Flying Smarter: Air Travel Explained
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Flying Smarter: Air Travel Explained
Air travel can be confusing and frustrating. At the same time, the world of commercial flying is absolutely fascinating. In each episode, this podcast will answer your questions and explore different topics to expand your horizons and make you a smarter and savvier air traveler. Whether you are look...
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72 - Why We Love Air Travel: 2024 Year-in-Review
In this episode, we have our 2024 year-in-review. Hear from our guests about why they love air travel and their role in the aviation industry. Plus,...
71 - Maximizing Your Points and Miles with Ben Komenkul
In this episode, points and miles expert Ben Komenkul joins Andrew to share expert tips and insights to help you maximize your points and miles. But f...
70 - The World's Top Airport Lounges
This episode contains the third and final part of our series on airport lounges. Plus, Andrew takes a look at why airlines skip seat letters.
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69 - How to Access Airport Lounges
In this episode, Andrew starts by looking at airline status and the US government’s airline for transporting prisoners. Then he continues our airport...
68 - A Look at Airport Lounges
In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about why some airplanes skip row numbers and what airlines do to recognize “million milers.” Then for t...
Revisited: Talking Turbulence with Owen Zupp
We have to take a week off unfortunately, but we’re revisiting Episode 8 instead of skipping this week altogether! Flying Smarter will be back with an...
67 - Keeping Travelers Satisfied with Michael Taylor
Andrew starts this episode by talking about aircraft painting and secret crew rest areas. The main segment for this episode features Michael Taylor fr...
66 - Five More Unique Air Travel Experiences
In this episode, Andrew starts by looking at why airlines and aircraft sometimes struggle in hot temperatures. Then he explores five unique air travel...
65 - The Future of Technology in the Air Travel Experience with Joelle Cuvelier
This episode contains the second part of our conversation with Joelle Cuvelier from global travel technology company Amadeus. Plus, Andrew takes a loo...
64 - Tools for Finding Flight Deals & Cheap Flights
In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about mileage runs. Then for the main segment, he looks at tools that you can use to find flight deals a...
63 - A Look Behind Your Ticket Purchase with Joelle Cuvelier
Andrew starts this episode by talking about some exciting innovations in the onboard experience. The main segment for this episode features Joelle Cuv...
62 - The Two Airports of Tokyo
In this episode, Andrew starts by looking at how you can get your Global Entry or NEXUS membership revoked. Then he explores Tokyo’s two international...
61 - Flight Attendant Tales with Ally Murphy
In this episode, former flight attendant Ally Murphy joins Andrew to share fascinating stories and lessons from the skies. But first, Andrew talks abo...
60 - Understanding Airline Loyalty Program Status
In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about the longest domestic flights in the world. Then for the main segment, he looks at airline loyalty...
59 - Designing an Airline Brand with Edmond Huot
This episode starts by looking at why you shouldn’t inflate your life jacket until you are about to leave the aircraft. Andrew then talks with Edmond...
58 - Has Flying Become More Dangerous?
In this episode, Andrew starts by looking at whether you can get your expired points and miles back. Then he talks about aviation safety, looking at r...
57 - Behind the Scenes of Airline Maintenance with Brian Bermudez Part 2
This episode features the second part of Andrew’s chat with aircraft maintenance engineer and professor Brian Bermudez. Plus, he looks at whether your...
56 - Behind the Scenes of Airline Maintenance with Brian Bermudez Part 1
Andrew starts this episode by talking about airline flight numbers. The main segment for this episode features aircraft maintenance technician and pro...
55 - Flying Around the Globe: Round-the-World Itineraries
In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about what the different cabin class names mean. Then he looks at round-the-world tickets and how you ca...
54 - All About Aviation Weather with Doug Morris
This episode starts by looking at why involuntary downgrades happen and what to do if you get involuntary downgraded. Andrew then talks to airline cap...
53 - How the Global Air Travel System Works Together
Andrew starts this episode by talking about how much airliners weigh and important takeaways from recent aviation incidents. Then he looks at the inte...
52 - When to Book Your Flight: Travel Hacks & Trends with Christie Hudson
In this episode, Andrew starts by looking at how you can fly on the world’s largest airliner – the Airbus A380 – these days. The main segment features...
51 - Travel Tips: 2023 Year-in-Review Part 2
This is the second part of our 2023 year-in-review. Our guests from throughout the year are sharing their travel tips and insights in a series of prev...
50 - Celebrating 50 Episodes & 2023 Year-in-Review Part 1
Flying Smarter is celebrating 50 episodes! This episode contains some special announcements as well as the first part of our 2023 year-in-review.
49 - Why Flying is Miserable with Ganesh Sitaraman
Andrew starts this episode by talking about why we board and deplane from the left side of the aircraft. Afterwards, the main segment of this episode...
48 - Boarding and Deplaning: How We Get On and Off the Plane
In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about whether you can sleep overnight in an airport terminal. Then he looks at the different ways we boa...
47 - On the Airport Ramp with Tyler Crook
This episode starts by looking at how to ensure that you are within your baggage allowances so that you avoid surprise fees at the airport. Andrew the...
46 - Surviving a Schedule Change
In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about where airliners are assembled. Then he looks at schedule changes and how to deal with them.
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45 - Flying with a Baby with Carrie Bradley
Andrew starts this episode by talking about airline seat map websites. The main segment for this episode features family travel expert and former flig...
44 - The Lasting Impacts of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks
In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about why airplane cabins are so dry and what you can do about it. Then he looks at the lasting impacts...
43 - How to Avoid Getting Bumped from Your Flight
Andrew starts by talking about why fares are so cheap in Europe when compared to North America. Then, the main segment for this episode looks at how y...
42 - Exploring the Essential Air Service with Joey Gerardi
This episode of Flying Smarter starts off by talking about Real ID and which plane has lavatories on the cargo hold level. Aviation writer and video p...
41 - Talking About Trusted Traveler Programs
In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about the future of jumbo jets. Then he looks at trusted traveler programs that can help you save time a...
40 - Navigating the Airports of New York City
Andrew starts by talking about whether or not you should build your own connection. Then, the main segment for this episode looks at the airports of N...
39 - Inside Air Traffic Control with Andy Watson
This episode starts by looking at which planes have an upper deck. Andrew then talks with air traffic controller Andy Watson to get an inside look at...
38 - The Story of the Boeing 737 MAX
In this episode, Andrew talks about why flights often don’t divert to the nearest airport. For the main segment, he looks at the story of the infamous...
37 - Finding Cheap Flights & Traveling on a Budget with Kendyl Grender Part 2
This episode has the second part of a two-part discussion about travel hacking and budget travel with Kendyl Grender. In this episode, Andrew continue...
36 - Finding Cheap Flights & Traveling on a Budget with Kendyl Grender Part 1
Andrew starts this episode by talking about birds in airport terminals. The main segment for this episode is the first part of a conversation with Ken...
35 - The Runway: A Mile of Pavement That Will Take You Anywhere
In this episode, Andrew talks about an essential piece of airport infrastructure: runways. Plus, he looks at airline codes.
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34 - Medical Emergencies, Travel Tips & More: Insights from Our 2022 Guests
Andrew starts by talking about why flight deck doors are often open during boarding. The main segment for this episode features previously unaired cli...