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How Airports Make Money and Who Owns Them

Episode 14 · This episode starts by covering why airliners don’t have parachutes for passengers. Then, learn about how airports make...

Globetrotting with Gary Arndt

Episode 13 · In this episode, Andrew answers the question of which airline in the world is the safest. He then chats with Gary Arndt, an...

How to Get Upgraded on Your Next Flight

Episode 12 · In this episode, Andrew starts off by answering questions about how planes avoid mid-air collisions and why airlines...

Top 5 (Non-Pandemic) Air Travel News Stories of 2020 *Special Episode*

Episode 11 · Special Year-End Holiday Episode · This special episode of Flying Smarter looks at the top five non-pandemic air travel...

Flying and Skiing with Felice and Peter Hardy

Episode 10 · This episode of Flying Smarter starts off by looking at whether or not airplane doors can be opened inflight. Travel writers...

Why People Love the Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Episode 9 · This episode starts by answering questions about soft versus hard shell luggage and the difference between pilots, co-pilots,...

Talking Turbulence with Owen Zupp

Episode 8 · This episode is a bit special because it doesn’t follow the normal episode format. Andrew spends the entire episode chatting...

All About Airline Alliances

Episode 7 · In this episode, Andrew starts off by answering questions about how far in advance you should buy a plane ticket and why...

COVID-19, Airlines, and the Future with Dr. Kerry Tan

Episode 6 · This episode of Flying Smarter starts off by answering questions about how high planes fly and how to get into airport...

Duty-Free Shopping and Why Things at Airports are so Expensive

Episode 5 · This episode starts by answering questions about why there are carry-on liquid restrictions and why airlines fly empty planes...

Getting Started with Points and Miles with Alyssa Cerchiai

Episode 4 · In this episode, Andrew answers questions about airplane sewage and finding the best seat. He then chats with Alyssa Cerchiai...

Low-Cost Carriers: How They Work and What You Need to Know

Episode 3 · This episode starts by answering questions about birds and planes as well as in-seat power. Andrew then takes a deep dive...

How to Treat Your Flight Attendants with Flight Attendant Joe

Episode 2 · Andrew starts this episode off by answering questions about runway numbers and where planes go when they are retired. He then...

Your Bag's Journey and How it Gets Lost

Episode 1 · In this very first episode, Andrew introduces himself and the podcast, and then talks about ash trays and the best day of the...

Welcome to Flying Smarter

Trailer · Welcome to Flying Smarter! In each episode, we will delve into the fascinating world of air travel, answering your questions...