Air Traffic Control – AIR046
from AFF on AIR Podcast
Ever wondered what it's like being an Air Traffic Controller? In this episode Ian Robinson (a.k.a. iRobbo on AFF), who has been an Air Traffic Controller for almost 30 years, talks to Matt about what the job involves, the training required and what it's like dealing with a mid-air emergency from on the ground. Also in this episode, Matt discusses Rex's ambitious plan to compete head-on with Qantas and Virgin Australia and domestic capital city routes. And over 1,000 former Qantas 747 galley carts are now being delivered to homes across Australia. Episode contents: 0:50 - Fortnightly news round-up 6:56 - Rex's plan to launch capital city flights with Boeing 737s from March 2021 13:59 - Save 5% at Woolworths & Dan Murphy's & get $10 bonus credit with Cashrewards 15:02 - Interview with Air Traffic Controller Ian Robinson 41:57 - Qantas 747 bar carts sell out in minutes - creative ideas for using airline carts at home Links: AFF on Air Discussion thread - a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions Rex to Launch Boeing 737 Capital City Flights Join Cashrewards for Free and Get a $10 Bonus (article) Join Cashrewards now (join link) How to Use Your Qantas Bar Cart Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up: Overview of Australian State Border Restrictions Air New Zealand Extends Status for a Second Year ANZ Rewards Travel Adventures Card Withdraws Virgin Benefits Qantas Quietly Ends Price Promise Alliance Airlines Coming to Canberra Southern Lights Flight on a Chartered Qantas 787
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