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Flying Around the Globe: Round-the-World Itineraries
Episode 55 · In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about what the different cabin class names mean. Then he looks at...
Feb 12, 2024


What Happened to SkyMall?
If you flew during the 1990s and 2000s in the United States, you are bound to remember the iconic SkyMall magazine. SkyMall lived in...
Feb 10, 2024


All About Aviation Weather with Doug Morris
Episode 54 · This episode starts by looking at why involuntary downgrades happen and what to do if you get involuntary downgraded. Andrew...
Jan 29, 2024


How the Global Air Travel System Works Together
Episode 53 · Andrew starts this episode by talking about how much airliners weigh and important takeaways from recent aviation incidents....
Jan 15, 2024


When to Book Your Flight: Travel Hacks & Trends with Christie Hudson
Episode 52 · In this episode, Andrew starts by looking at how you can fly on the world’s largest airliner – the Airbus A380 – these days....
Jan 1, 2024


A Look at JetBlue’s Creative Aircraft Names and Liveries
This article was first published on AirlineGeeks on September 21, 2023 America’s most blue airline has a history of giving its aircraft...
Dec 29, 2023


What Is the Difference Between a Captain, First Officer, Pilot, and Copilot?
Airliners are generally flown by two people these days, with two pilot seats in the flight deck. These two individuals are known as the...
Dec 19, 2023


Travel Tips: 2023 Year-in-Review Part 2
Episode 51 · This is the second part of our 2023 year-in-review. Our guests from throughout the year are sharing their travel tips and...
Dec 18, 2023


Celebrating 50 Episodes & 2023 Year-in-Review Part 1
Episode 50 · Flying Smarter is celebrating 50 episodes! This episode contains some special announcements as well as the first part of our...
Dec 4, 2023


Sneak Peek: On Board United’s Swanky New Airbus A321neo
Earlier this week, I toured United Airlines’ brand-new Airbus A321neo for aviation news site AirlineGeeks. Here are a few images from the...
Dec 2, 2023


Why Flying is Miserable with Ganesh Sitaraman
Episode 49 · Andrew starts this episode by talking about why we board and deplane from the left side of the aircraft. Afterwards, the...
Nov 20, 2023


Using Two Unusual Boarding & Deplaning Methods
For the vast majority of commercial flights today, passengers board and deplane using one of three methods. They either walk through a...
Nov 7, 2023


Boarding and Deplaning: How We Get On and Off the Plane
Episode 48 · In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about whether you can sleep overnight in an airport terminal. Then he looks at...
Nov 6, 2023


On the Airport Ramp with Tyler Crook
Episode 47 · This episode starts by looking at how to ensure that you are within your baggage allowances so that you avoid surprise fees...
Oct 23, 2023


Flying Canada’s Largest Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier: Flair Airlines Trip Report
I recently had the chance to fly on Canada’s largest ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC), Flair Airlines. My trip took me on a short one and a...
Oct 10, 2023


Surviving a Schedule Change
Episode 46 · In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about where airliners are assembled. Then he looks at schedule changes and how...
Oct 9, 2023


Flying with a Baby with Carrie Bradley
Episode 45 · Andrew starts this episode by talking about airline seat map websites. The main segment for this episode features family...
Sep 25, 2023


Airlines Fly Empty Planes Around. This is Why.
The airline business has notoriously slim profit margins. It’s therefore no secret that empty planes generally aren’t good for an...
Sep 21, 2023


The Lasting Impacts of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks
Episode 44 · In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about why airplane cabins are so dry and what you can do about it. Then he...
Sep 11, 2023


How to Avoid Getting Bumped from Your Flight
Episode 43 · Andrew starts by talking about why fares are so cheap in Europe when compared to North America. Then, the main segment for...
Aug 28, 2023
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