4 chapters across the catalog
Greta Thunberg Train Photo, First Class Travel Controversy
A viral photo of Greta Thunberg sitting on the floor of a German train sparked a dispute with Deutsche Bahn. The railway company clarified that Thunberg and her entourage actually traveled in first class for part of the journey. The incident is discussed as a potential "cancellation" moment for the young activist.
Children on Airplanes, First Class Restrictions
A perceived trend of hostility toward children on airplanes is discussed, with reports that some airlines have restricted children under age seven from first-class cabins. The hosts link this social shift to broader patterns of stereotyping and intolerance in modern society.
EU Parliament Spending, Austerity Hypocrisy, Budget Rejections
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) vote down three cost-cutting measures, including a proposal to fly economy class for short trips and a freeze on their own salary increases. This occurs while the EU imposes strict austerity measures on Greece, which is currently selling off national assets to pay back loans. The hosts characterize the MEPs as "elitist, undemocratic" figures who refuse to share the financial burden of the Eurozone crisis.
A travel experience on a US Airways Airbus A321 notes the lack of onboard amenities and provides a strategy for securing cheap upgrades. The suggestion involves checking in at premium or first-class self-service desks to access better offers, such as a $15 upgrade, while avoiding long security lines at San Francisco International Airport.
