On-Air with Dan and Alex

The Middle East aviation crisis drags into its second week and the situation is far from resolved. Dan and Alex break down the latest: Thai Airways hiking fares 15%, Emirates still operating at roughly 60% capacity, Qatar down to just 66 flights from nearly 600, and Etihad barely flying. They explain your refund rights across all three Gulf carriers, why you shouldn't accept a refund before exploring rerouting options, and how airlines like Cathay Pacific and British Airways are adding emergency frequencies. Plus, the controversial repatriation flight pricing scandal and listener Q&A tackling real booking dilemmas.
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In this special edition of On-Air, Dan and Alex break down the massive Middle East airspace closures disrupting global aviation. With Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi effectively shut down, over 500,000 daily passengers have been displaced, sending flight prices skyrocketing — Bangkok to Europe fares exceeding $10,000. They examine how Emirates, Finnair, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic are each responding differently, the safety debate over flying into conflict zones, the shrinking air corridor through Armenia and Azerbaijan, and what stranded travelers can do next. Plus, lessons from past aviation crises including the Iran-US tensions and MH17.
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Dan calls in from New Zealand after flying the world's longest first class flight from Dubai to Auckland on the A380 — all timed around a pistachio raspberry cake on the February menu. The big story: Lufthansa forced passengers to sleep overnight on A320 aircraft at Munich Airport after flights were canceled and all ground staff went home. Police and prosecutors are now investigating potential criminal charges. Plus, Mexico's cartel violence disrupts Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta airports with flight cancellations and go-arounds. Listener Q&A covers Air Canada's A350-1000 ten-abreast economy concerns and Bad Bunny chartering a Qantas A380 from São Paulo to Sydney.
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Dan and Alex are back with On-Air — your go-to aviation and premium travel podcast. This week: British Airways cabin crew accidentally consumed THC gummies gifted by a passenger, sparking debate on whether airlines should ban crew from accepting gifts entirely. Air Canada confirms a landmark order for up to 16 Airbus A350-1000s amid Boeing rivalry and Trump trade tariffs. Lufthansa's long-delayed Allegris business class finally earns 787 certification. American Airlines eyes Caracas routes. Qatar Airways' new CEO courts Airbus in Toulouse. Plus listener Q&A on sick crew, airport chaos, and hotel toiletries. Subscribe, rate & review wherever you listen!
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Dan and Alex are back with Episode 3 of this new season of On-Air — your go-to aviation and premium travel podcast. This week: British Airways cabin crew accidentally consumed THC gummies gifted by a passenger, sparking debate on whether airlines should ban crew from accepting gifts entirely. Air Canada confirms a landmark order for up to 16 Airbus A350-1000s amid Boeing rivalry and Trump trade tariffs. Lufthansa's long-delayed Allegris business class finally earns 787 certification. American Airlines eyes Caracas routes. Qatar Airways' new CEO courts Airbus in Toulouse. Plus listener Q&A on sick crew, airport chaos, and hotel toiletries. Subscribe, rate & review wherever you listen!
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