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In this episode of On-Air, Dan and Alex dive into a packed week of aviation drama from Spirit Airlines shocking fleet reduction and second 2025 bankruptcy filing, to Swiss exclusive A350 event that Dan wasnt invited to (for obvious reasons). The duo debate self-tagging luggage and whether passengers are becoming unpaid airport staff, unpack the airline loyalty bubble in the U.S., and expose why paraguay Middle Eastern cabin crew arent as underpaid as many believe. Then, a viral Thai Airways united states air force controversy over ex-Virgin Atlantic le journal de montral A330s sparks laughter as Thai rebrands Upper Class seats as Premium Economy Plus. They also dissect British Airways quietly launched new World Traveller Plus seat, Boeings delayed 777X timeline, and what theyd do differently if they ran EasyJet. Expect sharp aviation insights, global airline gossip, and more!

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00:00 Welcome Back to On-Air

01:55 The Swiss A350 Event (and Why Dan Wasnt Invited)

04:00 Should Passengers Tag Their Own Bags?

09:05 Spirit Airlines Shrinks Amid Bankruptcy

13:30 Why U.S. Airlines Only Make Money from Credit Cards

18:40 The Truth About Flight Attendant Pay

23:30 Thai Airways Premium Economy Plus

30:40 British Airways Quietly Launches a New Premium Economy

38:30 Boeing 777X Delayed Again

40:30 If We Ran EasyJet

50:10 Listener Q&A