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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...

Episode 50 · Flying Smarter is celebrating 50 episodes! This episode contains some special announcements as well as the first part of our...

Episode 49 · Andrew starts this episode by talking about why we board and deplane from the left side of the aircraft. Afterwards, the...

Episode 48 · In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about whether you can sleep overnight in an airport terminal. Then he looks at...

Episode 47 · This episode starts by looking at how to ensure that you are within your baggage allowances so that you avoid surprise fees...

Episode 46 · In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about where airliners are assembled. Then he looks at schedule changes and how...

Episode 45 · Andrew starts this episode by talking about airline seat map websites. The main segment for this episode features family...

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...

Episode 43 · Andrew starts by talking about why fares are so cheap in Europe when compared to North America. Then, the main segment for...

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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...