Show Notes
SHOW NOTES
I. News of the week
The subsidies received by U.S. arlines
Emirates lets go of First in new A380
Boeing parks 787 in Mojave Desert as premium seat glut increases
Early overweight 787 finally find owners
777 improvements while waiting for the 777X
Virgin America tops U.S. customer satisfaction
E.U. airlines fined for mishandling passengers’ rights
Airport handler wakes up in cargo while flight en route
TSA wins big on loose change
II. Innovation news of the week
Google faces anti-trust proceedings in Europe
Air Malta draws hearts in the sky
LHR introduces smarter airplane separation for more landing efficency
Angry Birds on IFE
Delta offers a premium pet tracking service
AMS and KLM partner for airport wayfinding through beacons
NRT uses running track instead of airport signage
III. App of the week
SeatGuru
IV. Topic of the week
The future of economy is shrinking
The situation
The manufacturers plans for more economy seats
The airlines new economy
The seat recline debate
A better economy seat
The best current seats
V. Question of the week
The world’s craziest runways
LUA, Nepal
GIB, Gibraltar
PHB, Buthan
SBH, St. Barts
TGU, Honduras
SXM, St Marteen
We also mentionned, Courchevel CVF, the Swissair landing at HKG and Matekane in Lesotho.
VI. Airport of the week
SXMA plane spotter paradise.
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