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Ever wondered what it’s like to fly 17+ hours straight? Matt Drinkwater comes to share his experience with Qantas on the near-Kangaroo route to Perth (we talk the past and present of that route), and more, onto Brisbane.
Matt and Paul share a deep bond with Japan, and discuss the beauty, and quirkiness, of flying within Japan, from small airports, to the smell of Kansai International (yes, airports have a smell!).
Qsuite to Bali, it doesn't get much better than this (especially with that chocolate ganache).
There's a certain allure in epic journeys, a remnant of our forefathers' explorations, this also requires you to get lost, something that Japan or China still offer (don't resist, do let go).
Do you research the food you'll have on-board? Matt does (that salt and pepper squid at the Heathrow Qantas lounge!).
Can one love British Airways in 2026? Matt does, and makes a great case why it stays relevant, in spite of its IT woes (but, do you smash into people at Heathrow?!).
When technology meets emotion (Star Wars, anyone?), and when it doesn't (that gimmicky hologram… IYKYK).
The same goes with crew uniforms, and Matt works in fashion (also, American Airlines, please watch Forks, the episode of The Bear).
The global tensions, jet fuel woes, and the inflation of air travel fares in the very near future (a sensitive topic …and book that trip now!).
Follow Matt on his instagram: @matthewdrinkwater
Learn more about his work
(Matt, let go, and learn to love The Last Jedi!)
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Follow us on Instagram: @lay_overs
Or on Facebook
Reach out to the creator of Layovers, Paul
On Instagram: @paulpapa.io and @papadimitriou (for his photography)
Or on LinkedIn
For video, subscribe on YouTube or Spotify
Listen on Apple Podcasts or search for 'Layovers' wherever you get your podcasts
More links on our website
Matt and Paul share a deep bond with Japan, and discuss the beauty, and quirkiness, of flying within Japan, from small airports, to the smell of Kansai International (yes, airports have a smell!).
Qsuite to Bali, it doesn't get much better than this (especially with that chocolate ganache).
There's a certain allure in epic journeys, a remnant of our forefathers' explorations, this also requires you to get lost, something that Japan or China still offer (don't resist, do let go).
Do you research the food you'll have on-board? Matt does (that salt and pepper squid at the Heathrow Qantas lounge!).
Can one love British Airways in 2026? Matt does, and makes a great case why it stays relevant, in spite of its IT woes (but, do you smash into people at Heathrow?!).
When technology meets emotion (Star Wars, anyone?), and when it doesn't (that gimmicky hologram… IYKYK).
The same goes with crew uniforms, and Matt works in fashion (also, American Airlines, please watch Forks, the episode of The Bear).
The global tensions, jet fuel woes, and the inflation of air travel fares in the very near future (a sensitive topic …and book that trip now!).
Follow Matt on his instagram: @matthewdrinkwater
Learn more about his work
(Matt, let go, and learn to love The Last Jedi!)
____
Follow us on Instagram: @lay_overs
Or on Facebook
Reach out to the creator of Layovers, Paul
On Instagram: @paulpapa.io and @papadimitriou (for his photography)
Or on LinkedIn
For video, subscribe on YouTube or Spotify
Listen on Apple Podcasts or search for 'Layovers' wherever you get your podcasts
More links on our website
Creators and Guests
What is Layovers - Air Travel podcast?
The Air Travel podcast
by Paul Papa (Paul Papadimitriou), with Alex Hunter & Vinod Viswalingam — #1 in 50+ countries
Listen anywhere, watch on YouTube.