AFF on Air Discussion thread

[AFF Editor]

Thanks Matt. Looking forward to it.

One other question came to mind: To what extent can airlines take advantage of the current grounding of most of their fleets to undertake heavy maintenance that would otherwise/usually take useful planes out of service?

The latest episode is now available - Podcast Episode #32: The World is Shutting Down (Temporarily)

 

[timjohns]

The latest episode is now available - Podcast Episode #32: The World is Shutting Down (Temporarily)

Hi Matt and All - just me or is Ep 32 not coming through on app subscriptions for others? Not picking up in Apple Podcasts app on iOS or my usual Overcast feed.

Understanding that I can manually listen via the embedded player on the main page.... which I will do now but thought I’d mention in case there was a problem with the RSS feed

 

[AFF Editor]

Hi Matt and All - just me or is Ep 32 not coming through on app subscriptions for others? Not picking up in Apple Podcasts app on iOS or my usual Overcast feed.

Understanding that I can manually listen via the embedded player on the main page.... which I will do now but thought I’d mention in case there was a problem with the RSS feed

We are aware of this issue and are investigating.

 

[ashmidalia]

Well it looks like, at least for the next few episodes, we'll be reminiscing about the good old days when we could travel overseas.



Good questions. I'll talk about this in the next episode, which goes out on Saturday.

Just listened to the episode - thanks Matt! Interesting interviews as always too. How’s the travel agent doing himself in the current circumstances?

 

[LPS144]

The latest episode is now available - Podcast Episode #32: The World is Shutting Down (Temporarily)

Hi Matt - very interesting podcast this fortnight, thanks as always.

As you were wrapping up you were discussing maintenance programs etc when fleets were grounded. I notice today that QF6017 (VH-OQI) flew direct Sydney to Dresden in a little over 19+ hours so one would expect they're doing some work while this saga is going on.

 

[Townsend]

Hi Matt very interesting discussion this week and it definitely gave me a different perspective on the Australians stuck in South America.

As I was listening today to you discussing that the flight into Sydney last week was probably the last Qantas commercial 747 flight, a Qantas 747 flew over head! VH-OEG flying as QF 601 Syd to LAX. I was quite sad because I thought it my have been off to the graveyard. Very coincidental

 

[AFF Editor]

Just listened to the episode - thanks Matt! Interesting interviews as always too. How’s the travel agent doing himself in the current circumstances?

I believe he's doing OK. Unfortunately many travel agents around the world are struggling at the moment, but he has a second job unrelated to travel.

 

[schomers87]

Really interesting episode Matt getting to hear in personal detail from Australians stranded overseas. Your podcasts are a real gem during these challenging times!

 

[timbervolt]

I just listened to the podcast on Velocity points. Very aptly timed for me as I was asking the same question myself and shared the episode with a friend. And interviewing Phil was the best and most relevant guest you could find. Thank you for the episode.
My friend with his sharp ears, picked up an unusual biting sound at 28:44 and wondered if it was an apple or celery. I thought the crispness of the bite indicated an apple. Can you settle our curiosity please Matt?

 

[AFF Editor]

I just listened to the podcast on Velocity points. Very aptly timed for me as I was asking the same question myself and shared the episode with a friend. And interviewing Phil was the best and most relevant guest you could find. Thank you for the episode.
My friend with his sharp ears, picked up an unusual biting sound at 28:44 and wondered if it was an apple or celery. I thought the crispness of the bite indicated an apple. Can you settle our curiosity please Matt?

Glad you enjoyed the episode!

I just listened back and, to be honest, I also have no idea what that sound is - sorry! But I can confirm that it came from Phil's microphone and not mine.

 

[daft009]

Matt, Great interview with Phil!
Great insights
The lack of flying and lack of flights to look forward to.. These eps are a gem!

 

[mel-world]

Enjoyed this week's episode with persuasive arguments to retain your Velocity points. I really hope Virgin (and Velocity) survives. Not sure I could cope with AJ gloating if we get down to only QF as an option domestically.

 

[tomcut2000]

I did enjoy this week's podcast on velocity points too

 

[daft009]

aaand Virgin heading to V.A

 

[Townsend]

Thanks Matt, another very interesting episode.

 

[daft009]

Thanks Matt and @AviatorInsight for a great interview/podcast

 

[openseat]

Really enjoyed the latest episode with @AviatorInsight ! I hope you get back in the air soon, be great to have you on a Honiara turn (if it comes back).

 

[openseat]

Thanks Matt for another enjoyable podcast with James. Surprised about the potential in points club. Interested in the ins and outs of the Asiana program. Finally good to hear about yourself Matt. Tschüss!

 

[AisleSeat]

I just listened to the podcast on Velocity points. Very aptly timed for me as I was asking the same question myself and shared the episode with a friend. And interviewing Phil was the best and most relevant guest you could find. Thank you for the episode.
My friend with his sharp ears, picked up an unusual biting sound at 28:44 and wondered if it was an apple or celery. I thought the crispness of the bite indicated an apple. Can you settle our curiosity please Matt?

I just played this back and it does sound like a bite of apple! If you pump the volume up there's a second sound right after, which sounds very much like someone beginning to chew an apple.

 

[AFF Editor]

Thanks Matt for another enjoyable podcast with James. Surprised about the potential in points club. Interested in the ins and outs of the Asiana program. Finally good to hear about yourself Matt. Tschüss!

Dankeschön!

Would you like me to talk briefly about the Asiana program in the next episode?