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Boarding Pass 146: Unplugged Sep 12, 2022

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We're semi-unplugged this week with Doug taping with his cellphone from a layover hotel room. Forgive us for too much realness on this MacGyver'ed episode. Drew gives an update on private pilot training and Doug is back from a 2nd LHR trip.

We discuss what rights you have when your flight cancels. Surprise, you will get less from ULCC's (ultra low cost carriers). The DOT hss created a dashboard to help you fund the answers at:

Customer Sevice Dashboard

Other topics on this episode:
Lufthansa avoids a pilot strike
Cathay Pacific is hiring again
US airline traffic is back to pre-Covid levels while China struggles with lockdowns
Descending into London, quietly, using CDA
We end the show with listener comments regarding last week's discussion on the Flight 1's around the world.
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Boarding Pass 145: Eefrow Sep 05, 2022

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Doug has the smoothest flight ever to Eefrow (London Heathrow) and Drew is planning to fill in as ops manager at SFO where his airline career started. Doug’s flight from SFO to LHR carries the legacy of Pan Am flight 1 which flew the route in the 90’s. Pan Am flight 1 of yore flew around the world in 1947. We discuss the other “Flight 1’s” of the world which represent several airline’s most prestigious routes. Also on the episode:
United and Emirates plan a possible codeshare agreement
Italy’s ITA gets bought out by an Air France/Delta and a private equity firm
A Cessna 172 flew from California to Honolulu nonstop
China Airlines orders the Boeing 787 for the first time
We finish the episode with a go-around on why most airliners are low wing and we share listener comments and questions.
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Boarding Pass 144: Winging It Aug 29, 2022

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High wing or low wing, what’s better and what’s the difference? We discuss that, trying to sleep during a 3 hour break on an 11 hour flight (spoiler…it’s hard), and a glass cockpit in a Cessna 172. Also:
Sizing airlines by available seat miles
Inflation is easing and so are ticket prices
Frontier is free from merger shackles with Spirit and plans for huge growth
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Boarding Pass 143: You'll Take What's Available Aug 22, 2022

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This week’s show has an airport theme with our buddy Francis, an airport ops supervisor, joining us for the 2nd time. Francis explains airport classifications, signage, and how they deal with diversions. We also dicuss:
American Airlines joining the list of customers for the Boom SST
Why tarmacs are made of asphalt or concrete

We end with a quick lesson on airport signage and lighting that will raise your avgeek credentials.

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Boarding Pass 142: A Walk Down Memory Taxilane Aug 15, 2022

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Doug and Drew meet up in California and tape in person. Drew takes Doug to Concord Buchanan Airport where he started his aviation career as a lineserviceman. Doug tells us about his first charter flight and how being on reserve is like nonreving for your job. Also on this episode:
The Jetblue/Spirit merger and ticket prices
We meet up with Nate of “In the Air” on Youtube for spotting

We spend a lot of time bantering with each other, and you, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the trip, the Next Trip!
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Boarding Pass 141: Northern Lights... In the Summer! Aug 08, 2022

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Doug embarks on his Atlantic IOE with a flight to Frankfurt that is pure aviation magic from two sunsets, during takeoff, and a rare view of the aurora borealis on a summertime flight. Drew might be changing from Team Piper to Team Cessna with a new instructor and flight school. A Cessna with a low budget “EICAS” system…whaaat? Also:
In-class vs. in-the-field training
787 deliveries are starting up again
Forget hate-selling, BA is “not-selling” tickets on LHR short haul
FAA asks for public comment on airline seat size

We end with listener question what to where inflight in case of an emergency. Our answers may shock you.

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Boarding Pass 140: Is the Recovery Stabilizing? Aug 01, 2022

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Are we seeing aviation stabilizing as airlines hire workers back and the travel surge starts to ease? We discuss positive trends we’re seeing in the supply chain, load factors, and our daily work life. Also on this episode:
The Spirit merger
Toronto Pearson Airport struggles with explosive travel growth
Boeing forecasts the global air fleet to double in the next 20 years
Engine failures on a 777 and a Piper Warrior

We end the show answering some great questions about LCC’s, pilot training, and diversions from our listeners.
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Boarding Pass 139: Summer Travel Jul 25, 2022

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Summer travel is in full swing and so are Doug with a family vacation, and Drew with a busy airport operation. We give you tips on how to avoid drama at the airport by planning ahead. Get there early, have back up plans, use the airline apps, and check the FAA's National Airspace System Status to avoid problem airports.

Also on this episode:
The Boom Overture SST makes progress
Alaska launches electronic bag tags in the US
Piper Warrior and Boeing 777 takeoff procedures

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Boarding Pass 138: Skynest Jul 18, 2022

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Would you pay extra to use a flat bed on a long flight? Air New Zealand thinks you will with their Skynest which are 6 stacked bunks mid cabin. We discuss this and commiserata about both of our crazy work days negotiating East Coast thunderstorms and a pigeon (?). Drew is hitting the private pilot training books and Doug has a previous KC10 pilot and coworker jumpseating on his flight. Also on this episode:
The Jetblue and Fronter merger courtship of Spirit continues
Heathrow turning away passengers?
Airline pilots seeking, and getting, raises
Airlines fined for improper passenger travel documents

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Boarding Pass 137: Frontier 1.0 and Leisure Suits Jul 11, 2022

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Matt joins us for the third time and is now an official co-host! His love for aviation started as a nonrev flying on his dad’s benefits on the original Frontier. He then went from ramper, to operations agent, to zone controller, to customer service supervisor, and finally to travel agent. He regales us with stories from when suits were required for employees. We also discuss:
Travel chaos from Sydney to Amsterdam as airlines cope with heavy traffic
SAS files for bankruptcy
Singapore Airlines North America service tops pre-CovidTWA Museum in Kansas City

We end the episode quizzing Matt on weird reservations terms. Ever heard of an open jaw ticket, skiplagging, and married segments? It’s all in this fun filled episode
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