059 MNL - Asian super-airports, gate security, window blind policy, Qantas’ confidence, BA puke seat

00:00 - Introduction 01:14 - Alex's generally fine BA experience, disgusting seat 02:51 - 787 dimmable windows, night flight policies, food timing Windows 787 How The Magical Windows in Boeing's 787 Dreamliner Work 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 Emirates’ super jumbo message against the illegal wildlife trade 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 SeatGuru Seat Map Emirates Airbus A380-800 (388) Two Class 44:27 - E-gates: the bad LHR, the good LGW, the outstanding FCO 47:41 - Emirates champagne controversy Emirates flight attendant pours champagne back into bottle | Daily Mail Online 49:28 - SQ versus CX, the strange Singapore amenity kit policy Comparing Singapore Airlines' 70th Anniversary Amenity Kits - Black and Grey — The Shutterwhale 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 Boeing 777-300ER | The new SWISS flagship 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 Los Angeles Travel Guide - YouTube — For video, subscribe on Spotify or YouTube (or YouTube Music) Review, and rate us, on Apple Podcasts Follow us, and comment on: Instagram - Bluesky - Threads - Mastodon - Twitter/X Comment, like, review, and rate us, on Facebook Search 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