17 - Who is Actually Operating Your Flight

17 - Who is Actually Operating Your Flight

In this episode, Andrew starts off by answering the question of why some airplane window shades are “upside down” and retract downwards. Then he talks about who is actually operating your flight by exploring airline partnerships and what it means for travelers. Why do some airplane window shades retract downwards instead of upwards? Find out in this episode and keep an eye out for it on your next flight. In today’s complicated world of air travel, we often book flights with one air...

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24 - Everything You Need to Know About Seat Selection Part 2

24 - Everything You Need to Know About Seat Selection Part 2

This is the second part of a two-part series on seat selection. In this episode, Andrew talks more about seat selection, providing helpful advice, tips and warnings. Plus, he looks at why LaGuardia Ai...

5 Des 202222min

23 - Everything You Need to Know About Seat Selection Part 1

23 - Everything You Need to Know About Seat Selection Part 1

Andrew starts by talking about border preclearance and the world’s longest flights. The main segment for this episode is the first part of a two-part series on seat selection. What is border preclear...

21 Nov 202220min

22 - Taking the Skies Less Traveled with Michael Hilliard

22 - Taking the Skies Less Traveled with Michael Hilliard

In this episode, Andrew answers the question of why you can’t board a flight after the gate closes even if the plane is still sitting there. He then chats with Michael Hilliard, a conflict journalist ...

7 Nov 202224min

21 - Yellow Things: Oxygen Masks, Life Jackets and Life Rafts

21 - Yellow Things: Oxygen Masks, Life Jackets and Life Rafts

In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about departure and arrival times as well as North Korea’s airline. Then he talks about three important safety features that all happen to be yellow, look...

24 Okt 202220min

20 - Bringing Pets to the Skies with Gayle Martz

20 - Bringing Pets to the Skies with Gayle Martz

This episode starts by discussing invitation-only airline loyalty tiers and the difference between non-stop and direct flights. Andrew then chats with former flight attendant and pet travel expert Gay...

10 Okt 202223min

19 - The Past and Future of Supersonic Air Travel

19 - The Past and Future of Supersonic Air Travel

In this episode, Andrew answers questions about how airlines determine their scheduled flying times and why they pad their schedules. Then, he dives into the past and future of supersonic air travel.H...

26 Sep 202222min

18 - How Pilots are Trained with Greg Krino

18 - How Pilots are Trained with Greg Krino

This episode of Flying Smarter starts off by looking at why you have to take your shoes off when going through airport security in the US. Airline pilot Greg Krino then comes onto the podcast to talk ...

12 Sep 202229min

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