Episode 036: Humpspotter talks populating leading #PaxEx database - a podcast by Runway Girl Network

It’s no secret that the American rail system compares unfavorably with many other countries, which have adopted high-speed rail and modern infrastructure. But we are seeing some #PaxEx improvements in US rail. For instance, Amtrak has unveiled a new two-floor Chicago Metropolitan Lounge for premium class travelers and those in its loyalty program. In this episode, co-hosts Max Flight and Mary Kirby talk to Jason about his lifelong experience of riding the NY rails, and whether passengers will embrace the types of changes we’re seeing.

Next, a new word is entering the #AvGeek lexicon. The word #humpspotter sounds profane but it’s not. Airlines around the world are fitting their aircraft with satellite-supported connectivity, and the humps atop these aircraft comprise the antenna system and radome. Jason is possibly the most avid aviation humpspotter in the world. We discuss the hump proliferation, how Jason tells them apart, and what it all means for #PaxEx.

Last but not least, it won’t surprise you that Jason’s humpspotting work has a serious purpose; he is helping to populate one of the best #PaxEx databases in the world in the form of Routehappy. But Routehappy is much more than that, and has been in the news a lot lately for its work in powering merchandising content for flights and inking deals with Delta, United and Sabre of late. Jason tells us about the direction the firm is headed, and what these arrangements mean for passengers.

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