About this episode
Join Carlos, Nev and Matt for today's programme. In this episode we learn that one all Boeing based low cost carrier takes overall control of an Airbus based fleet, a troubled airline now adopts a zero tolerance approach to it's baggage allowance and a Canadian carrier wins their case for damages against a disruptive passenger. In the military the RAF commemorate the iconic Tornado and the Korean Air Force take delivery of their first A330. Ray Davis shares with us his video of the amazing Aero L39 Albatros High Performance Jet Trainer. The new website is taking shape nicely so why not take yourself to https://www.planetalkinguk.com and have a look. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube by searching for PlaneTalkingUK. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/flybe-airline-hand-baggage-zero-tolerance-charges-luggage-fees-flight-a8758666.html 2. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/ryanair-takes-full-control-of-laudamotion-455363/ 3. https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/british-airways-made-britain-ogilvy-uk/1524542 4. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2019/02/01/drunken-westjet-passenger-must-pay-airline-account-fuel-costs/2741846002/ 5. https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/jet2-com-introduces-vegan-meal-to-its-in-flight-menu-for-the-first-time/ 6. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2019/01/31/british-airways-to-use-air-belgium-for-new-york-service/ 7. https://www.arabianbusiness.com/travel-hospitality/412415-emirates-signs-codeshare-deal-with-chinas-largest-airline 8. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/01/a380-future-in-doubt-as-airbus-meets-with-emirates.html 9. https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/30/18203589/apple-music-stream-free-wifi-american-airlines 10. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/picture-american-latest-to-add-a321neo-to-fleet-455474/ 11. https://tribune.com.pk/story/1900396/2-british-airways-begin-operations-june/ 12. https://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Tornado-Tosses-Airliners-In-Turkey-232192-1.html MILITARY : 1. https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/royal-air-force-commemorates-iconic-tornado-fast-jet/ 2. https://www.military.com/defensetech/2019/01/31/new-hypoxia-sensor-aims-make-military-trainer-aircraft-safer.html 3. http://aviationtribune.com/military/republic-of-korea-air-force-receives-first-airbus-a330-mrtt/ 4. https://theaviationist.com/2019/01/29/new-f-16-viper-demo-team-commander-is-also-the-air-forces-first-female-single-ship-tactical-demonstration-pilot/