059 MNL - Asian super-airports, gate security, window blind policy, Qantas’ confidence, BA puke seat
Summary
Flight 059. Security at the gate is throwing off our rhythm. The awkward SWISS lie-flat seat. The arms race of the (Asian) super-airports. Alex’s “generally fine” bodily fluid soaked BA experience. The 787 dimmable window conundrum. The Emirates two-class 380. Paul uncovers a strange Singapore Airlines amenity kit policy. And more.00:00 - Introduction
01:14 - Alex's generally fine BA experience, disgusting seat
02:51 - 787 dimmable windows, night flight policies, food timing
15:41 - The Asian super-airports, China's rise
- Singapore and Hong Kong's Airport Dominance Is Under Threat - Bloomberg
- The Best Airport in the World Just Got Better - Bloomberg
23:41 - Qantas ULR routes, DXB abandonment, PR seat
- Qantas non-stop flights to New York, London: Plan to launch flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane by 2022
- Qantas drops Dubai, brings back Singapore option for travel to London | Australian Aviation
- Philippine Airlines Unveils New Fleet of A330-300 HGW Aircraft ~ Philippine Flight Network
32:14 - Paul goes to MNL with Emirates and Cathay
33:58 - Rerouting: EK versus BA
36:14 - The Emirates experience, seat history, old CX 777
41:23 - Tighter security, the two-class EK 380, LGW
44:27 - E-gates: the bad LHR, the good LGW, the outstanding FCO
47:41 - Emirates champagne controversy
49:28 - SQ versus CX, the strange Singapore amenity kit policy
57:03 - ZRH E beauty, security at the gate, HKG transfer
- SWISS unveils three new luxurious lounges at Zurich airport - LoungeReview.com
- Passenger Guide - Transfer / Transit - Transfer / Transit Procedures - Hong Kong International Airport
1:02:05 - SWISS 700-300ER awkward seat, miles screw up
1:07:24 - MNL airport, T3's checkered history
- Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
- Naia Terminal 3 finally starts full operations | INQUIRER.net
- AirAsia Zest - Wikipedia
1:19:16 - Conclusion, Attache LA
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