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On-Air with Dan and Alex

On-Air with Dan and Alex

Nonstop Dan & Alex Macheras 121 Episodes Aug 5, 2026

Join Dan and Alex On-Air for a fresh take on aviation & travel's hot topics and beyond. From industry shake-ups to the politics shaping how we fly, expect sharp insight, lively debate, listener Q&A, and a whole lot of fun along the way. On-Air now ranks among the top 1% of podcasts globally.

Episodes

Electric Passenger Flight Is FINALLY Here! (Heart Aerospace ES-30)
Electric Passenger Flight Is FINALLY Here! (Heart Aerospace ES-30) Aug 5, 2026 2545 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 re
This Episode Got Out of Hand (In the Best Way): Flight Stories + Q&A
This Episode Got Out of Hand (In the Best Way): Flight Stories + Q&A Jul 29, 2026 2984 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
Aviation Career Advice: What We Wish We Knew at 15
Aviation Career Advice: What We Wish We Knew at 15 Jul 15, 2026 2486 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
Why Etihad and Condor's Partnership Makes No Sense
Why Etihad and Condor's Partnership Makes No Sense Jul 8, 2026 2499 On this episode of On-Air, Dan and Alex cover a packed week of aviation news. They revisit the 737 MAX crisis, tracing the timeline from the Lion Air crash to the Ethiopian Airlines accident and how it reshaped Boeing's reputation. They discuss why airlines retire flight numbers after tragedies, including Singapore Airlines and SQ321, and why fireworks near airports remain a hidden risk, follo
Viral 777 Low Pass Backlash, Ryanair Controversy, Power Bank Bans
Viral 777 Low Pass Backlash, Ryanair Controversy, Power Bank Bans Jul 1, 2026 2727 On this episode of On-Air, Dan and Alex break down the viral Boeing 777 low pass over Horseshoe Bay Resort in Texas, the Jetran aircraft destined for Qatar Airways Cargo that flew within feet of the ground, and why the FAA is now investigating. They also compare US airlines versus European airlines in 2026, discussing Delta's LAX lounge and the shifting balance of cabin quality.The conversatio
The Aircraft Dan Flew as a Kid Was Destroyed by a Missile
The Aircraft Dan Flew as a Kid Was Destroyed by a Missile Jun 24, 2026 2757 Dan is recovering from a mysterious illness that sent him spiraling through AI diagnoses, hospital visits, and an emergency hotel stay, while Alex shares hard-won food safety lessons from decades of globe-trotting. Then the conversation shifts to airline catering: how it works, why it sometimes fails, and the current crisis at American Airlines forcing double catering out of Heathrow. The episode
The One Where Dan Flies Riyadh Air (Behind The Scenes)
The One Where Dan Flies Riyadh Air (Behind The Scenes) Jun 19, 2026 3555 Dan is fresh off the inaugural Riyadh Air domestic flight from Riyadh to Jeddah — one of the first people in the world to fly the airline since it launched operations. He and Alex break down the full experience: the stunning cabin aesthetics, the dense seat configurations, the dry airline policy, and what it all means for the airline's future competitiveness against Emirates and Qatar Airways.
The One Where Alex Goes To Brazil
The One Where Alex Goes To Brazil Jun 10, 2026 3405 Alex is live from Rio de Janeiro at the 2026 IATA AGM - the world's biggest annual gathering of airline CEOs and aviation leaders. In this episode: what it's actually like navigating Brazil as a first-timer, the chaos of São Paulo's domestic terminal, LATAM's surprisingly impressive onboard experience, and the biggest takeaways from the airline industry's most important confere
Kuwait Airport Struck, 777X Pushed to 2028 & Your Summer Travel Questions Answered
Kuwait Airport Struck, 777X Pushed to 2028 & Your Summer Travel Questions Answered Jun 3, 2026 2394 Boeing 777X delayed again, EES chaos at European airports, and your summer travel questions answered - this week on On-Air with Dan and Alex. We break down the latest Boeing 777X certification setback, now pushed to late 2027 or early 2028, and what it means for new Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Lufthansa cabin launches. We cover the Iranian drone strike on Kuwai
Why Nobody's Flying to the World Cup (And What That Means for Fares This Summer)
Why Nobody's Flying to the World Cup (And What That Means for Fares This Summer) May 27, 2026 2815 Are flight fares actually rising 20% this summer? Is travel insurance worth it? And what does the Air France 447 verdict mean for aviation today? In this episode of On-Air with Dan and Alex, we dig into the biggest travel and aviation stories of the week -- Lufthansa's 20,000 flight cancellations, why no one's flying to the US for the World Cup, and the geopolitics reshaping global air tra
Riyadh Air Starts Selling Tickets for First Flights!
Riyadh Air Starts Selling Tickets for First Flights! May 20, 2026 2662 Today On-Air, Dan books the very first Riyadh Air ticket live on air as the new Saudi carrier announces its inaugural London flight for July 2026. Alex and Dan break down what this means for Gulf aviation, the ongoing Iran conflict's impact on Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Etihad flexible booking policies, and Michael O'Leary's claim that Europe's jet fuel shortage is solved. They a
Ryanair Wants Alcohol Bans, Emirates' $6.8B Record Profit & Buying Spirit Airlines?!
Ryanair Wants Alcohol Bans, Emirates' $6.8B Record Profit & Buying Spirit Airlines?! May 13, 2026 3367 Today On-Air, Dan and Alex discuss people bidding to buy Spirit Airlines, Ryanair's hidden agenda, and the airport alcohol ban debate headline. We break down whether Wizz Air and airBaltic will survive winter, Air France-KLM's rebrand dilemma, and our pitch for the "Riviera Group." Plus: Riyadh Air is secretly selling tickets through travel agents despite claiming to be "digita

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