EPISODES

Celebrating 50 Episodes & 2023 Year-in-Review Part 1

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

Why Flying is Miserable with Ganesh Sitaraman

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

Boarding and Deplaning: How We Get On and Off the Plane

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

On the Airport Ramp with Tyler Crook

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

Surviving a Schedule Change

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

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...