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Boarding Pass 246: Basic Business Aug 12, 2024

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Drew couldn't escape thunderstorms and diversions this week and Doug becomes a KC46 trainer. Doug and family brave the summer load factors and nonrev to Denver. We discuss:
Basic Business? Delta may unbundle Business, eliminating perks like lounge access
United sunsetting their inflight magazine, Hemispheres
Starliner astronauts stuck on the ICC wait for a flight home
Cathay Pacific investing in its product and ordering A330-300neos
Delta vs Crowdstrike…who's to blame for Delta’s extended IRROPs?
Flight delays and compensation
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Boarding Pass 245: A "Disappointing" Record Breaking Quarter and a New Beginning at Boeing Aug 05, 2024

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Doug is back from Amsterdam and Drew has a new flight instructor and, phew, he’s great. A listener said that we were ahead of the curve with our discussion about supertugs and then about mentioning “rawdogging” before it became an avgeek household word. Well, we did it again because the new Pan Am is considering branded airline lounges which we suggested last week, AND, the new Boeing CEO will be based in Seattle to focus on making better planes, which we suggested months ago. We also discuss:
Boom Supersonic has a facility to build their Symphony engine and just unveiled it virtual flight deck
Spirit is laying ofg 240 pilots and some flight attendants as it tries to avoid bankruptcy
Doug goes all MBA on airline first quarter results - don’t worry, we make it fun
A listener asks about becoming an pilot in his 50’s - DO IT!

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Boarding Pass 244: Not Your Grandma's Southwest Jul 29, 2024

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Drew is back from New Zealand and Australia and Doug is just off a triangle route, going from San Francisco to Tokyo to New York and back. We recap our trips and discuss:
Paris Olympics causes Delta and Air France financial losses.
Crowdstrike strikes the airlines.
Farnborough airshow orders.
Southwest Airlines low flying planes, seat assignments, and premium seating.
Doug going to Amsterdam next week and Drew’s back to Cessna 172 school.

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Boarding Pass 243: Down Undah Jul 22, 2024

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Drew made it to New Zealand but it wasn’t without some drama. Doug gives the 767 simulator a workout with some dangerours scenarios. We also discuss:
Carriers increase service to New Zealand from the US.
FAA grants Boeing a TIA (type inspection authorization) for the 777-9, giving it the green light for certification.
We compare the 777-9 to its predecessor, the 777-300ER.
Pan Am rising again? We talk about a new company trying to reimagine the legendary carrier.
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Check out our map of things to do in Auckland and on the North Island!

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Boarding Pass 242: Drew Flies Alone Jul 15, 2024

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Joe, Drew's flight instructor, joins us to talk about teaching people to fly. His last lesson as a CFI happened to be Drew's solo flight! We discuss:
Drew's still on cloud 9 after soloing
What got Joe into aviation
Boeing pleads guilty of fraud
Lufthansa purchases 41% of ITA
TSA breaks a passenger screening record of over 3 million
Joe gives advice to prospective pilots

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Boarding Pass 241: Ryan Can Fly and Move Planes Jul 08, 2024

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Special guest, Ryan, joins us to talk about becoming a private pilot and supervising the Move Team. Doug is back from a domestic 777 circuit including SFO, IAH, DEN, and OGG (Maui). He talks about landing a huge plane on a tiny runway. We also discuss:
CRJ200 hate speech is exposed
Boeing brings Spirit Aerosystems, that makes 737 fuselages, back in-house
Are Air Force uniforms as uncomfortable as they look
Drew is planning to solo for the 1st time. Will he be cockpit blocked again?

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Boarding Pass 240: Rawdoggin Jul 01, 2024

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Rawdogging is the challenge of taking a long flight with no IFE, books, music, or sleep. Rawdoggers sit there staring at the cabin, out the window, and at the airshow map - basically what avgeeks do everyday. We’re calling cultural appropriation! 🤣 We discuss this and: Drew’s prepping for his private pilot solo. Doug flies the triangle: SFO-EWR-HND-SFO. Aer Lingus pilot strike complicates Swifties' concert plans. IATA declares that the industry has recovered from COVID. Record TSA screenings. Skytrax top 10 airlines. Remember to check the FAA’s National Airspace System Status before you fly at : nasstatus.faa.gov.

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Boarding Pass 239: Rocking Chairs and SSTs Jun 24, 2024

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Doug is back from 777 simulator training at Denver and Drew is getting ready to solo a (real) Cessna 172. Doug is also choosing patio furniture and guess what… we’ve got an aviation patio furniture story! We discuss: Short runway, big planes at Maui. When did rocking chairs make their way into airports? Boom Supersonic completes its Overture factory in Greensboro.
Archer Aviation partners with Signature Aviation to bring electric air taxi service to United hubs. American Airlines flight attendants demand higher pay. Doug answers listener Kyle’s question about preparing for an international flight.

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Boarding Pass 238: 40-Year-Old Virgin Jun 17, 2024

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Virgin Atlantic celebrates 40 years of service this month. We reminisce about the groundbeaking airline's growth and how it's looking to rejuvenate with new management. In other news, Doug is summering in Breckenridge and, for balance, Drew's operations center is flooded. Spoiler…it was a crappy situation. Also on this episode: Alaska loses to the Virgin Group in a $160 million trademark case. FAA reports unruly passenger incidents remain high. Lufthansa and IAG being asked for more concessions for their acquisitions of ITA and Air Europa, respectively. Southwest’s new investor, Elliott Investment Management, demands changes. What is a coterminal and what does that mean for passengers

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Boarding Pass 237: Starliner's "Long Tarmac Delay" Jun 10, 2024

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Doug is back from steamy hot and bustling Manila, and Drew’s still getting cockpit-blocked on his Cessna 172 training flights. This time Drew's training was canceled when a Yak 52 gear collapse caused the single runway airport to close. On this episode we discuss: We got featured in the New York Times! IATA predicts bigger airline profits in 2024 than 2023 NASA and Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner “Calypso” docks with the ICC. SpaceX launched and successfully landed, Starship, a reusable satellite launcher and moon lander. Speaking of Star, Drew describes how airlines prioritize STAR flights - Start The Airline Right. Doug is planning for a family trip over the weekend and Drew is hitting the books to possibly solo this month

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