On-Air with Dan and Alex22 Nov 2023

Dan & Alex Reunite After 4 Years, Emirates Stirs A350 Drama + Etihad Wants To Grow Again?

This week, Alex & Dan reunite in person for the first time in 3 years thanks to a whole load of flight drama that had Dan suddenly arrive on Alex's doorstep in Qatar. You're going to want to hear what happend! Plus: Etihad has decided it wants to leave life in the shadows to once again take on its Gulf neighbors; a 787 landed in Antarctica; a bumper Q&A with in-depth insights on an A350 + Rolls Royce situation that Thai Airways & Emirates are slamming; and much more!

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- Alex & Dan’s Last Minute Reunion in Qatar thanks to another cancelled BA flight for Dan – you’re going to want to hear how this happened!

- Is Exceptional 5* Service In Hospitality Becoming Less Common?

- Finnair’s high service standard compared with other airlines in the region

- Norse Atlantic becomes first to fly a 787 Dreamliner to Antarctica

- Etihad Airways has suddenly decided to grow again, revealing hugely ambitious passenger growth plans…but are the ambitions lacking any real strategy?

- Q&A: Rolls Royce issues with the A350-1000? Thai Airways has complaints.

- Q&A: Airline uniforms that allow crew to wear sneakers/trainers

- Q&A: Stuck with airline vouchers when wanting a refund instead

- Q&A: Why do I sometimes clear security during transit, and other times it’s not a requirement?

- Q&A: LATAM and other airlines showcasing destinations in their safety video

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