ARTICLES

5 days ago

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 11

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...

Aug 28

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 18

I Experienced SSSS-Style Airport Security Screening in Canada

I recently took a domestic flight out of Halifax Stanfield International Airport and experienced Canada’s version of enhanced airport...

Aug 14

Exploring the Essential Air Service with Joey Gerardi

Episode 42 · This episode of Flying Smarter starts off by talking about Real ID and which plane has lavatories on the cargo hold level....

Jul 31

Talking About Trusted Traveler Programs

Episode 41 · In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about the future of jumbo jets. Then he looks at trusted traveler programs...

Jul 17

Navigating the Airports of New York City

Episode 40 · Andrew starts by talking about whether or not you should build your own connection. Then, the main segment for this episode...

Jul 3

Inside Air Traffic Control with Andy Watson

Episode 39 · This episode starts by looking at which planes have an upper deck. Andrew then talks with air traffic controller Andy Watson...

Jun 19

The Story of the Boeing 737 MAX

Episode 38 · In this episode, Andrew talks about why flights often don’t divert to the nearest airport. For the main segment, he looks at...

Jun 5

Finding Cheap Flights & Traveling on a Budget with Kendyl Grender Part 2

Episode 37 · This episode has the second part of a two-part discussion about travel hacking and budget travel with Kendyl Grender. In...

May 24

Trip Report: Porter Airlines’ Inaugural Vancouver Round Trip

This article was first published on AirlineGeeks on February 12, 2023 Porter Airlines marked the beginning of a new chapter with its...

May 22

Finding Cheap Flights & Traveling on a Budget with Kendyl Grender Part 1

Episode 36 · Andrew starts this episode by talking about birds in airport terminals. The main segment for this episode is the first part...

May 8

The Runway: A Mile of Pavement That Will Take You Anywhere

Episode 35 · In this episode, Andrew talks about an essential piece of airport infrastructure: runways. Plus, he looks at airline codes....

Apr 24

Medical Emergencies, Travel Tips & More: Insights from Our 2022 Guests

Episode 34 · Andrew starts by talking about why flight deck doors are often open during boarding. The main segment for this episode...

Apr 19

The Most Punctual North American Airlines

This article was first published on AirlineGeeks on January 7, 2023 For the second year in a row, Delta Air Lines been deemed North...

Apr 10

Decoding Airport Codes

Episode 33 · Andrew starts by talking about one of the aspects of flying that causes the most nervousness: turbulence. Then, the main...

Mar 27

A Look at Loyalty Programs with Mark Ross-Smith

Episode 32 · This episode starts by looking at why you have to put your seat back and tray table up before landing. Andrew then talks...

Mar 22

A Visit to Newark Airport’s New Terminal A

Newark Liberty International Airport opened its brand-new Terminal A in January, marking a much-anticipated grand opening for the modern...

Mar 13

Five Unique Air Travel Experiences

Episode 31 · In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about the dirtiest parts of a plane. Then he explores five unique air travel...

Feb 27

Behind the Scenes of Long-Haul Flying with Lara Ketterman

Episode 30 · This episode of Flying Smarter starts off by looking at why some window seats are missing a window. Flight attendant Lara...