Episodes
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In this episode, Bernice Notenboom explores the explosive growth of budget airlines and the resulting shifts in the aviation industry. Starting from her visit to Schiphol’s air traffic control tower, Bernice delves into the impact of low-cost carriers on accessibility, industry practices, and climate. With insights from Scott Keyes, founder of Going, and Keith Lawless of Air Transat, Bernice examines the rise of "no-frills" flying, and its environmental effects, while questioning if such growth is sustainable.
Key topics
The rise of low-cost airlines and their impact on travel habitsInnovations in cost-cutting, efficiency, and fuel consumptionBalancing accessibility in travel with climate impact concerns
Featured Guests
Michiel van Dorst: CEO of Air Traffic Control NetherlandsScott Keyes: Founder of GoingKeith Lawless: Aviation consultant and sustainability leader
Next Episode: The environmental cost of aviation and its implications for our future.
Keywords: Aviation, Budget Airlines, Environmental Impact, Carbon Emissions, Air Travel Growth
Final Call is produced in close collaboration with audio agency Airborne and is made possible by LNVL, Rotterdam Havenbedrijf, Neste, Vopak, Gasunie and POP Foundation. -
In this debut episode, Bernice Notenboom takes you to the Arctic, sharing her love for exploration and her journey to understand the aviation industry's environmental impact. She explores humanity's fascination with flight, from ancient myths to modern-day aviation and discusses the explosive growth of air travel and its ecological consequences, posing the question: Can we continue to fly without harming the planet?
Key topics:
Arctic expedition reports and interactions with Inuit hunters, scientists and polar explorersThe mythology of Icarus and early aviation historyReflections on her documentary Skygods (2022) and insights from industry leadersDiscussion on the aviation boom and its environmental impactFeatured guests:
Johan Ludgren - EasyjetChristopher Botham, researcher on history of aviationJohn Little, curator of the Museum of Flight in SeattleNext Episode: Examining the evolution of the aviation industry and today’s key players.
Final Call is made possible by LNVL, Rotterdam Havenbedrijf, Neste, Vopak, Gasunie and POP Foundation.
Keywords: Aviation, Climate Change, Exploration, Sustainability, Air Travel, climate change, planet and environment, flying sustainable, climate journalism, Boeing -
Final Call, hosted by climate journalist and Arctic explorer Bernice Notenboom, dives deep into the complex world of aviation and its environmental impact. This six-part podcast series explores our longstanding fascination with flight, the growing ecological cost of air travel, and the daunting challenge for the aviation industry to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Through her personal experiences as an expedition leader and her interviews with scientists, innovators, and industry leaders, Notenboom highlights the delicate balance between the allure of exploration and the urgent need for sustainable change.
In each episode, Final Call delves into several key questions: What drives our cultural and evolutionary urge to fly? Why does aviation carry such a heavy ecological footprint, and what innovations could make it greener? Is it possible to continue traveling the world without further harming the planet? And finally, how can individuals balance personal freedom with environmental responsibility?
Listeners are invited to join Bernice Notenboom as she takes them on a journey that is as personal as it is global. With a unique perspective shaped by years spent documenting climate change, Notenboom doesn’t just ask tough questions to experts—she challenges herself and her audience to consider what we’re willing to change for the sake of the planet.
More than just a climate and technology podcast, Final Call is a powerful reflection on our collective choices and the responsibilities that come with them.
Listen now to Final Call to discover the fascinating, turbulent future of flying and what it will take to keep exploring our world sustainably.
Final Call is produced in close collaboration with audio agency Airborne and is made possible by LNVL, Rotterdam Havenbedrijf, Neste, Vopak, Gasunie and POP Foundation.
