Go To Gate Girls

Published by Ola and Poppy - The Go To Gate Girls

Aviation
Leisure

Hosted by two women with an unhealthy interest in aviation, Go To Gate Girls is a relaxed aviation podcast exploring the world of airlines, airports, aircraft and all things flying. Each episode centres around a different theme, with casual conversations, laughs and interesting deep dives into everything from iconic liveries and unusual routes to industry stories, favourite airports and lesser known facts.

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Recent episodes

Naming Conventions - Cracking Aviation's Secret Code

Jul 26, 202639 min

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!

Prop planes - how they're different to jets

Jul 19, 202635 min

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!

Unusual Jobs in Aviation - 5 roles you've never heard of

Jul 5, 202638 min

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!

Planespotting - tips & tricks

Jun 28, 202643 min

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 - more than just a paint job

Jun 21, 202638 min

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!

Airways - the roads of the sky

Jun 7, 202630 min

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!

London City Airport - what makes it so unique?

May 24, 202638 min

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!

Go To Gate Girls - An Introduction

May 16, 20267 min

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: