In the final episode of the season, we talk to Immanuel Debeer from the website Flight Hacks to talk about what the Covid-19 pandemic has meant for the airline industry, and the future of frequent flyer programs. You may also be surprised to learn that it remains possible to find great first class error fares, … Continue reading "An Industry Grounded Episode 6: What does the pandemic mean for your frequent flyer points?"

Jetlag: The Podcast

An Industry Grounded Episode 6: What does the pandemic mean for your frequent flyer points?

In the fifth episode of the second season of Jetlag The Podcast, our ongoing series looking at how travel has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, we sit down with Lisa Catron from Memphis Travel. The International & Domestic Sales Manager provides a surprisingly positive outlook on the state of tourism for her city, even … Continue reading "An Industry Grounded Episode 5: Why the future looks bright for tourism in Memphis"

An Industry Grounded Episode 5: Why the future looks bright for tourism in Memphis

Lizzy Plapinger of MS MR, who now performs as LPX – and is the co-founder of Neon Gold Records – is the guest on the fourth episode of Jetlag’s second season, “An Industry Grounded”. Lizzy talks about what it’s been like releasing new music, including her latest single “Delayed Gratification”, and having to postpone tours … Continue reading "An Industry Grounded Episode 4: LPX on releasing new music, postponing tours and the Black Lives Matter movement"

An Industry Grounded Episode 4: LPX on releasing new music, postponing tours and the Black Lives Matter movement

On this week’s episode of Jetlag, we talk to radio presenter Nic Shields who has just returned to Australia after a stint living in the U.A.E. He takes us through the experience of passing through the airport in Dubai, what the flight was like, what it was like landing in Australia and what happened when … Continue reading "An Industry Grounded Episode 3: Air travel during Covid-19 and Australia’s hotel quarantine with Nic Shields"

An Industry Grounded Episode 3: Air travel during Covid-19 and Australia’s hotel quarantine with Nic Shields

In the second episode of Jetlag’s second season, Andrew Smith and Larry Heath sit down with Kodi McKinney from Marauder, a boutique music marketing firm with a focus on developing emerging talent within North America. While he was at home in New York, we talked about how the Covid-19 Pandemic is affecting live music venues … Continue reading "An Industry Grounded Episode 2: Kodi McKinney on why 90% of U.S. music venues may close due to COVID-19"

An Industry Grounded Episode 2: Kodi McKinney on why 90% of U.S. music venues may close due to COVID-19

The travel podcast Jetlag has returned for a second season, its first episodes in more than two years, to bring to light different stories from an industry at a standstill due to a global pandemic. In this episode, co-hosts Andrew Smith and Larry Heath are joined by Liam Clifford, the CEO and Founder of Howl … Continue reading "An Industry Grounded Episode 1: Liam Clifford and how the live touring industry was caught off guard"

An Industry Grounded Episode 1: Liam Clifford and how the live touring industry was caught off guard

In the first Jetlag for 2018, Andrew Smith interviews Matthew Vandeputte, a motion timelapse and hyperlapse photographer, and Larry Heath looks back on the lifespan of the Boeing 747, which recently had its last flight with a US carrier. He looks at the significance of the aircraft, explains why it was dubbed the “Queen of the … Continue reading "Episode 6: Matthew Vandeputte & Why the 747 was dubbed the “Queen of the Skies”"

Episode 6: Matthew Vandeputte & Why the 747 was dubbed the “Queen of the Skies”

In the fifth episode of Jetlag, Larry and Andrew meet Coleman Collins, who has written a book – The Road Warrior – about how business travelers can stay healthy and sane on the road. We talk about health and fitness while travelling, and we get deep about craft beer, answering the question of the month: who are the … Continue reading "Episode 5: Coleman Collins, travel health and which country produces the most popular beer?"

Episode 5: Coleman Collins, travel health and which country produces the most popular beer?

Jetlag is back for September, and this month Larry Heath sits down in Canada with freelance travel journalist Jennifer Ennion. Joined from the US by co-host Andrew Smith, the three talk about life on the road as a travel journalist, and we ask our question of the month: Which passport gives you the most visa-free … Continue reading "Episode 4: Travel journalist Jennifer Ennion and ranking the world’s best passports"

Episode 4: Travel journalist Jennifer Ennion and ranking the world’s best passports

In the July episode of Jetlag, co-hosts Andrew Smith and Larry Heath meet Steve Hui, who talks about his business iFLYflat, which helps manage the frequent flyer points of its many customers. We find out how he came up with the idea, and we get his advice for expertly gaining and using frequent flyer points. And for … Continue reading "Episode 3: Steve Hui of iFLYflat and Which Country Has The Most Vacation Days?"

Episode 3: Steve Hui of iFLYflat and Which Country Has The Most Vacation Days?

In the June episode of Jetlag, co-hosts Andrew Smith and Larry Heath meet Craig Ormiston, who talks about his upcoming trip to Antarctica. We find out how he’s getting there – with frequent flyer points and for less than $10,000 – to tick off his goal of travelling to seven continents before he turned 30. In our question of the … Continue reading "Episode 2: Craig Ormiston, How to Get To Antarctica (Affordably) and What the Hell is a Carnet?"

Episode 2: Craig Ormiston, How to Get To Antarctica (Affordably) and What the Hell is a Carnet?

The first episode of Jetlag has arrived! This month, Los Angeles based co-host Andrew Smith and Sydney, Australia based co-host Larry Heath meet New York based director and cinematographer Jared Levy, as we talk about the differences between living and working abroad. We also ask the question “What Will President Obama Do With His Air Force One Frequent Flyer Points?” as we … Continue reading "Episode 1: Jared Levy & What Will President Obama Do With His Air Force One Frequent Flyer Points?"

Episode 1: Jared Levy & What Will President Obama Do With His Air Force One Frequent Flyer Points?

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