The Stressful Summer of Air Travel
Episode 16 · In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about the return of Flying Smarter before diving into what happens to uneaten...
EPISODES
- Feb 15, 2021
Cabin Safety Secrets with Jennel Senior
Episode 15 · This is a unique episode because it doesn’t follow the normal episode format. Andrew spends the entire episode chatting with...
- Feb 1, 2021
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...
- Jan 18, 2021
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...
- Jan 4, 2021
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...
- Dec 21, 2020
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...
- Dec 7, 2020
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...
- Nov 23, 2020
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,...
- Nov 9, 2020
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...
- Oct 26, 2020
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...
- Oct 12, 2020
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...
- Sep 28, 2020
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...
- Sep 14, 2020
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...
- Sep 13, 2020
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...
- Sep 12, 2020
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...
- Sep 11, 2020
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...
- Aug 30, 2020
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...