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What's Happening In Travel With Cushrow And Kerwin

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A weekly podcast that discusses and analyzes travel news and trends ripped from the headlines.

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Diversity At The Executive Level In U.S. Airlines; Turkish Airlines Award Level Price Increase; Finnair To Weigh Passengers On Its Flights

February 09, 2024 00:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Diversity At The Executive Level In U.S. Airlines;  Turkish Airlines Award Level Price Increase; Finnair To Weigh Passengers On Its Flights  Support the show

Episode 118: Update On Alaska Airlines MAX 9; JAL Airbus A350-900 Accident; Visa Updates For Two Countries

January 16, 2024 01:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

In this episode, Kerwin talks about  the  update On Alaska Airlines MAX 9; JAL Airbus A350-900 Accident; Visa Updates For Two Countries Support the show

Episode 117: Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 Loses Its Exit Door Plug Just After Takeoff

January 07, 2024 00:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

Episode 117: Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 Loses Its Exit Door Plug Just After Takeoff On January 5, 2024, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 was taking off from Portland (PDX) and headed for Ontario (ONT). Everything was routine, until just after takeoff at 16,000' into the ascent, the exit row plug separated from the rest of the airplane. The crew was able to do a loop and land the airplane back at Portland Airport safely. There were 171 passengers and six crew members onboard. Ther...

Episode 16: Dubai Airshow 2023 Recap

November 15, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

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Episode 112: Airline Creates Baby-Free Zone; Airline Weights Passengers Before Flight

August 30, 2023 21:00 - 6 minutes - 4.8 MB

Episode 112 In this episode Kerwin talks about: Airline Creates Baby-Free Zone; Airline Weights Passengers Before Flight Support the show

Episode 111: BermudAir and Atlantic Airways, Two New Airlines Starts Flying Into The New York Area

August 23, 2023 19:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

In this episode, Kerwin looks at the two new airlines that are now flying into the U.S. and also other airlines flying single aisle airplanes across the Atlantic Ocean. https://www.passrider.com/transatlantic-affordable-airlines/ Support the show

Episode111: BermudAir and Atlantic Airways, Two New Airlines Starts Flying Into New York Area

August 23, 2023 19:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

In this episode, Kerwin looks at the two new airlines that are now flying into the U.S. and also other airlines flying single aisle airplanes across the Atlantic Ocean. https://www.passrider.com/transatlantic-affordable-airlines/ Support the show

Untitled EpisodeEpisode 110 - Where are the Hawaiian Islands? What's the latest with the AA and jetBlue Alliance? Clickbait aviation headlines

August 17, 2023 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

In this episode, Kerwin talks about where are the Hawaiian Islands located, what's going on with AA and jetBlue and clickbait aviation headlines Support the show

Episode 110 - Where are the Hawaiian Islands? What's the latest with the AA and jetBlue Alliance? Clickbait aviation headlines

August 17, 2023 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

In this episode, Kerwin talks about where are the Hawaiian Islands located, what's going on with AA and jetBlue and clickbait aviation headlines Support the show

Episode 109: Fires in Maui And Other Parts Of The World; AI In Travel; Concorde is Moving From The Intrepid In NY For Repairs; Virgin Galactic Takes First Commercial Passengers To Space

August 10, 2023 22:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-109 Fires in Maui And Other Parts Of The World; AI In Travel; Concorde is Moving From The Intrepid In NY For Repairs; Virgin Galactic Takes First Commercial Passengers To Space Support the show

Episode 108: Flying An Airline Without Flying In An Airplane; BA Serves Kentucky Fried Chicken; Airlines Not Cleaning The Planes Properly

August 02, 2023 22:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

Episode 108 Flying An Airline Without Flying In An Airplane; BA Serves Kentucky Fried Chicken; Airlines Note Cleaning The Planes Properly Support the show

Episode 107: Will I Need A Visa To Visit Europe Next Year?

July 26, 2023 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

Episode 107: Will I Need A Visa To Visit Europe Next Year? The European Union has reported that as part of the current visa waiver program, in January 2024, citizens of several countries will have to apply for a travel authorization before coming to 30 countries in the EU. The United States is one such country. This episodes looks at the new policy and lets you know how it will affect you. ESTA - https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/esta ETIAS - https://travel-europe.europa.e...

Episode 106: Redeye flights; Watching planes in SXM; Airlines report record profits; Expedia OneKey program; Reader feedback; Recapping trip to Vaduz

July 19, 2023 23:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

Episode 106: Redeye flights; Watching planes in SXM; Airlines report record profits; Expedia OneKey program; Reader feedback; Recapping trip to Vaduz Support the show

Episode 105: Passenger Told To Buy New Ticket At Airport; Visitor Defaces Colosseum; Passenger Didn't Get Food Choice, Plane Diverts; My Phone Is Not Covered; Travel Insurance Fraud; Hotels Cheapening High End Brands

July 12, 2023 23:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

What's Happening In Travel In this week's episode, Kerwin talks about Passenger Told To Buy New Ticket At Airport; Visitor Defaces Colosseum; Passenger Didn't Get Food Choice, Plane Diverts; My Phone Is Not Covered; Travel Insurance Fraud; Hotels Cheapening High End Brands Support the show

Episode 104: What To Do If your Flight Was Delayed This Past Week. Passenger Behavior On A Flight

July 06, 2023 00:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

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Episode 103: ATC Issues On The U.S. East Coast. 717 Lands On Its Nose. Longest MAX Flight?

June 29, 2023 02:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

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Episode 102: Recap of the 54th Paris Airshow (2023

June 22, 2023 00:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MB

https://www.passrider.com/whit In this episode Kerwin recaps the 54th Paris Airshow You can see photos and videos at  https://www.passrider.com/paris-airshow-2023-highlights/ Support the show

Episode 101: jetBlue's new livery, Qantas' new flight and 10 airlines that flies to Africa

June 14, 2023 23:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

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Episode 100: Should I Get Travel Insurance?

June 07, 2023 23:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

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Episode 99: Why Is This Airline Weighing Passengers?

June 01, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 6.13 MB

Episode 99 Why is this airline weighing passengers? https://www.passrider.com/whit Support the show

Episode 98: Which airline is the oldest airline?

May 24, 2023 23:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

So, which airline is the oldest? Do you know? Support the show

Episode 97: Introducing Hawaiian Airlines

May 17, 2023 15:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

Episode 97: Introducing Hawaiian Airlines Not many know about Hawaiian Airlines Support the show

Episode 96: How To Get To Montserrat | Direct Or Nonstop, What's The Difference

May 10, 2023 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

Episode 96 How To Get To Montserrat | Direct Or Nonstop, What's The Difference Support the show

Episode 95: AI Applications In Travel; Bees On A Plane; How Aviation Has Changed Over Time; How Airfares Are Comprised

May 03, 2023 22:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

Episode 95 AI Applications In Travel; Bees On A Plane; How Aviation Has Changed Over Time; How Airfares Are Comprised Support the show

Episode 94: People Behaving Badly On Planes; What is A Weight Restricted Flight?

April 27, 2023 01:00 - 13 minutes - 9.65 MB

Episode 94: People Behaving Badly On Planes; What is A Weight Restricted Flight? https://www.passrider.com/whit In this episode, Kerwin talks about people mis-behaving on planes and what does it mean for a flight to be weight restricted. Support the show

Episode 93: Who Should Clean Up Your Mess When You make One On An Airplane?

April 20, 2023 01:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

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Episode 92: Where To Stay In/Around The Airport

April 13, 2023 01:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

Episode 92 - Where To Stay In/Around The Airport. In this episode, Kerwin talks about where to stay in/around the airport when you get bumped off a flight or just waiting for an early flight. Support the show

Episode 91: What Is A Fifth Freedom Flights

April 06, 2023 03:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

Episode 91: What is a Fifth Freedom Flight? In this episode, Kerwin talks about Fifth Freedom Flights. What they are How to find one Where To Find Us Apple Podcast Deezer Google Podcast iHeart Radio Listen Notes Podcast Addict Podchaser Spotify Support the show

Episode 90: Flight Review of Norse Atlantic Boeing 787-9 Flight From Oslo To JFK

March 30, 2023 01:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

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Episode 89: A Review Of Norse's Flight From Fort Lauderdale to Berlin

March 23, 2023 02:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

Flight Review: Norse 622 From Fort Lauderdale to Berlin In this episode, Kerwin talks about his flight on Norse Atlantic from Fort Lauderdale to Berlin. Norse is a new low cost carrier with Boeing 787-9 service across the Atlantic Ocean. Berlin is very expensive at the time I went. I managed to stay at the Mercure in Tempelhof. This is a property run by Accor. But you can always find many properties in Berlin. Here's a map to help you. Where To Find Us Apple Podcast Deezer Google Podca...

Episode 88: What To Do In The Faroe Islands In The Winter

March 16, 2023 02:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

In this episode, Kerwin talks about his trip to the Faroe Islands in March 2023. Where To Find Us Apple Podcast Deezer Google Podcast iHeart Radio Listen Notes Podcast Addict Podchaser Spotify Casual Friday Where 2 friends sit back, celebrate the week that was and talk about nothing in particular Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show Support the show

Episode 87: U.S. reopening international borders to select countries in November 2021; Where to find a COVID-19 test; Vaccinations for domestic U.S. flights?

September 15, 2021 23:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

Episode 87 In this week's episode, I talk about: U.S. reopening international borders to select countries in November 2021.  Where to find a COVID-19 test.  Vaccinations for domestic U.S. flights?  Caribbean travel possibly. Where To Find Us Apple Podcast Deezer Google Podcast iHeart Radio Listen Notes Podcast Addict Podchaser Spotify Support the show

Episode 86: What's Going On With Spirit Airlines

August 08, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

Episode 86   In this week's episode, we talk about: What's going on with Spirit Airlines and its cancellations. In this episode, Kerwin talk about what's going on with Spirit Airlines' operational issues and gives you some insight into why the airlines are having issues with staffing. Kerwin also talks about the contract of carriage for Spirit Airlines and how it relates to cancellations. What is covered and why you should ensure you have travel insurance. Kerwin also looks at what it ...

Episode 84: United makes a massive investment in new aircraft; Swiss unveils its Premium Economy offering; Cathay Pacific introduces a new lifestyle brand

July 23, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MB

In this week's episode, we talk about: Airlines 10:35 - United makes a massive investment in new aircraft 30:24 - Swiss unveils its Premium Economy offering 43:17 - Cathay Pacific introduces a new lifestyle brand 54:39 - Say hello to vaccine tourism via China Airlines and Eva Air United Pilot School - https://unitedaviate.com/ Virgin Galactic - https://www.virgingalactic.com Where To Find Us Apple Podcast Deezer Google Podcast iHeart Radio Listen Notes Podcast Addict Podchaser...

Episode 82: American, Virgin Atlantic, and Ravn Alaska join United to commit to emerging air mobility sector

June 19, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB

Airlines 4:47 -  American, Virgin Atlantic, and Ravn Alaska join United to commit to emerging air mobility sector  PBS show - https://www.pbs.org/video/great-electric-airplane-race-yija0p/  FlyBlade - https://www.blade.com/ 24:46 - United advances innovation through a new corporate venture 31:02 - United updates its employee appearance standards 45:42 - Finnair “personalizes” Business Class fares 54:37 - South Korean flights to nowhere proved to be a gold mine for duty-free goods Sup...

Episode 81: United’s inflight magazine goes anti-microbial, The latest new US airline starts operations, U.S. airlines hold the liquor

June 11, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MB

https://www.passrider.com Episode 81 In this week's episode, we talk about: Airlines 10:01 - United’s inflight magazine goes anti-microbial 21:04 - The latest new US airline starts operations 42:54 - U.S. airlines hold the liquor 51:07 - Southwest seat covers find their way to the football pitch 53:45 - Wizz Air gets its wings clipped in Norway 1:05:06 - Malaysia Airlines joins the list of airlines retiring its A380s 1:12:22 - Qantas gets some bad press 1:20:13 - Qantas 380s host unwanted ...

Episode 80: Travel Restrictions; Passenger Behavior While Flying; Supersonic Transport Is Coming Back?

June 06, 2021 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

Episode 80 The COVID-19 Update Episode 1:38 - COVID-19 and Travel 1:59 - Passenger punches Southwest Airlines flight attendant 2:57 - Passenger on Delta flight tries to enter cockpit 4:05 - Mask requirements; requirements for vaccinated passengers 5:01 - Where can I travel? IATA Travel Center - https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/world.php 14:48 - United and Boom Supersonic team up for supersonic travel initiative 16:02 - Electric airplanes are coming https://evtol.com/ 20:42 - Cruis...

Episode 79: New CDC Guidelines For Mask Wear In The U.S.; You Can Travel To Italy; Greece Welcomes Tourists

May 15, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

Episode 79 General 00:54 - CDC new guidelines Airlines 3:01 - Travel to Italy via Delta https://www.delta.com/us/en/travel-planning-center/know-before-you-go/italy-covid-tested-flights https://news.delta.com/italy-reopens-leisure-travelers-deltas-covid-tested-flights 5:15 - Greece Welcomes Tourists 5:56 - Caribbean Travel  Travel Restrictions https://www.instagram.com/thenonstopdan https://travelrestrictions.passrider.com 10:07 - Delta requiring new hires to be vaccinated 11:47 ...

Episode 78: A pilot for a major U.S. airlines tells his story

April 17, 2021 23:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

Episode 78   About Ryan This week, I talk with my friend Ryan who works for a major U.S. airline in Hawaii. Here's a little about Ryan. His career started in Marketing Management at Hawaiian in 2000, then went to Marketing at Continental Airlines which is where I met Ryan, then he flew for Gulfstream, then for ExpressJet, and have been flying for Hawaiian Airlines since 2011. Ryan is very grateful for all of his experiences with the various airlines he's have worked for, and also gratef...

Episode 77: WN back in IAH as of today, April 12 and also newly at ORD since Feb 14

April 10, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB

Episode 77   Current Situations/Updates WN back in IAH as of today, April 12 and also newly at ORD since Feb 14 French national assembly talks about not flying for journeys under 2.5 hours by train Avelo Airlines starting BUR to Santa Rosa they are based in Houston Other The U.S. TSA trials disinfection of security checkpoint bins Now you can disinfect your baggage at some S.E. Asian hubs Jet fuel from food waste holds promise Climate-adjusted landing fees?  Yes, if Sweden has its ...

Episode 76: Southwest confirms what we’ve known all along; Welcome to jetBlue’s Paisly

April 03, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

Episode 76   Updates CDC Updates Air Transat and Air Canada ANA meals onboard update  Airlines Southwest confirms what we’ve known all along - Welcome to jetBlue’s Paisly - How American Airlines manages its IFE content - British Airways joins the inflight meals at home group https://feastbox.co.uk/collections/british-airways - Finnair makes a commitment to a new Nordic airframe manufacturer ES19 from Hart Aerospace Where To Find Us Apple Podcast Deezer Google Podcast iHeart...

Episode 75: U.S. Airlines trying to get back to normal; Southwest Airlines and JetBlue back to regular boarding; Meals are coming back

March 27, 2021 23:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

Airlines 3:47 - U.S. Airlines trying to get back to normal  Southwest Airlines and JetBlue back to regular boarding   Meals are coming back  8:48 - The U.S.’ Mesa Air Group dips its toes in Europe 15:51 - Norway’s trans-Atlantic low cost airline experiment Round 2 24:02 - Ethiopian pioneers an Africa-centric health passport 34:09 - SpiceJet’s IFE gets innovative 40:24 - China Airlines joins the list of carriers retiring their passenger 744s 45:20 - ANA takes a page out of Singapore...

Episode 75: U.S. Airlines trying to get back to normal; Southwest Airlines and JetBlue back to regular boarding; Meals are coming back

March 27, 2021 23:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

Airlines 3:47 - U.S. Airlines trying to get back to normal  Southwest Airlines and JetBlue back to regular boarding   Meals are coming back  8:48 - The U.S.’ Mesa Air Group dips its toes in Europe 15:51 - Norway’s trans-Atlantic low cost airline experiment Round 2 24:02 - Ethiopian pioneers an Africa-centric health passport 34:09 - SpiceJet’s IFE gets innovative 40:24 - China Airlines joins the list of carriers retiring their passenger 744s 45:20 - ANA takes a page out of Singapore...

Episode 74: The aircraft leasing industry gets a new behemoth; Airbus targets Boeing with its potential A350F

March 23, 2021 23:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

Episode 74 Aircraft - The aircraft leasing industry gets a new behemoth - Airbus targets Boeing with its potential A350F Other - The IATA Travel Pass gains worldwide traction Airport - Airport de-icing trucks start to go electric Where To Find Us Apple Podcast Deezer Google Podcast iHeart Radio Listen Notes Podcast Addict Podchaser Spotify Support the show

Episode 73: Malaysia Airlines showcases its employees’ handicrafts; Southwest and Boeing are reportedly close to a huge deal

March 20, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MB

Episode 73   Airlines - Malaysia Airlines showcases its employees’ handicrafts - Southwest and Boeing are reportedly close to a huge deal - The 737 Max re-entry into service gathers steam - jetBlue is also a travel technology company? - Norge another airline across  - Ryanair and British Airways roll out travel document portals - Norway’s Wideroe aims to be an electric pioneer  - Icelandair consolidates its operations under one brand - Emirates makes it expensive for its unvaccina...

Episode 72: An Air France 772 is the victim of a colossal security failure at CDG; FedEx integrates TNT Airlines in Europe, but not without controversy

March 16, 2021 23:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

Episode 72   Airlines - An Air France 772 is the victim of a colossal security failure at CDG - FedEx integrates TNT Airlines in Europe, but not without controversy - Malaysia Airlines’ premium cabin inflight products are now for sale - Qantas relaunches “Mystery Flights” Where To Find Us Apple Podcast Deezer Google Podcast iHeart Radio Listen Notes Podcast Addict Podchaser Spotify Support the show

Episode 71: Universal Hydrogen beefs up its personnel; Honeywell expands its onboard UV treatment product line

March 13, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 61 MB

Episode 71   Other 7:34 - Universal Hydrogen beefs up its personnel - Honeywell expands its onboard UV treatment product line - Is Boeing on track to become the next McDonnell Douglas? - Digital health certificates take off - A carbon-free transatlantic flight competition gets its first entrants - Are single-pilot flight operations really going to happen? - Will you listen to your onboard seat’s advice? - Aircraft seat design goes even more high tech Where To Find Us Apple Podcas...

Episode 70: The 73M is slowly rehabilitated around the world; United 777 have engine issues on takeoff

March 10, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

Episode 70   Aircraft 2:06 - The 73M is slowly rehabilitated around the world 7:10 - The 777 is now Boeing’s latest new problem (United's 777 lost power to an engine on takeoff), but the besieged Max and the 787 are still problem children 26:10 - Boeing rolls out its last 787 at the Everett plant Where To Find Us Apple Podcast Deezer Google Podcast iHeart Radio Listen Notes Podcast Addict Podchaser Spotify Support the show

Episode 69: TWA’s flight 800 wreckage to be destroyed; British Airways and Dettol partner up

March 03, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MB

Episode 69   Airlines TWA’s flight 800 wreckage to be destroyed British Airways and Dettol partner up Finnair tries something new Swiss goes luxe with Sprüngli onboard And just when you thought the flights to nowhere craze had ended….. Emirates flies a milestone of sorts in the COVID era Etihad up-cycles aircraft interiors into art ANA goes all digital with its available magazines! Global Wings I SkyTeam launches an online COVID testing directory https://skyteam.trustassure.app/ ...

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