Best Simple Aviation Podcasts (2024)

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#225: Learnings From American Airlines Battery Fire, Unserved Africa Routes & 3 More Aviation News Stories 25:08

2h ago25:08

25:08

This week Jo welcomes Simple Flying's lead Africa journalist, Tatenda Karuwa, to the podcast. Together, we discuss some of the weeks' hottest topics, including: What we learned from the American Airlines battery fire Some of the top unserved Africa routes Korean Air 777X potential order at Farnborough SAF and sustainability in Africa - how can it w…

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295. A game changer for Africa? Air Asia to launch Kuala Lumpur - Nairobi. An overview of why Nairobi and why now with Paul Carroll, Chief Commercial Officer, Air Asia Group 20:26

6h ago20:26

20:26

In this episode, we focus on a carrier that has recently announced it will be launching services to mainland Africa for the first time. Air Asia will launch Kuala Lumpur - Nairobi on 15th November with a 4 weekly service and deploy an Airbus A330-300 comprising 12 business class and 365 economy seats. I am joined by Paul Carroll, the Chief Commerci…

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294. AviaDev's July 2024 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis, Chief Regional Troublemaker and Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant 1:44:18

11h ago1:44:18

1:44:18

Welcome to the ninth 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 Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. Key topics discussed: ✈️ Air Asia Kuala…

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#224: easyJet Celebrates Football, Hurricane Beryl Upsets Flights & 3 More Aviation Stories 24:04

20h ago24:04

24:04

In episode 224 of the Simple Flying Podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, easyJet's football celebration Hurricane Beryl's impact New Pacific loses it's CEO Boeing is in spending mode Airbus vs Boeing in H1

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Bonus: Farnborough Airshow CEO Interview 23:08

8d ago23:08

23:08

The Farnborough International Airshow is now in touching distance. This year's show will be the first sold-out show in decades. In this bonus episode of the Simple Flying podcast, Content Manager Tom Boon catches up with Gareth Rogers, CEO of the Airshow, for a sneak peek at what's in store!

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#223: Southwest Airlines Incidents, Embraer Insight & 3 More Aviation Stories 29:40

24d ago29:40

29:40

In episode 223 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, Recent Southwest Airlines incidents Everything commercial at Embraer Recent notable government flights Flying on the Embraer KC-390 1st Airbus A321XLR flights on sale

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Episode 16 - Generation 101 29:41

21d ago29:41

29:41

Come along for the 16th episode of Plugged In, Guidehouse Insights Podcast where we go deep into emerging sustainability topics and how they might be all around you! This episode features Megan Kuc, an Associate Director in Guidehouse’s Energy Practice. Megan’s background in cost and performance benchmarking and analysis of energy management soluti…

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#222: IATA Update, 1st Farnborough Aircraft Revealed & 3 More Aviation Stories 28:01

1M ago28:01

28:01

In episode 222 (to Toulouse) of the Simple Flying podcast, regular hosts Jo and Tom are joined by Editorial Lead Sumit Singh to discuss, What happened at the IATA AGM Cathay Pacific Airbus A330 news 1st Farnborough Airshow aircraft revealed Airlines are still being fined for COVID cancelations Lufthansa's new status match offer…

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293. Protecting profitability. Finding the right insurance solution with Denis Kulikov, Deputy CEO, AI12 19:09

1M ago19:09

19:09

In this episode, Jon and Denis discuss the importance of insurance in the African aviation industry. Insurance is a substantial operating cost and many African airlines may be overpaying or have the wrong solution for their needs. AI12, is a specialist insurance and reinsurance broker and part of the Avia Solutions Group. Together, they highlight t…

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292. The evolution of representation and distribution for African airlines with Achma Asokan, Group CEO, Airlinepros 31:50

1M ago31:50

31:50

In this episode, Jon and Achma discuss the evolving landscape of airline distribution and the strategies African airlines can use to extend their global reach. Achma shares her inspiring journey in the aviation industry, insights into revenue management, and the importance of a robust distribution strategy. The conversation also touches on the sign…

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#221: AA Ditches Transcon Widebodies, Tom Visits Air Astana Catering 30:21

1M ago30:21

30:21

In episode 221 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, Air India delays 3rd Airbus A350 for the Luftwaffe American Airlines ditches transcon widebodies Tom visits Air Astana catering Iran reverse engineers engine fanblades

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291. Reducing the cost of distribution for African airlines by harnessing the power of technology and Artificial Intelligence with Richard Ortega, Commercial Director EMEA, KIU System Solutions 30:03

1M ago30:03

30:03

In this episode, Jon and Richard explore the impact and opportunities harnessing technology and AI can have on African aviation, focusing on distribution, interlining, and the role of artificial intelligence. They discuss the adaptation African airlines require to optimize their distribution channels and the potential of using AI to enhance custome…

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#220: Singapore Incident Update, Aircraft Interiors Expo, & 3 More Aviation Stories 48:43

2M ago48:43

48:43

In episode 220 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss: Initial Singapore Airlines incident report released, Tom visits AIX in Hamburg, American Airlines has a shake up, the Crystal Cabin Award winners, the worlds best airlines.

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Episode 15 – KISS: Keep It Simple and Sustainable 28:26

2M ago28:26

28:26

Join us on the 15th episode of Plugged In, Guidehouse Insights Podcast where we go deep into emerging sustainability topics and how they might be all around you! This episode features Richelle Elberg, an IoT, energy storage, and smart grids expert Principal Research Consultant from Guidehouse Insights’ Power and Renewables team. Richelle leads the …

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#219: Singpapore Airlines Turbulence, Qatar's New Gulfstream 700 & 3 More Aviation Stories 25:34

2M ago25:34

25:34

In episode 219 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, A freak Singapore Airlines turbulence occurance Qatar Airways' new Gulfstream G700s 2 AtlasJet fugitives arrested 17 years after crash Onboard Qatar Airways' Airbus A380 Saudia orders 105 more Airbus A320neos

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290. Presenting the airport real estate opportunity. Previewing AviaDev Real Estate with Marcel Langeslag and Nelly Alandou, NACO 19:14

2M ago19:14

19:14

In this podcast, I am joined by Marcel Langeslag, Director Aviation Africa and Nelly Alandou, airport planning consultant at Netherlands Airport Consultants (NACO) to preview the upcoming AviaDev Real Estate event on 19th June 2024 in Windhoek. Building a resilient business model through diversifying revenues has never been more important. However,…

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#218: United's New Safety Video, Russian MC-21 Update & 3 More Aviation Stories 22:10

2M ago22:10

22:10

In episode 218 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, New United Airlines safety video Russia's MC-21 will be late & overweight Boeing delivery delay warnings NASA's DC-8 retires Emirates' London Heathrow SAF

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289. AviaDev's May 2024 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant and Dr James Pearson, Analyst, Simple Flying 1:04:01

2M ago1:04:01

1:04:01

Welcome to the eighth 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 Dr. James Pearson, Analyst at Simple Flying. Together, we discuss: Norse Atlanti…

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288. The future of travel catering and retailing is already here with Nomusa Khumalo, Chief Customer Officer at Tourvest Retail Services 20:34

2M ago20:34

20:34

In this episode of Aviadev Insight Africa, Nomusa joins Jon to discuss Tourvest's involvement in revolutionizing the African travel landscape and their support for airlines and airports in developing their retail and catering solutions. Specifically, we explore how Tourvest has been working with FlySafair to deliver an improved onboard experience, …

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#217: Emirates' 1st A350 Routes, Global's A380 Arrives In The UK & 3 More Aviation Stories 30:27

2M ago30:27

30:27

In episode 217 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, North America's top airlines for customer satisfaction Emirates' 1st Airbus A350 routes Global Airlines' A380 arrives in Scotland Air Canada on the Airbus A321XLR Why the A380 is a great flying testbed

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287. Engaging tourism stakeholders in air route development with Jillian Blackbeard, CEO of Africa's Eden 32:57

2M ago32:57

32:57

In this episode, we sit down with Jillian Blackbeard, the founder of Africa's Eden. Together, we discuss the mission of Africa's Eden, the importance of airlift to the organization's success, and practical steps to develop air access in the region. Africa's Eden was launched in response to a call from the private sector to address challenges in the…

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#216: Lufthansa's New Allegris Cabin, Bonza Collapses & 3 More Aviation Stories 34:06

3M ago34:06

34:06

In episode 216 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, Lufthansa's new Allegris cabin Australia's Bonza collapses SAS is joining SkyTeam More orders for the C919 Dubai World Central Airport plans

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286. Hunting in packs. Previewing the AviaDev Air Route Development Masterclass for Tourism Stakeholders with Natalia Rosa, Tourism Project Lead at the SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance 24:43

3M ago24:43

24:43

In this episode, I am joined by Natalia Rosa to elaborate on the partnership between AviaDev and SADC Business Council and preview the Air Route Development Masterclass which will be held during AviaDev Africa 2024. Together, we discuss: Natalia's background, role, and mandate Air Access as a policy focus of SADC Are policy-makers listening to the …

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#215: Air India Boeing 747 Sale, Ex-Cathay A330 Destroyed By Fire & More Aviation News 24:52

3M ago24:52

24:52

Episode 215 of the Simple Flying aviation news podcast is here! Join Jo and Tom as we discuss some of the biggest and most interesting aviation stories of the week. In this episode, we discuss: Air India sells its Boeing 747s at last Ex-Cathay A330 is destroyed by fire GPS jamming is on the up Lufthansa's Allegris is here - an update Boom Supersoni…

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285. A new airline for Africa. A deep dive into Norse Atlantic Airways' new Cape Town Route, with Philip Allport, Senior Vice President of Communications 22:58

3M ago22:58

22:58

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 A…

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Episode 14 – No More ExCCUSes for Decarbonization 27:13

3M ago27:13

27:13

Join us on the 14th episode of Plugged In, Guidehouse Insights Podcast where we go deep into emerging sustainability topics and how they might be all around you! We have a new cohost back to helm Plugged In: Grace Zucker! This episode features Serkan Birgel, a geopolitics and sustainability expert Senior Consultant from Guidehouse Insights’ Power a…

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284. Protecting the passenger and generating ancillary revenue for African Airlines, with Nick Ashton and Andrew Ridgway, Protect Group 42:44

3M ago42:44

42:44

In this episode, we discuss the role and importance of ancillary revenue for African airlines. Today, it is not just a case of upselling, but personalising an offer that the passenger will benefit from. Protect is the world leader in refundable booking protection and work with a variety of airlines globally, including Ethiopian Airlines. I am joine…

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#214: Rain Grounds Emirates, Iran Crisis Diversions & 2 More Aviation Stories 14:02

3M ago14:02

14:02

In episode 214 of the Simple Flying podcast your host Tom discusses, Historic rain grounds Emirates Iran crisis reroutes flights Lufthansa's new historical exhibition Royal Jordanian's new loyalty partnership

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283. AviaDev's April 2024 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant and Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant 58:40

3M ago58:40

58:40

Welcome to the seventh 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 Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation Consultant. Together, we discuss: Turkish Airline…

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#213: SAS Defects To SkyTeam, Airline Loyalty Update 16:46

3M ago16:46

16:46

In episode 213 of the Simple Flying podcast, regular host Tom Boon is joined by US Lead Jonathan Hendry to talk about SAS's upcoming Star Alliance exit, and what else is new in the aviation loyalty world.

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#212: Boeing Delays Impact Airlines, Best Aviation April Fools 2024 28:17

3M ago28:17

28:17

In episode 212 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, A brand new JetBlue Airbus diversion Boeing delivery delays impact airlines USPS swaps to UPS Asian Airline Confidence Up The best Aviation April Fools 2024

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#211: Boeing's Leadership Shakeup, Michael O'Leary Interviewed & Breeze Loyalty 18:06

4M ago18:06

18:06

For episode 211, the Simple Flying team make the most of being in the same part of the world for once. Doing things a little differently, we launch a roundtable discussion about some of the biggest events in aviation this week. Featuring Content Manager Tom Boon, Managing Editor Joanna Bailey, USA Lead Jonathan Hendry and Editorial Lead Sumit Singh…

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282. Aviation as a force for good. The story of relocating 2 rescued lions to Africa with Will Travers OBE, Founder and Executive President of the Born Free Foundation 28:46

4M ago28:46

28:46

Aviation can be much maligned as an industry and we are all conscious of the challenges we face, but we must not lose sight of the fact that aviation has a unique way of solving unique problems. In this episode, I am joined by Will Travers OBE, Founder and Executive President of the Born Free Foundation, to discuss the positive impact of aviation i…

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Episode 13 - March Microgrid Madness 23:26

4M ago23:26

23:26

It’s the 13th episode of Plugged In, the Guidehouse Insights Podcast where we go deep into emerging sustainability topics and how they might be all around you! This might be our unlucky 13th episode, but we are blessed to be joined by Grace Zucker. Grace is a Consultant on the Guidehouse Insights team, where she works on carbon capture, corporate s…

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#210: Qatar Airways First Class Returns, Transatlantic Beluga Crossing 26:51

4M ago26:51

26:51

In episode 210 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, A transatlantic Beluga crossing Air Astana's impressive 2023 results A LATAM Boeing 787 incident update Qatar Airways reignites first class New 6 hour Embraer E195-E2 flights

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281. AviaDev's March 2024 Connectivity Update with Sean Mendis, Aviation Consultant and Tatenda Karuwa, Journalist, Simple Flying 1:10:07

4M ago1:10:07

1:10:07

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 L…

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#209: A Bad Week For United, Setting Up Riyadh Air 30:06

4M ago30:06

30:06

In episode 209 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, 6 incidents in one week at United Airlines How Tony Douglas is setting up Riyadh Air LATAM's scary Tasman Sea incident PLAY's plans for the future You shouldn't throw coins into an engine

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280. An introduction to Aviation Week Africa 2024 with Hellen Mwamba 15:12

4M ago15:12

15:12

In this episode, Helen Mwamba joins me to discuss the Aviation Week Africa Summit Exhibition and Air Show, taking place 22-26 April in Lusaka, Zambia. Together, we discuss: How and why the event was created and what it aims to achieve Who the event partners are The format of the event Some of the speaker and session highlights Find out more at http…

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Chef Jarita Frazier-King: Natchez Heritage School of Cooking 43:41

5M ago43:41

43:41

Today's episode of End User Talk features Chef Jarita Frazier-King of Hulu's "Searching For Soul Food" as she talks about her life story that led to her passion in culinary creations, being featured on the popular Hulu docuseries, the importance of giving back and what inspired her to start her Natchez Heritage School of Cooking, utilizing food sci…

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#208: Huge American Airlines Order, JetBlue Breaks Up With Spirit Airlines 29:07

4M ago29:07

29:07

In episode 208 of the Simple Flying Podcast your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, The FAA's Boeing audit JetBlue/Spirit Airlines breakup American Airlines' huge order Ex-Antonov CEO faces 15 years in jail A new search for MH370?

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279. The Wild Africa Fund. How aviation stakeholders can harness the power of media and influencers to drive awareness of wildlife conservation and attract a new generation of passengers with Peter Knights ... 24:49

4M ago24:49

24:49

In this episode, I speak to Peter Knights, CEO of Wild Africa Fund. https://wildafricafund.org/ Together, we discuss the organization's mission to popularize conservation across Africa and engage local communities through media and influencers. Takeaways: The Wild Africa Fund aims to popularize conservation across Africa and engage local communitie…

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#207: Qatar Reactivates Last A350, Boeing's 90 Day Warning 29:24

5M ago29:24

29:24

In episode 207 of the Simple Flying podcast, Jo and Tom discuss, Qatar reactivates its last A350 Boeing's 90-day warning Flying Blue's status match offer End of the Boeing 767F Flying Emirates' A380 in business

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Episode 12 – Smart Cities: Lighting the Feuer of Sustainability 20:00

5M ago20:00

20:00

It’s the 1-year anniversary of Plugged In, the Guidehouse Insights Podcast where we go deep into emerging sustainability topics, from the grid to your car, from the phone to your home! For Episode 12, Erin (returning to cohost for the month) and Jake speak to Jared Feuer, a Research and Analysis Consultant on the Guidehouse Insights Built Environme…

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#206: Airbus Results Day, Boeing Clocks Singapore Orders 23:36

5M ago23:36

23:36

In episode 206 of the Simple Flying Podcast your hosts Tom and Jake discuss, Airbus' annual results day Boeing clocks 787 orders in Singapore oneworld's new Amsterdam Schiphol lounge Heathrow Airport's results Breeze Airways celebrates 2/20

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278. Previewing 2024's BARSA summit with George Mothema, CEO 30:42

5M ago30:42

30:42

In this episode, we hear from George Mothema, head of the Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa (BARSA). The theme of the upcoming summit is: "Moving forward: Embracing accountability for a better future." Together we discussed: BARSA's mandate and summit objectives Key objectives for BARSA in 2024 - ensuring fuel security, addressing re…

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#205: US Seizes A Boeing 747, SAS Launches A Mystery Points Plane 26:58

5M ago26:58

26:58

In episode 205 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, The US seizes an ex-Iranian Boeing 747 SAS launches a points plane with a twist Why United's Airbus A321neos got temporarily grounded oneworld has a new CEO Korean Air-Asiana merger gets EU green light

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277. The February AviaDev Insight Connectivity Update. A deep dive into air route developments on the African continent, with Sean Mendis, independent aviation consultant and Behramjee Ghadially, Aviation ... 1:02:34

5M ago1:02:34

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Welcome to the fifth edition of AviaDev Insight Africa’s Connectivity update, a podcast that offers insights into new route developments in Africa. Hosted by Jon Howell, CEO and Founder of AviaDev Africa, this podcast covers new route developments and expansions in the aviation industry on the African continent. In this episode, we discuss: Ethiopi…

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276. Kenya Airways' updated connectivity strategy with Martin Gitonga, Head of Network Planning and Alliances 55:44

6M ago55:44

55:44

This episode is something a little bit different and hugely exciting. Those avid listeners know that each month we are now delivering a connectivity update where we summarise and analyse the route changes to, from, and within Africa in the previous month. Kenya Airways announced some huge changes to the network and to discuss this we are joined by …

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#204: Lufthansa Strikes, Finnair Weighing Passengers Again & 3 More Stories 25:04

5M ago25:04

25:04

In episode 204 of the Simple Flying podcast, your hosts Jo and Tom discuss, Lufthansa ground crew go on strike Another Boeing 737 MAX issue Taylor Swift's private jet Finnair weighing passengers A cool Apple Vision Pro app

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#203: German Airport Strikes, Cheap Transatlantic Fares, & 3 More Aviation Stories 27:46

5M ago27:46

27:46

In episode 203 of the Simple Flying podcast, Tom is joined by Jake to discuss, German airport strikes Norse's cheap transatlantic fares Global Airlines' 1st Airbus A380 Etihad boosts capacity An Airbus A380 for sale

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