Podcast appearances and mentions of michele robson

How did a technical issue lead to hundreds of cancelled flights? An investigation has been launched over UK flight disruption that has left thousands of passengers stranded. Former air traffic controller, Michele Robson and operating director at Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Paul Staples, join Sima Kotecha to help us understand the system that should keep planes taking off on time. Newscasters Bex and Lydia also share their experience of cancelled flights. And, the Ultra Low Emission Zone has expanded to include all London Boroughs. Claims and counter claims are being made about the scheme's effectiveness. BBC science journalist Esme Stallard helps us get to the truth. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Sima Kotecha. It was made by Chris Flynn with Maddie Drury and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Phil Bull. The editor is Damon Rose. 00:00 - Exciting Newscast news 02:27 - Inside the flight control room 16:55 - Fact checking ULEZ claims

The travel plans of hundreds of thousands of people were thrown into chaos on one of the busiest days of the year for airports, as the UK's air traffic control systems suffered a "technical fault". UK airports are still struggling to recover from the hours-long failure of processing flight plans – with warnings delays could last for days. Downing Street has ruled out a cyberattack, but there is speculation that an incorrect flight plan filed by a French airline could be to blame. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson looks at what went wrong and if a similar problem could happen again. His guests are former air traffic controller Michele Robson, who was stuck at Jersey airport yesterday, and travel editor for The Independent, Simon Calder. Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce Podcast producer: Emma-Rae Woodhouse Interviews producer: Alex Edden Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku ​​​​​​​Editor: Paul Stanworth

Events have turned such that those of us in the travel business are locked up in our houses, trying to figure out just what we are going to do with ourselves. When will travel bans be lifted and what will happen to all of the flights and trips we already had scheduled to occur in the next few months? We had Michele Robson from Turning Left for Less join us on today’s episode to share all of her thoughts and great advice on the matter. It’s easy to get down in the dumps about all this so we kick off our chat looking at some of the positive things that could happen as far as travel and loyalty after things start opening up again. Our conversation then turns to the cost of flights, and we wonder how reduced fares might get discounted even more. Michele then gives a few great pointers for what Avios users and other frequent travellers could do when it comes to capitalizing on this situation and planning trips for the near future. Things get wrapped up with a focus on some of the irresponsible ways airlines and other companies in the service industry are treating their customers and employees. Tune in for this one and keep yourself in the loop so you can get out of the house for less as soon as it’s safe to do so again.Key Points From This Episode:• Positive and negative effects on travellers and loyalty members post-lockdown.• How flights will become cheaper after coronavirus due to reluctance to travel.• Concessions which will become necessary to grant to maintain traveller loyalty status.• Flight cost reductions in the US vs the UK; reducing taxes to lower costs even more.• Whether British Airways Avios are going to reduce YQ to stimulate bookings.• The fact that award flights are more available now and are refundable so should be booked.• How airlines will cover themselves but still get customers back after the crisis using sales.• Bookings Michele has made for next year and the idea that travel bookings give people hope.• Advice that it’s still a good idea to book travel provided legalities are understood.• The sense in booking refundable hotels which can be cancelled if bans are still in place.• Using BA Holidays to book packages with low deposits.• How airlines are disallowing refunds and therefore losing customers.• The question of how airline and casino companies are treating their employees.• Air cabin staff and pilots: required workers in the crisis that should be remunerated well.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:The Blog/Website - Turning Left for Lessalso see: How to get a cash refund from BA without calling (new) Facebook Group - Turning left for less group - luxury travel for less"Champagne Travel on a Prosecco Budget" Turning Left for Less on Twitter @turningleftforTurning Left for Less on Facebook Turning Left for Less on Instagram ZorkCast FaceBook Group- JOIN TODAY! (Continue and Start the Conversation)TravelZorkZorkCast on Twitter @TravelZorkZorkCast on

Three Breakthrough Tips That Helped a Blogger Become Profitable Here’s another episode from our Blogging Breakthroughs series, which features bloggers’ stories about breakthroughs in traffic, income, and other aspects of blogging. About two years ago, after a career in Air Traffic Control and dealing with health issues, Michele Robson decided to start a blog about luxury travel on a budget called Turning Left for Less. Michele had some writing experience, but didn't really understand blogging. Her blog started out slowly, but has now reached a point where she earns a liveable income. Michele shares three breakthrough tips that helped her grow her luxury travel blog from just a few readers a day to where it’s at today. Post every day Befriend a blogger you admire and have them become your mentor Be first to market and review products and services Michele has built credibility, and industry leaders are now coming to her. She no longer needs to chase them for information. As bloggers, we all start with very few readers and doubts about whether to continue. Just think of Michele’s story, follow her three tips, and don’t give up. Links and Resources for Breakthroughs that Grew My Blog from 30 Readers a Day to Profitable in Less Than 2 Years: Turning Left for Less God Save The Points Further Listening 9 Types of Killer Filler Content that are Easy to Create How Often Should You Blog Courses Starting a Blog ProBlogger Pro – 31 Days to Build a Better Blog Join our Facebook group Full Transcript Expand to view full transcript Compress to smaller transcript view Darren: Hey there and welcome to episode 261 of the ProBlogger podcast. My name is Darren Rowse, and I’m the blogger behind ProBlogger. A blog, podcast, events, courses, ebooks, and lots more that helps bloggers to start blogs, to grow their blogs, and to build profit around their blogs. You can find more about what we do over at problogger.com. Now, today, we continue our series of blogger breakthrough episodes, where we’re hearing from listeners of the podcast about how they’ve grown their blogs, particularly focusing upon their breakthrough moments, the things that have helped them to do what I’ve just said, grow their blogs, start their blogs and to build profit around their blogs. Today’s story is one that I love. It’s from Michele Robson, who has a blog called Turning Left for Less, and the tagline of her blog is Champagne Travel on Prosecco Budget, which will give you the indication of what it’s about. It’s about luxury travel on a budget. It’s something that I think is a great topic, but also the story that Michele tells is really worth listening to as well. I’m sure a lot of people will relate to her story, as well. After a long career in one particular industry, air traffic control, and a tough time with health, Michele decided to start a blog. She only started less than two years ago, I think it was November 2016, so not long at it, but in that time she’s, despite not really having any experience in blogging, she’s been able to build her blog where she’s now earned enough to survive on the income from her blog, which is a great story. She’s gone from literally having a very few readers to having a significant readership as well, and really doing some amazing things. In her story today, she shares three breakthrough moments that helped her to grow from just a few readers a day to the point that she’s at today. I’m going to let Michele share her story, but I will come back at the end of her story, and just share a few of the things that I appreciated from what she shared, and give you a little bit more further listening on a couple of things she talks about as well. You can find a link to Michele’s to blog turningleftforless.com at our show notes which are at problogger.

Taking a magnifying glass to the pointy end of the plane, air traffic controller turned luxury travel writer Michele Robson of UK-based travel site Turning Left for Less is in conversation with RGN deputy editor John Walton. With business class heading the way of first class, and with company budgets banning flatbeds, is premium economy really becoming the new business class? How well are airlines doing taking care of their premium leisure travellers? Which are the best business class seats in the sky? How are the new Iberia A350 seats, and how do they compare with IAG stablemate British Airways? Speaking of British Airways, is it too late for the airline to be able to avoid a non-suite product? If so, what does that do to BA’s “world’s best business class” First product? Does it become a lounge-brand product? And what about soft product? Listen here, or every episode of In Conversation is also available on iTunes.

Join Carlos, Matt and Mark for this week's aviation related news trawl. In today's show we talk about THAT low cost airline's pilot struggle, Carlos tells us all about the iconic Bunny aeroplane and Matt discusses how to get cheaper in-flight WiFi. In the Military, it's fair to say that one pilot makes quite the error whilst landing. Plane Safety's Pilot Pip gets all nostalgic as he prepares to say goodbye to his beloved Hawker and talks Russian Flight protocols. For anyone who's into their Aviation photography, our guest Mark Harvey from Leading Edge Photography shares a few trade secrets in how to get that illusive perfect shot. His website is a must-see for any aviation enthusiast and his free 'Monthly Wallpaper' is a great way to give your computer desktop an aviation theme. Take yourself to http://www.leadingedgephotography.co.uk/ for more information. Nev returns to the 'Turning Left for Less' interview as he brings us part two where Michele Robson talks about her own passenger experiences. Spaces for our 200th show are almost gone, so you need to get in touch now to be in with a chance of joining us in the Sim for this unique event. To register your interest in our last couple of places, to send us audio feedback to be included in the show or to just make a comment generally email us on podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Thanks for watching / listening, we really appreciate it.