.com ofertará más de 4,3 millones de plazas hacia España entre los meses de abril y octubre, un 10% más y 380.000 asientos extra en comparación al mismo periodo de temporada alta de 2024. Los aeropuertos en los que la operativa será más intensa serán los de Mallorca, Tenerife y Alicante-Elche, además de los aumentos del 22% en Reus y del 18% en Girona. El presidente de la CEOE, Antonio Garamendi, calificó de “muy buena noticia” el crecimiento del 3,2% del PIB en 2024 y ha destacado el "efecto tractor" del turismo, no sólo el internacional, también el de interior. Soltour cerró su participación en la edición 45 de Fitur con la celebración de sus 50 años de trayectoria con una variedad de eventos, mesas redondas y acuerdos estratégicos con Quintana Roo y República Dominicana. El precio del transporte volverá a los descuentos anteriores a la derogación en el Congreso del decreto 'ómnibus', tras la aprobación de un nuevo decreto en el Consejo de Ministros que recoge otra vez esta medida. La plataforma alemana CamperDays facturó un 42% más en España durante 2024 con respecto a un año antes, en el contexto de un total de 47,7 millones de pernoctaciones entre enero y noviembre en el sector de campings, un 3,3% más que 2023.

Ur Welcome America
Anastacia & Jet2

Ur Welcome America

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 53:54


We are back and 2025 couldn't be going any better…..Frazer is discussing the shockingly not Canadian singer ANASTACIA & Ben takes us on board Jess Glynn's airline JET2.Leave us some feedback;Insta: @urwelcomeamericaTwitter: @urwelcomeUSAEmail: UrWelcomeAmericaPodcast@gmail.com

Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast
January 3rd - Jet2's year ahead: new horizons and a final flight for the 757

Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 8:11


In today's podcast, I speak with Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2 Holidays and Jet2.com, about the airline's ambitious expansion in 2025, including new bases in Bournemouth and Luton. We discuss the growing holiday demand, the company's award-winning customer service, and the retirement of their last Boeing 757 this weekend, marking the transition to a cleaner, quieter Airbus A321neo fleet.This podcast is free, as is The Independent Travel newsletter, which you can subscribe to here and have delivered every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elis James and John Robins
#392 - Not Letting Down 750 GPs, The Jet2 Prerogative and Sophie Duker

Elis James and John Robins

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 61:09


“All suffering is resistance to suffering” is soon followed by “we are technically a comedy podcast” on the show today. So it's clearly another banter filled hour or so which covers the hilarious fodder of regret, gratitude and whether you should tell your BF that you've got a billiard room.It's all good stuff as Dave is pressured into doing stand up (again as he will never give). Also an 8 year old believes the show is now a “bum surgery podcast” and the lovely Sophie Duker pops along.There's also some great emails from vicars. Thanks revs.Keep your eyes peeled for the bonus episode Saturday morning, only available on BBC Sounds. And it's a classic.To contact the show OR the Bureau then email elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk or WhatsApp us on 07974 293 022.

Steamy Stories Podcast
Approaching Advent

Steamy Stories Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024


 November transitions come to Saint Michaels.Based on the works by Blacksheep. Listen to the ► Podcast at Steamy Stories.Gordon & Miah Go On Holiday, before the hectic Advent flurry.Manchester Airport was busier than usual today. At Terminal 2, ranks of chairs were filled with passengers desperate to board flights to warmer climates. People from all walks of life headed along the concourse. Black, White, Asian, singles, couples, entire families, a group of American tourists arguing over the most mystical of all British customs -- queuing, cancerously-tanned tourists drifting homeward on the fumes of suntan lotion, pale tourists arriving with the damp smell of a cloudy country clinging to them -and drifting serenely through the crowds, a church organist and his much-younger girlfriend."Well this is it!" Miah grinned as she and Gordon made their way to the departure gate."Can't wait to get away from this awful weather!" Gordon replied, fiddling with his boarding pass. It was the middle of November. The rain had been relentless for the past few months, and showed no signs of easing.They boarded the Jet2 737 for the four and a half-hour flight to Tenerife South. They were seated in seats D and E on row 12 in the middle of the aircraft, which happened to be the emergency exit row. To Miah's delight, she'd got the window seat."Oh nice!" she exclaimed, noting the larger amount of legroom."Yeah, I was determined that we weren't going to be crammed in like sardines for four hours," Gordon replied, putting his hand luggage in the overhead bin. "Also, not wanting to sound like an anti-social old git, but I'd rather not sit next to anyone else either. Last year I had to fly to Poland, to help restore an old organ in Krakow. The outbound flight was a nightmare. Got wedged next to a fifty-stone bloke for two hours.""Also handy for other things," she winked at him as she fastened her seatbelt. "Our first holiday together. I can't believe it's actually happening. Oh Gordy, this is going to be unforgettable, I just know it."The flight was fully-booked and it seemed to take an eternity for everyone to board. Gordon observed the other passengers with his usual cynical eye. As a frequent flyer, he'd seen it all. This flight was no different. A middle-aged man wearing a Panama hat was taking his time, fiddling with the overhead bin, completely oblivious to the fact he was blocking the aisle. A family of four behind him tutted impatiently. A couple of rows in front, a young blonde woman with false nails and surgically enhanced lips was taking selfies, no doubt for Instagram. Gordon raised an eyebrow as she pouted and tilted her smartphone, almost elbowing an elderly man in the face. Obviously an influencer of some sort, he assumed. And what could be more glamorous than a selfie on a charter flight to Tenerife?Ah, the joys of modern air travel, Gordon thought to himself. And as soon as the seatbelt sign light goes out, folk will be up and heading to the loo.Miah was more interested in looking out of the window."I want this to be a wonderful time, Miah. I hope it's as fun for you as it will be for me." He kissed her gently. "A week of sun, sea and lots of food. I just hope you won't be bored. I mean, there are excursions we can go on, you don't need to be stuck round the pool all day..."She was quick to reassure him. "Gordy, that's perfection to me. Family holidays with my parents were never relaxing. Dad was an action man, always wanting to do adventure stuff -- paragliding, rock climbing. I never wanted to do anything like that. For one thing, I'm terrified of heights. So I was always dumped in the hotel's Kid's Club whilst they went off enjoying themselves. I never liked those activities. I just wanted to be on the beach. Best holiday I had was when I went to Turkey with Jenna and her parents when I was twelve.""Well our hotel is right on the beach, so you're all sorted!" Gordon smiled back. "A full week away from St. Michael's Church and its organ! Finally my fingers can get a much-needed holiday. Plus, it'll be nice not to have Reverend Morris emailing all the time.""His sermons never get any better do they?" Miah replied. "Jenna did say she was trying to help him there.""Hmm, she needs to try harder." Gordon fastened his seatbelt. The vicar's wife had many talents, but improving her husband's sermons didn't seem to be one of them. He cast his mind back to Easter Sunday service. "Is Jenna still in the Guild Voices choir?""Yes. She really likes it. Their choirmaster Derek said she has a perfect voice."Gordon chuckled to himself and wondered whether Jenna had worked her special magic on Derek. The fact she'd been using an egg vibrator during the Easter Sunday service seemed proof of that. Reclining in the seat, his mind briefly flashed back to his encounter with Harriet, his old crush. She'd be back in Australia now. He knew he'd never see her again. It was as if a long-abandoned loose end had finally been tied up -- an open door to his youth had closed. Her wise words about his relationship with Miah had emboldened him. Miah was his future now. No matter what happened. It was time to stop looking back.He was shaken from his thoughts as the plane's engines spooled up and Miah grabbed his arm. "Oh take-off. I love this part so much. I'm such a big kid. But it's so exciting!""Yeah. It is. I love it too."The 737 roared down the runway and rose into the sky, climbing through the dense cloud.Even when they had reached cruising altitude and levelled off, Miah's eyes remained fixated on the view from the window. Bright blue and nothing but a blanket of cloud obscuring the land far below.Seconds after the fasten seatbelts sign went out, some passengers rose from their seats and headed for the toilets, just as Gordon had predicted.An hour into the flight and the queue for the toilets had gone. The cabin was quiet and most people were glued to their phones and tablets. Miah glanced round. Now seemed the perfect time for one of her fantasies to become reality."Hey," she whispered in Gordon's ear. "Fancy joining the Mile High Club?"He laughed off her suggestion, then realised she was deadly serious. "Wait...you want to?""I've always wanted to!"He bit his lip. "It's a hell of a risk, Miah. If the cabin crew find out we could get fined. Some airlines ban you for life.""Seems a bit harsh. Two consenting adults wanting some private in-flight entertainment." Her hand squeezed his thigh and she unfastened her seatbelt. "Join me in the rear toilet...if you're brave enough! Knock twice."As she got up from her seat and started forward toward the rear of the plane, she noticed a man rise from a seat farther forward in the cabin and glance back at her. The guy was about fifty, brown hair, bearded and of a stocky build like Gordon.This was no stranger.For an instant, Miah thought that perhaps the man was, in fact, a minor celebrity. He looked away from her after a fraction of a second of eye contact, stepped into the aisle, and moved forward towards the toilet at the front of the plane. He reminded her of someone, but try as she might, she couldn't make the connection. Thinking no more about it, she carried on to the toilet.In his seat, Gordon scratched the back of his head and wondered what to do. The thought of actually joining the infamous club had got him half-erect already. He rubbed his growing crotch bulge and decided to go for it. Now was his chance. It wouldn't be long before the cabin crew started the in-flight food and drinks.In the plane's tiny rear cubicle, Miah had positioned herself against the wall and prayed that Gordon hadn't chickened out. Two knocks on the door made her stomach lurch in excitement. She opened the door."Gordy! You're here!" She slipped her dress off her shoulders."What's this? A nervous flyer?" Gordon grinned as he squeezed into the toilet cubicle and quickly closed the door."Actually this flight is too boring," she teased. "Needs more turbulence.""Well now. I know how to make it better."He pushed her up against the wall, and whispered into her ear with hot, seductive breath. "This is your Organist Captain speaking."Before Miah could comprehend exactly what he said, Gordon was all over her with a love so fierce. His hands roamed her bare shoulders and neck as he smothered her lips, nipping against her earlobes and bare skin. He kissed the sensitive skin below her jaw, making her tilt her head back. He kissed on, licking and grazing it, knowing he had hit a sweet spot.Gordon brought her face down with his hands, kissed her as she moaned lightly into his mouth. This pleased him immensely as he moved his hands down till they rested against her breasts. Miah knew nothing but bliss when he applied his sweet pressures. She began to gasp and pant as he pinched the sensitive rosebuds under her thin cotton dress. She didn't care as she felt him slide her bra straps down her shoulders.He was desperate to ravish her and she wanted him more than anything else in the world. The low hum of the plane's engines seemed to add to his arousal."You're so big. Mmmm. I can't wait until I feel you inside my mouth." She said as she unzipped his trousers and pulled his dick out of his underpants.Softly, Miah ran her fingers over the heated flesh of his erect manhood. He took a sharp intake of breath at the feeling of her hands on him, and groaned. Tenderly, she encircled his organ with her right hand and gave it a few quick strokes. Gordon groaned from deep within his throat and moaned her name. Her face inched closer and closer to his penis. She could feel the energy pulsing through the veins and realised she alone was responsible for its arousal. She took a certain amount of pride in that fact.Miah's tongue lashed out at the head of Gordon's cock, slowly licking the bulbous head."Ah..." He groaned. In the cramped confines of the toilet cubicle, his hands found her silky brown hair, as Miah's tongue lolled around his shaft like she was sucking on an orange slice. Slowly, she took more of his manhood into her wet, sucking mouth. Gordon was enjoying himself to no end. The things this woman could do with her tongue! She licked every inch of his cock, running her tongue across every vein, igniting every nerve ending. His breathing had picked up, Miah noticed. She began to increase her ministrations. She created a stimulating suction with her mouth and began to bob her head back and forth using her tongue to stimulate the underside of his cock."Fuck!" Gordon said in a strained tone. "Do you h-have...oh...do you have any idea what you're doing to me? Ah!""Umm hmm," she replied. And just to prove her point, she began to suck him off harder.His orgasm was coming now, hard and fast. "I'm going to cum," he grunted."Not yet, Gordy. Need you inside!"Gordon quickly positioned himself between her legs as he continued to relish his girlfriend's sweet moans and kisses. Pulling her wet knickers aside, slowly, he began to tease her clit, receiving surprised gasps. He watched as he rolled one of her small breasts while thrusting a finger in and out of her glistening cunt. She flinched, and cried out in joy when she felt him thrust in two fingers."I think you're ready to join the Club," Gordon whispered. "I know I am. Shall we?""Yes!"And he thrust his large cock into her, and entered into the depths of her feminine waters.He was inside her, thrusting away, grunting, yelling her name. Miah held onto him tight, her legs wrapped around his sides."Oh Gordy, sweet Gordy..."Her body shuddered, riding wave after wave of heat and unexplainable emotions. Just as he felt her walls tightening and squeezing him, he felt himself release deep inside of her, shooting his cum deep into her tight and quivering pussy..."Oh fucking hell, yes!" Gordon yelled.A furious knocking on the door brought them crashing down to earth."Oh shit.""Um, just a minute!" Miah yelled, her voice shaky. She pressed the button to flush the toilet and Gordon quickly withdrew.Outside, a small queue had formed. "Whoever's in there must be trying to flush themselves down the bog. They've been in there ages!" a woman muttered to the air steward.Gordon zipped up his trousers and unlocked the door. He took a deep breath. "Okay, brace yourself. Hope whoever knocked isn't too pissed off with us!" He slid the door open and came face to face with a growing line of passengers."About bloody time!" the man in the Panama hat yelled. Some of us have prostate trouble you know!" He fell silent as Miah squeezed out of the toilet behind Gordon."Er, guess it's time we returned to our seats," Gordon smiled through gritted teeth.There were a few shocked gasps, while others cheered and clapped."Looks like you two have earned your wings, the steward said, with a wink.Advent At Saint Michael's: Jenna has a dilemma. Can the Bishop help her?"This year has absolutely flown by," Reverend Morris said as he read through the latest edition of the parish magazine. I can't believe it's almost the first Sunday of Advent!""It's been quite a year," his wife replied, looking very much troubled."Are you alright Jen?" Reverend Morris looked at her. "Something's bothering you, I can tell."Jenna let out a sigh. "Oh Simon. I'm just so disgusted with recent events. I can't believe what's happened.He knew at once what she was referring to. "Ah. You mean the Archbishop of Canterbury resigning. No-one was more disgusted than I was. To think, we had to go and dine with him at Bishop George's house last year! Bowing and fawning over him whilst he prattled on about Africa and equal opportunities. That lying, hypocrite of a man had the nerve to threaten me over some 300 year old plaque in my church with the most tenuous link to slavery. And all the time he was covering up for some vile abuser!" He slammed his fist down on the coffee table and it was the first time Jenna had seen her normally mild-mannered husband look so enraged."Makes me feel sick!" He added. "Good riddance. I hope whoever replaces him will be an actual Christian this time."Not as sick as I feel, Jenna thought to herself. Had I known what the Archbishop was truly like, I would never have given him a blowjob at that dinner party! But at the time it was necessary to stop him going public over the offending plaque in Saint Michael's church.Reverend Morris composed himself and sighed. "In times like this, I always find my faith tested. These people at the top have turned away from God. I just hope our dear little church doesn't suffer."Jenna embraced him. "That won't happen, Simon. I'll make sure of that!""I'm feeling better already. We're approaching such a busy and important time in the church calendar. And your birthday too!"The shocking scandal engulfing the C of E had at least meant that Bishop George had long forgotten Reverend Morris' little dalliance with Sandra Conway at the vicarage garden party back in August. He took a deep breath and wondered if he was ever going to finish his sermon in time for the Sunday service.Meanwhile, over at 64 Stovepipe Avenue, Gordon the organist had no such worries.He whimpered and squirmed. It was getting hard to form thoughts between the tickling, let alone words, and the corners of his vision were fuzzing with pink mist that blended in with the view of Miah's of jiggling, bouncing breasts smothering him."Has my sexy organist been a naughty boy?" She teased, tickling his balls."You always bring out my naughty side...ah! Oh! Not down there!"Hee hee...Now I'm going to..."Suddenly, Gordon's smartphone rang, disturbing their afternoon pleasure."Oh ignore it," he mumbled, in between kissing his girlfriend. The annoying ringtone continued, before the phone finally went silent. "What were you going to do?""Open your diapason," Miah giggled, wrapping her hand round his cock. "That's the right term, yes?""Oh yes," he replied, sucking on her nipples. "You've already made me Swell to Great!" Gordon always loved it when pipe organ-themed words were used during sex.The phone rang again."Damn and blast it," Gordon exclaimed, reaching over to the bedside table. "Can't have five minute's peace. I should've switched it off.""Better answer it, it must be important," Miah said, licking the tip of his cock.

Steamy Stories
Approaching Advent

Steamy Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024


 November transitions come to Saint Michaels.Based on the works by Blacksheep. Listen to the ► Podcast at Steamy Stories.Gordon & Miah Go On Holiday, before the hectic Advent flurry.Manchester Airport was busier than usual today. At Terminal 2, ranks of chairs were filled with passengers desperate to board flights to warmer climates. People from all walks of life headed along the concourse. Black, White, Asian, singles, couples, entire families, a group of American tourists arguing over the most mystical of all British customs -- queuing, cancerously-tanned tourists drifting homeward on the fumes of suntan lotion, pale tourists arriving with the damp smell of a cloudy country clinging to them -and drifting serenely through the crowds, a church organist and his much-younger girlfriend."Well this is it!" Miah grinned as she and Gordon made their way to the departure gate."Can't wait to get away from this awful weather!" Gordon replied, fiddling with his boarding pass. It was the middle of November. The rain had been relentless for the past few months, and showed no signs of easing.They boarded the Jet2 737 for the four and a half-hour flight to Tenerife South. They were seated in seats D and E on row 12 in the middle of the aircraft, which happened to be the emergency exit row. To Miah's delight, she'd got the window seat."Oh nice!" she exclaimed, noting the larger amount of legroom."Yeah, I was determined that we weren't going to be crammed in like sardines for four hours," Gordon replied, putting his hand luggage in the overhead bin. "Also, not wanting to sound like an anti-social old git, but I'd rather not sit next to anyone else either. Last year I had to fly to Poland, to help restore an old organ in Krakow. The outbound flight was a nightmare. Got wedged next to a fifty-stone bloke for two hours.""Also handy for other things," she winked at him as she fastened her seatbelt. "Our first holiday together. I can't believe it's actually happening. Oh Gordy, this is going to be unforgettable, I just know it."The flight was fully-booked and it seemed to take an eternity for everyone to board. Gordon observed the other passengers with his usual cynical eye. As a frequent flyer, he'd seen it all. This flight was no different. A middle-aged man wearing a Panama hat was taking his time, fiddling with the overhead bin, completely oblivious to the fact he was blocking the aisle. A family of four behind him tutted impatiently. A couple of rows in front, a young blonde woman with false nails and surgically enhanced lips was taking selfies, no doubt for Instagram. Gordon raised an eyebrow as she pouted and tilted her smartphone, almost elbowing an elderly man in the face. Obviously an influencer of some sort, he assumed. And what could be more glamorous than a selfie on a charter flight to Tenerife?Ah, the joys of modern air travel, Gordon thought to himself. And as soon as the seatbelt sign light goes out, folk will be up and heading to the loo.Miah was more interested in looking out of the window."I want this to be a wonderful time, Miah. I hope it's as fun for you as it will be for me." He kissed her gently. "A week of sun, sea and lots of food. I just hope you won't be bored. I mean, there are excursions we can go on, you don't need to be stuck round the pool all day..."She was quick to reassure him. "Gordy, that's perfection to me. Family holidays with my parents were never relaxing. Dad was an action man, always wanting to do adventure stuff -- paragliding, rock climbing. I never wanted to do anything like that. For one thing, I'm terrified of heights. So I was always dumped in the hotel's Kid's Club whilst they went off enjoying themselves. I never liked those activities. I just wanted to be on the beach. Best holiday I had was when I went to Turkey with Jenna and her parents when I was twelve.""Well our hotel is right on the beach, so you're all sorted!" Gordon smiled back. "A full week away from St. Michael's Church and its organ! Finally my fingers can get a much-needed holiday. Plus, it'll be nice not to have Reverend Morris emailing all the time.""His sermons never get any better do they?" Miah replied. "Jenna did say she was trying to help him there.""Hmm, she needs to try harder." Gordon fastened his seatbelt. The vicar's wife had many talents, but improving her husband's sermons didn't seem to be one of them. He cast his mind back to Easter Sunday service. "Is Jenna still in the Guild Voices choir?""Yes. She really likes it. Their choirmaster Derek said she has a perfect voice."Gordon chuckled to himself and wondered whether Jenna had worked her special magic on Derek. The fact she'd been using an egg vibrator during the Easter Sunday service seemed proof of that. Reclining in the seat, his mind briefly flashed back to his encounter with Harriet, his old crush. She'd be back in Australia now. He knew he'd never see her again. It was as if a long-abandoned loose end had finally been tied up -- an open door to his youth had closed. Her wise words about his relationship with Miah had emboldened him. Miah was his future now. No matter what happened. It was time to stop looking back.He was shaken from his thoughts as the plane's engines spooled up and Miah grabbed his arm. "Oh take-off. I love this part so much. I'm such a big kid. But it's so exciting!""Yeah. It is. I love it too."The 737 roared down the runway and rose into the sky, climbing through the dense cloud.Even when they had reached cruising altitude and levelled off, Miah's eyes remained fixated on the view from the window. Bright blue and nothing but a blanket of cloud obscuring the land far below.Seconds after the fasten seatbelts sign went out, some passengers rose from their seats and headed for the toilets, just as Gordon had predicted.An hour into the flight and the queue for the toilets had gone. The cabin was quiet and most people were glued to their phones and tablets. Miah glanced round. Now seemed the perfect time for one of her fantasies to become reality."Hey," she whispered in Gordon's ear. "Fancy joining the Mile High Club?"He laughed off her suggestion, then realised she was deadly serious. "Wait...you want to?""I've always wanted to!"He bit his lip. "It's a hell of a risk, Miah. If the cabin crew find out we could get fined. Some airlines ban you for life.""Seems a bit harsh. Two consenting adults wanting some private in-flight entertainment." Her hand squeezed his thigh and she unfastened her seatbelt. "Join me in the rear toilet...if you're brave enough! Knock twice."As she got up from her seat and started forward toward the rear of the plane, she noticed a man rise from a seat farther forward in the cabin and glance back at her. The guy was about fifty, brown hair, bearded and of a stocky build like Gordon.This was no stranger.For an instant, Miah thought that perhaps the man was, in fact, a minor celebrity. He looked away from her after a fraction of a second of eye contact, stepped into the aisle, and moved forward towards the toilet at the front of the plane. He reminded her of someone, but try as she might, she couldn't make the connection. Thinking no more about it, she carried on to the toilet.In his seat, Gordon scratched the back of his head and wondered what to do. The thought of actually joining the infamous club had got him half-erect already. He rubbed his growing crotch bulge and decided to go for it. Now was his chance. It wouldn't be long before the cabin crew started the in-flight food and drinks.In the plane's tiny rear cubicle, Miah had positioned herself against the wall and prayed that Gordon hadn't chickened out. Two knocks on the door made her stomach lurch in excitement. She opened the door."Gordy! You're here!" She slipped her dress off her shoulders."What's this? A nervous flyer?" Gordon grinned as he squeezed into the toilet cubicle and quickly closed the door."Actually this flight is too boring," she teased. "Needs more turbulence.""Well now. I know how to make it better."He pushed her up against the wall, and whispered into her ear with hot, seductive breath. "This is your Organist Captain speaking."Before Miah could comprehend exactly what he said, Gordon was all over her with a love so fierce. His hands roamed her bare shoulders and neck as he smothered her lips, nipping against her earlobes and bare skin. He kissed the sensitive skin below her jaw, making her tilt her head back. He kissed on, licking and grazing it, knowing he had hit a sweet spot.Gordon brought her face down with his hands, kissed her as she moaned lightly into his mouth. This pleased him immensely as he moved his hands down till they rested against her breasts. Miah knew nothing but bliss when he applied his sweet pressures. She began to gasp and pant as he pinched the sensitive rosebuds under her thin cotton dress. She didn't care as she felt him slide her bra straps down her shoulders.He was desperate to ravish her and she wanted him more than anything else in the world. The low hum of the plane's engines seemed to add to his arousal."You're so big. Mmmm. I can't wait until I feel you inside my mouth." She said as she unzipped his trousers and pulled his dick out of his underpants.Softly, Miah ran her fingers over the heated flesh of his erect manhood. He took a sharp intake of breath at the feeling of her hands on him, and groaned. Tenderly, she encircled his organ with her right hand and gave it a few quick strokes. Gordon groaned from deep within his throat and moaned her name. Her face inched closer and closer to his penis. She could feel the energy pulsing through the veins and realised she alone was responsible for its arousal. She took a certain amount of pride in that fact.Miah's tongue lashed out at the head of Gordon's cock, slowly licking the bulbous head."Ah..." He groaned. In the cramped confines of the toilet cubicle, his hands found her silky brown hair, as Miah's tongue lolled around his shaft like she was sucking on an orange slice. Slowly, she took more of his manhood into her wet, sucking mouth. Gordon was enjoying himself to no end. The things this woman could do with her tongue! She licked every inch of his cock, running her tongue across every vein, igniting every nerve ending. His breathing had picked up, Miah noticed. She began to increase her ministrations. She created a stimulating suction with her mouth and began to bob her head back and forth using her tongue to stimulate the underside of his cock."Fuck!" Gordon said in a strained tone. "Do you h-have...oh...do you have any idea what you're doing to me? Ah!""Umm hmm," she replied. And just to prove her point, she began to suck him off harder.His orgasm was coming now, hard and fast. "I'm going to cum," he grunted."Not yet, Gordy. Need you inside!"Gordon quickly positioned himself between her legs as he continued to relish his girlfriend's sweet moans and kisses. Pulling her wet knickers aside, slowly, he began to tease her clit, receiving surprised gasps. He watched as he rolled one of her small breasts while thrusting a finger in and out of her glistening cunt. She flinched, and cried out in joy when she felt him thrust in two fingers."I think you're ready to join the Club," Gordon whispered. "I know I am. Shall we?""Yes!"And he thrust his large cock into her, and entered into the depths of her feminine waters.He was inside her, thrusting away, grunting, yelling her name. Miah held onto him tight, her legs wrapped around his sides."Oh Gordy, sweet Gordy..."Her body shuddered, riding wave after wave of heat and unexplainable emotions. Just as he felt her walls tightening and squeezing him, he felt himself release deep inside of her, shooting his cum deep into her tight and quivering pussy..."Oh fucking hell, yes!" Gordon yelled.A furious knocking on the door brought them crashing down to earth."Oh shit.""Um, just a minute!" Miah yelled, her voice shaky. She pressed the button to flush the toilet and Gordon quickly withdrew.Outside, a small queue had formed. "Whoever's in there must be trying to flush themselves down the bog. They've been in there ages!" a woman muttered to the air steward.Gordon zipped up his trousers and unlocked the door. He took a deep breath. "Okay, brace yourself. Hope whoever knocked isn't too pissed off with us!" He slid the door open and came face to face with a growing line of passengers."About bloody time!" the man in the Panama hat yelled. Some of us have prostate trouble you know!" He fell silent as Miah squeezed out of the toilet behind Gordon."Er, guess it's time we returned to our seats," Gordon smiled through gritted teeth.There were a few shocked gasps, while others cheered and clapped."Looks like you two have earned your wings, the steward said, with a wink.Advent At Saint Michael's: Jenna has a dilemma. Can the Bishop help her?"This year has absolutely flown by," Reverend Morris said as he read through the latest edition of the parish magazine. I can't believe it's almost the first Sunday of Advent!""It's been quite a year," his wife replied, looking very much troubled."Are you alright Jen?" Reverend Morris looked at her. "Something's bothering you, I can tell."Jenna let out a sigh. "Oh Simon. I'm just so disgusted with recent events. I can't believe what's happened.He knew at once what she was referring to. "Ah. You mean the Archbishop of Canterbury resigning. No-one was more disgusted than I was. To think, we had to go and dine with him at Bishop George's house last year! Bowing and fawning over him whilst he prattled on about Africa and equal opportunities. That lying, hypocrite of a man had the nerve to threaten me over some 300 year old plaque in my church with the most tenuous link to slavery. And all the time he was covering up for some vile abuser!" He slammed his fist down on the coffee table and it was the first time Jenna had seen her normally mild-mannered husband look so enraged."Makes me feel sick!" He added. "Good riddance. I hope whoever replaces him will be an actual Christian this time."Not as sick as I feel, Jenna thought to herself. Had I known what the Archbishop was truly like, I would never have given him a blowjob at that dinner party! But at the time it was necessary to stop him going public over the offending plaque in Saint Michael's church.Reverend Morris composed himself and sighed. "In times like this, I always find my faith tested. These people at the top have turned away from God. I just hope our dear little church doesn't suffer."Jenna embraced him. "That won't happen, Simon. I'll make sure of that!""I'm feeling better already. We're approaching such a busy and important time in the church calendar. And your birthday too!"The shocking scandal engulfing the C of E had at least meant that Bishop George had long forgotten Reverend Morris' little dalliance with Sandra Conway at the vicarage garden party back in August. He took a deep breath and wondered if he was ever going to finish his sermon in time for the Sunday service.Meanwhile, over at 64 Stovepipe Avenue, Gordon the organist had no such worries.He whimpered and squirmed. It was getting hard to form thoughts between the tickling, let alone words, and the corners of his vision were fuzzing with pink mist that blended in with the view of Miah's of jiggling, bouncing breasts smothering him."Has my sexy organist been a naughty boy?" She teased, tickling his balls."You always bring out my naughty side...ah! Oh! Not down there!"Hee hee...Now I'm going to..."Suddenly, Gordon's smartphone rang, disturbing their afternoon pleasure."Oh ignore it," he mumbled, in between kissing his girlfriend. The annoying ringtone continued, before the phone finally went silent. "What were you going to do?""Open your diapason," Miah giggled, wrapping her hand round his cock. "That's the right term, yes?""Oh yes," he replied, sucking on her nipples. "You've already made me Swell to Great!" Gordon always loved it when pipe organ-themed words were used during sex.The phone rang again."Damn and blast it," Gordon exclaimed, reaching over to the bedside table. "Can't have five minute's peace. I should've switched it off.""Better answer it, it must be important," Miah said, licking the tip of his cock.

Plane Talking UK's Podcast
Episode 529 - 76 Chaotic Laydowns

Plane Talking UK's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 92:00


Join us for 2 hours of wonderful aviation news, interviews and banter.  In this week's show we've got a 76 taking a lie-down, Jet2 expanding, chaos at Gatwick, and Emirates have a lovely new aircraft.     In the military news we're going HYPERSONIC! And we have a story about an AI plane controlled by touchscreen. Have your say in the chatroom and shape the conversation of the show.  You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Investor's Champion Podcast
IC039 Investor Lessons: Management & Shareholder Misalignment

Investor's Champion Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 24:08


In this episode of the Investors Champion Podcast, Chris and Lee discuss key topics affecting UK investors, including company management remuneration misalignment, highlighted through case studies on Plexus and Manolete Partners. They delve into peculiar market investments, such as a banana taped to a wall sold for over $6 million, and assess significant market movers like Games Workshop, Sage, and Jet2. Additionally, they analyse the potential impacts of regulatory actions on Alphabet and chat about unique investment opportunities and risks in smaller companies like Michelmersh Brick Holdings. Timestamps: 00:36 Case Study: Plexus and Management Remuneration 03:45 Case Study: Manolete and Shareholder Misalignment 06:04 Crazy Investments: The $6.2 Million Banana 07:46 Bitcoin and the Cryptocurrency Craze 08:17 DOJ vs. Google: Potential Breakup of Alphabet 12:40 UK Success Stories: Games Workshop and Sage 19:12 Small Caps Spotlight: Jet2 and Michelmersh Brick Holdings 23:38 Conclusion If you like this episode, please let us know by subscribing for future company reviews and insightful conversations about the markets, portfolio management and stock analysis. Links & Resources: Watch Chris's Small-Cap webinar here: https://fundamentalasset.com/educational-webinars/ Visit Investor's Champion website here: https://www.investorschampion.com/ Follow Investor's Champion on X here: https://twitter.com/investchampion Disclaimer: This presentation is for educational purposes only. All opinions and information are for demonstrational purposes and do not constitute investment advice. Trading and investing carries a high level of risk and are not right for everyone. If you need financial advice, consult with a regulated financial adviser in your country before making any decisions.

Investor's Champion Podcast
IC035 AIM Market Success Stories with Further Room to Grow

Investor's Champion Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 22:17


In this episode of the Investors Champion Podcast, hosts Chris and Lee focus on some standout successful companies listed on the AIM market. They dive into the growth journeys of companies like Yu Group, Elixirr, Fonix, Time Finance, AB Dynamics, CVS Group, and Jet2. They highlight the importance of founder ownership, patience, and understanding business models for long-term investment success. The episode also touches upon Raspberry Pi's impressive IPO performance on the main market and concludes with a recommendation to diversify investments across multiple good issues. Timestamps: 00:29 Market News and Spotlight on AIM Companies 01:43 Yu Group: A Roller Coaster Journey 04:49 Elixirr: Ambitious Growth 06:12 Fonix: Mobile Payment Specialist 09:06 Time Finance: Bonkers Bargain 11:35 AB Dynamics: From Tiddler to Titan 13:53 CVS Group: Veterinary Services 16:57 Jet2: Soaring High 20:20 Raspberry Pi: IPO Success 21:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts If you like this episode, please let us know by subscribing for future company reviews and insightful conversations about the markets, portfolio management and stock analysis. Links & Resources: Watch Chris's Small-Cap webinar here: https://fundamentalasset.com/educational-webinars/ Visit Investor's Champion website here: https://www.investorschampion.com/ Follow Investor's Champion on X here: https://twitter.com/investchampion Disclaimer: This presentation is for educational purposes only. All opinions and information are for demonstrational purposes and do not constitute investment advice. Trading and investing carries a high level of risk and are not right for everyone. If you need financial advice, consult with a regulated financial adviser in your country before making any decisions.

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Investor's Champion Podcast
IC033 Stonking Small Caps Release Good Results & Potential Tax Changes

Investor's Champion Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 31:44


In this episode of the Investors Champion Podcast, hosts Lee and Chris provide a comprehensive analysis of the UK share market, specifically focusing on small cap and AIM-listed companies. They discuss the implications of potential capital gains tax changes, the impact of Philip Meeson's share sale from Jet2, and Nvidia CEO's stock sell-off amidst antitrust investigations. The episode features deep dives into three promising small caps: Gamma Communications, hVIVO, and Keystone Law. The hosts also cover challenges faced by other companies like Next 15, Inspecs Group, and Frontier Developments, along with their views on SigmaRoc's acquisitions and the Property Franchise Group's merger with Belvoir. They conclude with thoughts on Fevertree's mixed growth results. Listeners can expect valuable insights on investment strategies, market trends, and potential tax implications. Timestamps: 00:28 Focus on AIM and Small Caps 00:57 Capital Gains Tax and Market Reactions 01:29 Philip Meeson's Share Sale 02:39 Nvidia CEO's Share Sales and Market Impact 05:26 Spotlight on Small Cap Stocks 08:24 Inheritance Tax Planning Concerns 12:37 Next 15's Profit Warning and Communication Issues 16:16 Handling Market Uncertainty 16:48 The Struggles of Inspects 19:56 Frontier Developments: A Cautious Approach 22:31 SigmaRoc's Acquisition Challenges 25:48 Property Franchise Group Merger 27:32 Fevertree's Global Growth Strategy If you like this episode, please let us know by subscribing for future company reviews and insightful conversations about the markets, portfolio management and stock analysis. Links & Resources: Watch Chris's Small-Cap webinar here: https://fundamentalasset.com/educational-webinars/ Visit Investor's Champion website here: https://www.investorschampion.com/ Follow Investor's Champion on X here: https://twitter.com/investchampion Disclaimer: This presentation is for educational purposes only. All opinions and information are for demonstrational purposes and do not constitute investment advice. Trading and investing carries a high level of risk and are not right for everyone. If you need financial advice, consult with a regulated financial adviser in your country before making any decisions.

Investor's Champion Podcast
IC032 UK Market Insights & Some Top Picks to Look at

Investor's Champion Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 25:50


In this episode, Chris and Lee discuss the latest performance and outlook of several UK companies listed on AIM. The conversation ranges from high dividend-paying stocks in the income booster's portfolio to the potential impact of UK tax changes. They also touch on specific companies from house building, construction materials, aerospace, and healthcare software. Featured companies include Hargreaves Lansdown, Page Group, Rightmove, Filtronic, Ashtead Technology, and Craneware, as well as 'bonkers bargains' like Alumasc and Michelmersh Brick Holdings. The episode concludes with a look at Jet2's growth amid market challenges and Churchill China's resilient performance in the hospitality sector. Timestamps: 00:28 Income Boosters Portfolio Update 03:45 Government Policy Changes 06:10 Rightmove a UK Success Story 09:23 Small Cap News: Filtronic, Ashtead Technology, and Craneware 16:39 Bonkers Bargains Alumasc and Michelmersh brick holdings 22:41 Spotlight on Churchill China 25:20 Conclusion and Next Week's Preview If you like this episode, please let us know by subscribing for future company reviews and insightful conversations about the markets, portfolio management and stock analysis.   Links & Resources: Watch Chris's Small-Cap webinar here: https://fundamentalasset.com/educational-webinars/ Visit Investor's Champion website here: https://www.investorschampion.com/ Follow Investor's Champion on X here: https://twitter.com/investchampion Disclaimer: This presentation is for educational purposes only. All opinions and information are for demonstrational purposes and do not constitute investment advice. Trading and investing carries a high level of risk and are not right for everyone. If you need financial advice, consult with a regulated financial adviser in your country before making any decisions.  

Driven by Data: The Podcast
S4 | Ep 41 | Building a Data Governance Function From the Ground Up with Dom Holden, Data Governance Manager at Jet2.com

Driven by Data: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 50:07


In Episode 41, of Season 4, of Driven by Data: The Podcast, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Dominic Holden, Head of Data Governance at Jet2.com, where they talk about the key considerations when building out a data governance function from the ground up, which includes; Constructing the data governance operation Clearly defining who does what, whenGetting sponsorship and buy-in for data governance Reframing what data governance isDemocratizing data across an organisation Defining and upskilling a data ownership structure Prioritising where to start and what the focus areas should be Balancing the academic and theoretical concepts with reality Considering the practicalities when designing your data governance framework Ensuring that data governance is viewed as a value-creation endeavour and not fixing data The skills and experience needed to build a well-balanced data governance teamThanks to our sponsor, Data Literacy Academy.Data Literacy Academy is leading the way in transforming enterprise workforces with data literacy across the organisation, through a combination of change management and education. In today's data-centric world, being data literate is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity.If you want successful data product adoption, and to keep driving innovation within your business, you need to start with data literacy first.At Data Literacy Academy, we don't just teach data skills. We empower individuals and teams to think critically, analyse effectively, and make decisions confidently based on data. We're bridging the gap between business and data teams, so they can all work towards aligned outcomes.From those taking their first steps in data literacy to seasoned experts looking to fine-tune their skills, our data experts provide tailored classes for every stage. But it's not just learning tracks that we offer. We embed a deep data culture shift through a transformative change management programme.We take a people-first approach, working closely with your executive team to win the hearts and minds. We know this will drive the company-wide impact that data teams want to achieve.Get in touch and find out how you can unlock the full potential of data in your organisation. Learn more at www.dl-academy.com.

Walker Crips' Market Commentary
Service sector bolsters strongest GDP growth since January

Walker Crips' Market Commentary

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 7:35


The latest UK gross domestic product (“GDP”) estimate showed a 0.4% expansion in May, surpassing expectations due to growth in industrial production, services and construction. Over the past three months, GDP grew by 0.9%, the strongest since January 2022, with services contributing significantly. This aligns with purchasing managers index data, highlighting the services sector's role in the economic recovery...Stocks featured:Jet2, Liontrust Asset Management and HuntingTo find out more about the investment management services offered by Walker Crips, please visit our website:https://www.walkercrips.co.uk/This podcast is intended to be Walker Crips Investment Management's own commentary on markets. It is not investment research and should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy, sell or trade in any of the investments, sectors or asset classes mentioned. The value of any investment and the income arising from it is not guaranteed and can fall as well as rise, so that you may not get back the amount you originally invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Movements in exchange rates can have an adverse effect on the value, price or income of any non-sterling denominated investment. Nothing in this podcast constitutes advice to undertake a transaction, and if you require professional advice you should contact your financial adviser or your usual contact at Walker Crips. Walker Crips Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 226344) and is a member of the London Stock Exchange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Investor's Champion Podcast
IC026 Investor Insights: FCA rules affecting listed companies, Small Cap News & Investing Ideas

Investor's Champion Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 34:46


In this episode of the Investors Champion Podcast, Chris and Lee cover a range of topics impacting UK investors. Key highlights include a discussion on the UK economy's unexpected 0.4% growth in May, the Bank of England's potential reluctance to cut interest rates, and significant new FCA rules affecting listed companies.  Chris and Lee, provide insights into several companies, such as Jet2's record profits, Domino's operator DP Poland's growth, and Hostels World's improving financials. Additionally, they touch on the potential impact of the new National Wealth Fund and exciting new listings like Rosebank Industries, likened to the successful Melrose model. Timestamps: 01:23 UK Economy Update 02:59 New FCA Listing Rules 08:27 Carlsberg's Acquisition of Britvic 09:29 Jet2's Record Profits and Expansion 14:42 DP Poland's Growth and Challenges 17:37 Loungers' Expansion and Success 20:45 The Rise of TimeOut Markets 23:41 Hostelworld's Social Network Strategy 26:41 Science in Sport's New Management 31:26 Introducing Rosebank Industries If you like this episode, please let us know by subscribing for future company reviews and insightful conversations about the markets, portfolio management and stock analysis. Links & Resources: Visit Investor's Champion website here: https://www.investorschampion.com/ Follow Investor's Champion on X here: https://twitter.com/investchampion Disclaimer: This presentation is for educational purposes only. All opinions and information are for demonstrational purposes and do not constitute investment advice. Trading and investing carries a high level of risk and are not right for everyone. If you need financial advice, consult with a regulated financial adviser in your country before making any decisions.

Business Travel 360
Linking the Travel Industry | Amadeus Posts Strong Results & Sabre Fumbles

Business Travel 360

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 20:44


Send us a Text Message.Linking 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 Shravah.Stories covered on this session include - a GBTA | Global Business Travel Association survey reveals most of us still like working in business travel.Travellers to UK airports experienced chaos following a collapse of the border force IT system. Susan Enners reminds us of the importance of a proper duty of care solution during such events. Steve Endacott wonders if easyJet and Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are going to copy from Ryanair's OTA playbook soon. Expensify teams up with Spotnana. ... and Spotnana also announced a launch in Mexico.Avis Budget Group reports a $113m loss in Q1 of this year.Amadeus posted strong results of revenue per booking increasing by 9.5% on a 2.8% growth in air bookings....whilst Eric Léopold asks a range of interesting questions about the latest Sabre Corporation results.Bonus Extra Stories!You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart, Pandora, Spotify, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the Show.

Mid Flight Brawl
EPISODE 217 - ROTTEN TOOTH'S

Mid Flight Brawl

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 53:30


Another week, another father/son deadshit duo in the sky. The apple does not fall far from the tree in the Tooth household and the boys have brought their rotten ways onto a Jet2 flight from Cyprus to.......drum roll please.......you guessed it, Manchester. Our 2024 SKY GRONKS TOUR is on now! April 20 - Melbourne - Thanks to everyone that came along! May 4 - Perth - Thanks for everyone that came along! May 11 - Brisbane - 12pm & 2pm - SOLD OUT July 19 - Sydney - ON SALE NOW! July 20 - Newcastle - ON SALE NOW! July 21 - Canberra - ON SALE NOW! More dates to be added soon!-----------------------------------Heggie is now a comedian (ding), father (ding), ABC panel show guest (ding), AND NOW AN AUTHOR (MORRREEEEE CHILLI)Get his book, IF YOU MUST KNOW, by clicking here-----------------------------------Heggie dropped a THIRD YouTube special, LOWBREED, but still left the comments closed like a coward. Watch it here.Cody's new stand-up special "LIVE AT THE CORNER HOTEL" is OUT NOW on YouTubeHave a squizz and leave comments before he takes Heggie's cowardly route and turns off the comments.HEGGIE JUST RELEASED ANOTHER STAND-UP SPECIAL "TIPRAT" ON YOUTUBE FOR FREE! WATCH IT HERE.Heggie has a stand-up special out on YouTube "HAVE THAT" and his stand-up special, "LUKE HEGGIE - I ALREADY TOLD YOU" is out now on Paramount+-----------------------------------PATREON.COM/MIDFLIGHTBRAWL to avoid the harsh insults of our lovely Patreon members and to get your own in next time.NEW ONLINE STORE AND NEW MERCH AVAILABLE!LIMITED EDITION 'ST. JAYDEN'S COLLEGE' GREYHOUND POLO'S OUT NOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Civil Fleet Podcast
Episode 57: People power vs the UK's Rwanda scheme

The Civil Fleet Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 65:51


In this episode we speak with Agustina Oliveri, campaigns manager at the UK-based human rights organisation, Free from Torture.   Agustina talks to us about Freedom from Tortures' brilliant campaigns against the British government's plans to exile asylum-seekers to Rwanda by targeting the airlines that are willing to do the government's dirty work.   ---Get in touch---   Twitter: @FleetCivil   Mastodon: @civilfleet@kolektiva.social   Bluesky: @thecivilfleet.bsky.social   Instagram: thecivilfleet   info@civilfleet.com   civilfleet.com   Support:   ko-fi.com/civilfleet   ---Show Notes---   For more on Freedom from Torture, see: freedomfromtorture.org   Check them out on Twitter, here: @FreefromTorture   Or On Instagram, here: instagram.com/freedomfromtorture   Join Freedom from Torture's campaign calling on Jet2 and AirTanker to stand on the right side of history: https://secure.freedomfromtorture.org/page/148549/action/1?ea_tracking_id=web   Check out this video of Agustina on the phone with Jet2 about the Rwanda scheme: https://twitter.com/FreefromTorture/status/1785646030723194902/video/1   Check out this video of Freedom from Torture presenting Privilege Style with the Worst Airline of the Year Award in 2022: https://twitter.com/fl360aero/status/1581635733554548741/video/1   Watch Freedom from Torture's video of Joan, a Holocaust survivor, confronting Suella Braverman on her hateful language here: twitter.com/FreefromTorture/status/1614172335921303554   Here's a photo of Freedom from Torture crashing the Real Madrid vs Barcelona FC match in 2022 with a message about the Rwanda Scheme. https://twitter.com/FreefromTorture/status/1582026657854259203   Read The Civil Fleet's exclusive story on the 40 people who died in Home Office asylum-seeker accommodation in 2023:  https://thecivilfleet.wordpress.com/2024/04/30/at-least-40-people-died-in-home-office-asylum-seeker-accommodation-in-2023/   Read The Civil Fleet's stories on the UK's Rwanda scheme: https://thecivilfleet.wordpress.com/tag/Rwanda/   Read the UN statement condemning the UK's Rwanda scheme: https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2024/04/uk-rwanda-asylum-law-un-leaders-warn-harmful-consequences   For more on Samos Volunteers, see here: samosvolunteers.org   For more on the Bibby Stockholm, check out Episode 44 with Reclaim the Sea   For more on the UK holding asylum-seekers on former military bases, check out Episode 32 with journalist Bethany Rielly   Check out Episode 42, with journalist Nicola Kelly, on asylum seekers being abused and intimidated by staff at Home Office hotels.   Ben mentioned the Australian policy of exiling asylum seekers to an island nation, but couldn't remember which. It was Nauru. Read this Amnesty International investigation exposing the abuse of refugees there: amnesty.org.uk/press-releases/australia-investigation-discovers-appalling-abuse-refugees-nauru   Read about the direct action in the courts and in the streets which stopped the first deportation flight to Rwanda: thecivilfleet.wordpress.com/2022/06/15/britains-first-rwanda-deportation-flight-grounded-due-to-action-in-the-courts-and-on-the-streets/   Read this 2023 Human Rights Watch report on the UK Supreme Court finding the UK-Rwanda scheme unlawful: hrw.org/news/2023/11/15/uk-supreme-court-finds-uk-rwanda-asylum-scheme-unlawful   Here's a video of British cops rounding up people set to be deported to Rwanda:  twitter.com/BennnyH/status/1786305873196839313   Here's the Home Office's video of cops rounding up people set to be exiled to Rwanda:  twitter.com/ukhomeoffice/status/1785635671316537510   Read this story in The National on the government of Belize denying it is negotiating with the UK over its inhumane deportation policy: thenationalnews.com/world/uk-news/2022/11/03/belize-denies-negotiating-with-uk-over-inhumane-deportation-policy/   Here's a video of people preventing a deportation raid in Peckham, southeast London on May 2, 2024: https://twitter.com/TobyonTV/status/1786034196038693135

Visitor Elves
EP 41 How working with the overseas travel trade could really help your business, with Jon Chamberlain and Mike Newman

Visitor Elves

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 77:23


Send us a textIn this podcast episode, we focus on increasing bookings from inbound travellers or overseas tourists through the travel trade. My guests are Jon Chamberlain, Head of Marketing for VisitWest, and Mike Newman of B2Me Tourism Marketing. Jon has been working for 11 years to promote Bristol, Bath, and the surrounding areas as a European leisure destination. Mike helps destinations and businesses prepare their offers for the travel trade and represents them at shows worldwide. Many of us in the UK use travel agents like TUI or Jet2 for our holidays, and the rest of the world does the same. We discuss some of the questions that operators focused mainly on the domestic market may have. We cover topics including:£370 million value of overseas tourism to the VisitWest region.Tourism industry insights and marketing strategies for Bristol and Bath.The importance of relationship building with this sector. How to prepare for attending a travel trade eventWays to increase visitor spend and dwell time in destinations by promoting lesser-known products and experiences.Making tourism businesses travel trade-ready through digital systems and partnerships. Visit West's partnership with the OTA Get Your Guide to increase interest in the region. How the travel trade can bring business during shoulder times and dates. Moreover, we discuss the importance of viewing commission as profit, not cost, attending large European trade shows like ITB Berlin, and the success of the VisitWest's campaign, 'The England you know but better.' Lastly, our guests share their favourite places and things to do in the West. Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://b2me.net/Connect with Jon on LinkedIn Visit West latest travel trade opportunities To share your views on this subject and ask questions about the episode, head over to:InstagramLinkedIn This episode is sponsored by Hello Starling. Hello Starling, is an award-winning Media Planning and Buying agency that specialises in delivering advertising campaigns with great results for visitor attractions and destinations. They've worked with brands such as Bristol Zoo Project, Visit Shropshire, Visit Conwy, Visit Herefordshire and the National Tourism Office for Poland. If you want to be the centre of attention, visit hellostarling.com today. FREE GUIDE - 6 Steps to finding your Ideal Customer Do you want to know who your ideal customer's are and how you can focus your time and money reaching them? Download my FREE guide now. If you have enjoyed this podcast episode, please take a moment to give me a few stars on Apple podcasts or Spotify, it helps to encourage more people to listen and learn from our stories.

Visitor Elves
EP 41 How working with the overseas travel trade could really help your business, with Jon Chamberlain and Mike Newman

Visitor Elves

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 77:23


In this podcast episode, we focus on increasing bookings from inbound travellers or overseas tourists through the travel trade. My guests are Jon Chamberlain, Head of Marketing for VisitWest, and Mike Newman of B2Me Tourism Marketing. Jon has been working for 11 years to promote Bristol, Bath, and the surrounding areas as a European leisure destination. Mike helps destinations and businesses prepare their offers for the travel trade and represents them at shows worldwide. Many of us in the UK use travel agents like TUI or Jet2 for our holidays, and the rest of the world does the same. We discuss some of the questions that operators focused mainly on the domestic market may have. We cover topics including:£370 million value of overseas tourism to the VisitWest region.Tourism industry insights and marketing strategies for Bristol and Bath.The importance of relationship building with this sector. How to prepare for attending a travel trade eventWays to increase visitor spend and dwell time in destinations by promoting lesser-known products and experiences.Making tourism businesses travel trade-ready through digital systems and partnerships. Visit West's partnership with the OTA Get Your Guide to increase interest in the region. How the travel trade can bring business during shoulder times and dates. Moreover, we discuss the importance of viewing commission as profit, not cost, attending large European trade shows like ITB Berlin, and the success of the VisitWest's campaign, 'The England you know but better.' Lastly, our guests share their favourite places and things to do in the West. Connect with Mike on LinkedIn https://b2me.net/Connect with Jon on LinkedIn Visit West latest travel trade opportunities Huge thanks to podcast sponsor Noble Performs. Noble provide Unstoppable digital marketing to maximise your performance. From SEO to Paid Social and more, we have the tools you need.Find out more about host Kelly Ballard and the Visitor Elves here.Subscribe to the Visitor Elves newsletter, to receive the latest podcast releases and inspirational tips to help you with your visitor economy business. To comment and ask questions about the episode, head over to: InstagramLinkedIn If you have enjoyed this podcast episode, please take a moment to give me a few stars on Apple podcasts or Spotify, it helps to encourage more people to listen and learn from our stories.

Investor's Champion Podcast
IC015 Investor's Champion Investment Ideas & Weekly Wrap Up Covering, Filtronic, Spotify, META, Alphabet, Nestle, Hermes, BHP Group, JD Sports, Supreme, Jet2, Warpaint London & Sanderson Design Group

Investor's Champion Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024 33:43


In this week's episode of the Investor's Champion Podcast. We hear Chris and Lee run through key news events covering Filtronic (AIM: FTC), Spotify (SPOT), META (META), Alphabet (GOOG), Nestle, Hermes International, BHP Group, Associated British Foods (ABF), JD Sports (JD), Supreme (AIM: SUP), Jet2 (JET2), Warpaint London (AIM: W7L) and Sanderson Design Group (AIM: SDG) Timestamps: 1:10 Filtronic 5:50 Spotify 9:30 Meta 10:50 IC Ultimate Stocks Portfolio update on Alphabet, Microsoft & Nestle 15:20 French super luxury brand Hermes International 17:30 BHP International proposed buyout of Anlgo American 20:50 JD Sports 21:50 Supreme 24:30 Jet2 26:00 Warpaint 29:20 Sanderson Design Group Hope you enjoy this episode and have a wonderful day. If you like this episode, please let us know by subscribing for future company reviews and insightful conversations about the markets, portfolio management and stock analysis. Links & Resources: Visit Investor's Champion website here: https://www.investorschampion.com/ Follow Investor's Champion on X here: https://twitter.com/investchampion   Disclaimer: This presentation is for educational purposes only. All opinions and information are for demonstrational purposes and do not constitute investment advice. Trading and investing carries a high level of risk and are not right for everyone. If you need financial advice, consult with a regulated financial adviser in your country before making any decisions.

Mixtaping Identity
Episode 086 - Sam Lake

Mixtaping Identity

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 84:04


Eurovision, overselling song recommendations, Jet2 torture, cowbell weddings - It's all choreo!Episode 86 with Sam Lake! Playlist Support for Sam:Edinburgh Fringe ShowI've Had a Rose. Let's Talk About Feelings - Podcast (Youtube)I've Had a Rose. Let's Talk About Feelings - LinktreeInstagramSupport for Mixtaping Identity:Buy me a Ko-FiInstagramhttps://linktr.ee/MixtapingIdentity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Vox Markets Podcast
1865: Private Investor's Diary: building a ‘sleep soundly' portfolio

The Vox Markets Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 31:51


Top private investor John Rosier returns to Vox Markets to talk us through how he's responded to a tough 2023 by returning to the quality approach that's delivered 12% annualised returns since he began reporting on his portfolios via his website https://www.jicuk.com/ a decade ago. 0:36 How overexposure to commodities hit performance in 2023 4:21 The improving performance since October, and signs of life in the UK market 7:21 Increasing overseas exposure via funds and trusts, and taking advantage of wide discounts to NAV 11:49 Improving the quality of the portfolio, via new holdings including such as  Jet2 and 4imprint 14:28 Why John's adopted lessons from the Nick Sleep Nomad fund ‘scalable economies shared' approach 18:36 Why room for expansion means Greggs shares are attractive at their current valuation. 21:38 Why John's introduced Luceco, Wilmington, and Gamma Communications. 24:44 How Hvivo is a great example of the ‘scalable economies shared' approach. 27:35 How John introduces and scales new positions in the portfolio.

The Vox Markets Podcast
1862: Spectacular Filtronic announcement, and perfect execution by Warpaint London! Wednesday's edition of Taking Stock

The Vox Markets Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 48:07


In today's edition of Taking Stock we have plenty of news to cover including several positive company-specific announcements to explore. The positivity is dampened only by slight concern in the tourism (JET2) and construction (BREE) sectors.

Proactive - Interviews for investors
FTSE hits new high, Lloyds falls as layoffs hurt profits - Market Report

Proactive - Interviews for investors

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 1:01


The FTSE hit another all-time high of 8,081 as trading got underway, following repeated record closes so far this week. The mood was less positive for Lloyds though, as shares in the bank fell on news profits slipped in the first quarter, partially hit by a jump in costs relating to headcount reductions. Elsewhere, consumer goods firm Reckitt Benckiser enjoyed a brighter start after reporting an increase in like-for-like sales over the first quarter. Specialist distribution group Bunzl also climbed early on, as held profit guidance overshadowed a dip in revenue on lower volumes in the US. And finally, Jet2 fell as stronger summer trading was eyed but profit for the year just gone was said to sit in the middle point of previous guidance. #ProactiveInvestors #marketreport #ftse #ftse100 #footsie #lloyds #reckittbeckiser #bunzl #jet2 #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Vegan Week
57- Jet2 Holidays & EasyJet: Compassionate Market Leaders...or just not breaking the law?

Vegan Week

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 36:01


In this episode Nazia & Ant examine a conspiracy theory surrounding package holiday companies who are trying to get some credit...for just following the new laws regarding a ban on selling tickets for events that exploit animals. Additionally we look at:*Wetherspoons' non-vegan lime garnishes...*The plant based meat companies fighting back in France...*An horrific plan to save US owls that involves killing half a million owls....And much more!****************Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop.Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights.If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com.Enough of the Falafel is also on Facebok, Tiktok & Instagram @enoughofthefalafel.*******************Links to part of this week's show:https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/04/06/us-to-kill-half-a-million-barred-owls-to-save-spotted-owl/ https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/04/05/ship-with-6800-sheep-and-lambs-stuck-off-the-coast-of-greece/ https://www.peta.org/blog/peta-investigator-assaulted-ocala-breeders-sale/ https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/food/wetherspoons-warns-lemons-and-limes-may-not-be-vegan/https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/vegan-versus-plant-based-big-vegan-survey/https://vegconomist.com/company-news/free-vegan-business-directory/ https://vegconomist.com/society/usda-nutrition-program-low-income-women-children-features-plant-based-dairy/https://www.theanimalreader.com/2024/04/07/news-study-banks-funding-meat-industry-climate-goals/ https://vegconomist.com/politics-law/johannesburg-high-court-overturns-seizure-meat-alternatives/ https://vegconomist.com/politics-law/plant-based-meat-french-conseil-detat-suspends-labelling-decree/ https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/jet2holidays-stop-selling-tickets-marine-parks/ https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/tour-operators/easyjet-holidays-bans-attractions-that-exploit-animals https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/45/enacted****************Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day!Nazia & Ant

Smart Travel News
Google potencia la planificación de viajes con IA generativa

Smart Travel News

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 5:33


La Unión Empresarial de Agencias de Viajes (UNAV) asegura que no se han detectado muchas cancelaciones de reservas en sus agencias asociadas con motivo de la climatología adversa registrada durante estas vacaciones de Semana Santa. El ministro de Transportes y Movilidad Sostenible, Óscar Puente, ha afirmado que está estudiando distintas fórmulas, incluso acudir a la Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC), por las prácticas "profundamente desleales" de la francesa Ouigo en los corredores de alta velocidad donde opera y en los que compite con otros operadores, como Renfe e Iryo. Grupo Julià se ha unido a la Mesa del Turismo de España como empresa colaboradora, una incorporación con la que el lobby sectorial eleva a 16 el número de grandes entidades empresariales que han vinculado su marca a ella. Jet2.com se ha puesto en contacto con 996 empleados en los aeropuertos de Alicante, Mallorca, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote y Fuerteventura para notificarles que se producirá el despido de un 35% de ellos. El Camino de Santiago mantiene su tirón a pesar del temporal y ha atraído durante la Semana Santa a más de 13.500 peregrinos a Santiago de Compostela, según datos de la Oficina del Peregrino, una cifra similar a la registrada el año pasado. Renfe lanza una campaña con billetes promocionales a 40,25 euros para viajar en todos los trenes AVE, Avlo y Alvia a Sevilla del 15 al 18 de abril, coincidiendo con la Feria de Abril.

Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast
March 28th - Jet2 takes liverpool: a new chapter begins

Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 10:22


Under the iconic gaze of John Lennon at Liverpool John Lennon Airport, I engage with Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com, on the dawn of the airline's latest venture. Heapy reveals the strategy and passion fueling Jet2.com's growth and its commitment to enhancing the travel experience. This podcast is free, as is my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here and have it delivered to your inbox every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fund Your Retirement Podcast
IRT004 | Investors Round Table Discusses Hargreaves Lansdown, Plus500, Jet2 & Close Brothers

Fund Your Retirement Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 54:25


This time on The Investors Round Roland Head, Mark Simpson, and Graham Neary discuss how they analyse company accounts, the latest news from Hargreaves Lansdown (HL) and the investment potential of Plus500 (PLUS), Jet2 (JET2) and Close Brothers (CBG). A healthy three-way debate about the shares they own, their portfolios, and the markets. Timestamps: 1:10 Round table discussing Hargreaves Lansdown (HL). 11:00 Round table discussing Plus500 (PLUS) 22:55 Round table discussing Jet2 (JET2) 38:00 Round table discussing Close Brothers (CBG) Thank you for listening, we hope you enjoyed the episode. If you like this episode, please let us know by subscribing for future company reviews and insightful conversations about portfolio management and stock analysis. Roland Mark & Graham Resources:   Visit FYR for more investors related podcasts: https://www.fundyourretirement.com/ Follow Roland on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rolandhead Visit Roland's Dividends Investing website here: https://www.rolandhead.com/ Follow Mark on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DangerCapital Buy Marks Book here: http://excellentinvesting.org/ Follow Graham on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrahamNeary Join Graham's Substack newsletter here: https://theinvestorinstitute.substack.com/   Disclaimer: This presentation is for educational purposes only. All opinions and information are for demonstrational purposes and do not constitute investment advice. Trading and investing carries a high level of risk and are not right for everyone. If you need financial advice, consult with a regulated financial adviser in your country before making any decisions.

Flypodden
Flight 283 - Widerøe + Norwegian, Airbus vs Boeing og fargerike LATAM

Flypodden

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 31:29


Ukens episode spilles inn tirsdag 16 januar og denne uken er fullspekket med nyheter - Det blir nye ruter, nye vennskap, nye flyleveringer, nye farger…..og Espen har funnet en billig tur til “syden”. Velkommen ombord på flight 283. AKTUELT: SAS skal fly København-Atlanta (og har blitt gode venner med Delta) ... men skal ikke lenger fly København-Haugesund Discover Airlines til Alta Carolux starter brannslukningsflyselskap Trafikktall nordiske flyplasser Norwegian har overtatt Widerøe Leveringer Airbus og Boeing i 2023 Jet2 til Bergen Finnair får ny CEO Delta bestiller A350-1000 LATAM kjører latinske farger

The Day After TNB
My Corretta | The Day After Ep. 415

The Day After TNB

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 161:00


Email Us: TheDayAfter@THENEWBLXCK.com WhatsAPP: 07564841073 Join us in our twitter community - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shorturl.at/jkrNQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Day After, (00:00) Intro: (12:07) Headlines: Russia unleashes a missile attack but accidently bombs occupied area, China says it has detained a person accused of collecting state secrets for MI6, Jeffrey Epstein secretly recorded sex tapes of Prince Andrew, Richard Branson and Bill Clinton, latest unsealed documents claim (23:22) What You Saying? Positive Discrimination: Are we really considering the implications??

Plane Talking UK's Podcast
Episode 469 - The one where Armando and Nev agree!

Plane Talking UK's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 110:53


Find out if Carlos still has an iPhone and if he's been able to use it!  All this and some aviation related content too! You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. In this week's show one 737 takes a licking but keeps on rolling, an A380 has a run in with a drone & even airline CEOs get their hands dirty!          In the military Ukraine is finally getting those F-16s they've been asking for and a new blended-wing design gets the go-ahead for development. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Alaska 737 landing gear punctures wing at Santa Ana Airport https://onemileatatime.com/news/alaska-boeing-737-damaged-rough-landing/ Ryanair, British Airways and easyJet ban specific kind of carry-on bag https://metro.co.uk/2023/08/15/british-airways-easyjet-and-ryanair-have-banned-a-specific-kind-of-bag-19338524/ Monarch Airlines: Exclusive Details About the Relaunch https://airwaysmag.com/monarch-details-about-relaunch/ Dubai International Airport Tops 2019 Passenger Levels In H1 2023 https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airports-networks/dubai-international-airport-tops-2019-passenger-levels-h1-2023 North Korea airline flies first international flight since Covid https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-66578171 Reports Suggest Emirates Airbus A380 Hit A Drone Landing In Nice https://simpleflying.com/emirates-airbus-a380-nice-drone-collision-reports/ Armed officers rushed to a Jet2 plane after passenger claimed to have ‘explosive device' https://airlive.net/emergency/2023/08/22/armed-officers-rushed-to-a-jet2-plane-after-passenger-claimed-to-have-explosive-device/ Lufthansa Airlines CEO Jens Ritter works as an ‘additional crew member' on flight says ‘Sometimes you need to…' https://www.livemint.com/news/lufthansa-airlines-ceo-jens-ritter-works-as-an-additional-crew-member-on-flight-says-sometimes-you-need-to-11692857778902.html American Airlines follows United in taking away a passenger perk https://www.thestreet.com/travel/american-airlines-follows-united-in-taking-away-a-passenger-perk                                                   

DH Unplugged
DHUnplugged #661: NothingBurger

DH Unplugged

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 62:38


Panic over  the potential NASDAQ 100 rebalance and here is what happened. Following up on the multi-billion dollar lose by Goldman - AppleCard a bust? The Fed and other important market moving events on the top of out list this week. Announcing a new Closest to The Pin! PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter Warm Up - Another big deal - panic ended up a nothingburger - Summer Travel upended as wildfires heat up Europe - Biden-omics, this is a thing? - AI - coders going to be goners Market Update - Mega-Cap Tech earnings - Fed meeting this week - odds favor a hike - Bull run continues - Media all abuzz about the DJIA run - most consecutive up days since 2017 - P/E ration on SP500 now at 19.6 (forward) with a negative or zero growth rate Consumer Confidence - The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index jumped to 117.0 in July (Briefing.com consensus 111.5) from an upwardly revised 110.1 (from 109.7) in June. - In the same period a year ago, the index stood at 95.3. - The July reading marks the highest level for the Consumer Confidence Index since July 2021. - Big jump in UMich last week as well ---- FED HAS TO BE CONCERNED WITH THIS   Consumer Confidence Fear/Greed - Extreme Greed   Fear/Greed Index   Fear/Greed History Microsoft Earnings - Good overall , guides soft for Sept quarter, shares drop 4% AH Google Earnings - AI big driver, good advert numbers, they like what they see - shares jump 6% AH Interesting - All of a Sudden - News that AT&T and Verizon may have lead cable problem --- Raymond James analysts wrote in a note that they estimate AT&T could spend between $264 million and $1.2 billion to remove lead-covered cables. If the company is required to remove all the lead-clad cables, it could cost AT&T roughly $84 million a year in a 15 to 25-year process, the analysts wrote. - Pratt & Whitney determined that a rare condition in powder metal used to manufacture certain engine parts will require accelerated fleet inspection (RTX down 15% on news as they premise to compensate airlines for the disruption) --- Powdered metal had a containment in it and the company started inspecting. ----- There is a concern that fleet needs to be inspected more rapidly. -------- The company expects to inspect another 1000 units next year and expects a very small fallout rate. - This will cause distribution to the airlines. -------------- Decliners: ULCC -5.79% LUV -5.60% JBLU -5.39% HA -5.42% UAL -3.96% DAL -3.14% AAL -2.87% SAVE -2.24 Greece Tourism - Fires burning since Wednesday on Rhodes forced the evacuation of 19,000 people over the weekend as an inferno reached coastal resorts on the island's southeastern coast. - Rhodes and Corfu are among Greece's top destinations for tourists mainly from Britain and Germany. - Tour operators Jet2, TUI and Corendon cancelled flights leaving for Rhodes. Britain's easyJet said on Sunday it was operating two repatriation flights on Monday from Rhodes to London's Gatwick airport in addition to the nine flights already operating between the island and Gatwick. - - AND: The heatwave engulfing the northern hemisphere is set to intensify this week, causing overnight temperatures to surge and leading to an increased risk of heart attacks and deaths, the World Meteorological Organization said on Tuesday. - - - - The WMO warned that the heatwave was in its early phases, saying it expected temperatures in North America, Asia, North Africa and the Mediterranean to be above 40 Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) "for a prolonged number of days this week as the heatwave intensifies". Special Rebalance on Monday - Not as much volatility on the Mega=cap names with the NAS...

Bob Tapper: Life Abroad, a documentary travel podcast
S4:Ep4 - Back in Manchester, England (U.K.)

Bob Tapper: Life Abroad, a documentary travel podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 11:06


APRIL 2023Hello!  It's so good to be back in the north of England!  Going from one of the oldest cities in Europe, to a very modern one, is culture shock indeed!The non-stop flight from Athens to Manchester was flawless on Jet2 airlines.  They are a friendly and fun airline, and they make the trip really pleasant.My Airbnb hosts are wonderful, with two cute kids, a lovable black lab, and two curious cats - oh, and a couple chickens in the back yard!  The bedroom offers me all that I could possibly want.  It's going to be a nice stay.In this episode:Jet2 Flight from Athens, Greece to Manchester, England (U.K.)My Airbnb experienceStockport - an industrial town in Greater ManchesterStockport Air Raid SheltersCreativity is back!Website  I  Instagram  I  Twitter  I  LinkedIn  I  YouTubeEmail: actorbobtapper@gmail.comSupport the podcast: patreon.com/bobtapperJet2 AirlinesFind & Book Cheap Flights OnlineAirbnbBook your stay!StockportAn industrial town in Greater ManchesterStockport Air Raid SheltersGet a glimpse of life in wartime Britain in the 1940s. Support the Show.

Mid Flight Brawl
EPISODE 156 - SCRAMBLE THE JETS 2 THE JET2

Mid Flight Brawl

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 56:57


Another week, another grub in the sky. When a young woman consuming her duty free alcohol during the flight cannot be stopped, a low cost airline flight calls for help from some fighter jets nearby. Heggie has a stand-up special out on YouTube "HAVE THAT" and his stand-up special, "LUKE HEGGIE - I ALREADY TOLD YOU" is out now on Paramount+NEW ONLINE STORE AND NEW MERCH AVAILABLE!LIMITED EDITION 'ST. JAYDEN'S COLLEGE' GREYHOUND POLO'S OUT NOW!MERCH IS FLYING OUT THE DOOR AT MFB HQ - Get it hereGet around the MID FLIGHT BRAWL PATREON for bonus content, early access to live show tickets and to help keep the lights on at MFB HQ. www.Patreon.com/MidFlightBrawlMID FLIGHT BRAWL is brought to you by HEAPS NORMAL. Delicious, independent, non-alcoholic beer. Head to HeapsNormal.com, grab a slab and chuck in the promo code "DUTYFREE" for free shipping in Oz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Business Travel 360
Linking the Travel Industry | with Special Guest Daniel Price

Business Travel 360

Play Episode Play 59 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 19:55


Linking 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 real audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.com and registering for the next event.Your Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash Shravah.Stories covered on this session include - It's been a bad week for Lufthansa.  They did expand their green fares to other markets, many were quick to point out how most of those fare are in some cases more than double the basic economy fare.Then they had a complete system meltdown later in the week. There were many posts about this.In a move of historical significance, EL AL Israel Airlines and Etihad launch a frequent flyer partnership.TripStax, a TMC technology supplier, adds Jyrney to their offering.In South American aviation news it is reported that LATAM Airlines is also interested in buying Viva, Colombia's third largest airline.Clive Wratten writes about some strong comments made by Steve Heapy of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays where he talks about the airline industry being the "whipping boy" in the sustainability row.Norwegian Airlines invests heavily in their frequent flyer program in order to - what he suspects - grow their corporate business.

Plane Talking UK's Podcast
Episode 430 - Sackings and Pay Agreements

Plane Talking UK's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 129:54


Join Nev, Armando, Andy and Matt for this week's show. In this week's show, more changes at ITA Airways in Italy, new union agreements at Ryanair and an A320neo lands with only 200kg of fuel in its tanks. That might mean tea with no biscuits with the Chief Pilot.    In the military, an F-35 crashes near Hill Air Force Base in Utah (the pilot is safe), we discuss former UK military pilots training China's Air Force and we have a MILITARY LIST! (Of affordable warbirds) We're excited to share with you our 5th part of our series with Captain Nick in conversation with Chris Burwell as they discuss his new book ‘Nine Lives'.  Don't forget you can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +44 757 22 491 66 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL ITA Airways Board Of Directors Revokes All Power From Executive President Alfredo Altavilla https://simpleflying.com/ita-airways-board-directors-revokes-power-executive-president-alfredo-altavilla/ Ryanair and Unite sign cabin crew pay agreement https://news.sky.com/story/ryanair-and-unite-sign-cabin-crew-pay-agreement-12719381 VivaColombia A20N near Monteria on Oct 17th 2022, landed with just 200kg of fuel remaining https://avherald.com/h?article=4ffdb8d6&opt=0 Delta flight headed to Seoul returns to Detroit due to 'unruly' passenger https://eu.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/10/18/delta-flight-seoul-detroit/69571357007/ New BA sectors using the A380 https://www.turningleftforless.com/news-ba-a380-summer-routes-cathay-adds-extra-uk-flights-and-first-class-new-amex-offers-200-off-klm-and-qantas/ Qantas Swaps The A380 For The Boeing 787 On Melbourne Los-Angeles Flights https://simpleflying.com/qantas-swaps-airbus-a380-melbourne-los-angeles/ Jet2.com increases order for the A320neo Family to 98 https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2022-10-jet2com-increases-order-for-the-a320neo-family-to-98 Boeing wins support in push to extend MAX certification timetable https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/boeing-wins-support-push-extend-max-certification-timetable-2022-10-20/ TUI Selects Embraer E195-E2 https://www.embraercommercialaviation.com/news/tui-selects-embraer-e195-e2/ UK Civil Aviation Authority launches consultation on the simplification and rationalisation of General Aviation pilot licences https://www.caa.co.uk/news/uk-civil-aviation-authority-launches-consultation-on-the-simplification-and-rationalisation-of-general-aviation-pilot-licences/ MILITARY F-35 crashes at Hill Air Force Base; pilot ‘made his best effort to avoid any buildings https://www.ksl.com/article/50498830/f-35-crashes-at-hill-air-force-base Bulgaria is looking for F-16s for rent for the coming years https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2022/10/19/bulgaria-is-looking-for-f-16s-for-rent-for-the-coming-years/ Former United Kingdom military pilots provide training to the People's Liberation Army of China https://www.aviation24.be/military-aircraft/peoples-liberation-army-air-force-china/former-united-kingdom-military-pilots-provide-training/

Flypodden
Flight 224 - Tyskland og podcasttips

Flypodden

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 27:04


Det er høst, Christian er forkjølet og Espen har vært i Tyskland Aktuelt Lufthansa skal pusse opp langdistansemaskinene Lufthansa skal stille ut museumsmaskiner på hub fra 2026 Swiss med ny rute til Skandinavia Trafikktallene ser ut til å stabilisere seg på ca 10% under 2019 Volotea med to nye ruter til København Jet2 bestiller flere Airbuser UKENS ANBEFALING The Pan Am podcast Og ikke glem NRK-serien Kortbaneliv!

LAPodcast (Local Anaesthetic Podcast) - The Most Trusted Name in Local News

Stories this week include: Giant toilet brush sculpture erected in rural Scotland. Bored officials decide to categorise seagull covered in curry as exotic bird. Japanese man forgets password to virtual wife. Psychic attempts to find 'mystery man' behind billboard after spirit guide 'takes number down wrong'. We take an unexpected diversion into the rush-hour crush column... Subscribe to Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/LAPodcastExtra Website: http://www.lapodcast.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LAPodcast/ Twitter: @LAPodcast

Iceberg de Valor
#197 - Catnip inversor

Iceberg de Valor

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2022 14:07


0:00 - Macro 2:43 - Bancos 3:38 - IAC 3:56 - MATC, GOOG 4:30 - NOW 5:00 - FEVR 5:32 - Heathrow, JET2 6:38 - Despidos - 6:52 - #197 - Catnip inversor -- Web: https://icebergdevalor.wordpress.com/ Podcast: https://goo.gl/oTQQby Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/icebergdevalor/

Plane Talking UK's Podcast
Episode 401 - The one after Brooklands

Plane Talking UK's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 116:41


Join, Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for this week's programme. In this week's show we take a look at the aviation news from the Ukraine, British Airways has a meltdown & its not of old aircraft & we look at crufts 2022 but in an aviation way .    In the military we look at the situation in Ukraine, pay respect to Colonel “Grey Wolf” Oksanchenko, and we get confirmation that the world's heaviest airplane has indeed been destroyed. It was so good to see so many people at the 400th show representing listeners and the podcast community, it was truly incredible and we take a moment or two to reminisce on a stunning weekend. Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL Ukraine / Russia conflict stories https://www.airlinerwatch.com/2022/03/united-airlines-to-continue-to-fly-over.html https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/boeing-suspends-parts-maintenance-russian-airlines-its-aviation-sector-isolated-2022-03-02/ https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japans-jal-ana-cancel-all-flights-europe-thursday-2022-03-03/ https://www.airlinerwatch.com/2022/03/russian-air-space-closure-means.html https://www.airlinerwatch.com/2022/03/russian-aviation-industry-isolated-as.html https://www.airlinerwatch.com/2022/03/alaskas-anchorage-prepares-for-extra.html https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/irish-aircraft-leasing-firms-to-sever-agreements-with-russian-airlines-1.4817878 Jet2 becomes first airline to scrap face masks on flights https://thepointsguy.com/news/jet2-airline-scrap-face-masks-on-flights-covid/ British Airways is quizzed by regulator over biggest IT meltdown in years that saw it cancel hundreds of flights at last minute leaving furious holidaymakers stranded abroad https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10563815/British-Airways-grilled-Civil-Aviation-Authority-fiasco-leaves-Heathrow-passengers-stranded.html Tradewind Aviation Orders 20 PC-12 NGX Turboprops https://www.flyingmag.com/tradewind-aviation-orders-20-pc-12-ngx-turboprops/ Drunk pilot removed from cockpit of JetBlue flight to Florida https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/mar/03/jetblue-pilot-drunk-flight-alcohol-florida Crufts 2022 Birmingham Airport rules for dog owners travelling to NEC show https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/crufts-2022-birmingham-airport-rules-23250347 SOUTHEND AIRPORT: WIZZ AIR DITCHES PLANS TO SET UP ESSEX BASE AS RYANAIR RULES OUT IMMINENT RETURN https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/southend-airport-wizz-air-ryanair-b2026920.html Canada's low-cost carrier WestJet to buy rival Sunwing Airlines https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/canadas-low-cost-carrier-westjet-buy-rival-sunwing-airlines-2022-03-02/ NetJets Agrees To Buy and Operate 150 Lilium eVTOLs https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2022-03-03/netjets-agrees-buy-and-operate-150-lilium-evtols https://www.futureflight.aero/news-article/2022-03-03/netjets-agrees-buy-and-operate-lilium-jet-evtol-private-owners Norwegian Adds 10 New Boeing 737 MAX 8s https://simpleflying.com/norwegian-10-737-max-lease/ MILITARY Ukraine Conflict https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/what-happened-russias-air-force-us-officials-experts-stumped-2022-03-01/ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/2/28/which-countries-are-sending-military-aid-to-ukraine https://www.stripes.com/theaters/europe/2022-03-01/poland-nato-russia-invasion-ukraine-5185737.html Colonel Oleksandr Oksanchenko shot down https://theaviationgeekclub.com/colonel-oleksandr-grey-wolf-oksanchenko-the-ukrainian-air-force-su-27-flanker-display-pilot-between-2013-2018-killed-in-an-air-battle-on-friday-night/ The An-225 Mriya, World's Heaviest Aircraft, Has Been Destroyed https://theaviationist.com/2022/02/27/the-only-an-225-mriya-destroyed/ The Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 That Landed In Romania Flown Back To Ukraine https://theaviationist.com/2022/03/01/ukrainian-su-27-returns-to-ukraine/ Romanian Rescue Helicopter Crashes During Search For Missing MiG-21 Fighter Jet https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/44542/romanian-rescue-helicopter-crashes-during-search-for-missing-mig-21-fighter-jet