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Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK.  In this week's show: How to have a BBQ on the number 2 engine on a Delta A330-300 after engine start, London Gatwick airport once again wins the award for the longest departure delays and 2 A380 aircraft operated by Lufthansa and Malaysian Airlines are being parted out. Incredibly, Airbus produced 254 A380s, but only 182 remain in service.    In the military: RAF jets intercept a Russian aircraft near NATO airspace, and the   USAF F-35 Squadrons at Lakenheath are nearing full operational readiness. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

Welcome to the April edition of the AviaDev Insight Africa Connectivity update for 2025, hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa. This month's guests are:  Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH SEAN Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE  Topics covered this month: Ethiopian Airlines to launch to Sharjah 4 x week and go double daily to Lagos from July.  Qantas is rumoured to be launching Perth-Johannesburg in December 3 x week Etihad to increase flights from Nairobi to double daily in December Deep dive into the London-Africa dynamic and how London Gatwick has improved it's share of African traffic Air Sierra Leone launching to London Gatwick from Freetown in June with one of our commentators heavily involved Condor expanding services to Cape Town and Johannesburg from November Africa World Airlines launching flights to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso from 3 June Kenya Airways summer schedule changes and west Africa operation Listen to Sean's commentary on SAA here 

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

It's a busy week for airport announcements in the London area. On Wednesday Heathrow is likely to say more on its expansion plans for an added runway – and Gatwick is hoping to hear a decision from the transport secretary, Heidi Alexander, about its hopes to bring the standby runway into permanent use. I've been speaking to Stewart Wingate, chief executive of London Gatwick.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.

I'm talking with Marion Geoffroy, Managing Director of Wizz Air UK, about the airline's operation at London Gatwick airport. The disruption on 22 November caused by a security scare was a headache for airlines and their passengers; Marion tells me about how the airline handled it. March 2025 will see the deployment of a new mid-to-long-haul aircraft for Wizz Air at Gatwick, which initially will serve Jeddah in Saudi Arabia.This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to have it delivered every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the thirteenth edition of AviaDev Insight Africa Connectivity update, the podcast offering insight into the new route developments in Africa, hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa. This month's guests are:  Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH SEAN Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. CONNECT WITH BEHRAMJEE  Joao Po Jorge CONNECT WITH JOAO Key topics discussed: ✈️ FlySafair's current predicament and impending ruling ✈️ Ethiopian launching domestic operations in DRC as part of a joint venture ✈️ Ethiopian's new A350-1000 and pending regional aircraft decision- will it be the E2 or the A220? ✈️ Virgin delaying Accra launch  ✈️ Uganda Airlines leasing in A320s and an update on the London Gatwick route ✈️ Air Tanzania's new CEO and launch to Johannesburg 5x week ✈️ Flynas to open Entebbe and Djibouti from January 2025 ✈️ How important will Africa be to Riyadh Air's strategy?  ✈️ Air Sierra Leone- what do we know? ✈️ flyDubai's quiet increase to Addis and Entebbe If you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe to the podcast to never miss another episode and share this episode with someone in your network who would benefit from listening. 

Winter is coming – and for UK airports that can spell trouble. I'm at London Gatwick, talking to Chief Operating Officer Mark Johnston about preparations for ice and snow at the world's busiest single-runway airport. Plans include polar bears and yetis...This podcast is free, like the Independent Travel newsletter. Get it delivered to your inbox every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wizz Air says it will fly the narrow-bodied Airbus A321XLR from London Gatwick to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. What's the future for "long, thin" routes flown by, well, long, thin aircraft? I've been talking to long, thin Rhys Jones from the frequent-flyer website Head for Points.This podcast is free, like the Independent Travel newsletter. Get it delivered every Friday to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the summer rush gets fully under way, I'm at London Gatwick talking to Nick Williams, head of passenger operations at the world's busiest single-runway airport. On a really busy day, there are more than 900 take-offs and landings: around 50 in a typical hour, or one every 72 seconds. The wait for security, says Nick, is rarely more than five minutes.This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yet more carnage of airline schedules on Sunday, with British Airways and easyJet both cancelling 32 flights in and out of their main hubs, London Heathrow and London Gatwick respectively.Booking a flight departing early in the day is a good plan – but if your trip is grounded your airline must get you to your destination as soon as possible.This podcast is free, as is my newsletter. Get it delivered every Friday by signing up here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 18th April 2024, Norse Atlantic announced the launch of a 3 weekly service from London Gatwick to Cape Town International starting at the end of October.  In this podcast, I am joined by Philip Allport, Senior Vice President of Communications and together we discuss: ✈️ Norse's business model, fleet and network ✈️ Why Cape Town is the first African destination and the role the Cape Town Air Access team played in attracting the route ✈️ Norse's approach to other popular destinations in Africa- will we see them served in the future? ✈️ Why their low-cost, long-haul model can succeed where others have failed ✈️ Their approach to interlining and partnerships ✈️ Their distribution and sales strategy

On today's destination special, we are embarking on a journey to the jewel of the Caribbean, just 27 miles long and 14 miles wide, adorned with a tapestry of turquoise waters, golden beaches, and emerald-green rainforests. The enchanting island of Saint Lucia. Having visited many Caribbean islands myself, Saint Lucia is one that truly sets itself apart, in part because of its enormously diverse landscape. The famous Piton mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage site, frame a lush rainforest that cascades down to meet the powdery sandy shores below.And let's talk about the warmth of its people. St Lucia isn't just a destination; it's a welcoming embrace from the moment you arrive. With easy year-round access from the UK, including daily flights from London Gatwick and seasonal options from London Heathrow, getting there is a breeze.You're spoiled for choice with accommodation. From the unparalleled luxury of Jade Mountain, featured on BBC's Amazing Hotels, to the romance-infused retreats of Sandals, and an array of cosy boutique hotels and villas, there's something for every traveller's taste and budget.And let's not forget the vibrant culture pulsating through St Lucia's veins, with events like the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival and Carnival adding rhythm and colour to the calendar year-round.And our guest today knows a thing or two about the music scene. I am truly honoured to be joined on today's episode by an institution of British music culture, Trevor Nelson. Trevor's parents are both from St Lucia and though he grew up in the London, he has travelled there throughout his life, and has a home there where he spends a lot of time. Not only does he help bring his favourite island to life, we also get to hear all about his illustrious life and career along the way. So let's get ready to set sail for paradise. Here's Trevor Nelson's St Lucia. Destination Recap Reduit BeachThe Landings Resort & SpaJade Mountain ResortCap EstateCabot Golf CourseThe Coal Pot Restaurant, Castries The Pink Plantation House, Castries Rodney BayPigeon Island Marigot Bay Sulphur Springs For more information about St Lucia visit StLucia.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talk to Mark Edwards, Head of Sustainability at London Gatwick. As one of the busiest airports in Europe, Gatwick has set an ambitious target to achieve net zero emissions by 2030, 20 years ahead of the UK's national target.Edwards discusses Gatwick's multi-faceted approach to sustainability, which includes addressing Scope 1 and 2 emissions through the use of renewable electricity, transitioning away from fossil fuels through the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), and gradually converting their vehicle fleet to electric. He also touches upon the challenges of reducing Scope 3 emissions, which primarily come from airline operations and are outside the airport's direct control.Edwards elaborates on Gatwick's role in supporting sustainable aviation initiatives. He highlights the airport's efforts to increase the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the region, engage passengers about carbon offsetting and SAF, advocate for government support, and potentially incentivise airlines to use more SAF. In addition, Edwards also shares Gatwick's preparations to support the future use of hydrogen and electric-powered aircraft, emphasising the importance of collaboration with airlines and manufacturers to ensure the airport is “jet zero ready.” Please note: This interview was recorded in January 2024. Since then London Gatwick Airport has swapped diesel for HVO. Moreover, the public hearing for the Northern Runway Project began in February 2024.If you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversation we had with Robb Etnyre, General Manager of Truckee Tahoe Airport, who shares how the airport has become the first in the world to fully transition to SAF. Check it out here.Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:London Gatwick Airport Sustainability - London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick switches 300 diesel vehicles to hydrotreated vegetable oil - Passenger Terminal Today Gatwick's Plans For Second Runway Take Shape - Aviation Week Network How Truckee Tahoe Airport is transitioning towards its 100% SAF goal - SimpliFlying 

In this episode, a British Airways Boeing 777 is flying from JFK to London Gatwick. Over the Atlantic, the pilot declares an emergency when his co-pilot becomes incapacitated due to a medical emergency. The crew requests a diversion to St. Johns, Newfoundland where medical crews can tend to the pilot. Follow Amy Tango Charlie on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/atoocpodcast    

Welcome to the sixth edition of AviaDev Insight Africa's Connectivity update, the podcast offering insight into the new route developments in Africa, hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa. This month's guests are Sean Mendis, aviation consultant, and Tatenda Karuwa, journalist, Simple Flying: Together, we discussed: Air Peace to London Gatwick fastjet increasing the frequency of their Vic Falls - Kruger route ASKY AIRLINES restarting operations in Niger after ECOWAS lifted sanctions. RwandAir's suspension of their Mumbai route CemAir (Pty)Ltd's launch of Mala Mala from Johannesburg Uganda's intention to join SAATM South African Airways' decision to make Port Elizabeth a year-round service Ethiopian Airlines order of 20 x 777Xs The rumour mill... Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:03 Airpeace launch to London Gatwick 12:06 Fastjet increasing Vic Falls Kruger frequency 27:50 ASKY restarts operations in Niger 33:03 RwandAir suspends Mumbai route 38:38 Indigo's Impact on India to East Africa Market 40:22 Cemair Launches Mala Mala from Johannesburg 42:02 Uganda's Intention to Join SAATM 46:44 SAA Makes Port Elizabeth a Year-Round Service 50:30 Ethiopian Airlines Orders 20 777Xs 56:15 Nigerian Government Instructs Foreign Airlines to Reduce Prices 57:12 Emirates' Potential Return to Nigeria 01:00:21 Uganda's Intention to Sign on to SAATM Connect with Tatenda here Connect with Sean here

Value Innovation in Action: JetBlue Ocean StrategyThis is a show all about value innovation, or what INSEAD professors Chan Kim and Renée Maugborgne call Blue Ocean Strategy. You're about to hear an incredible interview with Jet Blue Airline's General Manager Europe, Maja Gedosev. Together, we explore the amazing ascent of JetBlue through the Product, Price, Place, Promotion lens of the Marketing Mix. JetBlue has carved out a unique positioning as New York's domestic airline. Its strategy and marketing was so flawless, it's been studied by all the best business schools.Now, JetBlue's story continues to unfold as the challenger airline tackles the transatlantic trade. It's a path others have tried but failed to sew up. JetBlue has taken a totally different approach to other challenger airlines. It has succeeded in offering better value and a differentiated offering – hallmarks of value innovation. You might want to get a pen and paper before pressing play. Just sayin'.About Maja GedosevMaja Gedosev is the General Manager Europe for JetBlue Airways, responsible for sales, marketing, communications, government and regulatory affairs. Based in the UK, Maja was instrumental in the successful launch of the JetBlue's first ever transatlantic flights between New York and London Heathrow in August 2021 and New York and Gatwick Airport in September 2021. In summer 2022, Maja supported further JetBlue growth across the Atlantic with daily flights launching between Boston and both London Gatwick and Heathrow airports. These were followed by additional daily flight between New York and London Gatwick in October 2022, taking JetBlue to a total of 5 daily flights across the Atlantic. Maja has also now launched Paris to New York flights (June 2023) and Amsterdam to New York and Boston flights (August and September 2023 respectively). Maja joined JetBlue from a U.K. regional carrier Flybe where she was Director of Communications, responsible for government affairs, consumer PR, sponsorships and brand building. Prior to moving to the U.K, Maja was the General Manager Commercial and Corporate Affairs at Air Seychelles and before that Head of Corporate Affairs for Air Serbia, both airlines part of the Etihad aviation Group. Her aviation career started as a ground handling agent for Lufthansa. Outside the industry she has also worked in a range of pharmaceutical and financial consulting roles. Maja is very active in diversity efforts and is a member of the Women in Aviation Charter initiative, frequently speaking to young girls about pursuing careers in aviation.Maja is a proud mom of two daughters, Mia (18) and Sofija (14). She has two Westies called Jet and Blu and is a passionate runner.LinksFull show notes: Unicorny.co.ukLinkedIn: Maja Gedosev | Dom HawesWebsites: JetBlue | Selbey AndersonTimestamped summary of this episode00:01:14 - Achieving Price Leadership and Differentiation 00:04:34 - JetBlue's Organizational Culture 00:06:25 - JetBlue's Desire to Disrupt 00:14:16 - The Power of Passion and Opportunity00:16:14 - Staying Connected and Entertained00:18:11 - Innovation in Economy Class00:19:52 - Expanding to International Destinations00:21:19 - Landing Heathrow During COVID00:23:32 - Value Leadership and...

Value Innovation in Action: JetBlue Ocean StrategyThis is a show all about value innovation, or what INSEAD professors Chan Kim and Renée Maugborgne call Blue Ocean Strategy. You're about to hear an incredible interview with Jet Blue Airline's General Manager Europe, Maja Gedosev. Together, we explore the amazing ascent of JetBlue through the Product, Price, Place, Promotion lens of the Marketing Mix. JetBlue has carved out a unique positioning as New York's domestic airline. Its strategy and marketing was so flawless, it's been studied by all the best business schools.Now, JetBlue's story continues to unfold as the challenger airline tackles the transatlantic trade. It's a path others have tried but failed to sew up. JetBlue has taken a totally different approach to other challenger airlines. It has succeeded in offering better value and a differentiated offering – hallmarks of value innovation. You might want to get a pen and paper before pressing play. Just sayin'.About Maja GedosevMaja Gedosev is the General Manager Europe for JetBlue Airways, responsible for sales, marketing, communications, government and regulatory affairs. Based in the UK, Maja was instrumental in the successful launch of the JetBlue's first ever transatlantic flights between New York and London Heathrow in August 2021 and New York and Gatwick Airport in September 2021. In summer 2022, Maja supported further JetBlue growth across the Atlantic with daily flights launching between Boston and both London Gatwick and Heathrow airports. These were followed by additional daily flight between New York and London Gatwick in October 2022, taking JetBlue to a total of 5 daily flights across the Atlantic. Maja has also now launched Paris to New York flights (June 2023) and Amsterdam to New York and Boston flights (August and September 2023 respectively). Maja joined JetBlue from a U.K. regional carrier Flybe where she was Director of Communications, responsible for government affairs, consumer PR, sponsorships and brand building. Prior to moving to the U.K, Maja was the General Manager Commercial and Corporate Affairs at Air Seychelles and before that Head of Corporate Affairs for Air Serbia, both airlines part of the Etihad aviation Group. Her aviation career started as a ground handling agent for Lufthansa. Outside the industry she has also worked in a range of pharmaceutical and financial consulting roles. Maja is very active in diversity efforts and is a member of the Women in Aviation Charter initiative, frequently speaking to young girls about pursuing careers in aviation.Maja is a proud mom of two daughters, Mia (18) and Sofija (14). She has two Westies called Jet and Blu and is a passionate runner.LinksFull show notes: Unicorny.co.ukLinkedIn: Maja Gedosev | Dom HawesWebsites: JetBlue | Selbey AndersonTimestamped summary of this episode00:01:14 - Achieving Price Leadership and Differentiation 00:04:34 - JetBlue's Organizational Culture 00:06:25 - JetBlue's Desire to Disrupt 00:14:16 - The Power of Passion and Opportunity00:16:14 - Staying Connected and Entertained00:18:11 - Innovation in Economy Class00:19:52 - Expanding to International Destinations00:21:19 - Landing Heathrow During COVID00:23:32 - Value Leadership and...

After weeks of last-minute cancellations to and from London Gatwick airport, easyJet has pre-emptively axed 1,700 further departures over the summer. Britain's biggest budget airline has taken the drastic action in a bid to get its schedule back on track and to reduce the number of flights that get cancelled while passengers are waiting at the gate. The airline blames severe air-traffic control congestion across Europe for its problems. Most passengers have been notified and rebooked on other easyJet flights, but around 9,000 passengers may have to find seats on other airlines.This podcast is free, as is my weekly newsletter. Sign up now to receive it every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good morning from London, where the FTSE 100 slump has continued into a third day. The index is now at its lowest since November last year because of renewed fears that interest rates are going to be staying higher, for longer. Fresh data this morning from the Halifax shows that UK house prices are now falling at their fastest annual rate in 12 years, dropping by 2.6% in June after slipping by 1.1% in May. Among equities, Shell shares are down the energy major announced trading would be lower in the second quarter than the first due to seasonal factors. JD Sports are after it confirmed the full takeover of the Iberian Sports Retail Group after buying out minority shareholders in a €500mln deal. London Gatwick has requested approval to modify taxiways to build a second runway, as the airport looks to meet future demand amid the sector's post-pandemic boom. Over in the US Twitter has accused Meta of stealing ideas for its new text-based Threads app, after the latter employed staff laid off amid Musk's mass cuts. And finally in small caps, MGC Pharma jumped after securing a US$1mln order for its anti-inflammatory drug for Covid sufferers. And you can hear more about that when I talk to chief commercial officer Rob Clements later today. #ProactiveInvestors #FTSE100 #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

London Gatwick, the UK's second-busiest airport, has applied for permission to bring its standby runway into permanent use. Capacity could increase by 37% and be only one-fifth short of current Heathrow movement numbers. But environmental campaigners are outraged ...This podcast is free, as is my weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Carlos and Nev for this week's episode. In this week's show one Ryanair flight gets TYRED of is nose gear, Aircraft vegetables? No but the Dreamliner has leaks, and one US airport converts to a boating lake.     In the Military it's all about the F35 & is it time to retire the A-10's? 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 Amsterdam Schiphol Airport proposes a ban on private jets https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/amsterdam-schiphol-airport-proposes-ban-private-jets/index.html This is the terrifying moment sparks flew from a Ryanair plane as it landed at Dublin Airport over the weekend. https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/watch-terrifying-moment-sparks-fly-from-ryanair-plane/ British Airways to Recruit Pilots for Heathrow Operation https://airwaysmag.com/ba-recruit-pilots-heathrow/ Delta returns London Gatwick to New York-JFK https://news.delta.com/delta-returns-london-gatwick-new-york-jfk Big Lake resident prepares to transport cargo plane via Glenn Highway with plans to renovate into an Airbnb https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/04/04/big-lake-resident-prepares-transport-cargo-plane-via-glenn-highway/ FAA says leaky faucets are a safety problem on Boeing 787s https://apnews.com/article/boeing-planes-leaking-lavatories-safety-f6c263c54e1b22fb6845fbe82fd6696d How China developed its first large domestic airliner to take on Boeing and Airbus https://www.cbsnews.com/news/china-domestic-airliner-c919-plane-boeing-airbus/ Boeing cargo plane clipped a tree as it took off and was filmed passing mere feet above electrical wires - with pilots slammed for attempting flight despite knowing the aircraft was overweight https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-11960653/Cargo-plane-clipped-tree-took-filmed-passing-mere-feet-electrical-wires.html Fort Lauderdale Airport closed as region sees more than two feet of rain https://news.sky.com/story/south-florida-floods-fort-lauderdale-airport-closed-as-region-sees-more-than-two-feet-of-rain-12856579 MILITARY The US Air Force sent F-35s to defend NATO. Here's what it learned https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-air-force/2023/03/31/the-us-air-force-sent-f-35s-to-defend-nato-heres-what-it-learned/ Bulgaria Can Transfer Its MiG-29s To Ukraine, But Only If It Receives Western Fighter Jets https://ukranews.com/en/news/926439-bulgaria-can-transfer-its-mig-29s-to-ukraine-but-only-if-it-receives-western-fighter-jets-media USAF begins long-sought A-10 retirements https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/boeing-starts-next-round-of-deliveries-for-new-a-10-wings/148805.article

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We thank Interfaith Chaplaincy at DFW for their support of this webinar. Learn more at http://www.dfwairportchapel.org/. Airport chaplaincy serves perhaps the largest community in the world and yet remains unknown by many in both the general public and the chaplaincy profession. Join Lab Director of Programs Michael Skaggs and three airport chaplains from around the world to hear what the daily work of airport chaplaincy is like, what education and training is needed by airport chaplains, and what the spiritual care of the future looks like in the unique world of air travel. We are joined by: Rev. Canon Jonathan Baldwin, London Gatwick; Fr. Greg McBrayer, Dallas-Fort Worth; Pastor Marieke Meiring, Schiphol.

Britain is facing its biggest rail strikes in decades after last-minute talks between a union and train companies failed to reach a settlement over pay and job security.Up to 40,000 cleaners, signalers, maintenance workers and station staff are due to walk out for three days this week, on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The strike is expected to shut down most of the rail network across the country, with London Underground subway services also hit by a walkout on Tuesday.The Rail, Maritime and Transport Union branded employers' latest offer “unacceptable” and said “the strike action scheduled this week will go ahead.”Secretary-General Mick Lynch said rail companies had “proposed pay rates that are massively under the relevant rates of inflation, coming on top of the pay freezes of the past few years.”Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the strike would cause “mass disruption,” with only about 20% of services able to operate.Shapps placed blame for the strike squarely on unions, which he said were resisting much-needed changes to make the railways “fit for the post-COVID world.”“This strike is not about pay,” Shapps told lawmakers. “It's about outdated unions opposing progress.”U.K. passenger numbers remain below pre-COVID-19 levels, and train companies, which were kept afloat with government support during the pandemic, are seeking to cut costs and staffing.Unions have urged the government to get involved to resolve the dispute. They accuse Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative administration of standing on the sidelines so it can blame unions, and the left-of-center opposition Labour Party, for the disruption.Unions say the government, which sets the rules for train companies and owns infrastructure operator Network Rail, has not given the firms enough flexibility to offer a substantial pay increase.“The dead hand of this Tory government is all over this dispute,” said Lynch, the union chief.Unions are warning of a summer of strikes as soaring inflation hits the pay packets of workers across the economy.Millions of people in Britain, like those across Europe, are seeing their cost of living soar. Salaries have not kept pace with inflation, which has hit 9% and is forecast to rise further, as Russia's war in Ukraine squeezes supplies of energy and food staples including wheat. Prices were already rising before the war, as the global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic fueled strong consumer demand.Lynch said he expected other sectors to strike later this year.“I think there are going to be many unions that are balloting across the country because people can't take it anymore,” he told Sky News. "We've got people doing full-time jobs who are having to take state benefits and use food banks. That is a national disgrace.”Treasury minister Simon Clarke said workers should get “a sensible pay increase,” but that too big a raise would spark a wage-price spiral driving inflation even higher.Compounding the travel misery in the U.K., Heathrow Airport said it was asking airlines flying from Terminals 2 and 3 to cut 10% of flights on Monday. The request came after reports emerged Friday of a huge backlog of baggage at the London airport.Several European airports have scrapped flights in an attempt to reduce delays. Budget airline easyJet said Monday it was “consolidating” flights because of “operational issues” at airports including London Gatwick and Amsterdam's Schiphol, which have both cut the number of flights they will handle over the summer. EasyJet didn't say how many flights would be affected.- by Jill Lawless, AP

Today's episode is really special. I recorded the interview with Wizz Air CEO József Váradi in Cluj at Aviation-Event on 31st March 2022. In a short but very dynamic interview I asked Mr. Váradi about Wizz Air's expectations for the upcoming summer season, their plans for London Gatwick, their ultimate growth plan for 2030 and I also asked him a bit personal questions at the very end. Let me also apologize for a slightly lower sound quality of this interview as it was recorded in Cluj Airport Terminal during a conference, but I still hope you will enjoy my quick chat with one of the most respected industry leaders in the last 2 decades in Europe.  

As normality returns and restrictions are eased, the UK's two biggest airlines are finding it hard to cope. There are widespread cancellations by easyJet because of Covid-related staff shortage – 100 yesterday, the same again today, with more than 40 to and from its biggest base at London Gatwick. At Heathrow, British Airways has made almost 100 cancellations so far, with some very long delays as well. So what's going on?Of course this podcast is completely free, as is my weekly travel email. You can sign up at independent.co.uk/newsletters. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Travellers will have more flight choices, with budget carrier Scoot launching services from London Gatwick to Singapore on Dec 16. The low-cost arm of flag carrier Singapore Airlines (SIA) have announced that the flights to London's Gatwick Airport via Bangkok will initially take place three times weekly for only two weeks, before resuming on March 22 next year, with the journey taking about 16.5hrs.In this episode, Simon Calder takes a look at previous attempts at making low cost, long haul flights work. It's been many an airlines downfall, particularly in trying to make transatlantic flights at cheap rates work, but this new route will be a welcome addition to links to Asia and also to Gatwick airport, which has been particularly affected by the pandemic.Of course this podcast is completely free, as is my weekly travel email. You can sign up at independent.co.uk/newsletters. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join Carlos, Matt and Armando for this week's programme. In this week's show Ryanair have issues with tugging, the Russians deliberately fly into volcanic ash, one airline is offering mystery flights out of a vending machine & we find out which airport in the UK is the most Haunted. In the Military there's a demonstration of allied capability and a Harrier is on a runway in the UK once again. It's also the final part to Captain Nick's fascinating chat with Mike Wildeman and we'll be releasing the whole series on YouTube in the coming weeks. 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 on the show this week : COMMERCIAL PD-14 engine for MC-21 passes landmark volcanic ash exposure test https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/pd-14-engine-for-mc-21-passes-landmark-volcanic-ash-exposure-test/146136.article Ryanair Boeing 737-800 severely damaged during tugging at the maintenance apron of London Stansted Airport https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/ryanair/boeing-737-800-seriously-damaged-during-towing-london-stansted/ DOT Report: American Airlines Flew Unairworthy Aircraft https://www.flyingmag.com/story/news/aa-unairworthy-aircraft/ Emirates announces 6,000 new jobs as airline gears up for surge in travel https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/travel/emirates-announces-6000-new-jobs-21972813 Japanese carrier Peach Aviation is stocking flights to unknown destinations in vending machines https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/airline-mystery-flights-vending-machine-b1946051.html Emirates A380 Pilots Vs. Toronto ATC https://onemileatatime.com/news/emirates-a380-pilots-vs-toronto-atc/ EasyJet Opens First Lounge at London Gatwick https://airlinegeeks.com/2021/10/26/easyjet-opens-first-lounge-at-london-gatwick/ Heathrow Airport named in top ten most haunted places in Britain https://www.swlondoner.co.uk/entertainment/27102021-heathrow-airport-named-in-top-ten-most-haunted-places-in-britain/ MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FUELS APPROVED FOR CESSNA PISTON-POWERED AIRCRAFT https://media.txtav.com/203723-more-environmentally-friendly-fuels-approved-for-cessna-piston-powered-aircraft Boeing Expects 787 Rework To Cost Around $1 Billion https://simpleflying.com/boeing-787-rework-cost/ Breeze Airways Goes Big On A Premium Cabin For Its Airbus A220s https://simpleflying.com/breeze-first-airbus-a220-premium/ MILITARY Marines Land F-35s on Japanese Ship in Demonstration of Allied Capability https://timesofsandiego.com/military/2021/10/23/marines-land-f-35s-on-japanese-ship-in-demonstration-of-allied-capability/ U.S. MC-130J Lands On Highway In Sweden To Unload HIMARS Artillery System During Special Ops Exercise https://theaviationist.com/2021/10/24/mc-130j-himars-gotland/ Air Force Leader Pushing for New Airborne Early Warning Aircraft https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2021/10/25/air-force-leader-pushing-for-new-airborne-early-warning-aircraft Sea Harrier FA.2 Taxiing Under Its Own Power in the UK https://warbirdsnews.com/warbird-restorations/sea-harrier-fa-2-taxiing-under-its-own-power-in-the-uk.html

On June 26, 1981 a Dan Air Hawker Siddley is doing a routine cargo flight from London Gatwick to East Midlands airport when someting goes wrong. What caused this flight to crash on its way to drop off cargo? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hard-landings-podcast/support

The addition of London Gatwick Airport to flight schedules in December will restore Emirates' UK operations to six gateways, alongside the six times daily A380 London Heathrow service #Emirates #ResumeFlights #EmiratesUK #LondonGatwickAirport #DubaitoLondon #Hozpitality https://www.hozpitality.com/emiratesairline/read-article/5770_emirates-to-restart-flights-to-london-gatwick-with-daily-service-in-december.html

In episode 82 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, The end of Alitalia A chat with the CEO of Air Astana, Peter Foster Qantas' loss and international restart British Airways' London Gatwick proposals A couple of fabulous flyovers

Eastern Air Lines, also colloquially known as Eastern, was a major American airline from 1926 to 1991. Before its dissolution, it was headquartered at Miami International Airport in an unincorporated area of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Eastern was one of the "Big Four" domestic airlines created by the Spoils Conferences of 1930, and was headed by World War I flying ace Eddie Rickenbacker in its early years. It had a near monopoly in air travel between New York and Florida from the 1930s until the 1950s and dominated this market for decades afterward. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, during the deregulation, labor disputes and high debt loads strained the company under the leadership of former astronaut Frank Borman. Frank Lorenzo acquired Eastern in 1985 and moved many of its assets to his other airlines, including Continental Airlines and Texas Air. After continued labor disputes and a crippling strike in 1989, Eastern ran out of money and was liquidated in 1991. American Airlines obtained many of Eastern's routes from Miami to Latin America and the Caribbean, while Delta Air Lines, Eastern's main competitor at Hartsfield Airport in Atlanta, acquired many of Eastern's Lockheed L-1011 aircraft. USAir acquired 11 of Eastern's 25 Boeing 757-225 aircraft. Eastern pioneered hourly air shuttle service between New York City, Washington, DC and Boston in 1961 as the Eastern Air Lines Shuttle. It took over the South American route network of Braniff International upon its shutdown in 1982 and also served London Gatwick in 1985 via its McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 "Golden Wings" service. Although Eastern announced on their March 2, 1986, timetable that it would serve Madrid, Spain effective May 1, 1986, the service did not commence. The only scheduled trans-Atlantic service Eastern provided was Miami to London Gatwick, commencing on July 15, 1985, and was discontinued in 1986 and replaced with codeshare flights from Atlanta via British Caledonian Airways. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dwight-allen/message

This week on Circular Business Podcast's weekly gupshup with The Circular Collective we explore a fascinating technology by LanzaTech who are pacing the world towards a Circular Carbon Economy. They have developed a sophisticated brewery, a gas fermentation process that turns pollution and emission from factories into fuel that powers cars and soon airplanes. To put that into perspective, visualize a beer fermentation process..now instead of converting sugars and yeast to ethanol, the company uses a biological catalyst to ferment waste gas emissions into ethanol. AMAZING right? Their technology has the potential to displace 30% of crude oil use today and reduce global CO2 emissions by 10%. So how do they do it? A bacteria found in the gut of a rabbit can now help cars & airplanes run in a more eco-friendly way. The bacteria, identified by LanzaTech, helps turn factory carbon emissions, a.k.a. Pollution, into ethanol. For a few decades, Ethanol has been blended with gasoline or petrol to reduce the amount of fuel used by cars. Today, Ethanol is typically made from corn, sugar cane or grasses, which take a lot of land to grow. So just imagine the amount of efficiency that this technology brings in just by making ethanol by capturing pollution. They have been working with Virgin Atlantic since 2011, to formulate that jet fuel made from carbon waste gases. The first batch of this sustainable jet fuel was used on a commercial flight for the very first time in 2018– It was the Virgin Atlantic's VS16 flight from Orlando to London Gatwick, operated by a Boeing 747 aircraft. Airlines is one such industry which is tough to decarbonize and with this innovation one can visualize the transformation it can bring on the world we know today. What fascinates me is how they see a future where a steel mill, for example, would make lightweight steel for parts of a plane, and then use production emissions to make fuel for that plane as well as chemicals to produce the synthetic fibers, plastics and rubbers needed for the body and cabin of the aircraft. Now this is the circular economy in action through waste mitigation, resource efficiency and value addition through carbon reductions. LanzaTech's raw material comes from the waste gases from Refineries, Cement & Steel plants. Tune into the episode to learn more about this innovation of brewing pollution into ethanol. Hope you enjoy listening to this episode and if you are aware of similar groundbreaking technologies in India, then please share it with us on circularbusinesspodcast.india@gmail.com * Follow our page- (Circular Business Podcast | The Circular Collective); * Join the episodic posts on social media- LinkedIn & Twitter by commenting your thoughts and learnings on each post; * Please rate and review us on iTunes / Apple Podcasts and help us build that strong content footing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/circular-business-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/circular-business-podcast/support

Join Carlos, Matt and Nev for this week's programme. They're joined by special guest Michele from the fantastic website Turning Left for Less. Michele has over two decades of experience in the travel industry and her passion is brining everyone tips and tricks to help indulge in luxury travel for less. Check out her website at: https://www.turningleftforless.com. In this week's show not one but two aircraft land at the wrong airport, London Gatwick airport ramp up drop off fee's & Singapore Airlines brings out the posh seats on their 737's. In the military the F15EX finally gets named, the Israeli air force debuts its new spy aircraft and Italian Eurofighter Typhoons Scramble To Intercept a US-Registered Beech King Air. We also pay our respects to the news of the sad passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. 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. Michele's Social Media links are : Website: https://www.turningleftforless.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/turningleftfor - @turningleftfor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/turningleftforless/ - @turningleftforless Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turningleftforless/ - @turningleftforless YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYCxVhcegIEBcywYojJqfeQ Here are the links to the stories we featured this week : COMMERCIAL SINGAPORE AIRLINES NEW B737 BUSINESS CLASS https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/singapore-airlines-boeing-737-business-class FURIOUS BRITS 'TURNED AWAY' FROM RYANAIR FLIGHT TO SPAIN AMID TRAVEL CONFUSION CAUSED BY BREXIT AND COVID https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/uk-world-news/furious-brits-turned-away-ryanair-5267203 Explanation of terms and conditions from: https://www.ryanair.com/ie/en/useful-info/help-centre/ryanair-uk-terms-and-conditions0 https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/entry-requirements BRITISH AIRWAYS CITYFLYER TO LAUNCH FLIGHTS TO JERSEY AND GIBRALTAR https://economyclassandbeyond.boardingarea.com/2021/04/08/british-airways-cityflyer-to-launch-flights-to-jersey-and-gibraltar/ ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES B737 LANDS AT WRONG AIRPORT https://onemileatatime.com/ethiopian-airlines-737-lands-wrong-airport/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/iFlyafrica/permalink/10157961493538015/ https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/249459 https://avherald.com/h?article=4e56f087&opt=0 https://avherald.com/h?article=4e56f1a6&opt=0 UNITED AIRLINES PLANS TO HIRE AND TRAIN 5,000 PILOTS, INCLUDING SOME WITH NO FLYING EXPERIENCE https://www.seattletimes.com/business/united-seeks-to-build-its-own-diverse-pipeline-of-pilots/ https://unitedaviate.com/aviate-program-career-paths/united-aviate-academy/admissions-program-details More details on the programme can be found here : https://unitedaviate.com/aviate-program-career-paths/united-aviate-academy/admissions-program-details GATWICK AIRPORT VISITORS FACE NEW VEHICLE DROP-OFF CHARGE AT SOUTH TERMINAL FROM NEXT WEEK https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gatwick-airport-visitors-face-new-20335308 https://www.gatwickairport.com/to-and-from/picking-up-dropping-off/ Details on the charges can be found here : https://www.gatwickairport.com/to-and-from/picking-up-dropping-off/ AIRBUS SWITCHING A320NEO FAMILY FROM MECHANICAL TO ELECTRONIC RUDDER CONTROL https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/airbus-switching-a320neo-family-from-mechanical-to-electronic-rudder-control/143203.article JAPAN AIRLINES RETIRES PRATT & WHITNEY ENGINE-POWERED BOEING 777 AIRCRAFT https://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/japan-airlines-boeing-777-retire/ AND FINALLY, THE MAN RECREATING AIRPLANE MEALS TO GET THROUGH LOCKDOWN https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/airplane-food-lockdown/index.html Pictures from this story were from : https://www.instagram.com/flysoplane/ US AIR FORCE'S NEW F-15EX FIGHTER AIRCRAFT FINALLY HAS A NAME https://www.businessinsider.com/air-force-reveals-name-of-its-newest-fighter-aircraft-2021-4 ISRAELI AIR FORCE DEBUTS NEW SPY AIRCRAFT https://news.cgtn.com/news/2021-04-05/Israeli-air-force-debuts-new-spy-aircraft-military-ZcI87xSiXK/index.html US NAVY PLACES ORDER FOR MORE 11 ADDITIONAL BOEING P-8A POSEIDON SUBMARINE HUNTERS AIRCRAFT TO PATROL THE GLOBE https://en.aviation-report.com/us-navy-places-order-for-more-11-additional-boeing-p8-poseidon-submarine-hunters-aircraft/ ITALIAN EUROFIGHTER TYPHOONS SCRAMBLE TO INTERCEPT US-REGISTERED BEECH KING AIR DURING COMLOSS INCIDENT https://theaviationist.com/2021/04/04/italian-eurofighter-typhoons-scramble-to-intercept-us-registered-beech-king-air-during-comloss-incident/ TÜRK YILDIZLARI OR "TURKISH STARS" THE NF-5 DEMONSTRATION TEAM https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/tuerk-y-ld-zlar-nf-5-accident?fbclid=IwAR3uBuEvBE53_s6qIfqzs2QACWC6SUJbQH9vLzQpl6klfL5gRuoQgV86so4

A flight from London Gatwick comes in to land at Venice Marco Polo airport - recording taken from on board the plane. Recorded by Cities and Memory.  Part of the Until We Travel project to map and reimagine the sounds of transport and travel in a pre-pandemic and pandemic world. See the whole project at https://www.citiesandmemory.com/travel.

On the plane at London Gatwick, I mentally prepared myself for the long flight ahead, sending final texts to people in the UK, and making a call before putting the phone into flight mode. A woman came and dropped down in the seat beside me, shoving her full rucksack into the space in front of her. She seemed agitated, hasty, as she rummaged around for her headphones. We settled into our seats, me by the window, she in the middle, and a Chinese man in the aisle. She immediately directed her attention to the screen in front to look at what films were on offer. I started reading my book. We didn’t talk for the first half of the flight, but we had 8 hours ahead of us, so plenty of time to connect if we were meant to. I slept a bit, which was a welcome relief after a very short night before leaving for the airport on the shuttle bus early in the morning. Midway through the flight, both my neighbour and I took the opportunity to go to the loo when the guy in the aisle seat got up. On returning to our respective places, we started talking, first about the length of the trip, then where we were from, and what we did to fill our days. Soon we were moving onto deeper things -- life decisions, relationships, cultural differences…. We ended up talking for about 3 hours! It certainly made the time pass quickly! Her name was Erica. 'With a ‘c’ . When she said her name it made me think of my childhood friend who now lives with her family in Seattle and spells her name with a ‘k’. Erica was from Brazil, but had been living in the UK for almost 2 years. ‘How have you found it?’ I asked her. ‘Hard’, she said. She missed her country, the warmth of the climate, as well as the people and strong sense of community. She missed hugs and personal touch. She was finding it a challenge to make friends in her new home in Guildford. I wondered why she wasn’t in Brazil anymore, but she said there was really no future for her and her partner there, and he liked it in the UK. We talked about deep things, some personal. It surprised me, in a way, yet at the same time it seemed a very natural thing. After our snack lunch and notification of our landing in 20 minutes, Erica and I both commented on how fast the time had gone. I mentioned how nice it was to meet her and that she was welcome to get in touch if she had time to meet in Niagara on her week-long work trip. ‘That was a bit of a soul-bearing session, wasn't it!’ I said as I got up to get my bag. ’I've missed that, to be honest,’ she said. That really struck me. I stepped into the aisle with my coat and bag and we quickly got swept along towards passport control, and I reminded myself I must pull out my Canadian passport (not the Dutch one!). I was thinking how interesting it was that we tend to share openly with people we don’t know, and sometimes more than with people we do. I walked out of passport control still thinking about it, feeling I had learned something about myself, the culture I come from and find myself in; I felt a sense of my worldview having expanded just a little bit. Had I kept my nose to the window, or in the book, I might not have experienced the greater space beyond culture and comfort to which my mind and sensitivities had been directed. There are these little glimmers into people’s lives. Deep things come out in the literal space between places. For a while our feet are off the ground and there is a kind of freedom to speak, to share. Why do we do it? Maybe it’s because we know we likely won’t see the person anymore, it’s less of a risk, and in an odd way, that makes us feel ‘safer’. Maybe it's the anonymity combined with the need to talk and for some kind of connection... www.moniquesliedrecht.com

In episode 41 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss: How much use has Hi Fly's A380 had? Singapore Airlines' Boeing 737s The first VIP Transport flight of 'Boris Force One' London Gatwick's low-cost carrier battle Vietnam's Bamboo Airways receives DOT approval

The economies of the eurozone bounced back in the third quarter of the year according to new official figures. Economic activity for the region as a whole was 12.7% higher than in the previous three months. But the growth was not enough to reverse the declines in the first half of 2020 due to the pandemic. We go through the numbers with Shanti Keleman, Investment Director at Brown Shipley. With new restrictions coming into force in France last night, journalist Anne-Elisabeth Moutet tells us how well they have been received by the French people. And we hear from the manager of Galignani bookshop in Paris - one of the oldest in the city - which, under the restrictions, is unable to open. The furlough scheme in the UK, which has ensured 9.5 million workers got up to 80% of their salary during the pandemic, is being replaced with a new government support programme. The BBC’s Emma Simpson has been to talking to businesses near London Gatwick airport, an area which had one of the highest proportions of furloughed workers in the country. Also in the programme, we hear about the plight of 400,000 people stranded at sea, unable to be repatriated because of the coronavirus. Plus, India has applied for Geographical Indication status for Basmati rice, which would prohibit Pakistan from exporting it to the EU. Pakistan is unhappy about the move, as we hear from the BBC's Nikhil Inamdar in Mumbai.

We actually already had Jennifer on the podcast exactly 2 years ago, in the episode 15. Back then we spoke about the historical Virgin Atlantic flight from Orlando to London Gatwick which was partly fuelled by the Sustainable Aviation Fuel produced by Lanzatech. In this episode I asked Jennifer what progress has been made in the last 2 years and how she expects the future will look like in the next ten years in terms of aircraft propulsion. Jennifer made some very interesting points to take away and to think about for all of us. 

According to a recent report by international management consulting firm Arthur D Little, up to 135 million jobs could be lost and 120 million people might be pushed in poverty in India. If that happens, it could have a huge impact on consumer income, spending and savings. India's working class is likely to bear the brunt of the coronavirus impact in the form of job losses, rising poverty levels and reduced per-capita income. This, in turn, will bring about a steep decline in GDP.   Labour statistics improved during the week ended May 10, 2020. But only in comparison to the previous week, which was the worst India has witnessed so far.   The unemployment rate shot up to 27.1 per cent in the week ended May 3. This is the highest rate recorded so far, and the spike left many job seekers highly disappointed, after they failed to find gainful employment despite having struggled. However, the unemployment rate remained stable at 24 per cent during the week ended May 17.   Here is the list of major companies that have said they are downsizing their workforce.   1. Yesterday (that is 18th may) Uber Technologies eliminated an additional 3,000 jobs IN INDIA. The company is closing dozens of offices around the world and is shutting down many of its side projects in an effort to weather the coronavirus pandemic that has devastated the ride-hailing business.   Earlier this month, Uber dismissed 3,700 employees in customer support and human resources. Combining both the sets, the layoffs now work out to about 25 per cent of the total workforce. A company spokesman said more job cuts could come.   2. Lyft laid off 982 employees, or 17% of its workforce last month, and cut the base salaries of its top executives in addition to furloughing hundreds of employees.   Uber and rival Lyft Inc have been under investor pressure to show profits but the coronavirus-led lockdowns have forced them to cut costs and withdraw their full-year financial outlooks as demand for app-based rides have dropped sharply across the world.   3. Healthcare startup Cure.fit has also laid off 10 per cent of its employees and cut salaries across board, after business took a hit following the coronavirus pandemic. Sources said the Bengaluru-based company had laid off around 500 people.   Trainers, centre managers and human resources personnel were among employees who were either asked to resign from May 1 or were allowed to work till the month end for experience.   4. British airline Virgin Atlantic said on the 5th of May that it is planned to cut 3,150 jobs and would move its flying programme from London Gatwick to Heathrow airport as it counts the cost of the Covid-19 pandemic.   The spread of the novel coroanvirus has virtually brought airports around the globe to a standstill, leaving airlines taking drastic steps to make savings.   5. Co-working major WeWork India, owned by realty firm Embassy Group, has decided to lay off around 20 per cent of its staff with effect from June, as the coronavirus pandemic hits its businesses and revenues across the globe. This would be done to cut its operational costs after its business was hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.   In an email, Karan Virwani, CEO, WeWork India, said that the company needs to make fundamental changes by streamlining its workforce around a more focused business strategy which would entail reduction of its workforce across different roles by around 20 per cent.   6. Zomato said it will cut 13 per cent, or about 520, jobs as a result of the extended lockdown and restaurants shutting shop, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Deepinder Goyal told the firm in an email on May 15.   According to sources, the total number of employees at Zomato is currently about 4,000. The employees being laid off in the latest round will remain with Zomato and will be paid half the salary for the next six months. Outplacement teams will help them look for jobs elsewhere, previously allocated ES

In Episode 4 - We cover the game changing announcement that AMERICAN EXPRESS dropped this week to increase the spending target for a welcome bonus from 3 months to 6 months for all its UK CREDIT CARDS - Hitting the welcome bonus on either FREE or PAID premium credit cards is now a no brainer if you were interested in getting a American Express Credit Card!Also we cover some news that broke over the last 2 weeks where British Airways owner (IAG) announced to restructure British Airways going forward by cutting up to 12,000 jobs and also potentially ceasing future services from LONDON GATWICK we will have to see what the changes might mean.https://twitter.com/pointshuntershttps://www.instagram.com/pointshunters

My guest today is Antonio Pascale, distribution manager at Easyjet and passionate aviation enthusiast. Topics we touched today are: 10,000 flights cancelled in 6 days – commercial aspect of the coronavirus outbreak, how the heck it is possible to add flights to busiest single runway airport at London Gatwick, like Wizz Air did last week, successful test flights of B777X and can the new plane bring Boeing back on track after one of the worst years in company´s history and last but not least Easyjet´s partner Wright electric started to develop electric plane with 186 seats. Quote of the week is from FAA´s spokeperson Lynn Lunsford and it includes a positive message regarding re-certification of 737MAX.

Dieser Podcast ist eine "Extend-Version" von unserer 3-minütigen Youtube-Folge über den Airbus A350-1000, der im August 2019 von British Airways vom Hersteller in Toulouse nach London überführt wurde. Wir haben in einer Co-Produktion mit dem englischsprachigen Spotting.TV besonders empfehlenswerte Quellen (Planespotter, Tripreporter, Aviation Geeks) herausgesucht, die das größte Modell in der A350-Flotte eindrucksvoll vorstellen. Wir hören das Flugzeug nicht nur von British Airways (von London-Heathrow) sondern auch von Qatar Airways und ganz neu: Virgin Atlantic (von London-Gatwick). Somit bekommst Du den größtmöglichen Überblick in einem einzigen kompakten Video von 3 Minuten und kannst Dich noch weiter informieren, denn ich stelle Dir unsere Quellen noch einmal genauer vor. Das ist die deutsche Version, for english version please click here: https://youtu.be/2q0LPP0PqF8 Hier sind die Quellen, in der Reihenfolge der Erscheinung im Video und im Podcast: British Airways Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/british_airways/ Big Jet TV: https://www.bigjet.tv Sam Chui: https://samchui.com (hier auch Tripreport) Clément Alloing: https://twitter.com/CAlloing Oliver Gransee https://www.facebook.com/oliver.gransee.3 Katharina Ina https://www.facebook.com/katharina.ina.980 und Thomas Job auf der ILA Berlin. Herzlichen Dank an Clément Alloing, Jerry Dyer, Sam Chui, Kathi und Olli für die explizite Genehmigung Euer Bildmaterial in dieser Form zusammenstellen zu dürfen! Das ist außergewöhnlich und wir sind sehr dankbar dafür. Auch im Namen von Spotting.TV, wo wir das mit englischem Kommentar veröffentlicht haben. (for english version search for "spotting.tv A350")

This week Mike LaRosa from Coworkaholic is back to chat with Ed Pizza about some of the top news and posts of the week on BoardingArea. Tune in to hear a review of Moxy, Marriott's "millennial" brand, updates on Southwest's latest schedule adjustments due to the Max 8 and additional upcoming travel disruptions due to strikes at London Heathrow and London Gatwick. On a lighter note, Ed checks in on mid-year hotel status checks and the gents chat about new part time flight attendant job openings. Links Southwest Adjusting Adjusting Schedules Again Due to 787 MAX8 Aircrafts Summer From Hell: Strikes At London Airports To Disrupt Travel Fancy a Summer Job as a Flight Attendant? Hotel Review: Marriott's Moxy - Washington, DC Downtown My 2019 Mid-Year Hotel Status Check Thanks to Our Sponsor AutoSlash AutoSlash's mission is focused and clear: to help you get the best possible rental car rate, and then to share their expertise with you so you have the best trip possible. They take the same flexible rates you find on the rental companies’ own sites and then apply the best coupons to them. Sometimes the savings are modest. A lot of times they’re big. Sometimes they’re massive. They do in minutes what it would take you hours to do. And they do it all for free. Miles to Go: Travel Tips, News & Reviews You Can't Afford to Miss Don't forget to check out the Miles To Go Podcast where we bring you the latest travel news, tips and tricks each week to help you save money and travel better.

This week I have three episodes for you from the island Antigua in the country Antigua and Barbuda. It is truly a Caribbean paradise. I've been invited to go on a trip with around 40 content creators on this trip. There are some of the worlds best travel bloggers, YouTubers, Instagrammers, and then we're two podcasters. We're going on a direct transatlantic flight from London Gatwick with Virgin Atlantic. Antigua and Barbuda is a country in the West Indies, lying between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. ABOUT ANTIGUA & BARBUDA It consists of two major islands, Antigua and Barbuda, and several smaller islands. The permanent population is about 80,000, and the capital and largest port and city is St. John's on Antigua. The island of Antigua was explored by Christopher Columbus in 1493. The first European that stayed on the island was Spanish and French. But they soon decided to leave the island due to the lack of fresh water. Then it was colonized by Britain in 1632; and Barbuda island in 1678. They grew tobacco and ginger on Antigua – using slaves from Africa. After 349 years as a British colony, Antigua and Barbuda gained independence in 1981. Antigua and Barbuda remain a member of the Commonwealth and Elizabeth II is the country's queen. We're staying at The Veranda Resort and Spa, an All-Inclusive Resort, around 30 minutes from the airport, and they had two small busses waiting for us. The experience starts as soon as we arrive when we are welcomed with an inviting tropical drink. And then we get the key card and get in a small golf cart that takes us up and down the hills inside the area to our cottage. I'M STAYING IN ANTIGUA ON ANTIGUA IN ANTIGUA & BARBUDA All the cottages in The Verandah Resort have names. Named after destinations in the Caribbean. And by pure coincidence, my villa is called "Antigua." I felt a bit privileged to be the one getting that one. My cottage is 700 square feet (65 m2) and classic Caribbean-style architecture and décor, with a private veranda with a beautiful view through sliding glass doors. This is where I spent most of my time when I was here - and also where I did the interviews that I published the last month. It has a look and feel of a cozy Caribbean cottage, with white-washed trim and pale-green exteriors with a porch in the front. The resort is in quite a big area with I don't know how many white wooden houses. They call them villas and suites. Suites can accommodate up to 4 persons and The Villas up to 6 persons. There are a lot of small roads inside the resort with a lot of hills. It's an excellent way to get some exercise. Or you can get on one of the small open golf-cart-busses they have driving back and forth, and even pick up the phone and say that you would like one to drop by and pick you up. There are quite a few dining options, with a great variety of restaurants and a beach grill. When you stay here, the All-Inclusive package includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as afternoon tea and snacks throughout the day. You will also have unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, including water, juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, beer, liquor, and cocktails. Besides two Nomad Cruises in 2018, this is the first I've done "All-Inclusive." And just about everything is included: dining, activities, experiences, stunning beaches, fitness facilities, evening entertainment and much more. I'm just around the corner from the main pool - where we also find the main bar and the evening entertainment. Steel bands, DJs, Karaoke, local performers, guest participation contests, and much more! NEVER DO LAUNDRY SERVICE IN A RESORT When I say that "just about everything is included," I did find one thing that wasn't. And I learned this the hard way. It was my own fault, and everyone laughed and said that I should that obviously laundry service isn't included in a resort. I had a few t-shirts and other stuff that needed a wash. Normally I would do it myself in the sink of the bathroom. Instead, I called the reception and asked if they had laundry service. "Absolutely, just use the bag in the closet and put it outside… We'll stop by and pick it up", they said. So I did. I think I had three t-shirts, a normal shirt, four pairs of underwear and some socks. A few hours later – as they were already doing the laundry, they called me and said that I forgot to fill out the form. "The form?" I said. "I didn't know anything about a form." "Don't worry. We've already done it for you. It's on the table". And then I saw it. My bag of laundry added up to 82$ US. I was totally in chock. But again: I should have known. So: Travel tip of the week: "NEVER DO LAUNDRY IN A RESORT." Use the sink. After you've washed it, put the wet clothes on a towel and roll it up tight and then twist as hard as you can. Then you hang it, and that leaves dry the next morning. This is something I do all the time. Just not here. HAMMOCK COVE Verandah Resort and Spa is owned and operated by Elite Island Resorts. They have seven other resorts in the country, and next to us they are building number eight. It's called Hammock Cove, and in this episode, we also visit the construction site. It's going to be unique, luxurious, and unlike anything in Antigua. This is the first of three episodes from Antigua, and they are all coming this week. DISCLAIMER: The trip to Antigua was made possible by Antigua and Barbuda Tourism and Elite Island Resorts, but everything I've said in this episode is my genuine opinion. LINKS: Visit Antigua and Barbuda   Verandah Resort and Spa   The Radio Vagabond is produced by RadioGuru. See pictures on TheRadioVagabond.com   You can follow The Radio Vagabond on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram og YouTube.    

ENGLISH: TheRadioVagabond.com  I denne uge har jeg tre episoder til dig fra øen Antigua i landet Antigua and Barbuda. Et sandt caribisk paradis. Jeg er blevet inviteret på en tur med omkring 40 andre ”content creators”. Der er nogen af verdens bedste rejsebloggere, YouTubere, Instagrammere og så er vi to podcastere. Vi flyver med Virgin Atlantic, direkte fra London Gatwick. Antigua and Barbuda er en østat i Caribien, bestående af de to øer Antigua og Barbuda – og et par mindre øer imellem det caribiske hav og Atlanterhavet. Befolkningstallet er omkring 80.000 og hovedstaden og den største havn og by er St. John’s på Antigua.  Øerne blev opdaget af Christoffer Columbus i 1493. De første europæere som bosatte sig på øen var spaniere og franskmænd, men da de manglede ferskvand forlod de snart øen. Antigua kom under britisk kontrol i 1632 og Barbuda i 1678. Der blev der blandt andet dyrket tobak og ingefær på øen – med slaver hentet fra Afrika. Efter 349 år som en britisk koloni, blev Antigua and Barbuda erklæret uafhængige i 1981. Landet er stadig en del af Commonwealth og Elizabeth den 2. er landets dronning. Vi bor på The Veranda Resort and Spa, et All-Inclusive Resort, omkring 30 minutter fra lufthavnen. Oplevelsen starter så snart vi ankommer. Vi bliver budt velkommen med en tropisk drink. Så får vi nøglekort og hopper om bord på nogle små golfvogne, der kører os til hytterne. Alle hytterne i The Verandah Resort har navne efter forskellige destinationer i Caribien, og helt tilfældigt har jeg fået tildelt den hytte, der hedder Antigua. Den er 65 m2  og i klassisk caribisk arkitektur og indretning. Der er et stort badeværelse med to håndvaske og i det store rum, der har loft til kip, er der to store senge, en sofa, en lænestol, et skrivebord og et minikøkken med kaffemaskine og køleskab. Og så er der en kæmpe balkon med en fuldstændig vanvittig udsigt til bugten med azurblåt vand. Det var her jeg tilbragte det meste af min tid, når jeg var her – og også her jeg lavede de interviews, der allerede er udkommet i denne podcast. Resortet er i et ret stort område med, jeg ved ikke, hvor mange hvide træhytter. De kalder dem ”villaer” og ”suiter”. I suiterne er der plads til fire personer og i villaerne seks. Der er mange små bakkede veje i området. Det er en god måde at få noget motion, men kan også blot springe på en af de små golf-vogn-busser, der kører frem og tilbage. Eller blot løfte røret på telefonen i hytten og sige, at man gerne vil hentes. Der er mange restauranter og strand grill-barer.  Når man bor her er næsten alt inkluderet. Morgenmad, frokost, aftensmad, snacks og drikkevarer. Og det gælder både vand, juice, mælk, sodavand, øl, vin, spiritus og cocktails. Udover de to ”Nomad Cruises” jeg tog i 2018, er dette første gang, jeg har boet et sted med “All-Inclusive” i min Radiovagabond-tilværelse – og det er stærkt vanedannende.    Aktiviteter så som fitness, minigolf, tennis, to skønne strande er også inkluderet. Det samme er aftenunderholdningen i den største bar ved den største pool, som er lige rundt om hjørnet fra hvor jeg bor. Denne underholdning kan være steel bands, DJs, karaoke, lokale kunstnere, forskellige konkurrencer med gæsterne og meget andet. Det er dog ikke det hele der er inkluderet – og det lærte jeg på den hårde måde. Det var helt min egen fejl og bagefter grinede de andre og sagde, at jeg da kunne sige mig selv, at tøjvask ikke er inkluderet på et resort. Jeg havde en håndfuld t-shirts, lidt undertøj og andet, der trængte til at blive vasket. Normalt ville jeg gøre det i håndvasken, men i stedet ringede jeg til receptionen og spurgte om de havde ”laundry service”. ”Naturligvis”, sagde de. ”Smid tøjet i den specielle pose, der er i skabet og stil den udenfor, så henter vi det og kommer tilbage med det i morgen”. Et par timere senere, da de allerede var i gang med at vaske tøjet, ringede de til mig og sagde, at jeg havde glemt at udfylde skemaet. ”Øh, udfylde skemaet? Jeg var ikke klar over, at der var et skema, der skulle udfyldes”, sagde jeg. ”Bare rolig, vi har allerede gjort det for dig. Det ligger på skrivebordet i stuen”. Og så så jeg det. Min lille pose med vasketøj kostede 550 kr. Noget af en overraskelse, men igen: Jeg burde have vidst, at det ikke var gratis. Men alligevel… 550 kr.! Så ugens rejsetip: Brug aldrig ”Laundry Service” i et resort. Brug håndvasken. Når du har vasket det, så læg det fladt på et håndklæde. rul det stramt op og vrid det. Så er det tørt næste morgen. Det er super simpelt og noget, jeg gør hele tiden. Bare ikke her. Det der ”All Inclusive” er stærkt vanedannende. Verandah Resort and Spa er ejet og drevet af Elite Island Resorts. De har syv andre ressorts i landet og er i gang med at bygge den ottende. Det kommer til at hedde Hammock Cove og i denne episode besøger vi byggepladsen. Det bliver helt vildt luksuriøst og noget helt unikt på Antigua. Dette er den første af tre episoder fra Antigua, og de udkommer alle tre denne uge.    DISCLAIMER: Turen til Antigua er gjort muligt af Antigua and Barbuda Tourism og Elite Island Resorts, men alt hvad jeg siger her helt og holdent min egen mening.   LINKS: Visit Antigua and Barbuda Verandah Resort and Spa  Radiovagabond er produceret af Radioguru. Se billeder på Radiovagabond.dk   Følg også RadioVagabond på Facebook, Twitter, Instagram og YouTube.          

Its a new year for our podcast and we're hitting in with controversial technology and Audio Visual questions including: How does Bluetooth Headsets actually work especially during commutes in rush hour to work? We talk with Jack Pieterse from FlyRyte.com and Mark Prendergast from Safedrone.ie about the recent issues with London Gatwick and London Heathrow. Could Ireland face similar issues with drones flying into airports and what safety measures are in place? Simon Lang and Justin Dawson discuss the best of CES2019 Tweet Simon: @SimonLangAV  Tweet Justin: @JustinRDawson Hashtag Twitter: #AllThingsTechIE Web: www.AllThingsTech.IE Also if you have a moment, Justin Dawson is up for another AV Award. This time the AV Nation readers choice award. You can vote for Justin at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZQTDFG6

Finally, the day of Kevin's trip to Austin, Texas has arrived. His flight departs in the morning from London Gatwick and around ten hours later they touch down in Texas. Sebastian, having arrived a few days earlier, awaits his friend at the airport. After checking in to their hotel, they hit the streets and Sebastian shows Kevin around. Kevin quickly realizes that although we think we know everything about America, in reality, we know nothing. But will the Austin experience hold up to the massive expectations built over the previous weeks in London? Or was it just much ado about nothing and Kevin will be left unimpressed? Reminding us to think big, and dream even bigger, Kevin is shown all around the city and finds out the real truth about what Austin is really like. “When making a life choice it's very important to go and see something for how it is, rather than just listening to what other people tell you about it.” -Kevin Turley Time Stamps: 4:09 - Landing in Austin and the differences in dress and weather. 5:50 - The differences in the landscape between Texas and the U.K. 7:37 - The different seasons Texas has and how the weather can change. 8:53 - The first time Sebastian went to Texas and how he found it. 10:48 - Downtown Texas and how entrepreneurs have changed the landscape. 12:36 - Food trucks and the opportunities that they offer. 14:28 - The truth about Austin told by an Uber driver who's lived there all his life. 17:12 - What it's like to live in Austin and how it's changing. Resources: Transcript Connect with Kevin Turley: Website Connect with Sebastian Sauerborn: Website

Finally, the day of Kevin’s trip to Austin, Texas has arrived. His flight departs in the morning from London Gatwick and around ten hours later they touch down in Texas. Sebastian, having arrived a few days earlier, awaits his friend at the airport. After checking in to their hotel, they hit the streets and Sebastian […]

On the 4th October 2018 Virgin Atlantic´s Boeing 747 flew from Orlando to London Gatwick for the very first time powered by sustainable aviation fuel made of carbon emissions from a steel mill. The fuel was produced by Lanzatech and its CEO Jennifer Holmgren shared with us the remarkable story of the fuel that has potential to change the global economy. 

Episode 10 of The Teaching Space Podcast shares 10 things you must do before, during and after an education conference. Podcast Episode 10 Transcript Introduction Hello and welcome to episode ten of the Teaching Space Podcast. It's Martine here. In today's episode, I want to share with you ten things you must do before, during and after attending an education conference. Bett Show 2018 These ten things are based on recent experience. In January, I attended the Bett Show, which takes place in London. And it's a large education technology show at the ExCel Centre. Now, I'm based in Guernsey, so the reality of attending a show at the ExCel Centre looks something like this: The Journey I take the red-eye flight, which is the seven a.m. flight from Guernsey to London Gatwick. We used to be able to fly directly to London City, which was a lot more convenient if you know London geography, but alas, that's not possible anymore. So I'm on the red-eye flight at seven a.m. I like to be at the airport an hour before, so I'm there at six a.m., which means I'm up at around five a.m., so that's not a great start to a travel day now really, is it? The flight thankfully got off on time, around seven a.m., so I got into London sometime after 8. By the time I got to the ExCel Centre, it was probably about half-past ten. This experience of travelling to London and going to Bett, made me start thinking about what I need to do slightly better when I go again. I have been to Bett a couple of times, but normally I go overnight. And on this occasion, I went for the day, so I was in on the first flight and out on the last flight, which must have been half seven, eight o'clock in the evening, maybe even a bit later actually. Next Year's Plan Next year I will definitely do an overnight stay, because going for a day, including my travel, just simply wasn't enough. The substance of this podcast really is the things I'm going do better next time, so ten things that I believe you should do in preparation for an education conference (and also a few things to do during and after). So here we go. 1. Make a Plan Look at who's going to be at the event you're going to and plan out your day or days. The Bett Show is brilliant because they have an app, which you can download, and you can favourite any of the stands or speakers that you want to see. So make a plan. And make a plan in advance of your trip. Don't do it on the flight or on the train. 2. Pre-Arrange Meetings While you're planning, arrange meetings, put them on your calendar. Now, this was a mistake I made for Bett; I arranged my meetings while I was there via Twitter direct message. The wifi at the Bett Show was appalling, so I ended up missing a couple of meeting, which I was really disappointed about. Arrange any meetings in advance, pop them in your calendar. 3. Pack All the Things When you're packing for the event, include your phone charger. If like me you are going to somewhere international (to me, the UK is international) you might need a data SIM card for internet.  At Bett, I was totally reliant on wifi, and the connection was terrible. It was the reason that I missed several meetings. Also, I wanted a live stream while I was there and I was unable to do that. I did it once or twice, but it was pretty poor, so if you need to take a sort of spare SIM card, or you know a battery pack or whatever it is you need to enable you to be digitally connected the whole time, make sure you pack that. And if you're gonna rock it old school: take some business cards too. 4. Get Social Is there a hashtag? Can you follow people who are going to be exhibiting at the event? Get some conversation going on social media, and you will have a richer experience at your event. 5. Target Yourself to Connect As part of your planning, target yourself with people that you want to connect with. This is a special shout out really for the introverts out there attending these type of events. When it comes to this sort of thing, I'm quite introverted, and I find the hugeness and the noise of an event like the Bett Show quite overwhelming. So this time I made a real point of targeting myself to visit certain stands and speak to certain people. And I achieved some of those targets. Not all of them, but I achieved some, so I recommend as number five you target yourself with certain things to do and certain people to see. 6. Get a Good Night's Sleep Get a good night's sleep before the event. These events are exhausting, especially if you have to do a great deal of travel to attend, so get a good night's sleep. Now we're talking about on the day. 7. Wear Comfortable Shoes and Clothes This is kind of a no-brainer, but I felt I had to put it on here: wear comfortable shoes and clothes. While I was walking around the Bett Show, I saw a lady who was wearing, I swear, five-inch heels and I was just like "How on earth can you be walking around wearing those shoes?" I have a pedometer on my watch, and I did close to 17,000 steps on that day. How could you do that in five-inch heels? Crazy stuff. 8. A 30-Minute Orientation  When you arrive at the show, and this is number eight, when you arrive at the show, give yourself a good half an hour or so just to get familiar with your surroundings. Finding a map is a good idea at this point as well, and comparing the map with your list of places you want to go and people you want to see. Do that within your first half an hour and adjust to where you are. 9. Eat Lunch at an Odd Time Number nine, this is going to sound like a really strange one, but go with me, eat lunch at a really odd time. Ideally, take snacks with you, so you can eat lunch late. And the reason I say this is at the Bett Show, the ExCel Centre was heaving. It was so busy, that it took me three-quarters of an hour to queue for a salad and that was around one o'clock. Now had I gone at 11 or half two, three o'clock, I think I would have been fine, but given that I had so little time there, that three-quarters of an hour that I spent queuing for my lunch, could have been spent doing far more interesting things. 10. Follow Up And finally, number ten, follow up any interesting conversations or meetings that you had while you were at the event. Give it a couple of days and then put an email in and carry the conversation on. This is something that I did post-Bett. I was trying to arrange a meeting while I was there on Twitter, thank you terrible wifi for ruining that, but I wanted to meet with an event organiser who does a variety of summits for Google. I was quite keen to try to get involved with this company and hopefully find a way to do some work with them. While I missed the meeting thanks to the terrible wifi and arranging it via Twitter, I followed up afterwards, and I'm really excited to say I am going to be speaking at the London Google Summit in March. So follow up any opportunities that crop up at the event that you're attending. I did that and something really exciting has come of it. Wrap Up So those are my top ten tips for things you should do in preparation for and while attending and indeed after attending an education conference. Of course, this goes for any type of conference that you're going to attend, but as my listeners are mainly teachers and people working in education, I focused on education conferences. I hope this has been useful. As I mentioned, Bett is an educational technology conference, and if ed tech is something of interest to you, then please check out my email course 30 EdTech Tools in 30 Days. Okay, that's all from me today, thank you so much for listening, and I hope you'll join me for episode 11.

The merger of Alaska Airlines and Virgin American is now well under way and begs the question: How is the integration taking shape? In a word: rosy. Of course, Alaska will be sacrificing the Virgin brand. But Alaska’s management says it’s finding more synergies on both the cost and revenue sides than expected. One of the more interesting moves is that Alaska won’t be joining the Big Three and JetBlue in providing a lie-flat product on transcontinental routes. In other news, Norwegian is adding two new routes out of London Gatwick. While Virgin Atlantic reported a third consecutive annual profit in 2016, that streak might end in 2017. Lastly, Cathay Pacific reported its first annual loss since 2008 and there are, unfortunately, a few reasons that make a turnaround tough.

This week in the Network Beat bonus segment of the Airways Podcast, Airways Senior Business Analyst Vinay Bhaskara and Columnist Rohan Anand discuss British Airways announcing a new Fort Lauderdale - London Gatwick route (1:55), British Airways' strategy at London Gatwick (4:45), the London Heathrow-New Orleans route (9:32), and lots of route possibilities still on the table for BA (12:26)

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Join Carlos & Matt in the kitchen studio for another news packed show including stories on Ryanair seat change costs & news on WestJet coming to London Gatwick, in Pips "Safety from the Flightdeck" segment he talks about all things Radar related! which makes for a awesome segment. We also have some great feedback from some listeners regarding the PTU power transfer unit . Dont forget please please do leave us some feedback on iTunes or you can contact the show via the website at www.planetalkinguk.com Like us on Facebook & Follow us on Twitter 

  Smith College presents drones to the local community, a droner gets tased, and surveillance drones at London airports. Commercial Drones in Our Backyards and Communities: How New FAA Rules for Unmanned Aircraft Could Impact the Pioneer Valley Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts conducted a presentation introducing the public to unmanned aircraft. The free March 4, 2015 event featured three speakers from the College, a display of small UAVs, and even an indoor flight demonstration. Speaking for Smith College were: Paul Voss, Associate Professor of Engineering Jon Caris, Director of the Spatial Analysis Lab Robert Newton, Professor of Geosciences The audience had an opportunity to learn what drones are and the many good uses to which they can be put, including Smith College research to map coral reefs in Belize. The current regulatory environment was explained, including the impact on academic institutions and the community at large. After the event, we recorded an interview with Paul Voss and Jon Caris which includes how academic research is treated as a commercial operation, the anticipated Air Lab, student interest in unmanned aircraft, and NPRM concerns and issues. Links Picker Engineering Program Research by Smith College Students and Faculty - Including mapping coral reefs in Belize. Commercial Drones in Our Backyards? - The event webpage. Event Flyer [PDF] @AIR_lab on Twitter, the Aerial Innovation and Robotics Lab Academic Safety Code for Small Airborne Objects on Institutional Property - The SAO Safety Code was developed by researchers in science and engineering from colleges and universities across the United States. It is intended to guide non-commercial teaching and research activities as well as the common recreational uses of model aircraft, kites, and other SAOs on college and university campuses. News Father chased down and TASED by ranger for flying his drone in national park while his terrified daughter screamed 'leave him alone!' A man takes his quadcopter and family to visit the lava lake at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, and ends up getting tased. London airport police to use surveillance drones The National Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters has determined that surveillance drones are a "transformative" technology. After a successful test at London Gatwick airport, drones will be deployed at Heathrow, Stansted, Luton and City airports over the next 18 months. Videos of the Week Drone Footage Shows Nepal Earthquake Damage Drone footage recorded over the Nepalese capital Kathmandu shows the scale of destruction following a major earthquake. Nepal earthquake: Drones used by Canadian relief team The Toronto-based humanitarian organization GlobalMedic is using three UAVs to collect thousands of high-resolution photographs of the area. GlobalMedic founder and executive director Rahul Singh says, "We're cross-stitching thousands upon thousands of images onto maps. And they show us everything."

Join me as I fly from London Gatwick to JKF operating as Fustion Airways 339 a great VA that I just joined thanks in part to the crew at FSBreak. I use a proper North Atlantic Track as I make my way acorss what seems to be the worlds smallest ocean. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nicnacjak/message