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...
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EPISODES
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Deal with Delays
Episode 29 · In this episode, Andrew talks about the dreaded problem of flight delays. Plus, he looks at runway incursions. What is a...
Building a Points and Miles Strategy with Dave Grossman Part 2
Episode 28 · This episode has the second part of a two-part interview about points and miles with MilesTalk founder and editor Dave...
Building a Points and Miles Strategy with Dave Grossman Part 1
Episode 27 · Andrew starts by talking about what airport slots are and how they can affect your flight. The main segment for this episode...
The World's Largest Passenger Airliner: The Airbus A380
Episode 26 · In this episode, Andrew starts by talking about what it means if you have SSSS printed on your boarding pass. Then, he looks...
Overcoming Your Fear of Flying with Tom Bunn
Episode 25 · This episode starts by looking at the busiest days of year for air travel. Andrew then talks with therapist and retired...
Everything You Need to Know About Seat Selection Part 2
Episode 24 · This is the second part of a two-part series on seat selection. In this episode, Andrew talks more about seat selection,...
Everything You Need to Know About Seat Selection Part 1
Episode 23 · Andrew starts by talking about border preclearance and the world’s longest flights. The main segment for this episode is the...
Taking the Skies Less Traveled with Michael Hilliard
Episode 22 · In this episode, Andrew answers the question of why you can’t board a flight after the gate closes even if the plane is...
Yellow Things: Oxygen Masks, Life Jackets and Life Rafts
Episode 21 · In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about departure and arrival times as well as North Korea’s airline. Then he...
Bringing Pets to the Skies with Gayle Martz
Episode 20 · This episode starts by discussing invitation-only airline loyalty tiers and the difference between non-stop and direct...
The Past and Future of Supersonic Air Travel
Episode 19 · In this episode, Andrew answers questions about how airlines determine their scheduled flying times and why they pad their...
How Pilots are Trained with Greg Krino
Episode 18 · This episode of Flying Smarter starts off by looking at why you have to take your shoes off when going through airport...
Who is Actually Operating Your Flight
Episode 17 · In this episode, Andrew starts off by answering the question of why some airplane window shades are “upside down” and...
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...
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...
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...
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