Plane Talking UK Podcast
Carlos, Nev, Andy, Nik, Armando & John host a weekly podcast focusing on aviation news relevant to long-suffering passengers. The show covers topics such as airline updates, airport experiences, and travel tips. It is produced in the UK and aimed at a British audience.
Episodes
Episode 619 - Last Queens of the sky & Supersonic DC-8's
In this week's fully packed show we have a North-Atlantic emergency for a 777, more Ryanair stories than you can shake a stick at, where to spot 747s, and a supersonic DC-8. In the military news we'll be hearing about why the F-117 is still relevant, and Airbus' new combat drone. We'll be finally drawing our winner in the Hercules book competition, and I've been trawling the dark recesses of t
Episode 618 - Just the two of us....
In this week's show we have a wingtip whoopsie at LAX, a Door Dash Drone, KLM have a lovely new A350, and we find out why it costs airlines so much to land at Heathrow. In the Military news there are some very interesting rumours regarding the possibility of an SR-71 returning to flight, plus we hear about a Coastguard rescue of a US Navy sailor. Plus a double whammy of retro airline ads goodn
Episode 617 - Running on fumes & Cargo 350's
In this week's show we report on the runway overrun at Munich, a BA story for Nev, we hear about the A350 freighter taking its first flight, and discuss a Ryanair fuel emergency. In the Military news we hear about Turkish pilots training here in the UK, as well as a security incident at Fairford. We've also got Nik's book competition, and Nev has another great video to show us from the recent
Episode 616 - Power Banks & Mach 2 Uniforms
In this week's fully packed show we have news of yet another ATC outage, a power bank fire, a near miss with a glider, and BA are going to Kilimanjaro. We're back with the Military news this week, with a report about a ditching of a Merlin, and we'll be hearing about the skies of Cumbria being brought to life. We also have another interview from the Jersey International Air Display that Nev at
Episode 615 - Airbus Andy & Boeing Alex
In this week's full show we have a pilot who landed in the wrong place, more analysis from the Miami crash, and robot parking at Gatwick! In the Military news we have the report on the ditching of a Merlin, plus news of an exercise that's set to fill the skies of Cumbria. We welcome special guest Alex Robinson to the show & talk about his path from PPL to right seat on the Boeing 737. You can g
Episode 613 - Concorde.....the new 737?
In this week's show: British Airways unveils a new luxury cabin for A380s later this year; Three UK airports are hit by a cyber-attack with data of 8.7 million customers accessed; and the Qantas retirement plan marks another step in the Airbus A380 decline. In the military segment: Boeing moves a second RAF E-7A Wedgetail to Boscombe Down for the next phase of military acceptance under Britain's
Episode 614 - A Global Wind UP & Indigo Pole Dancing.
In this week's show we have another BA slide whoopsie, an A320 takes a bash on the nose, a possible resurgence of the A300, and we report on the 767 incident at Miami. In the military news we have the sad incident of the F4 crash in Greece, plus an RAF deployment to a remote arctic island. As usual we'll have our Retro Airline Ad of the week, plus it's time to reveal the winner in our book com
Episode 612 - BA's the Best & onboard BBQ's
In this week's packed show we talk about what went wrong with the Vietnam Airlines overrun at Munich, we look back at lessons learned on the anniversary of the Manchester British Airtours tragedy, another laptop fire, and a BA story for Nev. In the military news, we look back at a Stealth jet that never was, and a curious new aircraft from Saab. We have the final week of Nik's book compe
Episode 611 - Baby busses & Golden tickets
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show there may still be time to fly the Airbus A318, horror at the beach for some plane spotters & one airline is offering you the chance to win tickets to the next total eclipse in 2196. In the military its red arrows woes as delays cancel appearances, and an iconic gate guardian is retur
Episode 610 - Flying X Files & Captain Al's grey bits
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's packed show we have flight training in Oxford, a BA emergency over London, the Max 7 achieves certification, and Jet2 have got some more new A321s. In the military segment we have news of a UFO over Norfolk, and the trusty A10 sees out its last days in Arizona. We have two retro airline
Episode 609 - Scrapping 737's, amphibious Icons & all business "will it work?"
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show Virgin atlantic take a Joby, two boeing 737 max's head for the scrap heap via Carlos's house & and we look at an all business airline that really pulls out all the stops, "But will it work" plus we have a different kind of retro ad this week from back in the early 80s plus an ad from j
Episode 608 - Scat cargo, retiring aircraft & expanding airports
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this weeks show, we hear about Boeing's possible 737 replacement, a massive engine deal for BA, a TCAS incident over the Atlantic, and we have a round-up of what's been happening at Farnborough. In the military segment, the Blue Angels have been causing a stir at Pensacola Beach, and we have news of
Episode 607 - To XLR or not to Wizz XLR & wearing out the Dreamliner buttons!
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this weeks show, Wizz Air have scrapped long-haul, Ryanair has an in-flight emergency, Boeing have a new assembly line, and Emirates have a new freighter. In the military news a fiery F-16 is causing chaos in Greece, and the RAF has a new training partner. And this week we have two cracking retro a
Episode 606 - 1st Class BA Staff & Ripping Passports
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this weeks show, BA's staff fly in first class, One passenger lets one rip and gets denied boarding, and the 737-10 has bad wind. In the military its fast jets & helicopter time in the Isle of Wight, and a russian aircraft takes a dump in a rather unprofessional act!. In this weeks "Retro Airline Ad" o
Episode 605 - A380's Cracking up, Comfy pillows & Low level freighter's
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. And in this week's show, Ryanair have been getting in trouble again, A380s might be cracking up, we discuss "that" 777 flypast, Emirates have a fancy new pillow, and NASA have been making a thud... In the military news we hear about disaster relief and landing on ice in the Arctic, and we'll have another
Episode 604 - Scrapped Baby Buses & Bad Bathroom Habits
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. in this week's show one UK airline sends its baby busses off to the scrap yard via Carlos "he wishes", and one airport has gone 100% green thanks to the sun, plus its bonuses all round at one UK airport but not for the passengers. Plus we have our usual dusty offerings from the back of the aviation cup
Episode 603 - Fake Licences and Lithium Fires
SUBSCRIBE to the channel and hit the bell icon so you'll be notified when we go live. Join Carlos, Matt, Nev and Armando for an evening of aviation fun with all the latest international commercial and military aviation news. in this week's show we've got Fake Licenses, New Licenses and Lithium Fires In the military, Armando updates us on the latest air picture. We also have a special video bro
Episode 602 - The One with Captain Nick
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. in this week's show we've got Starlink updates, a cargo collapse at Bournemouth, a new plane at Bembridge, a very long-haul Airbus, and some United passengers getting their miles in. In the military world, we have another fabulous update from Armando, plus our usual dusty offerings from the back of th
Episode 601 - Big Passenger Penalties and Crew Safeguards
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show being naughty on board an aircraft could come with heavier penalties soon, one US airline brings in tighter rules to safe guard crews and what's the one word not to name your Bluetooth device when traveling, we find out. And in the military Armando brings us another update and theres
Episode 600 - LIVE from Duxford Aviation Museum
It's the 600th show live from the IWM Duxford! In this week's special show here at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, we are joined in person by so many of our listeners from around the world. A massive thank you to all of you for coming today and the many miles that people have travelled to get here. Also thank you to all of our viewers and listeners that have tuned in on YouTube to watch the s
Episode 599 - The One Before The 600th
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show BA issue a strict new rule, but will it apply to seat 1A users?, one airline has a new route from London Norwich airport to Bergerac country and one passengers bacon is definitely cooked when he hogs his way through Detroit Metro Airport. In the military Armando brings us another upd
Episode 598.5 - Refined Parking Charges
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. UK refineries are asked to maximise jet fuel production amid on-going supply fears; the UK Labour Government are under pressure to tackle airport parking charges with new rules amid spiralling costs; and one man is injured after a United 767 hits his delivery truck whilst landing in Newark. As usual
Episode 598 - Low Level Flights and Project Sunrise
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's news, An investigation is currently under way after Icelandair 757's unauthorised low-level flight; Passengers describe EU border 'nightmare'; and the First Qantas A350 for Project Sunrise rolls out of the Airbus factory in France. And in the military, We look at reports of a US C-130 H
Episode 597 - Ryanair Minus the Pax & A321 Flare
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this weeks show a Ryanair flight leaves all its passengers behind, BA keep things local, and Boeing are hiring. In the military news this week we take a look at a special RAF formation flight & the A10 Warthog gets an extended life. This weeks Retro Airline Ad of the Week see's us go back to 1987 and
Episode 596.5 - Border Nightmares and Sunrise Projects
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. It's a .5 show to make up a few episodes towards our 600th but who's really counting? In this week's show: An investigation is currently under way after Icelandair 757's unauthorised low-level flight; Passengers describe EU border 'nightmare'; and the First Qantas A350 for Project Sunrise rolls out of th
Episode 596 - Potential Flight Cuts and In-Flight Calls
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary warns that the airline may cut one in 10 summer flights unless the war in Iran ends soon; British Airways will allow passengers to take voice and video calls on board (the horror of the thought of that!) and the East Anglian Air Ambulance has been granted
Episode 595 - 14th Opening and Drone Codes
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show Jet2.com and Jet2holidays arrive at London Gatwick - the airline's 14th UK base officially opens its doors to passengers flying out of the Sussex airport; Squark 7400 – the UK introduced a new drone code; new airport rules in force at many UK airports but there is still 1 thing stil
Episode 594 - VR Walkrounds and Holidaying Planes in Spain
In this week's show its VR flying, Air india send the wrong aircraft & one airline sends some of their fleet on hoiday to spain In the military were off to Japan & Armando brings us another great update. We'll also have our regular update on our 600th show which will be on Friday 22nd May. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in o
Episode 593.5 - Irish Baliffs and English Customer Service
In this week's show: Bailiffs board a Ryanair plane after the airline refuses to pay delayed flight compensation; Atlas Air Worldwide turns to Airbus with an agreement for purchasing up to 40 A350 freighter aircraft; and Jet2 is named the UK's best company for delivering an outstanding customer experience. In the military segment: The Japan Air Self-Defence Force has posted images of the develop
Episode 593 - Headphones or Stay at Home
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. Tonight headphones or stay home is the message from United, BA separate Club World into another level and a follow up on the SAS taxiway take off from last month. We'll also have our regular update on our 600th show which will be on Friday 22nd May. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446
Episode 592 - Vlogging Youtube Style with James
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. Tonight we welcome on to the show James Warren-Oliver, a Travel Expert with a passion for exploring the world and sharing it with you over on YouTube. James joins the team to go through this weeks top news stories and we have a chat with James about how he got into travel vlogging & some of the experienc
Episode 591 - Spoofs, Emergencies and Paint Jobs
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. Tonight we welcome on to the show David Collyer. David is the Global SVP for Aspire Executive Lounges by Swissport. In this week's show we have inflight emergencies, spoofs, paintjobs and air taxis. In the military news, the line up for RIAT is revealed and get to see the Vulcan with an airside tour. We
Episode 590 - Punch Up and Punch Through
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show we have a punch-up on Jet2, a landing gear punching through a wing in Turkey, runway resurfacing at Luton, and passengers bumping into one another at Heathrow! In the military news, there are allegations of Western pilots flying for Ukraine, and US Wedgetail aircraft being converte
Episode 589 - App Orders and Taxiway Takeoffs
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: British Airways introduces a new iPhone meal ordering service in their Club World cabins; an SAS Airbus A320neo attempts to take off from a taxiway at Brussels Airport; and Windracers along with the Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership are to expand their drone air cargo opera
Episode 588 - Painful Checkins and Longer Recordings
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: The new Western Sydney International Airport scraps painful check-in process; the FAA are going to require 25-hour cockpit voice recorders on new aircraft instead of the existing 2-hour limit; and a man climbs onto a Vueling aircraft in Valencia, causing a two-hour flight delay. I
Episode 587 - Limits, Upgrades and Retirements
In this week's show, Liquid Limits, Passenger Limits, Ancient Cabins Upgraded and Upgraded Aircraft Retired. All this and much more. We'll have an update on our 600th show, which is coming up in May, and as always, the ever popular Retro Airline Ad of the week. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.
Episode 586 - Low Cost Disagreements and Firm Landings
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show we have an NTSB update on the MD-11 crash, a Ryanair whoopsie, a hard landing in Orlando, plus the dos and don'ts of powerbanks onboard aircraft. In the military news we've got a story about a flying Dorito (hopefully Chilli Heatwave flavour), and 3D printing technology being used
Episode 585 - Thirsty Work, Bad Impressions and Base Questions
Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: We take a look at the quality of drinking water on aircraft, a woman arested for impersonating a flight attendant and questions about a Manchester base for one of the IAG group airlines. In the military segment: East Anglia get a massive investment and we talk about the Red Arrows.
Episode 584 - Fleet Sizes and Cargo Terminals
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2026 and hope you've had a wonderful start to the year. In this week's show: We take a look at the largest airlines in the world by fleet size – and there are a couple of surprises in there; Turkish Airlines are set to build the world's largest cargo terminal; and London Gatwick becomes the UK's most expensive airport for drop-off fees - hiking charges up to £10 per vi
Episode 583 - Happy Christmas
Ho Ho Ho, it's time to get all festive! In this week's show: The Airbus A320neo fuselage panel defect has been confirmed on an in-service aircraft as EASA proposes inspections; Airplane mode on your phone - is it really still important to switch off devices in flight?; and Leonardo completes their first flight of the next-generation tiltrotor aircraft. In the military segment: The Irish Air Cor
Episode 582 - Space Ports and Drone Hub
In this week's show: Lufthansa is to sell 2 of its Boeing 747-8s to the US Air Force for Government work; Spaceport Cornwall partners with the National Drone Hub to expand uncrewed systems testing; and United Airlines touches down in Adelaide for the first time this month. In the military segment: We celebrate the last of the British Harrier flights which took place 15 years ago. We have the
Episode 581 - Secured Slots, AI Chats and New Campsites
In this week's show: Alaska Airlines secures slots for Heathrow launch; someone experiments whether ChatGPT can land an Airbus A320 after telling it both pilots are missing; and KLM retires its first Boeing 737 aircraft after 25 years of operations. In the military: There are massive new campsite plans for RIAT 2026 near RAF Fairford and a Damaged B-2 stealth bomber returns to frontline duty aft
Episode 580 - Problematic Airbuses and Bag Tracking
A whole lot of aviation news from the UK and from around the world to get through tonight. Join the hosts as they discuss the latest industry events and news. Have your say and shape the conversation of the show through our LIVE chatroom. In this week's show its one problem after another for Airbus, Broughton is the place to be for whale hunting & we look at bag tracking & no its nothing to do wi
Episode 579 - Dodgy Door Handles and Cabin Fires
In this week's show: A Boeing 737 flies at 37,000 feet with a door handle sticking out; 8 passengers on an SAS flight were taken to hospital after a fire in the cabin (not a lithium-ion battery surely!) and we take a look at the UK's latest Government proposals to finally build a third runway at Heathrow. In the military: Boeing secures a $877m MH-47G helicopter order from the US Special Oper
Episode 578 - Island Blues and Overruns | Plane Talking UK | Aviation Podcast
In this week's show: The UK and Channel Islands regional operator Blue Islands ceases trading and cancels flights; Jet2 is to offer flights from Gatwick for the first time; and a maintenance error led to the overrun of an American 737 at Dallas/Fort Worth last year. In the military segment: The U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff confirms the F-47 next-generation fighter jet will take its first fligh
Episode 577 - Free Internet and Iconic Groundings
In this week's show: British Airways signs a major deal with Starlink to provide every customer in every cabin free Wi-Fi; Qantas Airways' 1st Airbus A350‑1000ULR for Project Sunrise takes shape in Toulouse; and the FAA grounds all MD-11 and MD-11F fleets pending inspections in wake of Louisville crash. It is also easyJet's 30th birthday this week and we'll talk about little about that too. In
Episode 576 - Artificial Turbulence
Join Carlos, Nev and John for an evening of aviation fun with all the latest international commercial and military aviation news. In this week's show: 'No more turbulence' as Emirates makes a major change to reduce risk of bumpy flights; Ryanair begin hiring pilots for their 737 MAX-10 deliveries and we'll be discussing the tragic accident of the UPS MD-11 that crashed in Louisville yesterday. I
Episode 575 - Regional Closure and ATC Shortages
In this week's show: The regional operator Eastern Airways ceases flying as they appoint an administrator; US airports report over 20 air traffic controller shortage incidents in just one day; and Ryanair issues an urgent warning to all passengers over new boarding pass rules from November. In the military: Turkey finalises a deal to acquire 12 ex-Royal Air Force C-130J tactical transport aircr
Episode 574 - Runway Excursions and Tax Disputes
In this week's show: An ACT Airlines Boeing 747-400 freighter on behalf of Emirates has a runway excursion at Hong Kong; British Airways Faces $450K Lawsuit From Sabre Over UK Tax Dispute; and a Nottinghamshire man is given access to 50 Ryanair boarding passes in a major booking site data breach. In the military news: The UK MOD seeks industry partners for new drone testing framework; and Eight
Episode 573 - Max Shift and Tail Strikes
In this week's show: Turkish Airlines may shift their large B737 MAX of 150 aircraft order to Airbus; DHL Airbus A300 suffers tail strike during landing at London Heathrow; and Ryanair a flight lands with 6 minutes of fuel left following a storm and subsequent diversions. In the military: An RAF A400M conducts a historic landing on a remote arctic Island in a NATO mission; and he National Muse
Episode 572 - 'Relaxing' Check-In Rules and Highest Deliveries
In this week's show: Liverpool's John Lennon airport has new check-in rules gives budget airline passengers 'more time to relax'; KLM introduces their first Airbus A350 simulator in the Netherlands ahead of crew training; and the Airbus A320 flies past the Boeing 737 as most-delivered jetliner in history. In the military: The RAF Reaper flies its final operational mission marking the end of 18
Episode 571 - No More PLAYing with Turbo Fans
Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: PLAY airlines is no longer coming out to play, more geared turbo fan problems for an A220 fleet and Lufthansa Group expects to cut 4,000 jobs by the end of the decade, as part of a strategic plan to consolidate operations and increase efficiency. In the military: The Battle of Bri
Episode 570 - Tarmac Time and New Runways
Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show some Ryanair passengers enjoy some tarmac time, one airline scrapes its butt on the runway with its newest aircraft, & London Gatwick is about to get a bit bigger ! In the military the UK's P8 gets its first top up in UK airspace & the F-47 is finally going from paper to reality. W
Episode 569 - 29hr Flights and Awful Airports
In this week's show we ask "would you sit on a commercial airliner for 29 hours", the worst airport in the UK is named & no its not London Luton, & our Canadian listeners can now head off to Spain direct to soak up the sun! In the Military the RAF head off to Poland & the B52's arrive at RAF Fairford minus a love shack ! We also have another interview from the Bray Air Display where we spoke
Episode 568 - Empty Aircraft and Hard Landings
Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show more passengers try to open aircraft doors, one airline is flying empty aircraft & another airline plants its aircraft just a little to hard into the ground. In the military the RAF may be able to shoot down russian drones, and one lucky 101 year old meets his old aircraft. Take part
Episode 567 - Fuel Dumps, Free Flights and Large Planes
Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show one airline gets fined for taking a dump, one airline offers you free flights but there is a slight condition, & are we going to see a A360? In the military news this week the USAF go all Italian & the second b-21 will be with us soon. Captain Al chats with Michael Thompson of Skyfly
Episode 566 - Big Deals and Big Beards
Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: We discuss the Robinson R44 helicopter accident on the Isle of Wight; Korean Air strikes a £37bn deal to buy over 100 Boeing aircraft; and Qantas is to prevent pilots having beards over safety concerns. In the military: SAAB has received Gripen Type E and F Order for Thailand; an
Episode 565 - Races, Fines and Incidents
Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show we have the Airbus vs Boeing race, Qantas gets slapped with a fine and we talk about an A319 Air Canada Rouge incident. In the military, a passenger accidentally ejects from an F-15 and we look back at the life of John Cruickshank, the last recipient of a World War II Victoria Cross.
Episode 564 - Expert Grey Analysis
Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: Ryanair drops three French airports in row over tax; British Airways files $293,000 lawsuit against Boston airport over damage to one of its A380s; and Icelandair retains position as Europe's most punctual airline. We have an excellent report from Captain Al from his Oshkosh visit
Episode 563 - One of Us Won a Jet from Mr. Beast!
Join us live at 7pm UK time on Wednesday 6th of August for a very special episode of the Plane Talking UK Podcast. If you haven't seen Mr. Beast's latest video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzBi1nwDn8U then check it out before this show. Armando talks to us about his 100 day challenge to win a private jet! We've got coverage from Carlos and Nev's trip across the Irish Sea to see the Bray Air
Episode 562 - More MAX Problems and Expensive Hand Luggage
Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: Swiss International Airlines reveals their plans for their new Airbus A350 interiors; regulators are investigating the American B737 Max gear problem and fire at Denver; UK travellers are warned as two airlines plan to start charging for hand luggage; and British Airways are planning
Episode 561 - Start Dates, End Dates and Strikes
In this week's show: The EU finally sets a start date for UK travellers' and other third countries entry-exit system; Airbus are looking likely to end production of the A319neo; and pilots are to commence industrial action with KM Malta Airlines – just in time for the holiday season! In the military: The Royal International Air Tattoo sees bumper crowds for its 2025 event; and L3Harris secures
Episode 560 - King, Crowned Prince and a New Queen
Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: We discuss the tragic accident at London Southend Airport involving a Super King B200 aircraft; the low cost carrier Wizz Air is axing their Abu Dhabi venture after struggling with operational and political obstacles; and Boeing is starting to build its first wing for their B777-8 Fr
Episode 559 - Hangar Foam and Airport Liquids
Joining Carlos this week are Nev, Captain Al and Armando. In this week's show: Spirit Airlines grounds 5 Aircraft amid Detroit hangar foam incident; Airport liquids rule change risking extra delays and confusion as the 100ml restriction is scrapped at some airports; and Airbus gives the green light to the use of a 'Taxibot' to tow planes to the runway. In the military: RAF Honington near Bury
Episode 558 - Big Profits, Power outages and Trainer replacements
In this week's show: London Heathrow reports a profit of 2 billion pounds this year, but this also coincides with the rather unfavourable report into the recent major power outage that was actually warned about 7 years ago; Vietnam Airlines suspends 4 pilots after a taxiway collision in Hanoi; and Qantas takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR. In the military: The RAF will be receiving a re
Episode 557 - Offloaded Water Bottles
Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show Wizz Air asks passengers to 'pre-select' themselves for being offloaded from overbooked flights, British Airways faces a backlash over water bottle removal trial on some US flights, and some good news regarding UK funding to help disadvantaged youngsters become pilots and engineers. I
Episode 556 - LOT Orders and Summer Closure
In this week's show: LOT Polish Airlines places its first ever Airbus order for 40 A220 aircraft, Budget airline Jetstar Asia is set to close this summer after over 20 years of operations and The Paris Air Show opened on Monday this week at Le Bourget airfield, with more than 2,400 exhibitors from 48 countries. In the military: We look at how the Eurofighter Typhoon Fighters Test Integrate AI
Episode 555 - Place your Boeing and Airbus Bets Now
In this week's show: we look at the continuing B787 production delays for American Airlines, a new British Airways policy on the use of social media down route (or anywhere on the line for that matter) and United's decision to temporarily suspend Starlink WiFi on board their aircraft due to reported interference with pilots' communication systems. In the military: The German Air Force is to equ
Episode 553 - Short Pilots and Damaged Passports
Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show is the pilot shortage really this bad? An A321XLR takes a Wizz & passport damage, have you checked yours lately ??? In the military, RAF Brize Norton's gate guard gets a refresh and looks stunning, plus its drone killing time. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446
Episode 552 - Global Tape and Control Birds
Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. Is Global really all its cracked up to be or did they over use the speed tape? BA get fined and Heathrow gets a new control tower or is it just for birds? In the military its all droney & do we need to call Mulder & Scully for what could be an X-File. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conver
Episode 551 - Busy IT April
Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: Cathay Pacific apologises for serving alcohol to a 3 year old child on a flight to London – nothing like starting them early! London's Heathrow airport reports April 2025 being their busiest April on record - and more IT woes - not at Heathrow for a change, but this time at Stansted
Episode 550 - Pilot Recruiting and Inconsistent Passporting
In this week's show: Newark Airport ATC has a bit of a moment when it doesn't know where most of its aircraft are, there is massive growth expected from Emirates with around 1500 pilots being recruited, and yet again more inconsistency regarding passport validity to and from some European countries. Nev will have a total meltdown over this I am sure! In the military: We discuss the fly-past of
Episode 549 - Windups and Window Dimming
Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: Ryanair winds passengers up with cheeky message to 'favourite' travellers amid bag measurement fury, a British Airways 787 has a window dimming failure on 14-Hour flight and it's a very happy birthday to the A380 as Airbus celebrates 20 years of service of this amazing aircraft. In
Episode 548 - Engine BBQs and Departure Delays
Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show: How to have a BBQ on the number 2 engine on a Delta A330-300 after engine start, London Gatwick airport once again wins the award for the longest departure delays and 2 A380 aircraft operated by Lufthansa and Malaysian Airlines are being parted out. Incredibly, Airbus produced 254 A3
Episode 547 - Single Ops and Purchase Delays
Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show we look at the somewhat outrageous story that airlines across Europe could be operating flights with just one pilot at the controls by 2030 – yes you did hear that correctly! We talk about further delays to the launch of the Wizz Air A321XLR service and a second instance of cocaine
Episode 546 - Potato Chips, Boarding Rules and Expansions
Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. Take part in our chatroom to help shape the conversation of the show. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube. In this week's show: Police escort a Gloucester mum off a Ryanair flight after she is unable to pay fo
Episode 545 - Young Captains and New(ish) Bases
It's Wednesday, we're back and we've got loads of news to cover. Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show we hear from the world's youngest airline captain, easyJet opens their new base at London Southend airport and we take a look at the largest aircraft to date that has operated into London City airport. In the military
Episode 544 - Not that SAS!
Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show, it looks like the Global Airlines A380 is finally going to make its inaugural flight in May, Southwest Airlines prefers to use a taxiway rather than a runway for their departure and United Airlines flight to China is forced to turn around as one of the pilots forgets their passport.
Episode 543 - Verbal Bust Ups and Powerbanks
It's Wednesday, we're back and we've got loads of news to cover. Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show the original A380 MSN001 is brought back to life, more powerbank woes & we take a listen to a verbal scrap "That's a 'fight' for our US listeners" between a pilot & ATC. In the military one very lucky young lady has t
Episode 542 - Bags and Blankets
Join the hosts as they take you through all the news from around the world and across the UK. In this week's show, we have an update on the pilot that crashed the Hawker Hunter at the Shoreham airshow back in 2015, Southwest Airlines says goodbye To Its 'Bags Fly Free' policy and an Air India flight returns to Chicago after a passenger clogs a toilet with clothes and a blanket. Still, saves on lo
