Airlines Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

Miss air travel? Here’s a selection of the best boarding music in the world

The bad dreams started when the planes disappeared. I live under the flightpath of aircraft landing at YYZ. There are

There is little that’s civil about civil aviation these days, especially if you fly discount carriers or, frankly, just about

[Another list from current intern-in-residence, Dorothy Lee. We want to make this the definitive list of airborne concerts, so if

…they made the best of it for themselves and their fellow passengers.

You can’t smoke in there and there isn’t a lot of room, but that doesn’t mean you can’t play a

I belong to a species known as “avgeeks,” people who are fascinated by airlines, airports and all aspects of commercial aviation.

I remember my first exposure to in-flight entertainment (IFE) vividly. It came in 1976 on an Air Canada L-1011 flying

As someone who flies a lot, I have more than a passing interest in the offerings of various airlines. Forbes

If you travel by air, you may be irritated by the horribly bland music some airlines play through the aircraft

The Licensing Game – Jim Neish in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 023 March 2, 2021
The penultimate sign of fandom, is a team’s jersey. Over the years, the role of the jersey in a team or league’s business has risen to the point where in some leagues it is by far one of the most valuable assets, at least on the team side. Around the world leagues differ in how […]
Mark Silver
Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
Mark Silver
Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
Mark Silver