# Travel Industry on The No Agenda Show

Travel Industry comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2008 to November 2021.

- **Chapters:** 4
- **Episodes:** 4
- **Discussed:** November 2008 – November 2021
- **Related topics:** [Airbnb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbnb.md), [Airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airlines.md), [Economic Collapse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-collapse.md), [Hospitality Industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hospitality-industry.md), [Internet Connectivity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-connectivity.md), [Jetblue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jetblue.md), [Naming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/naming.md), [Pheasant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pheasant.md), [Qr Codes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qr-codes.md), [Thanksgiving](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thanksgiving.md)

## Chapters 1–4 of 4

### WHO Naming Scheme, Xi Jinping, Airline Industry Pushback

- **Episode:** [1403: In Silico](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1403-in-silico.md)
- **Published:** 2021-11-28
- **Time:** 38:30–40:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1403-in-silico/chapter/who-naming-scheme-xi-jinping-airline-industry-pushback.md

The World Health Organization skipped the Greek letters "Nu" and "Xi" when naming the new variant, leading to accusations of avoiding conflict with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Meanwhile, the airline industry is pushing back against renewed travel restrictions.

Keywords: [world health organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md), [xi jinping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-jinping.md), [naming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/naming.md), [airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airlines.md), [travel industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel-industry.md)

### Digital Health Passports, AOK Pass Travel Industry

- **Episode:** [1326: Freedom Bracelet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1326-freedom-bracelet.md)
- **Published:** 2021-03-04
- **Time:** 1:23:13–1:26:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1326-freedom-bracelet/chapter/digital-health-passports-aok-pass-travel-industry.md

The travel industry is adopting digital health passports like AOK Pass to verify COVID-19 test results and vaccination status. Airlines including JetBlue and United are testing these apps, which generate unique QR codes for travelers. The market for these services is estimated at $20 billion. Analysts suggest this system will create a tiered travel experience, incentivizing vaccination to avoid frequent testing requirements.

Keywords: aok pass, digital health passport, [jetblue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jetblue.md), [united airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-airlines.md), [travel industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel-industry.md), [qr codes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qr-codes.md)

### Airbnb Legal Issues and Hotel Internet Connectivity

- **Episode:** [723: Axe Man](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/723-axe-man.md)
- **Published:** 2015-05-25
- **Time:** 2:59–5:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/723-axe-man/chapter/airbnb-legal-issues-and-hotel-internet-connectivity.md

A stay in a New York City Airbnb highlights the legal gray areas of the service, with hosts requesting guests claim to be visiting family. The discussion shifts to the superiority of short-term rentals over hotels regarding internet speed, specifically citing a 50 megabit Verizon Fios connection. Modern hotels are criticized for failing to provision adequate Wi-Fi bandwidth for current guest demands.

Keywords: [airbnb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbnb.md), verizon fios, [internet connectivity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-connectivity.md), [hospitality industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hospitality-industry.md), [travel logistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel-logistics.md)

### Airline Ticket Prices, Thanksgiving Travel Trends

- **Episode:** [59: Smells Like Tee Truffle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/59-smells-like-tee-truffle.md)
- **Published:** 2008-11-28
- **Time:** 0:01–2:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/59-smells-like-tee-truffle/chapter/airline-ticket-prices-thanksgiving-travel-trends.md

The cost of airline tickets reached $500 for flights typically priced at $65, leading to separate Thanksgiving celebrations for the hosts. Despite news reports claiming airports were empty due to the economy, the high fares are cited as the primary reason for decreased travel. One host prepared pheasant for the holiday instead of turkey, noting the high cost of traditional travel during the economic downturn.

Keywords: [thanksgiving](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thanksgiving.md), airline fares, [travel industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel-industry.md), [economic collapse](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-collapse.md), [pheasant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pheasant.md)

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