In this episode of On-Air, Dan and Alex cover Dan’s recent Emirates First Class trip with his mom—unintentionally timed for Mother’s Day—and a dramatic journey from Delhi amid heightened India–Pakistan tensions. They discuss how airspace closures are increasingly weaponized, forcing costly reroutes and delays. Dan shares the chaos of flying through a potential conflict zone, while Alex highlights how fragile modern aviation has become. They also unpack Emirates becoming the world’s most profitable airline, IAG’s new aircraft orders, and speculate on the rising prominence of the 787-10. Other highlights include aviation mishaps like Cathay Pacific accidentally serving wine to a 3-year-old, Q&A on coat hooks in economy class, Iberia’s poor compensation practices, and Newark’s air traffic system outages.Book your next luxury hotel stay and get benefits: https://nonstopdan.com/hotelsSend more to our hosts on Insta: @OnAirWithDanandAlex!------------------------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.Contact for sponsorship: collabs@nonstopdan.com------------------------Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
14/5/2025
43:59
A Full Episode of Listener Q&A!
In Episode 17 of On Air with Dan and Alex, the duo tackles a jam-packed Q&A session while recording from opposite sides of the world. Alex kicks off with deep dives into aviation law, European airline CEO salaries, and industry consolidation—including Lufthansa’s acquisition spree and TAP Air Portugal’s likely future. He also explores the growing popularity of business class suites with doors, summer 2025 air traffic control challenges, and Boeing’s ongoing aircraft delays. Other hot topics include the profitability of premium economy, top travel markets for summer, and the billion-dollar London–New York route.Dan joins to answer questions about Lufthansa’s new Allegris seats, the controversial Avelo deportation contract, and whether lounges like Qatar’s Al Safwa are worth a long layover. He also shares thoughts on U.S. visa risks for foreign partners, Alaska and Hawaiian’s merger, and his frustrations with Changi Terminal 1. The episode closes with optimism about Alaska Airlines launching transpacific flights and strengthening oneworld’s Pacific presence.Send more to our hosts on Insta: @OnAirWithDanandAlex!------------------------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.Contact for sponsorship: collabs@nonstopdan.com------------------------Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
07/5/2025
44:53
New Cabins: Qatar Next-Gen Qsuite, Etihad's A321LR, Turkish & More!
In this episode of On Air with Dan and Alex, the duo reunites to chat about Dan’s visit to the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, where he got a firsthand look at new airline products and unexpected luxury touches like amenity kits. They dive into trends like cruise lines entering the high-end travel space, the rise of narrowbody aircraft for long-haul routes, and delays in premium seat rollouts from airlines like Qatar Airways. The conversation also covers British Airways’ latest viral mishap, the practicality of folding IFE screens, safety concerns in geopolitics, and a few heartfelt shout-outs to their listeners.Send more to our hosts on Insta: @OnAirWithDanandAlex!------------------------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.Contact for sponsorship: collabs@nonstopdan.com------------------------Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
30/4/2025
1:00:28
Everything You Need to Know About Riyadh Air So Far
In today's episode of On Air with Dan and Alex, the hosts dive into their latest aviation adventures and share behind-the-scenes moments from recent trips. Alex recounts a solo first-class experience on Qatar Airways’ A380, while Dan gives an exclusive recap of being the first non-employee to experience Riyadh Air’s business class at a Formula 1-themed launch event in Jeddah. They discuss mood lighting trends on aircraft, critique marketing exaggerations in aviation, and share Dan’s first F1 race experience. The episode ends on a serious note, addressing concerning U.S. border policies and rising reports of phone searches for arriving travelers.Send more to our hosts on Insta: @OnAirWithDanandAlex!------------------------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.Contact for sponsorship: collabs@nonstopdan.com------------------------Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
23/4/2025
1:12:02
China BANS Boeing Deliveries!!!
➡️💰Join Points Master today: https://nonstop-dan.com/points-master-on-air In this episode of On-Air with Dan and Alex, the hosts dive into the controversial Boeing aircraft ban in China, analyzing its implications for Boeing, Chinese carriers, and international aviation. They also discuss the mysterious launch of Global Airlines and the strange economics of chartering A380s for just two transatlantic flights. Plus, Dan reveals he’s recorded a dramatic Kuwait Airways review, SAS gets roasted (again), and Q&A covers everything from in-flight drug busts to first class on narrowbodies. It’s juicy, chaotic, and informative—just how we like it.Send more to our hosts on Insta: @OnAirWithDanandAlex!------------------------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.Contact for sponsorship: collabs@nonstopdan.com------------------------Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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