Near Catastrophe on Lufthansa Flight (Pilot Locked Out)

<p>Today, <em>On-Air with Dan and Alex</em>, the duo dives into major aviation headlines—from spotting Riyadh Air’s first 787 to reminiscing about the iconic Airbus A340-600 and British Airways 747s. They unpack a chilling Lufthansa cockpit incident where a pilot was left unconscious mid-flight, raising critical questions about aviation safety protocols and two-person cockpit policies. The episode also breaks down record-breaking airline financials, including profits from Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Ryanair, and explores why Emirates refuses to order the Airbus A350-1000. Plus, reactions to United Airlines’ new Polaris business class, Pedro Pascal’s “economy” flight, and a lawsuit over cabin crew refusing to lift luggage. Dan and Alex close with listener Q&As covering widebody short-haul flights, rising airfares, and alliance speculation around WestJet. Packed with aviation news, airline analysis, and sharp humor, this is a must-listen for frequent flyers and avgeeks alike.</p><p>Book your next luxury hotel stay and get benefits: <a href="nonstopdan.com/hotels"; rel="nofollow">nonstopdan.com/hotels</a></p><p… more to our hosts on Insta: <a href="instagram.com/onairwithdanandalex/"; rel="nofollow">@OnAirWithDanandAlex</a>!</p><p>------------------------</p><p>Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below.</p><ul><li>Follow Nonstop Dan on <a href="youtube.com/nonstopdan"; rel="nofollow">YouTube</a> and <a href="instagram.com/thenonstopdan"; rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Follow Alex Macheras on <a href="twitter.com/AlexInAir"; rel="nofollow">X (Twitter)</a> and <a href="instagram.com/alexlhr"; rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Contact for sponsorship: <a href="mailto:collabs@nonstopdan.com" rel="nofollow">collabs@nonstopdan.com</a></li></ul><p>------------------------</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle… & Opt-Out: <a href='redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircl…;