002 HKG - Air Force One dash 8, Skymark bankrupt, Qantas virtual reality, smart carry-ons
002 HKG - Air Force One dash 8, Skymark bankrupt, Qantas virtual reality, smart carry-ons  
Podcast: Layovers - Air Travel podcast
Published On: Mon Feb 02 2015
Description: SHOW NOTESI. News of the weekThe new Air Force One will be a 747-8AF Identifies Boeing 747-8 platform for next Air Force One — U.S. Air ForceGatwick's ambition to cut down queues to a minimum'Queues will be a thing of the past', Gatwick claims — Lizzie Porter, TelegraphSkymark files for bankruptcyJapan's Skymark Airlines files for bankruptcy protection — Adrian Schofield, ATWWhy did AA change its First Class cookie?American Is Replacing Their Unpopular First Class Chocolate Chip Cookie. Here's Why That Matters. — Gary Leff, View from the WingQatar Airways buys into IAGQatar Airways acquires 10% stake in IAG — Anne Paylor, ATWManaging Airlines as HotelsHotel Management Model As An Alternative For Flagship Airlines II. Innovation in AirTech, PaxEx and DesignHopper promises to tell you when best to book your flightHooper's New App Throws Down the Gauntlet for Flight Predictions — Nikki Ekstein, Travel + LeisureQantas and Samsung partner on inflight VR gogglesQantas Virtually Entertain Us — Jonny Clark, TheDesignAirAirbus Invents Immersive Seat Helmet to Make You Forget You're FlyingLife Vest AppNew inflight safety apps seek passenger attention and retention — Tomas Romero, Runway Girl NetworkUS airlines lead world for inflight wifiThere's more in-flight wi-fi than ever — Ryan Tomme, Briefly TodayThe Sorry State of In-Flight Wi-Fi — Nick Bilton, The New York TimesGogo gets FCC nod for 70Mbps in-flight WiFi tech — Nate Swanner, SlashgearA carry-on gets smartBluesmart: World's First Smart,Connected Carry-On — Indiegogo III. App of the WeekTripItTripIt.com IV. Debate of the weekThe Future of IFENew Budget Airline Seats Swap Screens For Built-in Tablet Holders — Andrew Liszewski, GizmodoPanasonic's High-Tech Airplane Seats Bring Luxury Amenities To Coach — Les Shu, Digital TrendsIn-flight entertainment's future may be on your tablet — Kate Davidson, MarketplaceAlaska Airlines to offer Windows 8.1 tablets for passengers on long flights — John Callaham, Windows CentralLufthansa will let you watch in-flight movies on your own tablet — Todd R. Weiss, CiteWorld V. Question of the weekHow can you tell the age of an aircraft you're flying?AirFleets.netPlaneFinder.net VI. Airport of the weekHKG. Alex reminisces about the amazing feat that was the big move from Kai Tak to the new Chek Lap Kok. —For video, subscribe on Spotify or YouTube (or YouTube Music)Review, and rate us, on Apple PodcastsFollow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/XComment, like, review, and rate us, on FacebookSearch for 'Layovers' on any podcast service (some direct links are on our website)If we're missing somewhere, or for any feedback, let Paul know on Instagram - Threads - Mastodon - Bluesky - Twitter/X