71 - Maximizing Your Points and Miles with Ben Komenkul
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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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...
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20 of 73 episodes70 - The World's Top Airport Lounges
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...
69 - How to Access Airport Lounges
In this episode, Andrew starts by looking at airline status and the US government’s airline for transporting prisoners. Then he continues ou...
68 - A Look at Airport Lounges
In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about why some airplanes skip row numbers and what airlines do to recognize “million milers.”...
Revisited: Talking Turbulence with Owen Zupp
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...
67 - Keeping Travelers Satisfied with Michael Taylor
Andrew starts this episode by talking about aircraft painting and secret crew rest areas. The main segment for this episode features Michael...
66 - Five More Unique Air Travel Experiences
In this episode, Andrew starts by looking at why airlines and aircraft sometimes struggle in hot temperatures. Then he explores five unique...
65 - The Future of Technology in the Air Travel Experience with Joelle Cuvelier
This episode contains the second part of our conversation with Joelle Cuvelier from global travel technology company Amadeus. Plus, Andrew t...
64 - Tools for Finding Flight Deals & Cheap Flights
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...
63 - A Look Behind Your Ticket Purchase with Joelle Cuvelier
Andrew starts this episode by talking about some exciting innovations in the onboard experience. The main segment for this episode features...
62 - The Two Airports of Tokyo
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...
61 - Flight Attendant Tales with Ally Murphy
In this episode, former flight attendant Ally Murphy joins Andrew to share fascinating stories and lessons from the skies. But first, Andrew...
60 - Understanding Airline Loyalty Program Status
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...
59 - Designing an Airline Brand with Edmond Huot
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...
58 - Has Flying Become More Dangerous?
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...
57 - Behind the Scenes of Airline Maintenance with Brian Bermudez Part 2
This episode features the second part of Andrew’s chat with aircraft maintenance engineer and professor Brian Bermudez. Plus, he looks at wh...
56 - Behind the Scenes of Airline Maintenance with Brian Bermudez Part 1
Andrew starts this episode by talking about airline flight numbers. The main segment for this episode features aircraft maintenance technici...
55 - Flying Around the Globe: Round-the-World Itineraries
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...
54 - All About Aviation Weather with Doug Morris
This episode starts by looking at why involuntary downgrades happen and what to do if you get involuntary downgraded. Andrew then talks to a...
53 - How the Global Air Travel System Works Together
Andrew starts this episode by talking about how much airliners weigh and important takeaways from recent aviation incidents. Then he looks a...