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Daily Mail
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Channel Nine farewells 'legend' executive producer behind Married At First Sight as he quits his long-running TV career after 31 years with the network
Channel Nine executive producer John Walsh, who is 'the man behind TV shows that have shaped Australia', has farewelled his long-running television career after 31 years. Walsh is the 'legend' behind successful shows such as Getaway, The Voice, and Married At First Sight Australia. Current and former colleagues shared their tributes to Walsh on Thursday, announcing his exit on LinkedIn and revealing he will now work as a travel columnist for 'Today at Nine we farewelled a legend. John Walsh is the man behind TV shows that have shaped Australia,' wrote Digital Editorial Director Kerri Elstub. 'From Getaway to launching The Voice, and almost a decade on the record-breaking roller-coaster that is Married At First Sight. 'But while he is leaving TV behind, he is staying in the Nine family as a travel columnist for After more than two decades running Australia's top TV travel show, he has some great stories to share.' Elstub finished with: 'Congrats on an incredible career JW and here's to the next chapter.' MAFS expert John Aiken took to the comments with his own heartfelt message, writing: 'Wonderful man! So grateful for him.' 'What an incredible career! Congratulations John Walsh and so pleased to have you onboard with 9Travel!' said another colleague. A third commented: 'One of the best all rounders in TV. You'll be sorely missed JW. Cheers, JAF.' 'John Walsh you certainly are an absolute legend and a gentleman. I'll never forget how kind and helpful you were to me when I first arrived in Sydney back in 2011. Wishing you all the best for this next chapter in your life!' said one. 'The best. Don't know what I would have done without you John Walsh back in the day. Enjoy the next phase,' someone else wrote, as another added: 'John Walsh my former boss what a legend!' Walsh has worked at Nine for 31 years, predominantly as a producer for some of the most successful Australian TV shows to come out of the network. In December, Channel Nine star Catriona Rowntree revealed she even asked her boss for 'permission' to marry her husband James Pettit in 2008. The veteran getaway presenter, 52, who shares sons Andrew, 14, and Charles, 12, with the executive producer, admitted she sought the advice of Walsh, who was her boss at the time, before tying the knot. Her confession came as she shared a heartwarming tribute to Walsh on Instagram at the time as he bid a fond farewell to the long-running series Getaway after more than 30 years at the helm. Sharing a series of photos from Walsh's farewell party, Rowntree added an expansive tribute to her superior. 'I love my Boss and I ain't afraid to show it (his gorgeous wife Jenny is completely fine with this). With heavy hearts we bid farewell to the most amazing Captain of The Ship a TV Show could ask for,' she began. She added Walsh's tenure as an executive producer for Getaway, as well as for such shows as Travel Guides and MAFS, had seen him 'adored by all'. 'This gentle giant is our calm in the storm, no doubt helped by the fact he's a teetotaller and always has our backs,' she said. Rowntree added she owes her family to her former boss, admitting she asked Walsh's permission to wed. 'In fact I can thank him for my children (back down Legal Department) and the life I have today,' she said. Current and former colleagues shared their tributes to Walsh on Thursday, announcing his exit on LinkedIn and revealing he will now work as a travel columnist for 'When my farmer asked me to marry him, I didn't say yes, I went to ask John's permission, I feared I'd lose everything I'd built by leaving my home and head office.' She continued: 'But John said: "Treens, as long as you can get to an airport, I don't care where you live!"' Her lengthy post continued, with Rowntree sharing how grateful she is for Walsh's professionalism, friendship, and flexibility. 'He was up for Work From Home long before Covid, ahead of his time, knowing that if you wanted to retain staff you liked, you had to be a little flexible,' she said.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
What Happens When a Passenger Dies Mid-flight? The Answer May Surprise You
An Australian couple detailed a tragic event where another passenger died and was seated next to them for several hours, according to media reports. Airlines have different protocols for managing an in-flight death. An international aviation agency says the deceased person should be moved away from passengers, or returned to their original seat if the plane is full. A mid-flight tragedy is raising questions about the protocols for when someone dies on an airplane. On a recent Qatar Airways flight, a person tragically died and was placed next to another pair of passengers. Jennifer Colin and Mitchell Ring say they were on an hours-long flight when a woman became ill and collapsed to the ground near their row of seats, reports."Unfortunately, the lady couldn't be saved, which was pretty heartbreaking to watch," Ring told the Australian outlet. "They tried to wheel her up towards business class, but she was quite a large lady and they couldn't get her through the aisle.'The crew reportedly asked them to move over one seat, and placed the deceased person in their original seat, despite the other seats being unoccupied. The passengers said the crew placed blankets over the body, and recalled seeing medical staff pull back the blankets upon Airways reviewed the events internally, and determined that all protocols were followed.'Passengers were accommodated to other seats, and a crew member was sitting at all times with the deceased passenger for the duration of the flight until landing in Doha,' a spokesperson for Qatar Airways told Travel + Leisure. 'We have been in direct contact with the family of the deceased as well as other passengers who were directly affected by this difficult situation and have offered emotional support and compensation."The airline added that the tragedy is an unfortunate reality of unexpected deaths occurring on aircraft, and their crew is trained to deal with these situations with respect and dignity. 'After an internal review, it is clear that Qatar Airways cabin crew acted quickly, appropriately and professionally at all times in line with training and industry standard practice,' the spokesperson added to T+L. In the aftermath of the news, hundreds of people shared their perspective and confusion on how a deceased passenger could be seated next to other paying customers, when other seats were reportedly available. 'I simply don't understand the reasoning behind not allowing a change of seats,' one person shared on Reddit. 'If there were no other seats available I suppose someone would have to sit next to the decedent but it sounds like that wasn't the case.' That said, aviation experts say that in-flight deaths are not common."There's no good outcome in this scenario for the airline or its customers,' Mike Arnot, head of airline communications firm Juliett Alpha, told T+L. 'In-flight deaths are extremely rare—about one per 8 million passengers—but medical emergencies, including overdoses, heart issues, seizures, are more common. Even births which are even more rare than in-flight death.' International groups have provided frameworks for airlines. The International Air Transport Association (IATA), for example, has specific guidance for carriers to follow in the event of a death on board. Airline crews are first advised to immediately notify the captain of a person who has been declared dead, or presumed to be dead. Following the notification, crew members are instructed to move the deceased person to an available seat. The specific order of the seat location is first finding a seat that is away from all passengers, and if the plane is full, the passenger should be moved back to their original seat. 'Take extra care when moving the person and be aware of the difficulty of the situation for companions and onlookers,' the IATA guidance states. (The IATA guidance also mentions covering the deceased individual with blankets, which was followed by the Qatar crew.)From a passenger rights perspective, there is little documentation for what those on the flight can expect. According to the IATA guidance, in some circumstances on a full flight, the deceased passenger may be moved back to their original seat. Within the United States, airlines do not have a specific listed protocol that prevents a deceased passenger from being seated next to other passengers. As an example, American Airlines has a section in its contract of carriage that outlines events beyond their control, citing "force majeure." 'If your ticket still has value (if you were, for example, re-accommodated in a different class of service) we'll refund the unused portion to the original form of payment, but beyond that we are not liable,' American shares on its website. Read the original article on Travel & Leisure
