In this week’s episode, Dan & Alex discuss Singapore Airlines’ teaser of its upcoming new cabins, the airlines that’ll officially recognize the power of the ‘AirTag’, and the airport names that make absolutely no sense, or so a judge has ruled… it’s Wednesday, and it’s time for a new episode of On-Air. ------------------------ Please send us your q…

In this week’s episode, Dan goes solo to discuss some good industry news on a day of not-so-good news from the US. Have a great day and stay safe everybody! ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below. Follow Nonstop Dan on YouTube and Instagram. Follow Alex Macheras on X (Twitte…

In this week’s episode, Dan & Alex discuss the Korean-Asiana merger, Air Canada hypocrisy, British Airways' never-ending pursuit of cost-cutting (in a year they’re supposedly investing in the passenger experience???), and much more. Like, subscribe, share & review…On-Air with Dan & Alex! ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topic…

In this special episode, the duo gets down to business on your latest travel dilemmas and anecdotes. Are you the A-hole in these scenarios? It’s Wednesday, and it's time for On-Air! ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below. Follow Nonstop Dan on YouTube and Instagram. Follow A…

In this week’s episode, Dan & Alex discuss the weird & somehow wonderful expansion of United’s route network… nonstop to Greenland anyone? Plus, Air India bomb threats crippling the nation’s aviation sector, Airbus mystery order, Spirit has a dress code?! and a healthy bit of Q&A. Happy Wednesday! ------------------------ Please send us your questi…

In this week’s episode, Dan and Alex discuss the flag carrier airline forcing crew to share rooms, Emirates upcoming A350, Middle East airspace diversions, and much more. It’s Wednesday - you know the drill 😉 #OnAir ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below. Follow Nonstop Dan …

In this week’s episode, the duo discuss Dan’s Virgin Atlantic & Heathrow nightmare, the NYC Mayor who risked it all for Turkish Airlines Business Class, a Qatar Airways & Virgin Australia tie-up, and more. Your new episode of On-Air is now ready for boarding (but not from A10)! ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opin…

Dan & Alex debate the Air France-KLM CEO’s comments of a Gulf airline’s expansion into Europe being “painful”; plus SAS and a live mouse in an inflight meal; a Cathay Pacific seat recline row; and much more. It’s Wednesday, and time for On-Air! ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagr…

In this weeks episode, Dan & Alex are joined by the CEO of Air Baltic, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, to get down to business on a potential Lufthansa takeover, a recent media ‘shitstorm’, and leadership in air travel. Plus, Q&A. ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagra…

Dan & Alex discuss the potential total shutdown of Air Canada (wait, what?), the global state of play when it comes to Economy Class (how to thrive, not only survive), and what happens when little but very loud creatures spend an entire 14 hours crying… and relax parent listeners-we’re not talking about babies! You’re going to want to hear this. It…

In this week’s episode, Alex joins us from the home of Maple Syrup & aviation diplomacy, and Dan is back fresh & fired up from (another) Asia trip, both have PLENTY to say…(what else is new). Also; the duo dive into the latest A350 groundings in Hong Kong; Virgin Atlantic’s questionable route strategy; Lufthansa sliding into TAP Air Portugal’s DMs;…

In this week’s episodes, Dan and Alex outline what their airline would look like, analyze Etihad’s A321LR cabin decisions, and discuss the awkward scenarios that arise for YouTuber Dan as he flies around the world filming…something not often ‘welcomed’ by all! ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct me…

In today’s episode, the duo discuss the grounding of the Boeing 777X test fleet, a debate on if the Wizz Air ‘unlimited flight pass’ is a scam, and Qatar Airways taking a stake in profitable South African regional airline, Airlink. Plus, Q&A, Dan’s travels to Hong Kong, and much more. You know the drill. It’s Wednesday, and it’s time for On-Air! --…

Dan & Alex discuss the airlines slashing schedules and pulling out of China; American Airlines SVP telling the world “it really doesn’t matter what we serve” and extensive Q&A covering Pakistan’s aviation sector, Singapore 777X, Dubai & Stansted, airline bedding, Middle East airspace complications; and Brazil’s horrendous ATR accident. ------------…

In this week’s episode, Dan & Alex dive into a heated debate on Emirates’ “highly anticipated new Business Class cabin” which supposedly “raises the benchmark” (or does it?). Also on the discussion list: airspace tensions in the Middle East are back as geopolitical turmoil intensifies; the airline CEOs taking ice baths pre-6am; Potential President …

In today's episode, Alex breaks down everything from this year's Farnborough Airport from the experience of being there to all the big industry news. The duo also discuss Delta's catastrophic meltdown following the CrowdStrike issues. After that, it's time to answer all your questions. It's time for On-Air! ------------------------ Please send us y…

In this week’s episode, the duo are back! Hot topics today include American’s chaotic A321 evacuation & terrifyingly bad passenger behavior; summer travel; cheaper airfares are finally here; and an extended Q&A. It’s Wednesday, and it’s time for On-Air with Dan & Alex! ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via …

It's Wednesday, which means it's time for On-Air, but Alex is more of a guest star this week. Dan discusses Lufthansa being approved to purchase a stake in ITA Airways, success in getting compensation for Virgin Atlantic's canceled flight, and rounds it off with a lengthy Q&A! ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opini…

Dan & Alex are back fresh from a whirlwind trip to Paris that had everything from a black-tie fashion week event; dinner with actors from The White Lotus; and a new tax-refund-related addiction for Dan. Alex surprises Dan with an upgrade from Business Class to First Class on the Airbus A380; Air France news with the Olympics; Emirates new “delibera…

In this express episode, Dan and Alex join you from Paris to discuss some of the big topics from this week. Thanks for joining us, On-Air. ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below. Follow Nonstop Dan on YouTube and Instagram. Follow Alex Macheras on X (Twitter) and Instagram. …

In today’s On-Air with Dan & Alex, the duo discuss the US fining Emirates for an Iraq-related codeshare mess; Lufthansa being cleared to buy a stake in Italy's ITA Airways; why Boeing is never not out of the headlines; Q&A, and more. As YouTuber Dan would say - like, subscribe, share, & review… It’s Wednesday, and this is On-Air! ------------------…

Dan & Alex dive into Richard Branson’s plans for Virgin Atlantic, his plans for the airline & why he regrets a recent decision or two. Plus; more on the decision behind this week’s BA’s mid-flight transatlantic U-turn; a return of liquid restrictions across all UK airports; inflight food; onboard social areas; recent travels, and more. Like, subscr…

In this week’s episode, Dan & Alex unpack everything from the global gathering of airline leaders at the IATA AGM, from the big jet orders…to Enrique Iglesias. Plus, the European airlines at risk from disappearing in a takeover; fresh Boeing 777X concerns; a roundup from AIX 2024; US fines a bunch of foreign airlines; alliance evolutions; Q&A and m…

In this week’s episode, Dan joins us from Sweden after a chaotic adventure to reach Gothenburg, and Alex is in Hamburg shopping for aircraft interiors. The duo discuss the airlines tightening up their seatbelt policies, he carriers trying to avoid of paying Dan compensation, and Q&A. It’s time for On-Air! ------------------------ Please send us you…

In this week’s episode, Dan joins us from Scandinavia and Alex has just been to the world's first G700 delivery! The duo explain the Singapore Airlines turbulence incident; Iran's Presidential helicopter crash; a big Saudi Airbus Order; and much more. It’s Wednesday, and it’s time for On-Air! ------------------------ Please send us your questions, …

In this week’s episode, it’s Dan’s Birthday and the duo reflect on some of their earliest travel memories before getting down to business with: Alex’s Northern Lights flight; Emirates’ record profits; Iberia and the A321XLR; Korean Air selling jumbo’s to become “Doomsday Planes”; Quieter flights than usual for summer ahead; a bet on a Riyadh Air or…

In this week’s episode, Dan & Alex catch up on their recent travels, discuss Emirates' upcoming A350s; US air travel; flying by hydrogen; Boeing whistleblowers & Q&A ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below. Follow Nonstop Dan on YouTube and Instagram. Follow Alex Macheras on …

Dan joins us from Canada while Alex joins us from... where? Today the duo discuss everything from Ryanair's CEO Michael O'Leary saying his airline is willing to fly deported people from the UK to Rwanda, to Dubai's plans for the new Al Maktoum Airport. ------------------------ Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on…

In this week's episode, Dan joins us from Nairobi, Kenya, and Alex has just landed from Bangkok, Thailand. The duo discuss their recent flights & travels, Emirates' meltdown due to the unprecedented Dubai floods + the apology from Emirates President Tim Clark. What should you do if you're ever caught in a similar travel situation? They also discuss…

Alex joins us from one of his and Dan's favourite countries: South Korea. Expect lots of Seoul travel talk, but also analysis on the Middle East war escalations and its impact on airspace, airlines adapting to conflict, a small Q&A, and more. It’s Wednesday, and it’s time for On-Air with Dan & Alex! ------------------------ Please send us your ques…

Dan and Alex are back from Easter break and sharing stories from flights on an airline our duo has never heard of (yes, really) plus intel on the happenings across the aviation sector - from German lawsuits against fast-track security to Delta Air Lines - which is now open for boarding groups 901 to 912. We’re not joking. It’s Wednesday, and it’s t…

This is the ULTIMATE Q&A Episode, asking Dan & Alex everything from their take on the Boeing crisis headlines; how to fly like a pro; their best & worst travel experiences; what cards are in their wallets; what are their golden rules for air travel; what are they eating, drinking, reading, watching; and beyond…✈️ Buckle up, it’s time for an all-Q&A…

Dan & Alex unpack everything from the new CEO of Qatar Airways' first global interview, where Badr Al Meer outlined “Qatar Airways 2.0”; plus the latest on JetBlue slashing its route network; Amsterdam travels; Heathrow; A380s; Airline profitability; Bidding for upgrades; and much more. Happy On-Air Day! ------------------------ Please send us your…

In this week's episode, the duo discuss the latest string of seemingly endless scandals involving Boeing in the US; take a look at what happened on a LATAM 787 Dreamliner flight between Australia and New Zealand; Flight Shaming; Finnair adopts Avios; Lufthansa are on strike, again; Celebs flying around the world; Q&A. ------------------------ Pleas…

In a packed episode of headline news & recent travel stories, Dan and Alex dive into British Airways' £7 billion transformation plan; an American Airlines mega jet order; Dan's Virgin Atlantic travels from Dubai; Heathrow Terminal 5; Rome's efficient airport security; SAS packing up to leave Star Alliance; Turkish Airlines finally lands down under;…

It's Wednesday, and a new episode of On-Air is now open for boarding! In this week's episode, the duo discuss travels around Central Asia, Kazakh cuisine, Expectations when flying Business Class, Dan's mum walking out of the Lufthansa lounge; Airlines being paid to fly to Brisbane, Air China wants to buy Cathay Pacific, Skyteam vs the other allianc…

Alex is back from Airbus Toulouse (that’s in the South of France, despite what Dan says) where he spoke with CEO Guillaume Faury on what’s happening across aviation. The duo discuss Thai’s 787 order; Zombie jets at Bangkok; Singapore Airshow; Royal Brunei on a (dry) Kangaroo route; Air Serbia dangerous incident; A massage & fruit baskets when you o…

Dan and Alex are together in Doha and record their first ever video episode! Apart from slightly worse audio, and a slightly more awkward start, this is so much better right? Join the guys on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OnAirWithDanAndAlex/videos If that doesn't float your boat, join them here for discussions about onboard technology ranging …

In a mega, going-global episode, Dan & Alex discuss: Air India drama & diversion; Indigo and its fleet of grounded jets; Airbus engine issues; EgyptAir return all A220s; Royal Jordanian taking delivery of first E195-E2 jets; Oman Air shrinking; Emirates President blasts the ‘decline’ of Boeing; NSTB finds ‘bolts were missing’ on Alaska Airlines 737…

It’s been seven days since last week’s On-Air episode, and Dan & Alex are still waiting for the new Qantas safety video to finish playing. All the talk from down under, plus, an almost total Finnair shutdown ahead, geopolitics + airspace wars, getting paid EU261 every time, extended Q&A, and attempts at Aussie accents along the way. It can only be……

Dan tells all about his vintage 747 flight back from a friend's wedding in Singapore, and Alex updates us on the US courts stopping a JetBlue and Spirit merger. The duo also explores if 'line cutting' is ever acceptable. Plus; Turkish Airlines will fly to Australia, a passenger successfully spots loose screws on a Virgin Atlantic jet, power-trippin…

In this week’s bumper episode, the duo discuss everything from Boeing’s weird apology; the risks of vacationing in the middle of the ocean; passenger punching pilot over fog delay; Maldivian want a 787; Dangerous Johannesburg layovers; and answer a whole load of your questions - including the doomed economics of ‘all business class’, trains over pl…

It’s a new year, and On-Air with Dan & Alex is back! In this week’s episode, the duo discusses the latest in the Boeing 737 MAX crisis, the global ramifications, Japan and the A350 evacuation, British Airways and a “Thank You Festival”, Swedish cinnamon rolls, inflatables in business class, Q&A and much more. ------------------------ Please send us…

We're breaking in with an emergency podcast episode to discuss the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX incident that saw part of the aircraft fuselage (a deactivated emergency exit door) tear away from the cabin just moments after take off. The explosive decompression could have yet more global ramifications for Boeing and its troubled 737 MAX jets. Dan & Alex…

It’s the festive, end-of-year episode of On-Air with Dan & Alex! In this special episode, the duo discuss flying home for Christmas; and the Japan Airlines A350 delivery; reflect on what’s happened this year in aviation; and play a game or two (and you’re invited to join in)! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2024 from Dan & Alex! ----------------…

Alex has flown to Airbus HQ in Toulouse, while Dan joins us from a sun lounger in The Maldives. The duo discuss Japan Airlines' new A350-1000; the shocking case of an airline passenger who flew to LA with no passport, ticket, or trace; what happened when a US homeland secuirty algorithm canceled Alex's visa, Dan's immigration interrogation in New Y…

As one major US airline makes headline news announcing its move to takeover its rival US carrier, Dan and Alex discuss what the impact will be for passengers around the world. Plus, it's already December, and the duo dive into travelling during the festive period; snowstorms closing European airports, Disneyland, Delta trading cards, Premium Econom…

In this week's episode, Dan has been detained in Kenya (we are not kidding) and he's finally ready to share his jail time experience, Alex has flown to London on an A380, Saudi Arabia has purchased a 10% stake in Heathrow, Virgin Atlantic flew a 787 across the Atlantic powered entirely by a blend cooking oil and synthetic kerosene, Russia's aviatio…

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 bumpe…

In this special episode, Alex kicks things off with a roundup of all the happenings at Dubai Airshow, the blockbuster aircraft orders, and more. The duo then take a deep dive into US air travel, and why it's quite unlike every other air travel market on Earth. Plus... insight on the world's most "secret" airline that's based out of Las Vegas. Just …