Go To Gate Girls

What happens to a bag between drop off and carousel? Where does it go once you’ve checked it in? How bad can things get when baggage systems really go wrong? We’ll see you at the gate!

Ever heard of the Kai Tak Heart Attack? Of a landing so low you could see look into peoples houses, watch their TV? Join us as we talk about Hong Kong's first international airport, its hair raising approach, and its second life as a golfcourse/cruise ship port/rugby stadium. We'll see you at the Gate!

Why does one of the world's biggest cities need two major airports? Why were there so many protests in opposition to Narita? And how is there still a working farm tucked between the taxiways today? Join us to find out - we’ll see you at the gate!

Most of us use planes as flying buses, but there is a lot more that a plane can do. Did you know you can add skis, rockets and even spaceships on to planes? Ever heard of a firefighter plane, or a farmer plane, or a boat plane? Join us this episode where we talk about Planes with Jobs! We'll see you at the Gate!

Ever wondered how you fit 500+ people on one plane? Or why a few centimetres of wiring lead to years of delays? The Airbus A380 is the largest passenger jet ever to fly — and this week, it's Poppy's turn to gush about her favourite plane. We'll see you at the Gate!

Its time! In this episode we talk about the most iconic supersonic commercial airplane, the Concorde. Turns out making a tube fly at the speed of sound takes a lot of technical magic, so join us this episode as we talk about the history and unique features of the Concorde. We'll see you at the Gate!

What's the first app you open when you hear a plane overhead? Do you know how to easily find out every tail number you've ever travelled on? Do you need a new aviation app game to get hooked on? We'll see you at the gate!

Where are boneyards usually located and why? What happens to planes when they are there? Discover why some planes are brought back to life while others are dismantled, and uncover the surprising reasons aircraft end up in the desert. We'll see you at the gate!

Why is there an X in LAX? Why do all Canadian airports start with Y? Do you know which airlines actually use tail names to share something specific? Join us to find out the answers to all this and more. We’ll see you at the gate!

Ever been about to board, see your plane has propellers and get freaked out? Join us to on this episode to learn about why there's no need to be scared of (turbo)prop planes, their unique features and where you might find them. We'll see you at the Gate!

Ever wanted to work in aviation, but don't want to be a pilot? Do you have a penchant for masking tape? Well then, we might just know the job for you! Join us as we discuss aviation-related jobs you've probably never heard of, and how all these roles come together to make sure the aviation industry runs safely and smoothly. We'll see you at the gate!

Do you know your A320s from your A350s? Or your Triple Sevens from your Dreamliners? By the end of this episode you'll know our hacks to work out what you're seeing flying overhead. We'll see you at the gate!

Aircraft liveries can spark surprisingly passionate debates among aviation fans, so we're diving into the world of airline paint schemes. What is a livery, why do they matter, and which ones do we love most? From iconic classics to special anniversary and promotional designs, we'll be sharing our favourites and exploring the stories behind them. We'll see you at the gate!

What controls where planes can fly and how are airways organised? Join us for our second episode where we discuss how planes are kept apart, why planes often don't fly the most direct route and what happened before the days of ATC. We'll see you at the gate! Ola Note: I mix up feet & meters in this episode, sorry for the mistake!

In our first full episode, we discuss why London City Airport (LCY) is a tiny airport with a massive reputation. From its famously steep approach to airport operations, we explore what makes LCY one of the most unique airports in the world. Expect relaxed conversation, fun facts and aviation rabbit holes. We'll see you at the gate!

We're Poppy & Ola and we're really excited to share our new podcast 'Go To Gate Girls'. Join us on our first episode where we introduce ourselves and let you know who we are, how we became interested in aviation and what we have in store for upcoming episodes. Please have your boarding cards ready. Instagram: