Flying Smarter: Air Travel Explained

Flying Smarter: Air Travel Explained

Air travel can be confusing and frustrating. At the same time, the world of commercial flying is absolutely fascinating. In each episode, this podcast will answer your questions and explore different topics to expand your horizons and make you a smarter and savvier air traveler. Whether you are looking to make the most of your next flying experience or are a naturally curious learner who wants to know more about how air travel works, Flying Smarter is the podcast for you.

Episoder(73)

40 - Navigating the Airports of New York City

40 - Navigating the Airports of New York City

Andrew starts by talking about whether or not you should build your own connection. Then, the main segment for this episode looks at the airports of New York City. Should you book connecting flights ...

18 Jul 202323min

39 - Inside Air Traffic Control with Andy Watson

39 - Inside Air Traffic Control with Andy Watson

This episode starts by looking at which planes have an upper deck. Andrew then talks with air traffic controller Andy Watson to get an inside look at what goes on inside the world of air traffic contr...

3 Jul 202329min

38 - The Story of the Boeing 737 MAX

38 - The Story of the Boeing 737 MAX

In this episode, Andrew talks about why flights often don’t divert to the nearest airport. For the main segment, he looks at the story of the infamous Boeing 737 MAX. Why do flights sometimes divert t...

19 Jun 202324min

37 - Finding Cheap Flights & Traveling on a Budget with Kendyl Grender Part 2

37 - Finding Cheap Flights & Traveling on a Budget with Kendyl Grender Part 2

This episode has the second part of a two-part discussion about travel hacking and budget travel with Kendyl Grender. In this episode, Andrew continues his talk with her, covering points and miles, ho...

5 Jun 202326min

36 - Finding Cheap Flights & Traveling on a Budget with Kendyl Grender Part 1

36 - Finding Cheap Flights & Traveling on a Budget with Kendyl Grender Part 1

Andrew starts this episode by talking about birds in airport terminals. The main segment for this episode is the first part of a conversation with Kendyl Grender, a budget traveler and creator of Kend...

22 Mai 202321min

35 - The Runway: A Mile of Pavement That Will Take You Anywhere

35 - The Runway: A Mile of Pavement That Will Take You Anywhere

In this episode, Andrew talks about an essential piece of airport infrastructure: runways. Plus, he looks at airline codes. In Episode 33, we covered airline codes. But what about airline codes? Lear...

8 Mai 202323min

34 - Medical Emergencies, Travel Tips & More: Insights from Our 2022 Guests

34 - Medical Emergencies, Travel Tips & More: Insights from Our 2022 Guests

Andrew starts by talking about why flight deck doors are often open during boarding. The main segment for this episode features previously unaired clips from our 2022 guests. If you board through the...

24 Apr 202323min

33 - Decoding Airport Codes

33 - Decoding Airport Codes

Andrew starts by talking about one of the aspects of flying that causes the most nervousness: turbulence. Then, the main segment for this episode looks at airport codes. Should we be afraid of turbul...

11 Apr 202323min

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