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EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 53 MIN

The Airline Industry News We Don't Want to Talk About

from On-Air with Dan and Alex · host Nonstop Dan & Alex Macheras

Dan and Alex return for another week of aviation industry analysis, breaking down critical safety incidents including the shocking SAS taxiway takeoff attempt in Brussels and San Francisco's parallel runway ATC failure. We discuss the future of self-driving technology in aviation, from Waymo cars in LA to airport innovation and last-mile solutions. The hosts analyze Lufthansa's business class expansion plans, the A321XLR passenger controversy on American Airlines and Iberia, and why airlines like Riyadh Air and Turkish keep announcing products years before delivery. Plus Q&A covering Norse Atlantic's business viability and the fierce American vs United competition in Chicago. From safety culture differences between US and Asian aviation to the problems with evening flights and connection pressure, this episode covers the aviation topics that matter most to frequent flyers and industry professionals.Book your next luxury hotel stay and get benefits: https://nonstopdan.com/hotelsSend more to our hosts on Insta: @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: [email protected] Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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