Best Frequent Flier Podcasts (2024)

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Travel News Speed Round: 7 Topics In 39 Minutes 46:50

2h ago46:50

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If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Richard and Ed are covering a bunch of travel news on today's show. There are multiple airline status match offers in the market right now. Should you be taking advantage of the Vietnam Airlines or AirFrance/KLM offers? …

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How INERATEC plans to turn 1 gigawatt of power into 125 million gallons of e-fuel 42:29

29m ago42:29

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In this episode, we talk to Tim Boeltken, Founder and Managing Director at INERATEC, who shares insights into the innovative world of e-fuels and their potential to transform the aviation industry and beyond. INERATEC is at the forefront of e-fuel production, developing modular technology that converts green hydrogen and carbon dioxide into carbon-…

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Big Southwest And Spirit Changes. What You Need To Know! 37:45

1h ago37:45

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If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Southwest and Spirit Airlines have both made some pretty significant changes over the past few weeks. Richard and Ed are breaking down these changes, offering their opinions, and telling you all the things you need to kn…

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Can New Zealand achieve its sustainable aviation goals despite its geographical isolation? 52:10

14d ago52:10

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In this episode, we talk to Billie Moore, Chief Executive at NZ Airports Association, who shares insights into New Zealand’s distinctive approach to sustainable aviation and the challenges of operating in an isolated island nation. In essence, the NZ Airports Association serves as a central hub for coordination, advocacy, and knowledge sharing amon…

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5 Days In Tokyo: Planning A Japan Trip 29:37

2h ago29:37

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If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Richard and Ed are both back at home. They're breaking down Ed's Tokyo trip and Richard is sharing suggestions from his time living in Tokyo. We discuss whether it's worth a trip to Toyosu, the replacement fish market fo…

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Why Transport & Environment believes aviation’s carbon bill is long overdue 50:39

15d ago50:39

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In this episode, we talk to Matt Finch, UK Policy Manager at Transport & Environment (T&E), who shares insights into the challenges and opportunities in sustainable aviation. Finch discusses T&E's role as Europe's leading advocate for clean transport and provides a critical perspective on current efforts to decarbonise the aviation industry. He hig…

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A Week In Kyoto And A Brief Stop In London 34:53

16d ago34:53

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If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Richard and Ed are back this week and even on the same continent. After a drive-by appearance in Vegas, they're recapping some of their travels. Ed breaks down their time in Kyoto and Nara while Richard is recapping his …

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How Hawaiian Airlines' approach to sustainability goes beyond environmental concerns 48:05

5d ago48:05

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In this episode, we talk to Alanna James, Managing Director Sustainability Initiatives at Hawaiian Airlines, who shares insights into the airline's distinctive approach to sustainability and the challenges of operating in an island environment. Hawaiian Airlines, a 94-year-old company headquartered in Honolulu, faces unique sustainability challenge…

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Can Delta Still Deliver? And, A First-Hand Look At Maui Wildfire Recovery 42:39

20d ago42:39

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If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Clint Henderson from The Points Guy is joining us to talk Delta and Hawaii today. Delta has had their fair share of troubles lately. Their "halo" is a bit tarnished, and Clint is wondering if they're getting a bad rap or…

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How Urban-Air Port is revolutionising infrastructure for advanced air mobility 55:36

24d ago55:36

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In this episode, we talk to Ricky Sandhu, Founder and Executive Chairman of Urban-Air Port, who shares insights into the company's groundbreaking vertiport technology and vision for the future of urban air mobility (AAM). Urban-Air Port is at the forefront of AAM infrastructure, with their main product Air-One being the world's first fully-operatio…

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Our Best (And Worst) Travel Adventures 43:00

13d ago43:00

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If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Julian Kheel, the founder of Points Path, joins Richard and I again this week to tackle a question asked by so many people. What are your airline miles really worth? Points Path has data from millions of searches with th…

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How Jet Zero Australia plans to turn surplus ethanol into SAF 47:41

27d ago47:41

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In this episode, we talk to Ed Mason, Founder & CEO of Jet Zero Australia, who shares insights into the company’s ambitious projects to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at a commercial scale. Jet Zero Australia is an Australian bioenergy company that aims to develop the country’s first Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) facility for SAF production, using …

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What Are Your Airline Miles Really Worth? 33:06

20d ago33:06

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If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Julian Kheel, the founder of Points Path, joins Richard and I again this week to tackle a question asked by so many people. What are your airline miles really worth? Points Path has data from millions of searches with th…

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How FLIGHTKEYS promises major climate gains at a minimal cost 57:37

28d ago57:37

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In this episode, we talk to Alejandra Martín Frías, Head of Sustainability Research at FLIGHTKEYS, who shares insights into the company’s research on contrail avoidance and its potential impact on aviation sustainability. Condensation trails, also known as contrails, are long, thin clouds that often form behind an aircraft in cold and humid conditi…

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Tokyo Disney: Everything You Need To Know 34:37

27d ago34:37

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If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Tokyo Disney is on Ed's radar for a family trip, so we're pulling in a few Disney experts to help Ed out. Leslie Harvey of Trips With Tykes and the Disney Deciphered podcast joins Summer Hull from The Points Guy to walk …

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How Boeing’s ‘SAF&’ strategy is laying the foundation for sustainable flying 56:31

1M ago56:31

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In this episode, we talk to Brian Moran, Chief Sustainability Officer at Boeing, who shares the company’s multifaceted approach to decarbonising the aviation industry, focusing on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), innovative technologies, and the importance of regaining trust in the wake of its recent crisis. Moran discusses Boeing’s Cascade model, …

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A New Way To Find Great Hotel Deals 35:59

2M ago35:59

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If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Big thanks to our sponsor, Thrifty Traveler, for their support of the show. Use the code "GO10" to get $10 an annual subscription. Kyle Potter from Thrifty Traveler joins us to talk about the recent trend of increased aw…

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Is demand management the only realistic route to decarbonising aviation? 1:08:54

2M ago1:08:54

1:08:54

In this episode, we talk to Ali Warrington, Senior Campaigner at Possible, a UK-based climate charity that enables people to take practical action on climate change. Possible has been at the forefront of climate action and has been instrumental in lodging formal complaints against airlines like Virgin Atlantic and British Airways for their greenwas…

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Delta SkyMiles: Everything You Need To Know 42:52

2M ago42:52

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If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Big thanks to our sponsor, Thrifty Traveler, for their support of the show. Use the code "GO10" to get $10 an annual subscription. Stay tuned for more details about their new hotel alerts! Richard is back from his Amanya…

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Akshat Rathi explains why ‘hard to decarbonise’ is a myth in aviation 50:44

2M ago50:44

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In this episode, we talk to Akshat Rathi, award-winning senior climate reporter for Bloomberg News. Rathi is the host of Bloomberg’s podcast Zero that explores the policies, tactics and clean technologies pushing for a zero emissions future. He is also the author of the book Climate Capitalism, which tracks the unlikely heroes driving the fight aga…

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Richard’s Bougie Aman Getaway; Is The Wyndham Hotel Pass Worth It? 45:38

2M ago45:38

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If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Big thanks to our sponsor, Thrifty Traveler, for their support of the show. Use the code "GO10" to get $10 an annual subscription. Stay tuned for more details about their new hotel alerts! Richard is back from his Amanya…

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How Kenya Airways plans to unleash the country’s untapped SAF potential 48:46

2M ago48:46

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In this episode, we talk to Grace Vihenda, Senior Manager, Innovation and Sustainability at Kenya Airways, who shares the airline’s efforts to promote sustainable aviation in Africa, a continent with abundant resources for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production but limited infrastructure and investment. In 2023, Kenya Airways became the first A…

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Disappearing Award Inventory And The Magic Of A First Flight 42:16

2M ago42:16

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If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! We start this week catching up on Richard's latest Frontier Tales and the magic of his niece's first flight. Ed borrows Richard's soapbox to talk about an upcoming change at Disney World. We also take a look at the first…

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LanzaJet plans to produce 1 billion gallons of SAF by 2030 1:08:09

3M ago1:08:09

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In this episode, we talk to Jimmy Samartzis, CEO of LanzaJet, who shares the company’s journey in developing the world’s first proven alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) technology that converts ethanol into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel. Samartzis discusses LanzaJet’s ambitious target of producing 1 billion gallons of SAF by 2030. Elaborat…

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Will An Airline Strike Mess Up Summer Travel? 49:21

3M ago49:21

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If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Richard made the smart choice to ditch us this week and hang out with his family at Disney World. That means we're stuck with Julian Kheel, founder of Points Path, stepping up to the microphone to fill in. We wanted to k…

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IATA’s blueprint for accelerating SAF production and adoption 1:15:27

2M ago1:15:27

1:15:27

In our first-ever bilingual episode, we talk to Preeti Jain, Head of Net Zero Transition Program at the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Jain provides an in-depth look at the challenges and opportunities in scaling up sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help aviation achieve its goal of net zero emissions by 2050. The interview is pre…

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7 Hours In Coach On A 737? Would We Do It? 35:07

3M ago35:07

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If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! How long is too long on a 737? Richard and Ed disagree on whether they would fly one of the longest routes on a 737. Vasu Raja is out at American Airlines amidst a rocky road ahead for the airline. Ed recaps his recent s…

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The ICCT’s bitter but essential prescription for net zero emissions by 2050 56:00

3M ago56:00

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In this episode, we welcome back Dan Rutherford, Senior Director of Research at the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), for his second appearance on the show. Rutherford shares his insights on the latest developments, partnerships, and challenges in reducing aviation emissions and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Rutherford d…

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United Refund Woes And A New Marriott CC Offer 40:06

3M ago40:06

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If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! We're starting off the show this week catching up on Richard's trip to Chicago with his kids. He dives into a great stay at the Park Hyatt Chicago and his first time at Wrigley Field. After that, we dig in to the refunds…

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Alaska Airlines’ multi-faceted approach to achieving net zero by 2040 56:29

3M ago56:29

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In this episode, we talk to Diana Birkett Rakow, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs & Sustainability at Alaska Airlines, who shares the airline’s ambitious goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2040. To reach the 2040 goal, Alaska Airlines has developed a comprehensive five-part path. The plan includes focusing on operational efficiency, fle…

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Frontier Tales: Crazy Days 37:20

3M ago37:20

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If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! It's a crazy travel day for both Richard and Ed. Richard ended up stuck in Houston and....Frontier saved the day? We're also discussing Frontier's move to eliminate most change fees and to restructure their flight bundle…

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How Elysian’s 90-seater aircraft promises a breakthrough in electric aviation 47:46

4M ago47:46

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In this episode, we talk to Daniel Rosen Jacobson, co-founder, co-CEO and Chief Business Officer of Elysian Aircraft, a startup that is developing a clean-sheet 90-seater battery electric aircraft. Jacobson discusses Elysian’s unique approach to electric aviation, which focuses on a larger aircraft capable of carrying passengers over distances of a…

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Travel News Speed Round: 10 Topics in 39 Minutes 39:41

4M ago39:41

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If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! We are covering A LOT of ground this week with a ton of travel stories. Here's what's on our radar this week: Congress Wants Automatic Refunds For Flight Cancellations New Wells Fargo Business Credit Card Marriott Homes …

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From offsetting to insetting: Harbour Air’s innovative approach to sustainable aviation 46:40

4M ago46:40

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In this episode, we talk to three key members of Harbour Air, North America’s largest seaplane airline. Harbour Air’s CEO Bert Van Der Stege, Engineering and Quality Manager Erika Holtz, and Head of Digital and Customer Experience Suzanne Bremski discuss the airline’s vision for the future of electric aviation. Harbour Air has a strong track record…

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How To Plan An African Safari Using Miles And Points 46:01

4M ago46:01

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If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! African safaris are one of the most aspirational trips people plan. For many, it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience that can break the bank. We're joined by Howie Rappaport this week to help you use miles and points to de…

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Frequent Flier Miles and Turks Bullets 43:34

4M ago43:34

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Pop News Time: Zeke Elliot back in Dallas? Baby Reindeer’s real Martha is suing Netflix Don’t bring bullets to Turks and Caicos Bad week for Rob Marciano Reality Roundup: The Jinx: Part 2 on MAX Selling the OC on Netflix The Contestant on Hulu Knuckles on Paramount+ Them: The Scare on Amazon Prime Join the conversation! www.youtube.com/@logicallyir…

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How Safe Landing is challenging the status quo for a greener future in aviation 1:15:00

4M ago1:15:00

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In this episode, we talk to Finlay Asher, co-founder of Safe Landing, a global community of aviation workers who are working within the sector to reduce the climate impact of aviation. Asher emphasises the need for a holistic approach to sustainable aviation, which goes beyond efficiency improvements and includes demand reduction measures. He touch…

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Bonvoy Baseball Moments and California Getting Rid Of Clear? 33:11

4M ago33:11

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If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Richard is sharing his Bonvoy moment, scoring baseball tickets using his Bonvoy points. Ed is sharing pictures of a Slack community member's great trip to Algarve. He also recaps his son's behind-the-scenes trip to Disne…

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Surprise Parties and Amputated Toes 49:30

4M ago49:30

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Pop News Time: Caitlin Clark salary controversy John Wayne Bobbitt lost another appendage Andy Cohen out of Bravo? Airlines required to give cash refunds now Reality Roundup: America’s Sweethearts on Netflix Roast of Tom Brady May 5th on Netflix Baby Reindeer on Netflix What Jennifer Did on Netflix Unlocked: A Jail Experiment on Netflix Join to con…

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Earth Day Special: SimpliFlying’s first annual Sustainable Aviation Outlook Report 59:14

4M ago59:14

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In this episode, we speak with SimpliFlying’s CEO Shashank Nigam, COO Shubhodeep Pal and Head of Sustainability, Dirk Singer about the launch of SimpliFlying’s first annual Sustainable Aviation Outlook Report. As the world reels from the catastrophic consequences of climate change, the question of what the aviation industry can do about sustainabil…

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BONUS EP: Hyatt Rolls Out Mr. & Mrs. Smith Booking! 16:37

4M ago16:37

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If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! NOTE: Even if you don't watch us on YouTube on a regular basis, this short episode is highly visual. Screenshots and pics of new properties. We're trying a new format for some breaking news. Hyatt announced the rollout o…

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How To Earn A Free Helicopter Ride With Elite Status & A Hilton/SLH Update 30:35

4M ago30:35

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If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Plenty to discuss this week! First up, we're answering a question from the Slack community about Hyatt's Guest of Honor benefit. From there, we're talking about a great new benefit for Bilt members, including a free heli…

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How Beyond Aero is transforming private aviation with its hydrogen-electric vision 57:35

5M ago57:35

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In this episode, we talk to Eloa Guillotin, the Co-Founder & CEO at Beyond Aero. Founded with the vision of providing a sustainable alternative to traditional private jets, Beyond Aero aims to revolutionise the industry by focusing on the CS-23 certification category for a six-passenger aircraft. Guillotin discusses Beyond Aero’s innovative approac…

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Millions of Miles: How We Became Obsessed With Travel 37:16

5M ago37:16

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If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! We're back to telling stories. Richard and Ed are sharing how they developed their love of travel and how they've earned and redeemed millions of miles to get where they are today. They also dig in to this year's Daily G…

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Golden Splits and Solar Eclipses 39:20

5M ago39:20

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Pop News Time: The Golden Bachelor Split OJ Simpson has passed Aoki Simmons dating a much older man Reality Roundup: Zillow Gone Wild on HGTV The Gentlemen on Netflix The Jinx: Part Two on HBO MAX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Melissa Rycroft & Tye Strickland

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Gatwick Airport aims to reach net zero 20 years early 44:14

5M ago44:14

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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 a…

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Runway On A Cliff And Stolen Passports: Our Best Travel Stories 40:14

5M ago40:14

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If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! Ed and Richard are telling stories this week. They're both digging into their travel history to share stories they haven't talked about in detail on the podcast before. If you're looking for a way to support the show, we…

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Vegas Escalators and Conjoined Marriages 45:18

5M ago45:18

45:18

Pop News Time: Ruby Franke Diddy’s in trouble Conjoined twins get married Gypsy Rose getting divorced Reality Roundup: The Magic Prank Show on Netflix Quiet on the Set documentary The Anti-Social Network: Memes to Mayhem on Netflix Everything Vanderpump: Rules, Villa and Valley Buying Beverly Hills on Netflix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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Jet Zero Council’s Collaborative Approach to Decarbonising UK Aviation 36:02

5M ago36:02

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In this episode, we talk to Rachel Gardner-Poole, who chairs the Zero Emission Flight (ZEF) Delivery Group within the UK’s Jet Zero Council. Established in 2020, the Jet Zero Council is a collaborative effort between the government, industry, and academia to achieve net zero emissions in UK aviation by 2050. Gardner-Poole discusses the UK Governmen…

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Travel News Speed Round: 9 Topics In 35 Minutes 36:15

5M ago36:15

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If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you’ll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! Watch us on YouTube! We've got a VERY full docket today. We're going to zoom through a bunch of stories: Hyatt has a double elite night promotion Richard and Ed recap their Hyatt NYC stays this week United seat alert feature United mileage p…

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