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

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.

Show Notes

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

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Creators and Guests

Host

Alex Hunter

Co-host of Layovers, Creator of Attache Travel

Host

Paul Papadimitriou

Creator and host of Layovers

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