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by Nonstop Dan & Alex Macheras
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- Yesterday37 min
Singapore Airlines’ New Cabins: Honest First Impressions
In this bonus episode of On-Air, Dan and Alex break down every seat. We cover the new economy and premium economy on the Boeing 777X, the Recaro business class suite designed by BMW Designworks, and the PriestmanGoode first class with the largest double bed in commercial aviation. You’ll hear from the designers, get specs for each cabin, see why the gray business class palette surprised us, and find out when Singapore Airlines launches them on the A350 and 777-9.Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below.Follow Nonstop Dan on YouTube and Instagram.Follow Alex Macheras on X (Twitter) and Instagram.Contact for sponsorship: collabs@nonstopdan.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- 4 days ago1h 30m
Singapore Airlines Is Revealing New Cabins: Our Wish List
On-Air with Dan and Alex is back for another week, recorded live in Singapore ahead of the Singapore Airlines new cabin reveal. We share our wish list for next-generation economy, premium economy, business class and first class on the A350ULR. We also look at what Qantas Project Sunrise, Qatar Qsuite Next Gen and Emirates premium economy mean for premium travel. Alex reviews the Qantas A321XLR from Sydney to Melbourne and explains why it flies domestic routes. We also cover Starlink Wi-Fi, carry-on weight limits, overhead bin chaos on United, onboard showers, the end of the A380 bar, and how crew culture shapes the premium experience.Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below.Follow Nonstop Dan on YouTube and Instagram.Follow Alex Macheras on X (Twitter) and Instagram.Contact for sponsorship: collabs@nonstopdan.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- 1 weeks ago1h 6m
Sydney’s New 24-Hour Airport, easyJet Gets Starlink and Lufthansa Buys into TAP
Today On-Air, Alex is in Sydney for the opening of Western Sydney International Airport (WSI), Australia’s first major new airport in over 50 years. We cover its 24-hour, curfew-free operations, the first passenger who flew into the wrong Sydney airport, and jet lag tips for flying to Australia. Then Finnair’s new Helsinki to Melbourne route via Bangkok, the Qantas A321XLR, swooping season and the Riyadh Airport disruption. We also discuss easyJet’s Starlink Wi-Fi rollout, Delta choosing Amazon Leo over Starlink, and Lufthansa’s stake in TAP Air Portugal. Plus listener Q&A on WestJet’s finances and Alaska Airlines’ new long-haul cabins.Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below.Follow Nonstop Dan on YouTube and Instagram.Follow Alex Macheras on X (Twitter) and Instagram.Contact for sponsorship: collabs@nonstopdan.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- 2 weeks ago1h 1m
Dan's Munich Airport Nightmare
In this episode of On-Air, Dan and Alex unpack key commercial aviation industry trends, examining airline financial resilience, airBaltic’s bankruptcy, and European airline survival. The hosts analyze airline CEO public speaking skills, breaking down AI rankings of leaders like Tony Fernandes, Michael O’Leary, and Akbar Al Baker, paired with Dan’s personal encounter with Qatar Airways' former boss in Dubai. Dan recounts his chaotic Munich Airport horror story, navigating Condor self-service baggage drop, arbitrary luggage rules, and rigid airport security lines. The discussion explores JFK Terminal 8 lounge dynamics, Oneworld Emerald perks, and the summer bus gate chaos at Athens Airport with Aegean Airlines. Finally, listener Q&A tackles London airport alliance allocations across Heathrow and Gatwick, alongside the classic cabin debate: is the worst business class flight still better than the best economy class seat?Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below.Follow Nonstop Dan on YouTube and Instagram.Follow Alex Macheras on X (Twitter) and Instagram.Contact for sponsorship: collabs@nonstopdan.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- 3 weeks ago44 min
We’re Back: Flydubai Incident, Houthi Strikes on Riyadh, Summer Travel Recap
On-Air with Dan and Alex is back for a new season. We start with summer travel: New York vs Greece, the nor’easter that fizzled, why JFK gridlocks in storms, and British Airways First on the 787-10. Then the big aviation news: the Flydubai Dubai to Tel Aviv incident, how the 737 MAX survived a 17,500-foot dive, and the pilot mental health and vetting questions it raises. We also cover Houthi attacks on Riyadh Airport, the risk to Saudi airspace, Delta postponing Atlanta to Riyadh, and why premium travel demand keeps booming despite rising airfares and global instability.Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below.Follow Nonstop Dan on YouTube and Instagram.Follow Alex Macheras on X (Twitter) and Instagram.Contact for sponsorship: collabs@nonstopdan.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Aug 5, 202642 min
Electric Passenger Flight Is FINALLY Here! (Heart Aerospace ES-30)
In Episode 25 of On-Air with Dan and Alex, Dan sits down with Heart Aerospace CEO Anders Forslund in Plattsburgh, New York, for an inside look at the Heart X1, the world's largest electric aircraft and the technology demonstrator behind the ES-30 hybrid-electric regional airliner. They break down the ES-30's range, cost per flight, certification timeline, and how electric aviation could reshape regional air travel and hub feeder routes. Then Dan and Alex recap the Farnborough Airshow, discussing a surprisingly quiet showing for commercial aviation, Rolls-Royce's Trent XWB-97 engine updates, and why defense sales are dominating airshows. The episode also covers frequent flyer etiquette, Star Alliance Gold queue confusion, and the overtourism driving Euro summer travel trends. On Air with Dan and Alex is heading into a summer break and returns with a new season in September, with more aviation news, airline reviews, and travel industry insight for frequent flyers and avgeeks alike.Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below.Follow Nonstop Dan on YouTube and Instagram.Follow Alex Macheras on X (Twitter) and Instagram.Contact for sponsorship: collabs@nonstopdan.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Jul 29, 202649 min
This Episode Got Out of Hand (In the Best Way): Flight Stories + Q&A
This week on On-Air, Dan and Alex dedicate the full episode to listener Q&A, aviation news, and travel stories. It starts with real flight drama: a passenger caught vaping mid-flight to Riyadh, a chaotic hotel poolside incident, and a drunk passenger meltdown during EasyJet boarding. Then a family loyalty points disaster, after an aunt quietly burns through 300,000 shared airline miles.The Q&A covers major aviation topics: Concorde versus the A380, the most iconic airline liveries in history (including BA's retro World Tails and Qantas's Wunala Dreaming), and reactions to Starlux's bold new Sorayama-designed livery. Dan and Alex also debate whether Singapore Airlines' reputation still holds up in 2026, why airlines fly red-eyes and park aircraft on remote stands all day, SAS's record-breaking A330neo order, and whether India is poised for major aviation growth. They close with the UK CAA's warning on lithium battery risks onboard.New episodes every week. Submit your questions on Instagram @onairwithdanandalex.Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below.Follow Nonstop Dan on YouTube and Instagram.Follow Alex Macheras on X (Twitter) and Instagram.Contact for sponsorship: collabs@nonstopdan.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Jul 15, 202641 min
Aviation Career Advice: What We Wish We Knew at 15
Today On-Air, Dan and Alex answer the question they get asked more than any other: how did you actually build a career in aviation, and what's the advice for anyone trying to follow the same path? They break the myth that success in the industry requires family connections, sharing the real story of two middle-class kids who turned an obsession with planes into a job. Topics include Alex's early days emailing aviation conferences as a teenager, meeting Captain Peter Burkill (BA38), talking airlines into filming their first YouTube business class reviews back in 2015, and why leaning into passion beats over-strategizing your career. They also cover networking in the aviation industry, dealing with imposter syndrome, dream jobs like air traffic control, and the friendships built at Airbus and Boeing deliveries over the years. A candid, practical episode for anyone dreaming of a career in aviation.Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below.Follow Nonstop Dan on YouTube and Instagram.Follow Alex Macheras on X (Twitter) and Instagram.Contact for sponsorship: collabs@nonstopdan.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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