Plane Talking UK Podcast

Join Carlos, Ben, Stuart and Matt for today's show. In this week's episode we learn that baggage rules for one low cost airline are changing AGAIN, a craft beer maker creates a special aviation blend and the new A220 Delta configuration is revealed. In the Military the Russians flirt with our airspace again and a second world war bomber restoration nears completion at Cosford. Captain Al talks to Leon Evans at Oshkosh and Nev shares with us Gibraltar so far. Get in touch with the show via podcast@planetalkinguk.com or search for us on Social Media using PlaneTalkingUK. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-46070949 2. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ryanair-hand-luggage-policy-baggage-grace-period-month-november-a8614096.html 3. http://time.com/5441587/airline-worker-falls-asleep-wakes-up-in-chicago/ 4. https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/108335074/air-new-zealand-takes-delivery-of-its-first-of-13-new-airbus-aircraft 5. https://metro.co.uk/2018/11/02/brewdog-launches-first-ever-craft-beer-airline-8095476/ 6. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/lion-air-crash-indonesia-finds-faults-in-more-new-boeing-planes 7. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/02/world/europe/uk-airport-drinking-ban.html 8. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-46045749 9. https://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/news/2018/11/02/boeing-to-start-737-completion-work-in-china-in.html 10. https://www.rustourismnews.com/2018/11/02/qantas-expanding-discounted-fares-program/ 11. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/airbus-a220-airliner-delta-us/index.html 12. https://insideevs.com/easyjet-update-progress-for-electric-flight/ MILITARY : 1. https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/740200/raf-typhoon-fighter-jets-russian-aircraft-uk-airspace-mod-news 2. https://www.shropshirestar.com/entertainment/attractions/2018/10/30/second-world-war-bomber-undergoing-restoration-at-raf-museum-cosford/ 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/f-35b-connects-with-uss-wasps-anti-cruise-missile-d-453285/

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for this week's stroll through the world of aviation. In today's programme we discover a security breach affecting almost 10 million airline passengers, one special luxury flight is giving you the chance to see Old Year's Night twice and disgruntled passenger is detained for slapping cabin crew with their phone. In the military the Red Arrows are heading stateside as part of a landmark tour and the UK begins talks to buy some iconic helicopters. Pilot Pip regales us with a tale from his early days as a pilot and Nev shares with us his time at an APG / PTUK meetup at Heathrow. Why not join us for the recording of the show LIVE and get involved in the chat room by going to https://www.youtube.com/c/planetalkinguk/live. We're usually recording from 19:00 on a Friday evening but follow us on Facebook and Twitter for details - simply search for PlaneTalkingUK. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/cathay-pacific-hack-almost-10-million-customers-hit-by-data-breach-with-passport-details-and-credit-a3970961.html 2. https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/business/ryanair-warns-of-more-base-closures-878440.html 3. https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/1034795/british-airways-business-class-plane-seat-urine 4. https://www.wired.com/story/turkish-airlines-flight-800-panama-city-istanbul/ 5. https://www.foxnews.com/travel/luxury-airline-hosting-26000-trip-from-las-vegas-to-tokyo-to-celebrate-new-years-eve-twice 6. https://www.outlookindia.com/outlooktraveller/travelnews/story/69089/use-instagram-to-book-your-next-easyjet-flight-to-europe 7. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/british-airways-emotional-support-cat-passenger-kicked-off-a8600941.html 8. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6306999/Passenger-detained-slapping-airline-employee-PHONE-flight-cancelled.html 9. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2018/10/24/hate-the-middle-seat-this-is-the-perfect-airline-for-you/ 10. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/new-airports-and-terminals/index.html 11. http://atwonline.com/airlines/british-airways-unveils-new-customer-service-initiative 12. https://www.foxnews.com/travel/american-eagle-flight-strikes-kills-deer-during-takeoff-at-pennsylvania-airport MILITARY : 1. https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/red-arrows-to-light-up-north-american-skies-on-landmark-tour/ 2. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/us-approves-possible-chinook-sale-to-royal-air-force-452889/ 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/embraer-kc-390-receives-brazilian-type-certification-452929/ 4. https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/usaf-dissimilar-air-combat-training/

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt (briefly) for this week's episode of the show. In today's programme we discover very sad news as another airline falls by the wayside, competition winners are bumped out of Business class by one legacy carrier and facial recognition trials begin at Heathrow Airport. In the military an RAF Voyager refuels an F35b in the UK for the first time and the official report into the Thunderbird's crash is released. Barbara talks to Nev about her recent experience with Jet2, Ray Davis shares with us his experiences from the Warbirds Down-Under show in Temora and Captain Al gets all serious as he chats to Mikey McBrian during his visit to Oshkosh 2018. We love to receive your feedback (good or bad) so why not help keep us in check with our accuracy by sending it to podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/oct/18/cobalt-airline-warns-passengers-that-all-flights-are-cancelled 2. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/british-airways-bumps-competition-prize-winners/ 3. https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/flybe-airline-profit-warning-15296805 4. http://www.traveller.com.au/transatlantic-flight-route-most-popular-aircraft-and-airlines-including-the-boeing-747-h16sl7 5. https://www.clickorlando.com/travel/nervous-flier-this-airline-will-offer-in-flight-meditation 6. https://ukaviation.news/british-airways-hosts-student-event-to-inspire-future-pilots/ 7. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/indigo-eyes-wide-bodied-aircraft-from-airbus-boeing/articleshow/66204953.cms 8. https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2018/10/17/airline-ditches-summer-routes-from-two-uk-airports-to-key-holiday-destinations-in-spain/#.W8jLK_ZKhdh 9. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/boeing-business-jets-delivers-first-bbj-max-airplane-300730794.html 10. https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielreed/2018/10/16/with-the-first-a380-on-the-scrapheap-after-just-11-years-airbus-bad-bet-can-now-is-obvious/#67be2de38a51 11. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/goair-grounds-4-airbus-320neo-aircraft-in-delhi/articleshow/66228269.cms 12. https://www.wired.co.uk/article/heathrow-airport-facial-recognition-technology MILITARY : 1. https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/raf-voyager-refuels-f-35b-for-the-first-time-in-the-uk/ 2. http://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/24292/usaf-frantically-stole-parts-from-one-rc-135-to-get-another-airborne-to-spy-on-a-missile-launch 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/f-16cm-thunderbird-investigation-of-fatal-crash-rele-452748/

Join Carlos, Nev (eventually!), Jodi Armando and Matt for a very special episode. In a week where the longest ever direct flight takes off for the first time we discover that BA are planning to operate an A380 into Dubai, sweeping changes are promised at Delta and an Air India plane has a coming together with a wall. We are so honoured to have had Jodi Rueger join us on this week's show and we had a great chat about her love of flying, her career and the world of Acrobatic flying. You can find out more about her by looking at her YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyJhMuL7_-0NzbSkx2cij_A or search social media for @quotafiller. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/sq22-takes-off-worlds-longest-nonstop-flight-begins-its-voyage-from-singapore-to-new-york-a3959086.html 2. https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tenerife-airport-flight-ryanair-newcastle-15257401 3. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2018/10/07/british-airways-plans-to-operate-a380-to-dubai/ 4. https://www.independent.ie/business/irish/canadian-airline-westjet-launches-new-nonstop-dublin-to-calgary-service-37405411.html 5. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/saudi-arabian-airlines-flight-passenger-yore-oyster-jakarta-istanbul-riyadh-denied-boarding-shorts-a8574351.html 6. https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/aviation/Extra-baggage-allowance-on-this-UAE-airline 7. https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/a-taste-of-seattle-and-boeing-in-japan/ 8. https://www.ft.com/content/dcdb94e0-cb9e-11e8-b276-b9069bde0956 9. https://www.inc.com/betsy-mikel/delta-air-lines-promises-a-bold-sweeping-change-that-will-make-passengers-very-happy.html 10. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-45833239 11. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids-news/concorde-manchester-airport-half-term-15268585

Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for today's show. In this episode we're talking about the dramatic collapse of one low cost transatlantic airline, there's another rather amusing paint-job fail to rival Cathay Paciic and one airline decides to tighten the rules for emotional support animals. In the military it's exciting news for the HMS Queen Elizabeth and talks are underway between the UK and Boeing for their Wedgetail. Carlos talks to Graham, Captain Al, Fabian and Philip at Farnborough and Nev talks to Jordan about the routes he's been taking in the air recently. We also have some quick 'in-flight' feedback from Evan. We love to receive your feedback and comments so please get in touch with us on social media by searching for 'PlaneTalkingUK' and email us via podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45712063 2. https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/7424002/dd-composite-ryanair-5oct/ 3. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2018/10/05/british-airways-will-now-lease-air-belgiums-a340-until-mid-december/ 4. https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericrosen/2018/10/05/you-can-fly-uniteds-boeing-787-10-dreamliner-starting-january/#468306b33a5a 5. https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/16957528.passengers-who-booked-alternative-flights-from-bournemouth-airport-cant-get-their-money-back/ 6. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2018/10/05/british-airways-is-making-changes-to-its-new-club-world-meal-service/ 7. https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-ideas/weird-and-wacky/thomas-cook-paint-gaffe-leaves-plane-displaying-very-rude-message-along-its-side/news-story/1ce34fc2ad3a156186c75f23eafbe37e 8. http://www.airport-business.com/2018/10/final-preparations-underway-for-opening-of-istanbul-new-airport/ 9. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2018/10/03/british-airways-marks-60th-anniversary-of-first-jet-engine-flight-across-atlantic/ 10. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2018/10/03/spirit-airlines-tightens-rules-emotional-support-animals-48-hour-notice-more-documentation/1508395002/ 11. https://www.foxnews.com/travel/airline-passenger-allegedly-allows-child-to-use-potty-in-planes-aisle-its-vile 12. https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/best-wifi-airlines/ MILITARY : 1. https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/fighter-jets-begin-night-flights-on-hms-queen-elizabeth/ 2. https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/uk-aid-arrives-vital-relief-lands-in-indonesia/ 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/uk-in-talks-to-buy-boeing-e-7-wedgetail-early-warnin-452412/

Join Carlos, Nev, Paul from the Layover Podcast and Matt for this week's episode. In today's show we have the very latest on the Pacific Lagoon crash, a passenger is arrested for breaking through security and chasing his plane down the runway and it's the turn of a Hong Kong airport to have questionable baggage handling highlighted. Carlos talks to Pip and Mascha along with Harry at Farnborough 2018. We talk to Paul from the Layovers Podcast about how their show came about - It's a highly recommended listen so take yourself to http://www.layovers.to and add it to your playlist. We want to hear about your experiences as a passenger so why not volunteer for a Nev's Passenger Experience and you could appear in next week's show. Get in touch via podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. http://home.bt.com/news/world-news/airline-now-says-one-missing-after-pacific-lagoon-plane-crash-11364298666639 2. https://www.thesun.ie/news/3183819/ryanair-pilot-audio-patrick-kehoe-dublin-airport/ 3. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2018/09/27/ozwald-boateng-to-design-new-british-airways-uniforms/ 4. https://www.wthr.com/article/airline-celebrates-passenger-milestone-surprising-customers-ticket-refund 5. https://www.iflscience.com/editors-blog/most-people-cant-remember-even-the-most-basic-airline-safety-briefings-can-you/ 6. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ryanair-strike-2018-latest-friday-september-live-cabin-crew-pilots-news-a8555561.html 7. https://travel.nine.com.au/2018/09/28/10/41/worlds-only-five-star-airlines-2019#3 8. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/2166300/hong-kong-airport-baggage-handlers-caught-red-handed 9. http://uk.businessinsider.com/united-airlines-crew-told-mother-baby-not-allowed-cry-on-flight-2018-9?r=US&IR=T 10. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/london-video-crowded-skies-nats/ 11. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-09-28/boeing-747-celebrates-50th-birthday-a-history-in-pictures 12. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2018/09/29/lufthansa-orders-3-billion-worth-of-airbus-aircraft/

Join Nev, Pilot Pip, Captain Al and Matt for an amusing stroll through this weeks big aviation stories. In a week where all the stories were chosen by our lovely listeners we take a look at the details on yet another BA Technical Glitch, rumours emerge over a merger between Dubai's main carriers and we discover that no one still knows what on earth is happening over a certain big event taking place at the end of May 2019! In the military accusations are rife over the shooting down of a Russian Spy plane and the RAF creates it's first joint squadron since WW2. Carlos pops back to Farnborough 2018 with Captains' Al and Jeff as they talk about their highlights and one of our listeners Tom Harris tells about how he fell in love with Aviation. Why not share with us your own story on your love of aviation by sending some audio or video feedback to podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6193887/British-Airways-delayed-computer-failure-Heathow-Terminal-5.html 2. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45595149 3. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2018/09/20/emirates-said-seek-etihad-takeover-create-worlds-largest-airline/ 4. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/sep/19/cathay-pacific-spells-its-name-wrong-on-side-of-plane 5. http://www.avherald.com/h?article=4bdf0583&opt=0 6. https://airlinerwatch.com/boeing-to-launch-the-797-nma-officially-at-paris-air-show-in-june-2019/ 7. https://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Pilot-Beard-Ban-Debunked-231536-1.html 8. https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/70816-easyjet-shifts-pilots-licences-from-the-uk-to-austria 9. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-45584300 10. https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielreed/2018/06/19/serial-airlines-entrepreneur-david-neeleman-planing-his-return-to-the-u-s-market-with-moxy/#4a03527f3b48 11. https://www.ajc.com/news/local-govt--politics/delta-pilot-accused-lying-about-mental-health-issues-keep-flying/x9NZ6v6ufqewPaQRC8QpGL/ 12. https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/tigerair-australia-grounded-plane-over-botched-maintenance-work-20180911-p502zm.html MILITARY : 1. https://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/syria-shoots-down-russian-spyplane-during-israeli-strike-russia-blasts-israel-you-re-to-blame-for-15-killed-1.6489773 2. https://inews.co.uk/news/raf-creates-first-joint-squadron-with-another-nation-since-the-second-world-war/ 3. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/g23303922/china-copycat-air-force/ 4. https://www.cap.news/specially-equipped-cap-planes-conducting-florence-damage-assessment-flights/

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Join Carlos, Nev, Adrian and Matt for this week's episode of the show. In today's programme (recorded on 09-Sep-2018) we discuss the protests over plans to build a Flight Training Academy in Gloucester, the rules for hand luggage change yet again for one low cost carrier and we talk about that data breach for the UK's legacy carrier. In the military Singapore show off their new A330 Tanker and Boeing win their first major defence contract in almost a decade. Nev treats us to a trip on Brighton's i360 and Pip is talking Astronomy in his latest feature. Share with us your stories by emailing us on podcast@planetalkinguk.com or get in touch on social media by searching PlaneTalkingUK. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.punchline-gloucester.com/articles/aanews/plans-for-flight-training-academy-spark-protests 2. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/ryanair-baggage-policy-change-latest-free-checked-luggage-priority-boarding-refund-a8526861.html 3. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/09/07/british-airways-warned-vulnerable-data-hacks/ 4. https://www.abc15.com/news/national/captain-buys-40-pizzas-for-his-airline-passengers-after-plane-forced-to-land-due-to-weather 5. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2018/09/06/california-pacific-west-coast-flights-carlsbad-palomar-san-diego/1196107002/ 6. https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Living/couple-traveling-world-free-million-banked-airline-miles/story?id=57654361 7. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2018/09/06/british-airways-launches-vistara-codeshare/ 8. https://grapevine.is/news/2018/09/05/wow-air-ranked-worst-airline-in-the-world-for-flight-compensation/ 9. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/northern-ireland/london-city-airport-setting-sights-on-airbus-passenger-plane-thats-partmade-in-northern-ireland-37290795.html 10. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/openskies-retires-final-boeing-after-last-767-fligh-451757/ 11. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/07/climate/airport-global-warming-kansai.html MILITARY 1. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/iaf-mig-27-crashes-in-rajasthan-pilot-safe/articleshow/65665672.cms 2. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-singapores-first-a330-tanker-makes-public-451614/ 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/boeing-marks-first-big-defense-win-in-more-than-a-de-451695/ 4. https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/life/1014695/RAF-hero-Archie-McInnes-flies-again-aged-99-Battle-of-Britain-Spitfire

Join Nev, Matt and the legend that is Captain Jeff for this week's show. In today's episode we discuss fainting first officers for one low cost carrier, some good news for Nev's favourite airline as they announce expansion plans at London City as they are voted most family friendly and people are being caught out as the baggage rules change again for everyone's favourite low cost airline. In the military a skilled pilot flies his Chinook over the Derwent Dam and details are released by the US of Operation 'Predictable Iron'. Nev has a lovely chat with Bo Abrahamsen about his love of aviation and Carlos chats to Dan about his fascinating Long-EZ. Nev is looking for volunteers to feature on his popular 'Passenger Experience' feature. Get in touch with him via podcast@planetalkinguk.com. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.ttgmedia.com/news/news/british-airways-to-expand-presence-at-london-city-airport-20-15274 2. https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/local-news/ryanair-baggage-policy-changes-again-1950189 3. http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2018/08/29/labor-day-travel-16-5-million-people-expected-to-fly-on-us-airlines.html 4. https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/lifestyle/travel/British-airways-Emirates-Voted-Most-Family/3815716-4726726-iyvyhh/index.html 5. http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2018/08/29/ryanair-co-pilot-faints-before-diverted-landing.html 6. https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/covers-were-left-on-planes-speed-probes/news-story/9da913e02453127c69754f723e7894c8 7. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/brexit-flights-29-march-2019-no-deal-passport-customs-uk-eu-a8510621.html 8. http://avherald.com/h?article=4bcefedb&opt=0 9. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/30/boeing-expects-asia-pacific-growth-aviation-jobs-for-pilots-and-crew.html 10. https://www.jewishlinknj.com/world-us/26682-israel-hails-british-french-airline-decision-to-halt-flights-to-iran 11. https://www.aerospace-technology.com/news/laudamotion-double-airbus-fleet-18-aircraft-2019/ 12. https://www.postandcourier.com/business/dreamliners-stacking-up-at-boeing-s-north-charleston-site/article_7f082336-aa08-11e8-824e-77d3fbc670d6.html MILITARY 1. https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/watch-incredible-skill-raf-pilot-1948765 2. https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/usaf-us-army-joint-exercise-predictable-iron/ 3. https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cambridge-news/raf-bomb-jesus-green-cambridge-15087520