Diversity At The Executive Level In U.S. Airlines; 

Turkish Airlines Award Level Price Increase; Finnair To Weigh Passengers On Its Flights 

In this episode, Kerwin talks about  the  update On Alaska Airlines MAX 9; JAL Airbus A350-900 Accident; Visa Updates For Two Countries

Episode 117: Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 Loses Its Exit Door Plug Just After Takeoff

On January 5, 2024, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 was taking off from Portland (PDX) and headed for Ontario (ONT). Everything was routine, until just after takeoff at 16,000' into the ascent, the exit row plug separated from the rest of the airplane.

The crew was able to do a loop and land the airplane back at Portland Airport safely.

There were 171 passengers and six crew members onboard. There were zero fatalities.

In this episode, I do a recap of the Dubai Airshow

Episode 112

In this episode Kerwin talks about: Airline Creates Baby-Free Zone; Airline Weights Passengers Before Flight

In this episode, Kerwin looks at the two new airlines that are now flying into the U.S. and also other airlines flying single aisle airplanes across the Atlantic Ocean.

https://www.passrider.com/transatlantic-affordable-airlines/

In this episode, Kerwin talks about where are the Hawaiian Islands located, what's going on with AA and jetBlue and clickbait aviation headlines

https://www.passrider.com/whit/episode-109

Fires in Maui And Other Parts Of The World; AI In Travel; Concorde is Moving From The Intrepid In NY For Repairs; Virgin Galactic Takes First Commercial Passengers To Space

Episode 108

Flying An Airline Without Flying In An Airplane; BA Serves Kentucky Fried Chicken; Airlines Note Cleaning The Planes Properly

Episode 107: Will I Need A Visa To Visit Europe Next Year?

The European Union has reported that as part of the current visa waiver program, in January 2024, citizens of several countries will have to apply for a travel authorization before coming to 30 countries in the EU. The United States is one such country.

This episodes looks at the new policy and lets you know how it will affect you.

ESTA - https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/esta
ETIAS - https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en
U.S. Visa Waiver Program - https://www.dhs.gov/visa-waiver-program
Do you need a Visa for the U.K.? - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

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