搞什麼飛機 What The Flight？！

小額贊助支持本節目： https://pay.firstory.me/user/whattheflight315 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/story/ckw6g1ay716yy0878lf3554d8?m=comment 本集Ep. 25就讓ㄩㄩ自肥一下，聊聊在外籍航空公司貨運部門工作兩個月下來的心得 => 怎麼從非機組人員進入這個產業的? => 疫情下受災戶如何挺過寒冬時刻? => 貨機航線管理一職到底在幹嘛? => 集2021 Skytrax 最佳航空公司殊榮及最大貨運航空公司頭銜於一身的QR Ep. 25 is an exclusive episode for yuyu herself to tell us more about working in one of the Middle-East Carriers' cargo department. => how to enter this industry not as flight crew? => what's the experience undergoing during Covid pandemic? => what we do as Freighter Route Management analyst? => the airline that granted as the best airline and the biggest cargo airline operator in 2021 Powered by Firstory Hosting

疫情下的短程飛行，這次換人飛 本集Ep. 225就讓保羅來跟大家分享 ⇒ PCR 要求，大家都不一樣 ⇒ 香港機場到底多大 ⇒ 環保與抗疫不可兼得。免洗餐盒及紙本文件是必須！ What is it like to fly short-haul under pandemic? In Ep. 25, Paul is gonna share her personal experience ⇒ Different regulations about PCR test ⇒ How big is the Hong Kong International Airport ⇒ You can't be eco-friendly and anti-pandemic at the same time. Disposable utensils and paper docs are indispensable nowadays! Powered by Firstory Hosting

買機票時，總是在長榮華航之間抉擇嗎？ 對我們而言其實是個手心手背都是肉的艱難選擇。 (於是索性不選改搭外籍航空? 這集Ep. 24就讓我們深入探討究竟華航長榮 => 就航點而言，各的戰場在何處? => 就機隊而言，其實根本不分軒輊? => 就價格而言，有漲有跌各有千秋? => 就排名而言，到底誰辜負了誰? => 就長處而言，一個懂得曝光度?一個懂得賣口碑? As a Taiwanese, choosing between China Airlines and EVA Air is never an easy task. Since we love them both quite equally, like parents love their children, may opt for foreign airlines to skip the decision-making process. In Ep. 24, we discuss how BR and CI differ in terms of => destinations, where are the most competitive market? => fleets, actually no big difference? => prices, fluctuation always step in the way? => rankings, who's the one get forgotten? => advantages, one know the spotlight trick while the other earns the goodwill? Powered by Firstory Hosting

這兩年因為疫情的關係，航空貨運特別夯。 在人們無法出國的情況下，擔任起運送疫苗及重要物資的重要角色。 那究竟在航空公司貨運部門工作是何等光景呢? 這集我們邀請到布萊恩來和我們聊聊 => 本來想當機師的，怎麼陰錯陽差地入了貨運坑? => 駐點在機場倉庫，到底都在做些什麼事? => 外派出去成為場站代表就可以每天泡茶聊是非了嗎? => 在貨運的福利除了機票外，還可以用低廉價格買到最新鮮直送的蔬果? => 貨運到底是個怎樣餓不死但也不可能大紅大紫的日不落產業? Air Transportation has come under the spotlight since Covid pandemic to ship vaccines and essential products when ppl are restricted by lockdown and boarder closure. But how does it like to work in the cargo division of an airline? In this special episode 3, we invite Brian to our show to talk us through => why ended up in cargo department when pilot was his dream job? => what are ppl doing as working in the airport warehouse? => does expat to outstation means happily ever after? => except from air tickets, the benefit of working in cargo is to shop freshly right out from the container? => why cargo industry can be refer to the industry on which the sun never sets? Powered by Firstory Hosting

疫情下的長程飛行，到底是何等光景? 本集Ep. 23就讓ㄩㄩ來跟大家分享 ⇒ PCR test的黃金72小時期限！超過一分鐘就讓你遭拒登機！ ⇒ 機上防疫標準大不同！大韓v.s.卡達 ⇒ 就算搭機人數少，座位配置仍有學問？ ⇒ 年度榜上有名的仁川機場(ICN)，到底厲害在哪？ ⇒ 環保與抗疫不可兼得。免洗餐盒及紙本文件是必須！ What is it like to fly long-haul under pandemic? In Ep. 23, Yuyu is gonna share her personal experience ⇒ Golden 72-hour time limit for PCR test! One more minute above may deny you from boarding! ⇒ Precaution standard onboard varies from airline to airline! KE v.s. QR ⇒ Even with limited pax, you still can't sit wherever you want! The sophistication of seating allocation ⇒ Topped on the best airport list, ICN, is really something! ⇒ You can't be eco-friendly and anti-pandemic at the same time. Disposable utensils and paper docs are indispensable nowadays! Powered by Firstory Hosting

航空公司的商品 到底是服務、機上設施、還是免稅品？ 其實由航點串起來的航線，才是航空業賺錢的利器啊！ 但至於航點有哪些、串起來可以怎麼飛，都是一門深奧的學問。 所以Ep. 22要來聊聊航空公司 => 怎麼決定要去哪裡"踩點"？連成"線"後又是怎樣光景？ => 如何窺探我們想去哪裡玩？又有去那裡的需求？ => 有哪些航線規劃的因素聽起來很合理但又似是而非？ => 直飛v.s.轉機，你的一小時值多少錢？ => 商人無祖國、但小資愛本土？ Airline's prime product is service, onboard facilities, or duty-free? In fact, "routes" connected by "destinations" are the real cash cow for them. As for which one and how to fly are route planners' main jobs, being good at finding both big and small potential markets. So in Ep. 22, we'll discuss => how airlines decide where to explore? and how to connect? => how airlines know their customers' needs and aspire? => what are the big three for network planning? => direct v.s. transfer, how much does your time cost? => nationality and patriot actually hugely influence the route performance? Powered by Firstory Hosting

不知道有沒有人跟我小時候一樣極度熱愛吃飛機餐？能夠在三萬英呎上空吃到熱騰騰的食物，人生一大享樂也不過如此~ 但為什麼飛機餐卻總是被人詬病？說又乾又油又沒味道？ Ep. 21我們就來發掘飛機餐 ⇒ 其實不是冷凍食品！都是由空廚每天新鮮製作的？ ⇒ 從什麼時候才開始有這項服務的？ ⇒ 一年有高達幾十億的龐大商機？ ⇒ 如何做到兼顧體態需求又環保？ Is there anyone crazily in love with the in-flight meal as I used to do? I just can't think of anything being more enjoyable to have hot food up in the 30,000 ft. (instant noodles the best). However, plane food is notoriously unappetizing, bland, tasteless, and flavourless. In Ep. 21, we explore the secret of the airline meal that ⇒ is actually not frozen but freshly made 36-hour before departure? ⇒ when did this service start in the air? ⇒ is an over billions of business per year? ⇒ how to take both customers' needs and eco-friendly into consideration? Powered by Firstory Hosting

大家曾經想過飛機的航線是怎麼訂定的嗎? 除了大氣環境的因素、尋找最短距離等，其實「航權」才是航空自由最基本的根源。 Ep.20就讓我們來探索這個源頭，聊聊 => 航權的來源是什麼? => 人家說有一就有二，航權則是有三就有四? => 憑什麼新航八月底可以重啟TPE-LAX航線? => 中東的轉機生意，都多虧第六航權的大力支持? => 歐洲的開放領空讓方便不在話下 Have you ever thought of how flight routes are decided? Apart from the atmospheric environment, searching for the shortest route, etc., "traffic right" is the fundamental element to the freedom of the air. In Ep.20, we'll explore => what's the root of the traffic right? => the fourth and the fifth freedom are the most basic ones? => why SQ is able to re-launch TPE-LAX route in late August? => why does the Middle East owe the sixth a big thank-you letter? => EU's open-air policy benefits both you and me Powered by Firstory Hosting

我們平常都堂堂正正地走上機，但你有想過如果你家的毛小孩也要跟你一起遠渡重洋，那他的容身之處又在何處呢? 藉著奧運馬術比賽的實例，讓Ep.19來告訴大家 ⇒ 世界各地賽馬健將 是如何抵達奧運的比賽現場的?據說還坐商務艙? ⇒ 原來有專門運送牲畜類活生動物的航空公司? ⇒ 我家狗再吵也沒有小孩吵，所以我家毛小孩可以跟我一起上機座旁邊嗎? ⇒ 到底哪些活生動物才有資格體驗搭飛機的樂趣? As human beings, we normally walk on board, but have you ever wonder if ur doggy is coming with you, where should it be? With the practical example of transporting racing horses from all over the world to Tokyo, we're telling you in Ep.19 that ⇒ how did those precious animal players arrive at the contest? even be seated in business class? ⇒ there're airlines specifically transporting livestock or animals? ⇒ my doggy is quieter than their baby, so can I bring it on board and sit with me? ⇒ what kinds of live animals are eligible to experience the fabulousness of flying? Powered by Firstory Hosting

什麼?連航空公司也會搞派系搞通婚搞小三?! 為了壯大知名度並擴充航網覆蓋率，航空公司之間的羈絆糾葛簡直剪不斷理還亂。 Ep. 18要告訴你 => 現行三大航空聯盟是?各的優劣勢又為何? => 為什麼要加入聯盟?對旅客有什麼好處? => 星宇航空有可能加入寰宇一家，讓台灣成為航空聯盟的集散地嗎? => 從約會(共享班號)、結婚(策略結盟)到大家族(航空聯盟)，航空公司間的"亂"是我們無法想像的 What? Even airlines do factions, or be others' third-wheel? In order to extend the network coverage and earn more public exposure, airlines' relationships may be more complicated than you've ever thought. In Ep. 18, we're gonna talk about => what are the Big Three airline alliances? and what are their advantages and disadvantages, respectively? => why do airlines choose to join an alliance? and what it means to passengers? => Starlux Airline, based in TPE, may become part of One World, making TW an epic center for the Big Three? => from dating (code-share), married (joint venture) to big family (alliance), there're various aspects to determine the connections among airlines. Powered by Firstory Hosting

以前機場對我而言就只是個見證歡聚與分離的地方；長大後才知道納入更多巧思，機場可以不只是機場。 匯集了大家貢獻的機場經驗，Ep. 17要告訴大家 =>機場代碼到底是什麼? 又是誰規定的? =>世界機場排名亞洲就佔了七成? =>兩大強國的內需市場就寡佔了機場以旅客數排名的前十名? =>睡機場、把機場當操場在衝刺...原來都是大家共同的回憶? I used to regard the airport as a place merely for arriving and departing; now with some nice touch, an airport can not only just be an airport. After summarizing everyone's airport experience, Ep. 17 is gonna tell you =>what is the airport code? who invent this and according to what? =>according to Skytrax, Asians take up nearly 70% of the top ten airports? =>Strong domestic demand contribute to an oligopoly status of airport ranking by pax number? =>sleep and sprint are ppl's common experiences at the airport? 東京雙機場: https://reurl.cc/2reLx6 Powered by Firstory Hosting

機場，出國的必經之路，不應只是交通公共建設的附屬品，完善的設計更能提升整體效益與使用者福祉。 除了一般大眾在乎的免稅店及插座多寡、check-in及安檢速度、登機門及航廈間距離...，Ep. 16更要告訴你 => 機場動線在潛意識裡是機場成敗關鍵? => 我們對香港機場(HKG)有什麼愛恨情仇? => 塔台內有空中交通管制員、跑道燈則是地上交通管制員? => 時間帶是啥，為何航空公司搶破頭卻也有所謂祖父條款? => 好的時間帶讓你一日生活圈；壞的時間帶讓你紅眼睡機場 還有更多精彩內容，快去你喜愛的播放平台收聽！ Airport, as the road must be taken when flying, is not just an affiliation to public transportation infrastructure, with sound flow design and advanced tech usage, social welfare n efficiency can also be upgraded. Number of charging plugs and duty-free stores, speed at the check-in counter and security check, distances between gates and terminals, etc., that's all we care about. But actually, there're many other more underlying. In Ep. 16, => how does the pax flow become the critical decision point of the success of a good airport? => our love-hate relationship with Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) => runway lights are the traffic controller on the ground? => what time slot is? Why airlines are crazy for it and there are even grand-father rights? Powered by Firstory Hosting

搞什麼飛機特別節目SP! 到目前為止，我們都較著重在民航的部分。 今天就讓我們突破一下界線，訪問一位保羅的朋友，現役軍人@Panda！ 他的角色很特殊=>身為海軍，卻又天天飛上天? 從軍也有薇閣寶寶的概念=>中正預校正期生出身! 但也要簽賣身令? 偵/反潛機的任務=>一次上機(工)就是12hr 還要自啃原文書才能保命 跳傘是必備技能=>但他卻是在國外自費跳? 還有更多有趣內幕，敬請直接收聽！ What The Flight Special Episode! We focus on civil aviation most of the time, but today, it's time to break some limit. We invite one of Paul's friend, a navy, to our podcast and have some interesting talk with us. flying daily but actually a navy? 12 hrs onboard is the toughest task for Anti-Submarine Warfare parachuting is a must-skill as a soldier, but he only did once abroad? And many more inside stories in this week's WTF! Powered by Firstory Hosting

飛機在茫茫空中飛行，總會有相遇的時候，但也會有就這麼憑空消失的。 七年過去了，馬來西亞航空MH370究竟發生了什麼事，還是眾說紛紜，既找不到飛機與罹難者的任何蹤跡，也沒有一個合理的解釋。 就讓Ep. 15帶大家認識 ⇒ 飛機科技是如何避免空中相撞事件的發生? ⇒ 機翼左右兩側為何要一紅一綠? ⇒ 2014年3月8號到底發生了什麼到至今仍無法接開的謎? ⇒ 從機長劫機論、軍事角力論到東方百慕達三角論，哪個最合理? Flying in the air may at a chance encounter another aircraft, but may also disappear tracelessly. After 7 years, Malaysia Airlines MH370 remains a mystery as an unsolved incident in the aviation industry since limited wreckage is found, nor do the victim bodies. In Ep.15, let us tell you that ⇒ how does the technology onboard helps to avoid colliding in the air? ⇒ why there's different lighting, red and green, on each side of the wing? ⇒ what happened on 8th March 2014 on earth or in the air? ⇒ from hijacking, military air space, to Eastern Bermuda Delta, which inference is more convincing? Powered by Firstory Hosting

雖然空難發生的機率非常低，但每一樁件發生的原因與後續調查，都是至關重要，惟希望相同的事情不再上演。 而現今的航空業之所以有現今的光景，更是一點一滴累積而來的。 來聽聽Ep. 14，看是什麼事件讓 => 飛機座椅開始非防火不可? => 機長的階級權力不再咄咄逼人? => 英文成為航空業官方語言? => 機上的防撞系統成為唯一的最高準則? Although the chances of happening are low, air accidents are critical for further investigations to prevent tragedy from occurring again. Thanks to all these previous experiences, the aviation industry has improved bit by bit nowadays. Here let Ep.14 tells you that how do => the seats become fire-proof? => captains no longer dominate the cockpit? => English become the only official language in the industry? => TCAS become the priority when it comes to bumping? Powered by Firstory Hosting

在人會染疫的現況下，航空公司除了業績蕭條之外，訂定票價的機制也是疫情肆虐的疫區。 到底什麼意思? 就讓Ep. 13告訴你 ⇒ 航空公司到底怎麼決定一張票賣多少？ ⇒ 謠言說星期二票價最便宜，是怎麼來的？也是正確的嗎？ ⇒ 買機票就是要阿撒力！如果貨比三家可能越買越貴？ ⇒ 所以票價也開始有症狀？如雪崩式的自殺低價？ ⇒ 長程廉航還有未來嗎？關鍵又在哪裡呢？ Human beings get infected is not a headline, but how about air ticket prices? They aren't intact and exclusively free from Covid as well. What does that mean? Let our Ep. 13 tells you that ⇒ how does the airline decide every single ticket price? ⇒ is it a rumor or truth that Tuesday has the lowest price in a week? ⇒ comparing ticket price may lead to a even higher cost? ⇒ suicidal plummeting is one of air ticket's symptoms? ⇒ is there a future for long-haul low-cost business model? what's the mechanism behind? Powered by Firstory Hosting

繼上週的頭等艙介紹，我們這次來講講搭機的天堂跟地獄：私人飛機 v.s. 機位超賣。 => 其實有錢人搭的飛機跟我們都一樣，從B737到A330，只是我們謙虛買一個位子，他們買一整架? => 若說想要以擁有一架私人飛機為人生目標，那我該自備款多少? 從要賺三輩子到五輩子都有，任君挑選 => 如果你夠窮但夠幸運買到最便宜機票，要注意了! 因為可能面臨水逆要被趕下機? => 到底為什麼會有"超賣"機票的機制? 航空公司到底在想什麼? => 如果真的面臨被迫下機的窘境，如何維護己身權利、還可能小賺一筆? Following our Ep. 11, comparing different first-class products, we're continuing the topic to elaborate more about heaven and hell when flying: private jet v.s. bumped from a flight. => Actually, the aircraft modules are all the same for the rich and the ordinary, from B737 to A330; the only difference is that we get one seat, while they get one plane. => How much shall I prepare on earth when aiming at owning one private jet? Choose whatever you like from earning for a lifetime to 3 lifetimes. => If you're poor but lucky enough to get a last-minute ticket, be careful! You may also get shitty luck to get BUMPed from an aircraft you just board. => What is overbooking? and Why airlines allow us to overbook a flight? => If really get bumped, what are the measures we'd adopt to protect our rights or even earn another trip? Powered by Firstory Hosting

相信大家平凡如我們，搭機搭個經濟艙叫日常、偶爾被升等叫hen爽、頭等艙叫想都不敢想。 但這些想無法想像的才是航空公司的中流砥柱、更是獲利的關鍵。 Ep. 11就讓我們來搞什麼飛機大解密 是什麼契機，讓機艙也開始搞資本主義、搞分階層? 極大化飛行體驗的中東航空公司們甚至可以讓你開房間開到三萬英呎高空中? 哪些航空的頭等艙票價 可能拿來當買房頭期款都綽綽有餘? 但頭等艙為何逐漸式微? 取而代之的是更奢靡的私人飛機? I believe that you guys are normal people as we do; flying Economic is our daily, getting an upgrade is being lucky, while First Class is daydreaming. However, our daydream is airline's crucial pillar to backup their profits, instead of our pennies. So in Ep. 11, WTF-Leaks is going to explore ⇒ what initially bring the capitalistic and hierarchical system on board? ⇒ how to "get a room" at 30,000 ft to maximize ur luxurious premium flying experience? ⇒ what are those First Class prices may cost ur down payment of an apartment? ⇒ why First Class is gradually fading out? substituted by even more luxurious private jet? Powered by Firstory Hosting

覺得一直想念什麼時候可以出國太辛苦嗎? 來思考20年後的飛行如何? Ep. 10我們討論航空業截至目前很具前瞻性的發明與進展，包含 ⇒ 太空旅遊商業化!? ⇒ 電動飛機到底可不可行? 現在進展如何? ⇒ 以後多個飛機駕照給你考，考不考? ⇒ 飛行除了可以向鳥學習外，鯊魚也是老師? ⇒ 遠端遙控塔台可能成為未來小機場的趨勢? Is it torture to think about when the next trip abroad will be? How about thinking something further, let's say twenty years later? In Ep. 10, we dive in the most advanced and promising progression in the aviation industry, including ⇒ commercial travel no longer limited to earth but to outer space? ⇒ when will electric aircraft makes business sense? ⇒ driving license is worthless then, all you need is a flying license ⇒ birds aren't the only guru when it comes to flying, sharks can be one as well ⇒ remote control tower is gonna dominate limited size airport to cut workforce? Powered by Firstory Hosting

不知道大家第一次聽到空中巴士的時候，是不是都跟保羅有一樣的疑問? 如果到現在還是搞不清楚，就讓我們用Ep. 9滿滿一集告訴你們 ⇒ 只要會飛、可以飛，空巴都賣? ⇒ 每次聽一堆A3X, A3X，到底是怎麼起名的?跟首航順序有關嗎? ⇒ 啊最近還會聽到的A2X，是不是冒牌貨該檢舉? ⇒ 除了金屬跟複合材料，甘蔗海藻也能造飛機? ⇒ 空巴總部土魯斯一日散策大推薦! Not sure what's ur first reaction when hearing Airbus, "is it bus or what?", just like Paul. If ur still unsure about the innate character of Airbus, let our Ep. 9 take u to explore ⇒ anything can n are able to "fly" are saleable? ⇒ how did they name their module A3X? is it according to the debut sequence? ⇒ how abt A2X? is it counterfeit in need of reporting? ⇒ except for metals and composites, bamboo shoots and water algae can also make aircraft? ⇒ one-day tour to Airbus's HQ in Toulouse! Powered by Firstory Hosting