DLD 187: In it for the (Ultra) Long Haul

Alt text: View from an airplane window showing the aircraft's wing and engine. The sky is painted with hues of orange, pink, and blue, indicating either sunrise or sunset. Below, a blanket of clouds stretches out to the horizon. The image is serene and captures the beauty of flying above the clouds.

Don’t worry: This episode isn’t nearly as long as the flights we’re talking about. But with Perth-London service launched recently we’re all about the very, very long flights. Plus, special guest Cynthia Drescher is back to join in the conversation.

DLD 180: Engines Turn Or Podcast Speaks

The image shows Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of Dawn, located in Bangkok, Thailand. The temple's central spire (prang) is prominently featured, surrounded by smaller spires. The temple complex is situated along the Chao Phraya River, with a dock and several boats visible in the foreground. The area is adorned with flags, including the Thai national flag. The sky is overcast, and there are trees and other structures within the temple grounds.

No, that’s not really what ETOPS stands for but with the rash of engine issues in the past week we couldn’t help talking about them. Etihad cuts, Air India’s sale plans and American Airlines’ employees have a lot to say to their company. Come listen!

DLD 57: Frogger is more fun in real life

The image shows the tail section of an Air India aircraft inside a hangar. The tail is painted with the Air India logo and the registration number "VT-RJD" is visible on the fuselage. The aircraft appears to be undergoing maintenance, as one of the engines is partially covered with protective material. The hangar's interior structure is visible in the background.

What happens when a guy nicknamed Black Cloud for his travel, erm, challenges goes for a run in Ahmedabad at 5am? Many things, including that we managed to get him as a guest on the show to talk about all sorts of fun, including the “real life, high stakes version of Frogger” which ensued.

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