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
23:41 - Qantas ULR routes, DXB abandonment, PR seat
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
1:02:05 - SWISS 700-300ER awkward seat, miles screw up
1:07:24 - MNL airport, T3's checkered history
1:19:16 - Conclusion, Attache LA