# Air France on The No Agenda Show

Air France comes up in 34 chapters across 31 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2008 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 34
- **Episodes:** 31
- **Discussed:** August 2008 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Airbus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus.md), [Aviation Safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-safety.md), [Klm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/klm.md), [Boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), [France](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [Pilot Error](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pilot-error.md), [Pitot Tubes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pitot-tubes.md), [Brazil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brazil.md), [Fly-by-wire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fly-by-wire.md), [Rome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rome.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 34

### European Heatwave, Air Conditioning and Climate Policy

- **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-02
- **Time:** 1:49:21–1:51:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/european-heatwave-air-conditioning-and-climate-policy.md

Record heat in France has been linked to approximately 1,000 deaths, primarily among the elderly. Despite the danger, some European officials are discouraging the installation of air conditioning, arguing it contributes to further warming. In Rome, wearable technology is being used to monitor vulnerable citizens, while some French citizens reportedly prefer to "suffer for the sake of the environment."

Keywords: [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [rome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rome.md), [heatwave](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heatwave.md), [air conditioning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-conditioning.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [wearable tech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wearable-tech.md)

### Minnesota Nurses Strike and French Air Traffic Control

- **Episode:** [1486: Truth Decay](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1486-truth-decay.md)
- **Published:** 2022-09-15
- **Time:** 1:07:04–1:08:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1486-truth-decay/chapter/minnesota-nurses-strike-and-french-air-traffic-control.md

Approximately 15,000 nurses in Minnesota launched a three-day strike over pay and staffing shortages. Simultaneously, air traffic controllers in France announced strike actions expected to disrupt flights across Europe due to the country's central geographic location.

Keywords: [minnesota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minnesota.md), nursing strike, [air traffic control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-traffic-control.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [labor shortage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-shortage.md)

### European Aviation Logistics, Luggage Weight Restrictions

- **Episode:** [948: Chow Hound](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/948-chow-hound.md)
- **Published:** 2017-07-20
- **Time:** 16:17–18:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/948-chow-hound/chapter/european-aviation-logistics-luggage-weight-restrictions.md

Travel between Florence and Nice revealed significant changes in European aviation luggage policies, with weight limits dropping from 23 kilos to 15 kilos. Attempts to use an expired KLM gold card to bypass fees were partially successful despite the lack of integration between partner airlines like Delta and Air France. The experience underscored the logistical challenges of regional travel and the necessity of negotiating at check-in counters.

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### Airline Code Sharing, Shaq Bear Hug Anecdote

- **Episode:** [895: Yes Wee Can](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/895-yes-wee-can.md)
- **Published:** 2017-01-15
- **Time:** 18:19–22:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/895-yes-wee-can/chapter/airline-code-sharing-shaq-bear-hug-anecdote.md

A critique of airline code-sharing between KLM and Delta highlights the failure of booking systems to flag passport issues during the ticket purchase process. An anecdote follows involving an interview with Shaquille O'Neal and a request for a bear hug to demonstrate the physical scale of the athlete.

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### Air France, Sabotage Rumors, Radicalized Staff Allegations

- **Episode:** [866: Delay or Avoid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/866-delay-or-avoid.md)
- **Published:** 2016-10-06
- **Time:** 2:19:23–2:21:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/866-delay-or-avoid/chapter/air-france-sabotage-rumors-radicalized-staff-allegations.md

Air France denies reports from the satirical weekly *Le Canard Enchaîné* regarding alleged sabotage attempts by radicalized ground staff at Charles de Gaulle airport. The reports claimed "Allah Akbar" was found scrawled on fuel flaps and that communication lines between cockpits and engines were tampered with. The hosts discuss the safety implications and the airline's attempt to downplay the rumors.

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### Misplaced US Hellfire Missile Ends Up in Cuba

- **Episode:** [789: Kidults](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/789-kidults.md)
- **Published:** 2016-01-10
- **Time:** 1:39:11–1:41:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/789-kidults/chapter/misplaced-us-hellfire-missile-ends-up-in-cuba.md

A Lockheed Martin Hellfire missile intended for NATO drills in Europe was accidentally shipped to Havana, Cuba, in 2014. The sensitive military technology traveled from Florida to Spain, then to Germany, before being loaded onto an Air France flight to Paris and ultimately Havana. US officials have spent over a year attempting to recover the misplaced hardware from the Cuban government.

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### Air France Bomb Hoaxes and NSA Surveillance Failure

- **Episode:** [775: Fear is the Product](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product.md)
- **Published:** 2015-11-19
- **Time:** 1:46:24–1:50:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/775-fear-is-the-product/chapter/air-france-bomb-hoaxes-and-nsa-surveillance-failure.md

Two Air France flights were diverted due to bomb threats that turned out to be hoaxes. The hosts question why the NSA's massive surveillance apparatus failed to identify the callers and why the aircraft did not use standard emergency transponder squawks.

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### Lufthansa Strike, Air France Chaos and European Economy

- **Episode:** [772: Grim Math](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/772-grim-math.md)
- **Published:** 2015-11-09
- **Time:** 2:59:15–3:03:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/772-grim-math/chapter/lufthansa-strike-air-france-chaos-and-european-economy.md

Lufthansa cabin crews are on a massive strike, leading to hundreds of flight cancellations and thousands of stranded passengers in Frankfurt and Dusseldorf. This follows a violent incident at Air France where employees attacked an HR executive. The hosts view these labor disruptions as signs of a broader economic collapse across the European Union.

Keywords: [lufthansa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lufthansa.md), [frankfurt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/frankfurt.md), [air france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-france.md), [klm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/klm.md), [strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strike.md)

### Thalys Train Attack, Hero Medals and Security

- **Episode:** [750: Gas Jackers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/750-gas-jackers.md)
- **Published:** 2015-08-23
- **Time:** 1:47:39–1:50:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/750-gas-jackers/chapter/thalys-train-attack-hero-medals-and-security.md

Three Americans and a British passenger are hailed as heroes for subduing a gunman on a Thalys train traveling to Paris. The speed at which the French government awarded them the Legion of Honour is questioned, alongside the failure of intelligence agencies who had been tracking the suspect since 2012.

Keywords: [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [thalys train](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thalys-train.md), [air force](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-force.md), [national guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-guard.md), legion of honour

### Airbus Fly-By-Wire Systems, Military Pilot Perspectives

- **Episode:** [708: Power & Gossip](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/708-power-gossip.md)
- **Published:** 2015-03-29
- **Time:** 32:30–35:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/708-power-gossip/chapter/airbus-fly-by-wire-systems-military-pilot-perspectives.md

A military pilot compares the manual controls of the Boeing 707 to the fly-by-wire systems used by Airbus, expressing distrust in automated flight protections. Alternative theories regarding the Germanwings crash are mentioned, including potential magnetic interference from the Large Hadron Collider and a conspiracy involving an investigative team looking into banking fraud at the Vatican Bank and Mossad.

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### MH17 Flight Path and Commercial Airspace Decisions

- **Episode:** [636: Appification Generation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/636-appification-generation.md)
- **Published:** 2014-07-20
- **Time:** 40:46–48:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/636-appification-generation/chapter/mh17-flight-path-and-commercial-airspace-decisions.md

Aviation experts and journalists discuss why MH17 was flying over a known combat zone in eastern Ukraine. While the airspace was technically open above 32,000 feet, carriers like Air France and British Airways had already begun avoiding the region. The discussion explores whether Malaysia Airlines' decision to fly the route was a purely commercial choice to save fuel costs or if they were misled about the safety of the corridor.

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### Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Disappearance, Boeing Safety

- **Episode:** [598: Experiential Evidence](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/598-experiential-evidence.md)
- **Published:** 2014-03-09
- **Time:** 10:17–15:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/598-experiential-evidence/chapter/malaysia-airlines-flight-370-disappearance-boeing-safety.md

The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is analyzed, noting the lack of data compared to previous aviation accidents like Air France. The discussion highlights recent issues with Boeing aircraft, including hairline fractures in the 787 Dreamliner. Technical aspects of the ADS-B system and radar signatures are questioned.

Keywords: [malaysia airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malaysia-airlines.md), [mh370](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mh370.md), [boeing 777](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing-777.md), [aviation safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-safety.md), [radar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radar.md), [air france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-france.md)

### Airline Seat Shrinkage, Long-Haul Coach Comfort

- **Episode:** [560: Hornet's Nest](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/560-hornet-s-nest.md)
- **Published:** 2013-10-27
- **Time:** 2:50:58–2:52:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/560-hornet-s-nest/chapter/airline-seat-shrinkage-long-haul-coach-comfort.md

Major airlines, including American and Air France, are shrinking coach seat widths to 17 inches and adding extra seats to each row. The hosts compare these dimensions unfavorably to Amtrak and stadium seating, advising listeners to research seat widths before booking flights.

Keywords: [airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airlines.md), seat width, coach, [american airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-airlines.md), [air france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-france.md), [amtrak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amtrak.md)

### Airline Loyalty Program Hacks, KLM Kiosks, Sky Priority

- **Episode:** [535: Swivel-Chair Speed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/535-swivel-chair-speed.md)
- **Published:** 2013-08-01
- **Time:** 34:23–40:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/535-swivel-chair-speed/chapter/airline-loyalty-program-hacks-klm-kiosks-sky-priority.md

A loophole in airline check-in kiosks is discovered where using an expired gold loyalty card at a standalone terminal can trigger "Sky Priority" status. This occurs because the kiosks may not be fully integrated with the live frequent flyer database, allowing users to access priority lanes and higher baggage allowances. The lack of connectivity in airline IT systems following mergers like Air France-KLM is cited as the likely cause.

Keywords: [klm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/klm.md), sky priority, [frequent flyer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/frequent-flyer.md), airline kiosks, [air france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-france.md)

### Airbus Factory in Alabama and Pilot Error Reports

- **Episode:** [423: Wonderful Marinade](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/423-wonderful-marinade.md)
- **Published:** 2012-07-05
- **Time:** 2:18:30–2:23:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/423-wonderful-marinade/chapter/airbus-factory-in-alabama-and-pilot-error-reports.md

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus announced plans to build its first U.S. factory in Mobile, Alabama, a move seen as a challenge to Boeing. Simultaneously, a report on the 2009 Air France crash blamed pilot error rather than mechanical failure, which the hosts suggest may be a quid pro quo to protect the company's reputation. A technical discussion follows regarding the operating systems used in modern fly-by-wire aircraft.

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### Potential Damascus Travel Logistics and Security Concerns

- **Episode:** [418: Oryx Burgers!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/418-oryx-burgers.md)
- **Published:** 2012-06-17
- **Time:** 40:03–46:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/418-oryx-burgers/chapter/potential-damascus-travel-logistics-and-security-concerns.md

The hosts discuss the logistics of traveling to Damascus or Beirut for a television appearance. While concerns about safety and kidnapping are raised, they explore flight options via Air France and KLM through European hubs like Paris and Amsterdam.

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### Pilotless Airliners, IEEE Spectrum, and Predator Drones in North Dakota

- **Episode:** [364: Katy Bar The Door, Baby!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/364-katy-bar-the-door-baby.md)
- **Published:** 2011-12-11
- **Time:** 2:17:37–2:21:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/364-katy-bar-the-door-baby/chapter/pilotless-airliners-ieee-spectrum-and-predator-drones-in-north-dakota.md

The hosts discuss the push for pilotless commercial airliners, citing reports from Popular Mechanics and the IEEE Spectrum. They highlight a case in Nelson County, North Dakota, where a Predator B drone was used by local law enforcement to resolve a standoff over six missing cows. This is presented as evidence of the increasing domestic use of military drone technology.

Keywords: [air france 447](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-france-447.md), ieee spectrum, [boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), nelson county, [predator drone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/predator-drone.md)

### Next-Gen Aviation Systems and Pilot Error Narratives

- **Episode:** [345: Hornbag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/345-hornbag.md)
- **Published:** 2011-10-06
- **Time:** 1:16:11–1:20:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/345-hornbag/chapter/next-gen-aviation-systems-and-pilot-error-narratives.md

The hosts analyze recent aviation news, including new reports on the Air France crash, as a coordinated effort to discredit human pilots in favor of automated systems. They argue that the "Next-Gen" air traffic control system is designed to integrate drones into civilian airspace. A representative from the UAV industry is heard discussing the "peaceful coexistence" of manned and unmanned aircraft.

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### Air France Flight 447 and Airbus Fly-By-Wire Criticism

- **Episode:** [326: Carbon Cops](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/326-carbon-cops.md)
- **Published:** 2011-07-31
- **Time:** 1:07:31–1:10:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/326-carbon-cops/chapter/air-france-flight-447-and-airbus-fly-by-wire-criticism.md

The final report on the crash of Air France Flight 447 is criticized for blaming "pilot error" rather than technical failures in the Airbus fly-by-wire system. The discussion highlights the failure of pitot tubes and the confusing nature of computer-controlled flight systems. Concerns are also raised about the quality of Chinese-manufactured aircraft and industrial parts.

Keywords: [air france 447](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-france-447.md), [airbus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus.md), [fly-by-wire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fly-by-wire.md), [pilot error](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pilot-error.md), [pitot tubes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pitot-tubes.md), [aviation safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-safety.md)

### Air France Flight 447 Investigation Discrepancies

- **Episode:** [309: Syria Be Next](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/309-syria-be-next.md)
- **Published:** 2011-06-02
- **Time:** 1:38:50–1:45:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/309-syria-be-next/chapter/air-france-flight-447-investigation-discrepancies.md

Adam Curry analyzes the official report on Air France Flight 447, questioning why the co-pilot pulled back on the stick during a stall, which contradicts standard pilot training. The discussion touches on potential software flaws in Airbus aircraft and the "fly-by-wire" systems.

Keywords: [air france 447](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-france-447.md), [pitot tubes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pitot-tubes.md), [stall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stall.md), [airbus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus.md), [flight data recorder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-data-recorder.md)

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