# Easyjet on The No Agenda Show

Easyjet comes up in 16 chapters across 12 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2008 to May 2026.

- **Chapters:** 16
- **Episodes:** 12
- **Discussed:** May 2008 – May 2026
- **Related topics:** [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [British Tourists](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/british-tourists.md), [Gatwick Airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gatwick-airport.md), [Southwest Airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southwest-airlines.md), [Tourism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tourism.md), [Airport Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md), [Al Gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [Algarve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algarve.md), [Bill Moyers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-moyers.md), [Biometrics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biometrics.md)

## Chapters 1–16 of 16

### Amsterdam Fossil Fuel Advertising Ban and British Tourist Crackdown

- **Episode:** [1867: Transmission Window](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-10
- **Time:** 3:25–5:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window/chapter/amsterdam-fossil-fuel-advertising-ban-and-british-tourist-crackdown.md

Amsterdam has implemented a ban on public advertising for fossil fuel products, including gas-powered cars, airlines, and meat products like chicken nuggets. Additionally, the city continues its "stay away" campaign targeting young British men to curb rowdy behavior and public nuisance issues.

Keywords: [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [fossil fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md), meat advertising, [easyjet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/easyjet.md), [british tourists](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/british-tourists.md), [climate policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-policy.md)

### Amsterdam Red Light District Crackdown, British Tourist Behavior

- **Episode:** [1529: Google Barf](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1529-google-barf.md)
- **Published:** 2023-02-13
- **Time:** 2:54:23–2:57:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1529-google-barf/chapter/amsterdam-red-light-district-crackdown-british-tourist-behavior.md

Amsterdam city officials announced a ban on smoking cannabis in the streets of the Red Light District starting in mid-May. The "Stay Away" campaign specifically targets disruptive tourists, with many locals blaming intoxicated British visitors for anti-social behavior. The new regulations also include earlier closing times for bars, restaurants, and sex worker venues.

Keywords: [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), cannabis ban, [red light district](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-light-district.md), [easyjet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/easyjet.md), [tourism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tourism.md), stay away campaign

### EasyJet Digital Check-in and Hotel Printing Trends

- **Episode:** [1147: OTARD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1147-otard.md)
- **Published:** 2019-06-20
- **Time:** 13:39–15:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1147-otard/chapter/easyjet-digital-check-in-and-hotel-printing-trends.md

EasyJet has transitioned to a mandatory online check-in system, heavily incentivizing the use of their smartphone app for boarding passes. This shift creates difficulties for travelers without smartphones or those concerned about app-based tracking. Furthermore, many modern hotels have removed printers and business centers, forcing guests to email documents to front desks for physical copies.

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### Biometric Boarding Trials at Gatwick Airport

- **Episode:** [1147: OTARD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1147-otard.md)
- **Published:** 2019-06-20
- **Time:** 15:48–21:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1147-otard/chapter/biometric-boarding-trials-at-gatwick-airport.md

Gatwick Airport and EasyJet have implemented an end-to-end biometric trial that links a passenger's passport photo to their face at self-service bag drops and boarding gates. The automated system uses cameras on motorized poles to verify identity before opening "slaughter gates" for plane entry. Concerns are raised regarding the lack of opt-in procedures and the potential for data breaches involving permanent biometric markers.

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### Honeymoon Travel to Portugal and the Algarve

- **Episode:** [1147: OTARD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1147-otard.md)
- **Published:** 2019-06-20
- **Time:** 1:10:58–1:13:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1147-otard/chapter/honeymoon-travel-to-portugal-and-the-algarve.md

A honeymoon trip to Portugal is planned, focusing on the Algarve region and the city of Lisbon. The hosts discuss the high quality and low price of Portuguese wines and olive oils. One host's wife, "The Keeper," is credited with organizing the travel arrangements following their time in Belfast.

Keywords: [portugal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/portugal.md), [lisbon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lisbon.md), [algarve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algarve.md), [honeymoon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/honeymoon.md), [easyjet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/easyjet.md)

### Airline Boycotts, Economic Pressure on Israel

- **Episode:** [637: Common Sense Fact](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/637-common-sense-fact.md)
- **Published:** 2014-07-24
- **Time:** 50:34–53:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/637-common-sense-fact/chapter/airline-boycotts-economic-pressure-on-israel.md

The segment examines the varying responses of international airlines to the security situation in Israel, noting that while US carriers were restricted by the FAA, some European airlines like British Airways continued operations. The hosts suggest the flight bans functioned as a form of economic boycott.

Keywords: [british airways](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/british-airways.md), [lufthansa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lufthansa.md), [easyjet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/easyjet.md), [ryanair](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ryanair.md), [israel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/israel.md)

### Queens Day Celebrations, Amsterdam Canal Boat Accidents

- **Episode:** [93: Pigs in Space](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/93-pigs-in-space.md)
- **Published:** 2009-04-30
- **Time:** 0:02–7:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/93-pigs-in-space/chapter/queens-day-celebrations-amsterdam-canal-boat-accidents.md

Queens Day festivities in Amsterdam involved massive crowds and significant alcohol consumption, particularly among British tourists arriving via EasyJet. Observations from the canals included a specific incident where an overcrowded barge rammed a pier near the Movenpick Hotel and subsequently sank. While no injuries were reported, the event caused significant traffic congestion on the waterways as police boats responded to the scene.

Keywords: [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [queens day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/queens-day.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), canal boats, [easyjet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/easyjet.md), [british tourists](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/british-tourists.md), boat sinking

### No Agenda Review, Spy Pen Camera Technology

- **Episode:** [90: Lost Your Job? Eat More Fiber](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/90-lost-your-job-eat-more-fiber.md)
- **Published:** 2009-04-19
- **Time:** 19:39–22:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/90-lost-your-job-eat-more-fiber/chapter/no-agenda-review-spy-pen-camera-technology.md

The hosts highlight a positive review of No Agenda by a blogger who compared the show favorably to The Daily Show. The conversation shifts to surveillance technology, specifically a miniature camera hidden inside a pen available in airline duty-free magazines. Dvorak discusses the recording capabilities of his E71 mobile phone for documenting public interactions.

Keywords: [daily show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daily-show.md), spy camera, [easyjet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/easyjet.md), [technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technology.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), e71 phone

### Buckingham Palace Souvenirs, Bathroom Quality and Security Lapses

- **Episode:** [71: Be-Wilder-Ment & The Queen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/71-be-wilder-ment-the-queen.md)
- **Published:** 2009-02-12
- **Time:** 23:26–27:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/71-be-wilder-ment-the-queen/chapter/buckingham-palace-souvenirs-bathroom-quality-and-security-lapses.md

Reflections on the conclusion of a palace event highlight the surprisingly modern appearance of the bathrooms and the temptation to take souvenirs like glassware or towels. The narrative compares the lax security at Buckingham Palace to the stricter protocols of budget airlines like EasyJet.

Keywords: [buckingham palace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/buckingham-palace.md), [souvenirs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/souvenirs.md), [security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security.md), [easyjet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/easyjet.md), blinks

### EasyJet, Southwest Airlines, PSA History, In-Flight Comedy

- **Episode:** [63: Save This Polar Bear](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/63-save-this-polar-bear.md)
- **Published:** 2008-12-27
- **Time:** 3:08–5:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/63-save-this-polar-bear/chapter/easyjet-southwest-airlines-psa-history-in-flight-comedy.md

EasyJet and Southwest Airlines are compared regarding their "speedy boarding" models and operational efficiency. The history of Pacific Southwest Airlines (PSA) is explored, including its acquisition by US Airways and the subsequent removal of its iconic "smile" branding and in-flight comedy routines. The hosts reflect on the loss of personality in the airline industry as it transitioned into a spreadsheet-driven business.

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### Schiphol Airport, Naked Body Scanners, Security Theater

- **Episode:** [62: The Greatest Depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/62-the-greatest-depression.md)
- **Published:** 2008-12-20
- **Time:** 12:07–13:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/62-the-greatest-depression/chapter/schiphol-airport-naked-body-scanners-security-theater.md

New security protocols at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam involve advanced imaging booths that produce near-naked images of passengers. Travelers are required to stand in a specific pose with hands raised, which is described as a symbolic act of surrender. While the monitors are not visible to the public, the technology has sparked privacy concerns among travelers and celebrities.

Keywords: [schiphol airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/schiphol-airport.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [security scanners](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/security-scanners.md), naked body scan, [easyjet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/easyjet.md)

### Currency Parity, British Pound, London Eye

- **Episode:** [62: The Greatest Depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/62-the-greatest-depression.md)
- **Published:** 2008-12-20
- **Time:** 1:00:50–1:03:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/62-the-greatest-depression/chapter/currency-parity-british-pound-london-eye.md

The British pound has reached near-parity with the Euro, significantly impacting travel costs for UK citizens. An anecdote from an EasyJet flight illustrates the confusion caused by the shifting exchange rates. The discussion also touches on the London Eye, comparing the slow-moving Ferris wheel to a low-tier Disney attraction.

Keywords: [british pound](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/british-pound.md), [euro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/euro.md), currency parity, london eye, [easyjet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/easyjet.md)

### Airport Security Harassment, Chanel No. 5 Liquid Test

- **Episode:** [59: Smells Like Tee Truffle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/59-smells-like-tee-truffle.md)
- **Published:** 2008-11-28
- **Time:** 29:38–33:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/59-smells-like-tee-truffle/chapter/airport-security-harassment-chanel-no-5-liquid-test.md

A traveler at Gatwick Airport was forced to exit security and wait in a 20-minute line to obtain a plastic bag for a small tube of toothpaste and Chanel No. 5 perfume. Upon returning, security personnel performed a "liquid test" by spraying the perfume into the air to sniff it. This incident is cited as an example of petty authoritarianism and harassment within the modern aviation security apparatus.

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### Carbon Credits Scam, George Soros and Bill Moyers

- **Episode:** [51: Corked Wine](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/51-corked-wine.md)
- **Published:** 2008-10-12
- **Time:** 35:54–39:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/51-corked-wine/chapter/carbon-credits-scam-george-soros-and-bill-moyers.md

The concept of carbon credits is criticized as a financial scam designed for global control, potentially replacing gold as a reserve. An interview between George Soros and Bill Moyers is cited as evidence of this agenda. The hosts also mock the practice of airlines like EasyJet offering passengers the option to pay extra to offset their "carbon footprint."

Keywords: [carbon credits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-credits.md), [george soros](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-soros.md), [bill moyers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-moyers.md), [ipcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipcc.md), [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [easyjet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/easyjet.md)

### Low-Cost Carrier Business Models, Southwest and EasyJet

- **Episode:** [29: The Zen "Offer"](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/29-the-zen-offer.md)
- **Published:** 2008-05-03
- **Time:** 12:02–13:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/29-the-zen-offer/chapter/low-cost-carrier-business-models-southwest-and-easyjet.md

Low-cost airlines like Southwest and EasyJet maintain profitability by minimizing the time aircraft spend on the ground, as planes only generate revenue while flying. The business model relies on rapid turnaround times, passenger-assisted cleaning, and strict adherence to direct overhead cost (DOC) spreadsheets. These costs include hourly maintenance, fuel burn, and component depreciation, making the industry a high-volume, low-margin operation.

Keywords: [southwest airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southwest-airlines.md), [easyjet](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/easyjet.md), aviation economics, direct overhead cost, [spreadsheets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spreadsheets.md)

### European Budget Travel, Amsterdam Tourism Trends

- **Episode:** [29: The Zen "Offer"](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/29-the-zen-offer.md)
- **Published:** 2008-05-03
- **Time:** 13:59–16:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/29-the-zen-offer/chapter/european-budget-travel-amsterdam-tourism-trends.md

EasyJet, founded by Greek magnate Stelios Haji-ioannou, provides affordable transit between London and Amsterdam, though rising oil prices have recently reduced flight frequencies. This accessibility has led to a surge in "puke tourism," where British travelers visit Amsterdam for weekend drinking and drug use before returning for work on Monday. While the city is famous for its red-light district and coffee shops, local authorities and residents often prefer to highlight its cultural and historical significance.

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