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A show about the ins and outs of aviation and travel, from interviews with industry leaders to deep dives on a range of travel topics.
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Sep 3, 2020
Sep 3, 2020
13 min
Brett and Dave go over what airlines are facing as the Oct. 1 CARES Act deadline approaches, and how the industry may change.
USA Today: Thousands of American Airlines pilots, flight attendants take leave, early retirement
Crankyflier: The Government Stimulus is Done, Now We Wait to See the Results
Aug 20, 2020
Aug 20, 2020
14 min
Dave needs to travel, so in this episode Brett walks him through how the process has changed in the time of COVID-19
Aug 18, 2020
Aug 18, 2020
22 min
Andrew is back for his annual visit. This time we talk about the pandemic, of course, but also the MAX and more.
Aug 6, 2020
Aug 6, 2020
18 min
We're discussing the ever-shifting safety standards that the airlines are adopting. We're answering what they're doing to set themselves apart, what's for show, and what will actually keep travelers safe when they fly.
Infectious disease transmission during commercial air travel
Southwest Reduces Aircraft Cleaning Between Flights
Study: Leaving Airplane Middle Seats Empty Could Cut Coronavirus Risk Almost In Half
Jul 23, 2020
Jul 23, 2020
13 min
Brett goes on a deep dive into how airlines have traditionally plotted their routes and schedules...Dave is actually interested this time!
Thanks to our sponsor Turbulence Forecast!
Jul 9, 2020
Jul 9, 2020
12 min
This week, Brett and Dave talk about how airports are funded and will taxpayers be on the hook for empty airports during the COVID crisis.
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Jun 25, 2020
Jun 25, 2020
12 min
In this episode, Brett is joined by a special guest to go over some overlooked destinations and travel recommendations as Americans gear up for a summer without international travel!
IATA Travel Centre COVID-19 Map
Jun 16, 2020
Jun 11, 2020
Jun 11, 2020
11 min
In this episode, Brett navigates through all the uncertainty in buying air tickets during COVID-19, from discussing the relative safety of air travel to pulling apart old ticketing myths and wondering about any potential deals to be found.
Sponsored by The Airplane Shop
May 28, 2020
May 28, 2020
12 min
In this episode, we'll guide you through what you can expect to find the next time you're in an airport in the short and medium-term. Then we go off the deep end and dive into what airports may look like in the future.
Sponsored by The Airplane Shop