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In this episode, points and miles expert Ben Komenkul joins Andrew to share expert tips and insights to help you maximize your points and mi...
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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...

In this episode, points and miles expert Ben Komenkul joins Andrew to share expert tips and insights to help you maximize your points and mi...

This episode contains the third and final part of our series on airport lounges. Plus, Andrew takes a look at why airlines skip seat letters...

In this episode, Andrew starts by looking at airline status and the US government’s airline for transporting prisoners. Then he continues ou...

In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about why some airplanes skip row numbers and what airlines do to recognize “million milers.”...

We have to take a week off unfortunately, but we’re revisiting Episode 8 instead of skipping this week altogether! Flying Smarter will be ba...

Andrew starts this episode by talking about aircraft painting and secret crew rest areas. The main segment for this episode features Michael...

In this episode, Andrew starts by looking at why airlines and aircraft sometimes struggle in hot temperatures. Then he explores five unique...

This episode contains the second part of our conversation with Joelle Cuvelier from global travel technology company Amadeus. Plus, Andrew t...

In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about mileage runs. Then for the main segment, he looks at tools that you can use to find flig...

Andrew starts this episode by talking about some exciting innovations in the onboard experience. The main segment for this episode features...

In this episode, Andrew starts by looking at how you can get your Global Entry or NEXUS membership revoked. Then he explores Tokyo’s two int...

In this episode, former flight attendant Ally Murphy joins Andrew to share fascinating stories and lessons from the skies. But first, Andrew...

In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about the longest domestic flights in the world. Then for the main segment, he looks at airlin...

This episode starts by looking at why you shouldn’t inflate your life jacket until you are about to leave the aircraft. Andrew then talks wi...

In this episode, Andrew starts by looking at whether you can get your expired points and miles back. Then he talks about aviation safety, lo...

This episode features the second part of Andrew’s chat with aircraft maintenance engineer and professor Brian Bermudez. Plus, he looks at wh...

Andrew starts this episode by talking about airline flight numbers. The main segment for this episode features aircraft maintenance technici...

In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about what the different cabin class names mean. Then he looks at round-the-world tickets and...

This episode starts by looking at why involuntary downgrades happen and what to do if you get involuntary downgraded. Andrew then talks to a...

Andrew starts this episode by talking about how much airliners weigh and important takeaways from recent aviation incidents. Then he looks a...

In this episode, Andrew starts by looking at how you can fly on the world’s largest airliner – the Airbus A380 – these days. The main segmen...

This is the second part of our 2023 year-in-review. Our guests from throughout the year are sharing their travel tips and insights in a seri...

Flying Smarter is celebrating 50 episodes! This episode contains some special announcements as well as the first part of our 2023 year-in-re...

Andrew starts this episode by talking about why we board and deplane from the left side of the aircraft. Afterwards, the main segment of thi...

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

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

In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about where airliners are assembled. Then he looks at schedule changes and how to deal with th...

Andrew starts this episode by talking about airline seat map websites. The main segment for this episode features family travel expert and f...

In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about why airplane cabins are so dry and what you can do about it. Then he looks at the lastin...

Andrew starts by talking about why fares are so cheap in Europe when compared to North America. Then, the main segment for this episode look...

This episode of Flying Smarter starts off by talking about Real ID and which plane has lavatories on the cargo hold level. Aviation writer a...

In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about the future of jumbo jets. Then he looks at trusted traveler programs that can help you s...

Andrew starts by talking about whether or not you should build your own connection. Then, the main segment for this episode looks at the air...

This episode starts by looking at which planes have an upper deck. Andrew then talks with air traffic controller Andy Watson to get an insid...

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 th...

This episode has the second part of a two-part discussion about travel hacking and budget travel with Kendyl Grender. In this episode, Andre...

Andrew starts this episode by talking about birds in airport terminals. The main segment for this episode is the first part of a conversatio...

In this episode, Andrew talks about an essential piece of airport infrastructure: runways. Plus, he looks at airline codes. In Episode 33, w...

Andrew starts by talking about why flight deck doors are often open during boarding. The main segment for this episode features previously u...

Andrew starts by talking about one of the aspects of flying that causes the most nervousness: turbulence. Then, the main segment for this ep...

This episode starts by looking at why you have to put your seat back and tray table up before landing. Andrew then talks with StatusMatch CE...

In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about the dirtiest parts of a plane. Then he explores five unique air travel experiences, shar...

This episode of Flying Smarter starts off by looking at why some window seats are missing a window. Flight attendant Lara Ketterman then joi...

In this episode, Andrew talks about the dreaded problem of flight delays. Plus, he looks at runway incursions. What is a runway incursion? R...

This episode has the second part of a two-part interview about points and miles with MilesTalk founder and editor Dave Grossman. In this epi...

Andrew starts by talking about what airport slots are and how they can affect your flight. The main segment for this episode is the first pa...

In this episode, Andrew starts by talking about what it means if you have SSSS printed on your boarding pass. Then, he looks at the Airbus A...

This episode starts by looking at the busiest days of year for air travel. Andrew then talks with therapist and retired airline captain Tom...

This is the second part of a two-part series on seat selection. In this episode, Andrew talks more about seat selection, providing helpful a...

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...