If ever there was a place where every person inside was guaranteed to already have luggage, it would be inside an airport. And yet ... the airport luggage stores persist. Who is going to these places? To answer, we will of course, unpack the story of the entire airport -- how these hellish modern places of security and commerce came to be.Alastair Gordon's N ... Show More
Oct 29
What it’s like when Elizabeth Holmes decides to destroy your life
Elizabeth Holmes is the unlikely star of the year’s most talked-about movie, You Can See Everything. The Holmes we meet onscreen is enigmatic, enough so that some viewers have even begun to root for her.To Tyler Shultz, though, she’s still his former boss who tried to take apart ... Show More
1h 9m
Oct 16
One man could slow down AI. He won’t. Why?
Jensen Huang is CEO of the most valuable company in human history, NVIDIA. He is arguably the one person who could slow down the AI race. But he’s made a massive bet that AI is safe. Is that conviction, insulation, salesmanship, or something else? We find answers in his very unus ... Show More
57m 40s
May 2025
How airline fees turned baggage into billions
From extra bags to choosing a seat, airline passengers are faced with an array of extras, for a fee. And stricter limits for luggage in particular have turned 'compatible' suitcases and bags into big business. From bag manufacturers, racing to design the next travel bag innovatio ... Show More
17m 38s
Jun 2024
Inside the Secret World of Lost Luggage
In the United States, the airline industry loses an estimated 2 million bags annually. Now you might be wondering, where do all those lost bags end up? Well Jason and Peter were able to get a definitive answer to that question. The majority end up in Alabama! Really, no Really! O ... Show More
37m 41s
Jan 2018
4: Air Travel ✈️ User Experience - Flying
In this episode of Ideate we’ll be exploring the way we book flights, those dehumanizing TSA checkpoints, the contrast of airport lounges, and a love story from Alaska Airlines. What’s lead to the current experience? And what can we learn from our experience to make better experi ... Show More
34m 12s
Mar 2025
The battle of the VIP lounges
For most people travelling abroad by plane, the airport experience can feel fairly nondescript - something to be endured rather than enjoyed. But for those with certain credit cards, a luxury experience awaits. Around the world, card issuers are spending large amounts of money bu ... Show More
17m 25s
Mar 2023
536. Is Your Plane Ticket Too Expensive — or Too Cheap?
<p>Most travelers want the cheapest flight they can find. Airlines, meanwhile, need to manage volatile fuel costs, a pricey workforce, and complex logistics. So how do they make money — and how did America’s grubbiest airport suddenly turn into a palace? (Part 3 of “<a href="http ... Show More
58 m
Jul 2025
At the Airport – asking about flights, directions, luggage
<p>Traveling soon? In this episode of <i>5-Minute English Talk</i>, we continue our practical airport English series!<br /><br />Learn how to confidently ask about flights, find your gate, and handle luggage situations — all in clear, simple English. Whether you’re checking in, f ... Show More
3m 41s