Episodes

6d ago

Send us a text Doug trains new pilots on touch and go landings in the KC46 and Drew is preparing for a Winter Ops event. We discuss: More Airline Lounges for the new golden age of travel India’s Indigo airlines struggles under new pilot rest rules FAA administrator’s conflict of interest Boeing buys back Spirit AeroSystems California’s 79th Air Refueling Squadron Listener comments Join The Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Dec 8

Send us a text Drew is back from 3 days in Dublin and Doug is back from Osaka. Drew just had his first airport winter ops event. We discuss: Our travels Early season snow Thanksgiving travel numbers and 2026 travel trends Unexpected growth at a major airport Impact of the government shutdown comes into focus The FAA is investigating airlines after the shutdown Listener feedback Join The Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Dec 1

Send us a text Doug is celebrating Thanksgiving weekend in Chicago and Drew managed to escape from work in time for Thanksgiving dinner in Richmond. How does Doug plan on getting home on the busiest travel day and how does Drew plan to get to Ireland for Christmas Markets?. We discuss: Airbus A320 ELAC emergency software update New Pacific Airlines shuts down The Boeing 767 lives on with new orders for the KC46 Airline holiday menus DOT’s new Golden Age of Travel Join the Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Nov 24

Send us a text Doug tapes during another trip to Taipei and Drew finishes his airport scavenger hunt. We discuss: Orders pour in from Dubai Airbus teases a new model An Alaska pilot is sentenced from his 2023 fire handle incident Update on UPS 2976 Aircraft lights Listener feedback Join the network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Nov 17

Send us a text Doug is back from London and Drew lost a fight with a windsock. We discuss our weeks in flight and airport ops as well as the latest aviation news: Aurora Borealis wows pilots and passengers Government shutdown ends and aviation recovers 2 airlines serving the UK, Eastern Airways and Blue Islands, shut down FAA extends MD11 grounding to its predecessor, the DC10 Windsocks - what are they and what do they do Near miss at LAX Listener comments Join The Network! Links on this episode: FAA National Airspace System Status https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Nov 10

Send us a text Doug is back from Taipei and Drew has a busy week at airport ops. We discuss: More nonrev adventures Thanksgiving travel numbers and a way too early weather forecast More government shutdown issues impacting aviation Security scare in DC UPS Flight 2976 Engine failures Links from this episode: Doug’s Taipei whisky tasting place: Style Liquor and Whisky FAA MD11 Emergency Airworthiness Directive Join the Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Nov 3

Send us a text Doug is back from a whirlwind nonrev trip to Germany with his dad. We remember the history of Hawaiian Airlines as its airline code and operating certificate are laid to rest. We discuss: Doug and Dale’s amazing, and fast, nonrev adventure Good bye Hawaiian Airlines Creeping 777-9 certification delays ATC controllers not getting paid as shutdown drags on The COMAC 919 gains traction in Asia Listener comments Join The Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Oct 27

Send us a text Drew is back from a weekend in Quebec City and Doug is preparing for a nonrev adventure with his dad. We discuss: Birds on approach path Travelers Aid people are interesting Engine shortages EK9788 - ACT Airlines 747-400BCF crash in Hong Kong American Airlines 3rd quarter numbers United flight 1093 severely damaged at 36,000ft What are weather balloons? Listener feedback Join The Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Oct 20

Send us a text Doug is back from his narrow body style trip to NYC and Hawaii, via Denver, and Drew is loving runway inspections between flights (literally) and helping lost pigeons in the terminal. We discuss: A Pan Am rebirth? Boeing delivery news Another U.S. airline posts great Q3 numbers Lots of great contributor feedback Join The Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Oct 13

Send us a text Doug and Drew are back from trips over the Pacific to Taipei and Honolulu. Our buddy Patrick returns to the show to talk about dragging aircraft around the airport and Drew around Oahu on a packed 2-day trip. We discuss: Getting to Taiwan around a typhoon Nonreving to Hawaii and back Questions on moving aircraft The government shutdown starts affecting ATC United announces 6 new routes for summer 2026 Delta 3rd Quarter results Airplane maintenance checks Two perfect days on Oahu Join the Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Oct 6

Send us a text Drew has to check the runway after a bird strike report and Doug is getting ready to go back to Taipei. We discuss: Passengers grabbing bags in emergencies No more PLAYtime Lufthansa Group announces long-haul fleet plans Amsterdam backtracks on fee hikes Big, BIG news from Boeing Runway lights Join The Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Sep 29

Send us a text Doug is back from flying the 777 to Frankfurt and Drew finished his first week on PM shift in airport operations. Fresh croissants from Germany, elevators out of service, runway inspections, and 767 crew resource management - this episode is packed!. We discuss: Winter schedule routes Spirit lays off 1,800 flight attendants The Embraer E2 gets more love - this time from LATAM Huge Boeing order from the Middle East EMAS saves an E145 in Roanoke, VA United upgrades their GUM service American and United have IT outages Bag cans on narrowbodies Listener comments Join The Nextwork! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Sep 22

Send us a text Drew escorts a 737 and Doug is back from Zurich and New York. We discuss: The difference between the airport operations area and the movement area Helping an AvGeek with trip routing An update on Southwest’s long-haul ambitions Delta/AeroMexico joint venture in jeopardy Is the ultra low-cost airline model dead? Join The Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Sep 15

Send us a text Doug is back from Amsterdam and Drew is done with airport ops manager training. We discuss: Airport Restrooms Top 10 airports according to AirHelp The Embraer 195-E2 finally gets some love What is a sterile cockpit? EMAS to the rescue again…and again Aircraft type retirements and pilot assignments Contributor comments Join the Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Sep 8

Send us a text Doug and Drew fight sleep deprivation after late night and overnight shifts, respectively. Doug was on late night 767 simulator training flights and Drew was watching overnight airport ops in DC. We stay awake to discuss: Remembering 9/11 New cockpit barriers coming to an airline near you Spirit’s second bankruptcy Another big Boeing order Delta settles a lawsuit A checked bag takes the long road Thrust settings on climb out A contributor’s fun work project Join the network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Sep 1

Send us a text Happy Labor Day to all the aviation workers for getting where we need to be, safely, this summer. Doug and Drew talk about their aviation work weeks including Doug’s trip to Tokyo and Drew going back to airport ops midnight shift. We discuss: Aviation job opportunities Korean Air orders 103 Boeing planes Frontier encroaches on struggling Spirit routes What is an airline focus city? How are airline pilots assigned to aircraft Listener feedback Join the Network! Call our hotline to ask a question or just rant about something at 872-529-5620. Add a 001 or +1 if calling from outside the US. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Aug 25

Send us a text Doug and Drew talk about their exciting (not by choice) flights home on standby during a busy week. Drew also does his airfield runway inspections solo and is free to roam about the airport. Doug is back from his old love-hate work destination - London. We discuss: Celebrating our 300th episode! Passengers sue Delta and United Southwest finally admits it has hubs Air Canada resumes operations How do pilots get assigned specific aircraft types Listener feedback Voting on an airline’s new route Join the Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Aug 18

Send us a text Doug and Drew are doing their final summer nonrev trips which promise to be exciting - not in a good way. We discuss: Who is Chester, the eskimo on the Alaska tails? Is Atmos the name of Alaska/Hawaiian’s new frequent flier program? Is it the name of a combined airline (Drew, calm down) Hawaiian cancels the current longest US domestic flight Spirit says it may have to shut down if revenue and costs don’t improve Air Canada flight attendants are on the brink of a strike To out-source or not to out-source Listener comments Doug and Drew travel update Join The Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Aug 11

Send us a text Drew responds to a bird strike and gets to learn more about snarge - it ain’t pretty. Doug is living a nonrev drama trying to get his family home from Denver. Both of us live vicariously through Drew’s husband Robbie who is flying to Turkey. We discuss: How are the travel numbers looking so far this summer? Alaska announces a big change How some of the smaller airlines are doing this year Turbulence avoidance Check out this turbulence forecasting website called Turbli Listener feedback Join the network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Aug 4

Send us a text Doug is with family in Colorado after just making it there and Drew is having to change from airline radio lingo to airport lingo. Its, “roger”… copy? We condense days of NTSB hearings on the DCA crash into 3 main takeaways. Also on this episode: So long SeatGuru! Blue Sky gets the Green Light American Airlines finds a new partner More bad news at Spirit DCA crash NTSB hearings update A tsunami hits the Pacific Listener feedback https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jul 28

Send us a text Drew is back from tubing, hiking, and a road trip between Denver and Montana and Doug is back from his new commuter station - Barcelona. We discuss: European LCCs Update on the JejuAir crash Southwest sets a date for its major changes American’s Q2 results Major airspace closures Listener feedback Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jul 21

Send us a text Doug is back from Amsterdam after dodging a volcano and Drew is helping the snow team train in their new equipment in sweltering heat. We discuss: What actually is the oldest airline in the world? United is the next airline to report their 2nd quarter results Premium demand continues its resilient streak Gulf Air gives Boeing another boost Unexpected (and expected) volcanic eruptions/disruptions to flights Listener feedback Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jul 14

Send us a text Doug had a glitchy 767 simulator flight and Drew succeeded in non-reving during the peak of summer….again. We discuss: Delta is the first U.S. airline to report 2nd quarter results TSA is changing its screening requirements More European airline consolidation ahead? Good news from Boeing India released the initial report on Air India 171 Video showing operation of fuel cutoff switches Runway usage, specifically how much runway to use Check out this link from contributor Alec regarding intersection takeoffs from a NASA study: Intersection Incursions Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jul 7

Send us a text Doug and Drew just celebrated the 4th of July, on opposite coasts, and are joined by buddy Anthony, Drew’s previous coworker and an expert on aircraft leasing. We discuss: Why did Anthony choose aviation as a career The Washington Post’s best airport lists Air France/KLM become the largest owners of SAS Alaska Airlines getting Boeing 787s and Embraer 195-E2s To buy or to lease - Anthony explains Honeymoon in Africa and Anthony reviews 3 African airlines Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jun 29

Send us a text Despite warnings of a travel slowdown, we exceeded 3 million passengers on June 22nd per the TSA. Drew is facilitating EMAS repairs in hot and muggy DC (we’ll explain) and Doug was relieved to be dismissed from jury duty. We discuss: Dayton Airshow EMAS - Engineered Materials Arresting System - what is it and does it work? Update on single pilot ops Update on Air India 171 NTSB issues initial report on the MAX door plug issue Summer travel numbers Airspace closures Contributor comments Join the aviation tribe! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jun 23

Send us a text Drew had a rainy week in DC and Doug is back from his Hawaii ping pong trip after doing SFO-HNL-DEN-KOA-SFO. We discuss: NOTAMs - what are they and why do we hate them? Israel and Iran start a new war Top 10 US airlines according to The Points Guy Dornier 328 flies again with Deutsche Aircraft’s help Baby boomers keeping airlines afloat (aloft?) Listener comments Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jun 16

Send us a text Doug is back from Rome, and Drew is getting used to midnight airport ops and is back to private pilot training. We discuss: Hurricane Hunter Kermit visits Washington Reagan National Airport Good news for Boom Supersonic A storied US regional carrier shuts its doors Air India 171 An airline dispatches the wrong plane Listener feedback Joing the dicussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jun 9

Send us a text Drew is enjoying the midnight shift, but not the lack of sleep, so Doug gives him some tips on getting shut eye on an irregular schedule. Doug is back from sunny Frankfurt, a city he’s getting to know better. Speaking of sunny, we give you travel advice as the northern hemisphere gets ready to “summer”. We also discuss: Indian aviation news United reduces its check in cutoff time Newar’s runway 04L/22R opens early IATA’s air transportation industry forecast Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jun 2

Send us a text Drew is preparing mentally for overnight shifts, as airport ops manager, and Doug is done with KC46 flying and is about to fly to Frankfurt. We discuss: A European country cracks down on a common practice Airbus delivery delays 737 MAX news The “new” Southwest arrives JetBlue’s new alliance Airplane water https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

May 26

Send us a text Doug is back from Paris and Drew responded to his first birdstrike or “snarge”. We get into how bird strikes affect safety and what we do to mitigate them. Also on this episode: Snarge is large - bird strikes happen all the time 777X update Transatlantic flight cancelations FAA reduces flights at EWR An airport’s "design aircraft" Listener comments FAA Bird Strike Database Doug’s Paris Eiffel Tower Pizza place - Gennarina Pizzeria https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

May 19

Send us a text Drew is still learning how to do runway inspections and Doug pushes the 767 to the limit (in a simulator). We discuss: Alaska, or Hawaiian?, launches Transpacific flights from Seattle More news out of Newark A thaw in tariffs opens the order floodgates Back to the future with slot restrictions at EWR? Contributor feedback Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

May 12

Send us a text Doug is back from London, no wait, Beijing(?), while Drew is just off a week of midnight shifts - we're both sleep deprived but caffeined up for a fun episode. We discuss: Aviation moms Heart Aerospace moves to the US Jetblue update Global Airlines might actually fly Airport bond ratings Squawking, its not just for the birds Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

May 5

Send us a text Doug is back from whirlwind Air Force and airline trips around the Pacific and to Chicago and Drew passed his airport movement area driving test. We discuss: U.S. cities that supposedly resemble European cities Airspace trouble between India and Pakistan A bright spot in the travel sector Latest JetBlue gossip and rumors, which is changing by the day… Listener feedback Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Apr 28

Send us a text Doug is taping from a Pacific island on his Air Force mission and Drew drove on a runway for the first time. We discuss: Shepherd One Airlines navigate through uncertainty Airport business models Join the conversation! Learn more about the Pope’s American Airlines Shepherd One flight from our buddy Ryan Ewing on airlinegeeks.com: Remembering Shepherd One https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Apr 21

Send us a text Drew is on his 2nd week of training at his airport ops manager job and Doug flew the skies of California in a KC46. We discuss: Aviation action figures Economic uncertainty and Boeing delivery woes eVTOL plans for NYC Listener feedback Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Apr 14

Send us a text Drew just finished his first week as an airport ops manager and Doug is back from Amsterdam as the IATA Summer schedule starts. We discuss: FAA Airport Categories Manufacturing A320s in the US How tariffs are affecting aircraft deliveries and airline profits Our favorite airports ranked by non-avgeek criteria Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Apr 7

Send us a text Doug is back from London and Drew is back from SFOh and Taipei and we’ve got some stories to tell. Drew is also enjoying a few days of “retirement” before moving into airport ops in the DC area. Largest airlines in 2024 measured by revenue passenger kilometers Airbus’ supply chain issues Southwest gets downgraded Mixed signals in the industry Listener feedback Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Mar 31

Send us a text Doug is back from Honolulu and Drew celebrated his retirment from the airlines. We discuss: Airlines see bookings drop Pilots not packing passports More DCA midair drama, this time with an Air Force jet and a kite Aviation legislation through the years Listener comments Flight plans for this week Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Mar 24

Send us a text Doug is on the KC46 simulators this week and Drew has some big career news. We’re also planning California and Hawaii trips. Airport theory New pick to lead the FAA Frontier takes a swipe at Southwest Listener’s airport list - plus our own Drew’s big news More listener feedback Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Mar 17

Send us a text Doug is back from 777 training in Denver and Drew runs out of spare 737s on the ground…but wait, what’s in the air? We discuss: US economy is seeing some headwinds with airlines bracing for lower bookings Performance guidance from the big carriers Southwest gives in to bag fees Spirit does an about face after bankruptcy and now wants to be a premium, yes you heard that right, a premium carrier Korean changes its branding and livery Listener comments https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Mar 10

Send us a text Drew is back from an airport operations conference in Chicago and Doug’s KC46 flight gets canceled by birds. We discuss: ATC Controller paper on leased aircraft and when call signs don’t match liveries. Link here: https://ifatca.org/wp-content/uploads/WP158.pdf Yet ANOTHER new aviation startup is aiming to shake up the industry with a major airline partner No more paper tickets Mergers and acquisitions update from across the pond What does it cost to retrofit an airline’s fleet KC-46 issues Listener comments on Paris and Starlink https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Mar 3

Send us a text Doug is in Taipei, again, and Drew is back after 24hrs in Paris. Neither time zones, sleep deprivation, nor fatigue will keep us from recording an episode! We discuss: Southwest aborted landing at MDW due to private jet GE wins huge engine order from Japan Archer Aviation releases 2024 results and updates on the Midnight FAA firings and hirings and Starlink vs Verizon for the FAA’s internet service Wet and dry leases - what are they? Contributor 5 STAR rating Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Feb 23

Send us a text Drew comes back from sun and warmth to freezing temps and deicing and Doug gets a day off with his AF reserve flight canceled. We discuss: Airlines continue their return to Israel as the ceasefire holds Southwest announced first-ever layoffs Boeing updated its 20-year forecast for Southeast Asia Boom supersonic test flights revealed something that has the chance of being a massive game changer A Delta Connection CRJ-900 crashed on arrival in Toronto Contributor feedback Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Feb 17

Send us a text Doug and Drew are back from Asia and have some some great travel stories to tell. Drew’s return flight plan from Colombo had him flying in the opposite direction to get home. Doug was back in Manila where the country is booming and people are nice everywhere you go. We also discuss: Airlineratings.com’s lists of top airlines. Lufthansa’s new Allegris product seats don’t fit! Spirit turns down Frontier’s merger offer for a 3rd time New information on the DCA middair collision A review of the safey advances after the last major US crash in Buffalo, NY Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Feb 10

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Feb 2

Send us a text We look at the facts after a tragic accident involving a Blackhawk helicopter and AA5342 from Wichita to Washington Reagan National operated by a PSA CRJ700. Our thoughts are with the families and our extended airline family at PSA and American Airlines. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jan 27

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Jan 20

Send us a text Doug is taping from warm Taipei and Drew is back from cold Chicago to colder DC. We discuss: Deice procedures review Southwest and Spirit cut costs DOT fines more airlines for recurring delays More orders for new 767s? FAA doesn’t mandate thrust reversers Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jan 13

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Jan 6

Send us a text Drew started 2025 flying to Denver for work and Doug is finishing a fun (and stressful) couple weeks at home. Drew is also prepping for the biggest Mid Atlantic storm in years. We discuss: Winter Storm Blair The most on time airlines of 2024 Jetblue gets the first ever DOT fines for chronic delays Archer Aviation gets ready to build eVTOLs Jeju Air offices are raided by police How to slow down a plane on landing Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Dec 30, 2024

Send us a text We recount four back to back accidents this week, as 2024 comes to a close, but we also remember the positive things that happened in aviation this year. In this episode we discuss: IT glitches at American and JAL Southwest is cleared of safety concerns by the FAA Azerbaijan and Jeju Air crashes KLM and Air Canada incidents Boom Overture, eVTOLs, and Asia is back! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Dec 23, 2024

Send us a text Doug is back from New York and Tokyo and Drew is on a much needed break from a busy start to the Christmas travel week. There’s no huge aviation news this week so we have a bunch fun news stocking stuffers for you. On this episode we discuss: Christmas season passenger volumes and possible disruptions ANA acquires 100% of LCC Peach Air Air Kerala plans to launch in mid 2025 Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation make progress with their eVTOL air taxis Frontier brings back an all-you-can-fly pass China Airlines brings cheer to Boeing and Airbus with widebody orders United has a new widebody route surprise for Denver We unpack OAG’s just released busiest routes lists https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Dec 16, 2024

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Dec 9, 2024

Send us a text Doug and Drew contributed to the record passenger traffic on Sunday , December 1 and talk about their trips back from Chicago and Nashville. On this episode we discuss: TSA sets passenger screening record. Airline ticket taxes and ancillary fees. Spirit stock is delisted from the NYSE - could it shut down? Frontier adding first class “style” seats. AirHelp’s top and bottom 10 airlines. What’s the difference between True North and Magnetic North? Drew’s plans to make another attempt at Europe’s Christmas markets. Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Dec 2, 2024

Send us a text The holiday travel season is starting and Doug and Drew will be both airline employees and passengers. We’re excited about our travel this week and about the busy season, at work, before us. We discuss: Our Thanksgiving feasts. TSA forecasts the busiest Thanksgiving travel week ever. Better ways to deplane. Emirates’ Tim Clark is upset about Boeing delays. Cathay Pacific sees traffic above pre-pandemic levels by January. Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Nov 25, 2024

Send us a text Doug is in Taipei and Drew’s station had its first Winter Ops event. We’re all abuzz about the upcoming US Thanksgiving travel week which is expected to be the busiest ever. We discuss: Thanksgiving travel forecasts. American Airlines tries to stamp out Gate Lice. Spain slaps fines on ULCC carriers for carryon and other fees. Investors are pumping money into eVTOLs. Chapter 7 and 11 airline bankruptcies. Contributor Daniel gives us a book recommendation for aircraft design. Here’s the link: https://archive.org/details/danraymerssimpli0000raym/page/n163/mode/2up https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Nov 18, 2024

Send us a text Aired on November 18, 2024 Doug is taping from trip 2 to Taipei and Drew is enjoying the calm before the snow storms and the crowds of the holiday season. We take a look at where people are going this year and how many are planning to travel. We also discuss: Planes being shot at in Haiti. Update on AA and Jetblue’s Northeast Alliance. India’s Vistara flies into the sunset. Good news for Boeing with new orders. Warnings about aircraft production issues. Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Nov 11, 2024

Send us a text Doug has just arrived in Taipei after a 14 hour flight and Drew welcomes the first new 787 into the fleet in 2 years. We discuss: The US elections and how it affects aviation. Boeing machinists are back at work! Boom Aeropace’s Overture test aircraft gets closer to the speed of sound. We say goodbye to SFO’s bouncy walkways. Why do some different versions of aircraft have different tail sizes? Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Nov 4, 2024

Send us a text Drew is back from a winter ops summit and Doug’s body clock is all over the map after a multi-day domestic trip. We discuss: An airline starts bouncing boarding line-cutters. European airlines see softening load factors and Spirit continues layoffs. Airbus delivers the first A321XLR to Iberia. TFRs - temporary flight restrictions. What are they? What’s the difference between ICAO and IATA. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Oct 28, 2024

Send us a text Our buddy and 2nd time guest, Stephen, joins us to talk about going from cargo to passenger flying. We had to have him on atfer a hotline message last week where he wanted to strangle us about our pronunciation of new airline destinations. Stephen stays to discuss: Indian carriers are menaced by multiple bomb threats. Frontier and Spirit talk merger, again. The FAA issues final rules for eVTOL or advanced air mobility aircraft. We compare Boeing’s machinist strike with Eastern Airlines strike and shutdown. Follow Stephen on Instagram or Threads at @captain_phteven. Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Oct 21, 2024

Send us a text Doug and Drew have an impromptu avgeek meetup in DC, Doug packs sweaters and hula shirts for this trip, and Drew welcomes pandas back to DC. In this episode we discuss: Panda Diplomacy. The recipe for frost . Marburg Virus and aviation. Delta and United 3rd Quarter Results. Boeing raising cash while troubles arise at Airbus. Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Oct 14, 2024

Send us a text Doug is back from Barcelona and Drew just did his 2nd Cessna 172 solo. Drew gets a visit from a group of airline mileage members and was asked “what do you do when a plane crashes?”. We discuss: Exotic routes announced for next summer. Captain on a Turkish Airlines flight from Seattle to Istanbul dies inflight. The Boom Overture project makes progress ICAO’s Freedoms of Flight. Drew's San Francisco Walk: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zbXnsQDJmYwtcqYb7?g_st=ac Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Oct 7, 2024

Send us a text Drew celebrates 25 years at the company and gets a visit from world traveler and frequent guest, Ian. Doug takes the jumpseat on a personal trip home and feels like he’s at work. We discuss: Mark Cuban asks for lifetime travel. Israel’s ground offensive in Lebanon causes more flight disruptions. Spirit fights to stay out of bankruptcy. Boeing machinists stay on strike. FAA clears United of safety concerns. We discuss the the holy grail of aviation - lift Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Sep 30, 2024

Send us a text Doug has an emotional send off to the last KC10 in service. We remember the KC10 and its predecessor, the DC10, with stories about our most memorable flights. Doug also talks about his trip to NYC, cough, Newark, and Drew recaps his Winter Kickoff meeting and short(er) field landings on the Cessna 172. We also discuss: Southwest Airlines operational changes.. Hurricane Helene and how airlines are affected. Safety advances in aviation https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Sep 23, 2024

Send us a text Aired on September 23 Drew is fresh off short field landing practice on the Cessna 172 and Doug had some KC46 late night flying. We discuss: Airport anxiety - gatexiety. Boeing freezes hiring. Update on Alaska/Hawaiian merger. Lounged at JetBlue? Hybrid regional aircraft. Boring plane spotting? Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Sep 16, 2024

Send us a text Doug is back from London, which we love, and Drew's back on the Cessna 172. We talk about Thai food in London, a wedding in Philadelphia, and pickleball in DC, oh and aviation too 😃. This week: QRHs vs ECAM/EICAS Atlanta taxiway collision Nashville runway incursion Chairman steps down at Southwest Strike at Boeing Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Sep 9, 2024

Send us a text Doug and Drew remember the events of September 11, 2001 and recognize a flight attendant’s moving tribute to the airline family we lost. We also discuss: Engine trouble on A350s around the globe. Update on changes at Southwest. Record setting August in Europe. Lufthansa’s expanding portfolio. Key Star Alliance member leaves. Radar outage hits Newark. Join the conversation https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Sep 2, 2024

Send us a text Contributor, buddy, and aviation engineer, Greg joins us to talk about thrust links, MCAS, airplane tire pressure, and more. Doug and Drew have a fun meetup in DC but Doug’s return trip to SFO took 30hrs! We discuss: Record Labor Day Weekend passenger loads. Doug’s hometown, Dubuque is getting scheduled service again. A tragic tire explosion in Atlanta. The 777 is grounded again, this time by Boeing for thrust link cracks Are stretched versions of aircraft better, operationally? Smokey and the Bandit, yes, Smokey and the Bandit. Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Aug 26, 2024

Send us a text Aired on August 26, 2024 Doug is back from a rainy Amsterdam and Drew is recovering from the recovery after storms last week. We discuss: Horizon diversion and high minimum captains…it’s not an emergency! Elliott Management demands drastic changes at Southwest. US Air Force receives Archer Midnight eVTOL aircraft. Is Addis Ababa the next Dubai of aviation? Alaska/Hawaiian merger, we good? Not so fast Staying ahead of the aircraft - listeners tell us what that means. Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Aug 19, 2024

Send us a text Doug's getting used to his new plane, the KC46, and so is Drew on the Cessna 172. Both of us are enjoying flying as anxiety about learning a new plane eases. We also discuss: Takeoff and travel vibe music. Is the Alaska/Hawaiian merger imminent? Boeing and United make nice nice, they were the same company after all. Voepass 2283 crash and a discussion on icing and lift. Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Aug 12, 2024

Send us a text Drew couldn't escape thunderstorms and diversions this week and Doug becomes a KC46 trainer. Doug and family brave the summer load factors and nonrev to Denver. We discuss: Basic Business? Delta may unbundle Business, eliminating perks like lounge access United sunsetting their inflight magazine, Hemispheres Starliner astronauts stuck on the ICC wait for a flight home Cathay Pacific investing in its product and ordering A330-300neos Delta vs Crowdstrike…who's to blame for Delta’s extended IRROPs? Flight delays and compensation Join the conversation https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Aug 5, 2024

Send us a text Doug is back from Amsterdam and Drew has a new flight instructor and, phew, he’s great. A listener said that we were ahead of the curve with our discussion about supertugs and then about mentioning “rawdogging” before it became an avgeek household word. Well, we did it again because the new Pan Am is considering branded airline lounges which we suggested last week, AND, the new Boeing CEO will be based in Seattle to focus on making better planes, which we suggested months ago. We also discuss: Boom Supersonic has a facility to build their Symphony engine and just unveiled it virtual flight deck Spirit is laying ofg 240 pilots and some flight attendants as it tries to avoid bankruptcy Doug goes all MBA on airline first quarter results - don’t worry, we make it fun A listener asks about becoming an pilot in his 50’s - DO IT! Join the conversation https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jul 29, 2024

Send us a text Drew is back from New Zealand and Australia and Doug is just off a triangle route, going from San Francisco to Tokyo to New York and back. We recap our trips and discuss: Paris Olympics causes Delta and Air France financial losses. Crowdstrike strikes the airlines. Farnborough airshow orders. Southwest Airlines low flying planes, seat assignments, and premium seating. Doug going to Amsterdam next week and Drew’s back to Cessna 172 school. Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jul 22, 2024

Send us a text Drew made it to New Zealand but it wasn’t without some drama. Doug gives the 767 simulator a workout with some dangerours scenarios. We also discuss: Carriers increase service to New Zealand from the US. FAA grants Boeing a TIA (type inspection authorization) for the 777-9, giving it the green light for certification. We compare the 777-9 to its predecessor, the 777-300ER. Pan Am rising again? We talk about a new company trying to reimagine the legendary carrier. Join the discussion! Check out our map of things to do in Auckland and on the North Island! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jul 15, 2024

Send us a text Joe, Drew's flight instructor, joins us to talk about teaching people to fly. His last lesson as a CFI happened to be Drew's solo flight! We discuss: Drew's still on cloud 9 after soloing What got Joe into aviation Boeing pleads guilty of fraud Lufthansa purchases 41% of ITA TSA breaks a passenger screening record of over 3 million Joe gives advice to prospective pilots Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jul 8, 2024

Send us a text Special guest, Ryan, joins us to talk about becoming a private pilot and supervising the Move Team. Doug is back from a domestic 777 circuit including SFO, IAH, DEN, and OGG (Maui). He talks about landing a huge plane on a tiny runway. We also discuss: CRJ200 hate speech is exposed Boeing brings Spirit Aerosystems, that makes 737 fuselages, back in-house Are Air Force uniforms as uncomfortable as they look Drew is planning to solo for the 1st time. Will he be cockpit blocked again? Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jul 1, 2024

Send us a text Rawdogging is the challenge of taking a long flight with no IFE, books, music, or sleep. Rawdoggers sit there staring at the cabin, out the window, and at the airshow map - basically what avgeeks do everyday. We’re calling cultural appropriation! 🤣 We discuss this and: Drew’s prepping for his private pilot solo. Doug flies the triangle: SFO-EWR-HND-SFO. Aer Lingus pilot strike complicates Swifties' concert plans. IATA declares that the industry has recovered from COVID. Record TSA screenings. Skytrax top 10 airlines. Remember to check the FAA’s National Airspace System Status before you fly at : nasstatus.faa.gov. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jun 24, 2024

Send us a text Doug is back from 777 simulator training at Denver and Drew is getting ready to solo a (real) Cessna 172. Doug is also choosing patio furniture and guess what… we’ve got an aviation patio furniture story! We discuss: Short runway, big planes at Maui. When did rocking chairs make their way into airports? Boom Supersonic completes its Overture factory in Greensboro. Archer Aviation partners with Signature Aviation to bring electric air taxi service to United hubs. American Airlines flight attendants demand higher pay. Doug answers listener Kyle’s question about preparing for an international flight. Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jun 17, 2024

Send us a text Virgin Atlantic celebrates 40 years of service this month. We reminisce about the groundbeaking airline's growth and how it's looking to rejuvenate with new management. In other news, Doug is summering in Breckenridge and, for balance, Drew's operations center is flooded. Spoiler…it was a crappy situation. Also on this episode: Alaska loses to the Virgin Group in a $160 million trademark case. FAA reports unruly passenger incidents remain high. Lufthansa and IAG being asked for more concessions for their acquisitions of ITA and Air Europa, respectively. Southwest’s new investor, Elliott Investment Management, demands changes. What is a coterminal and what does that mean for passengers Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jun 10, 2024

Send us a text Doug is back from steamy hot and bustling Manila, and Drew’s still getting cockpit-blocked on his Cessna 172 training flights. This time Drew's training was canceled when a Yak 52 gear collapse caused the single runway airport to close. On this episode we discuss: We got featured in the New York Times! IATA predicts bigger airline profits in 2024 than 2023 NASA and Boeing’s CST - 100 Starliner “Calypso” docks with the ICC. SpaceX launched and successfully landed, Starship, a reusable satellite launcher and moon lander. Speaking of Star, Drew describes how airlines prioritize STAR flights - Start The Airline Right. Doug is planning for a family trip over the weekend and Drew is hitting the books to possibly solo this month https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jun 3, 2024

Send us a text Doug thought he was flying a 777 to Frankfurt but ended up in Barcelona (sorry, Barthelona) while Drew was playing avgeek tour guide again in DC. We discuss: We broke a US air travel record on Friday . American changing course after weaker business travel numbers. El Al making profits despite the war in Gaza. Gol and Azul talk merger. Brazil's Varig 2.0? Travel boom or bust coming….it’s complicated. Drew is finally planning a vacation with his partner after their last trip in 2017. Doug is going to Manila for the first time. Join the banter! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

May 27, 2024

Send us a text Doug is back from another Osaka trip and Drew is off for Memorial Day weekend…possibly the busiest in history. We discuss: (Airline) Summer has started with the TSA expecting almost 3 million passengers on Friday, a new record Airfares are down and passengers are finding deals Bark Air launched on Thursday and is providing “white paw" service to our furry friends Archer Midnight receives FAA airworthiness criteria on the path to certification Frontier and Spirit reduce fees We analyze what happened to SQ321 and review tuburlence trends https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/2023gl103814 Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

May 20, 2024

Send us a text Drew got some good Cessna 172 training in with his first landing at an airport which wasn’t the one he took off from. Martin State Airport to Easton, MD was the route which was short but only 15 miles shy of a “cross country” training flight. Doug is home this week and has been dance dad (vs. soccer mom) . We discuss: Do customers like preordering meals? Customers and airlines love the Embraer E jets. We discuss why. The Embraer E190 and E195 gain ETOPs 120 certification which may open up transatlantic flights. Could a stretched A220, the A220-500,, mean the end of the A319 and 737-700? What constitutes a general aviation cross country training flight? Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

May 13, 2024

Send us a text Doug is back from Paris after a triangle routing of SFO-EWR-CDG-SFO. He basically has no idea which time zone his body clock is in! He talks about the Olympic buzz already being felt around the city. We discuss: Paris airports prepare for the Summer Olympics. Dutch startup Elysian working on what could be the first electric airliner, the E9X Shots fired across the bay as SFO is not happy about OAK changing its name to San Francisco Bay Oakland Airport. ADS-B is used by aircraft, ATC, Flightradar24, FlightAware, and a bunch of other applications. What is it and how does it work? Appreciating our moms putting up with and enabling us avgeeks. Join the discussion https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

May 6, 2024

Send us a text Drew is back from an airport ops summer planning session in Chicago and Doug visited Amsterdam (not just the airport) for the first time. Drew also had a visit from, Aaron, our favorite podcast critic. We discuss: Boeing 767 slide falls near house of lawyer suing Boeing for a plug door falling out. Turkish orders up to 235 planes from Airbus and Boeing. Air China orders 100 COMAC C919s. Is Embraer working on a 737/A320 beater? We discuss the bipartisan FAA funding bill. Doug talks about flying over the Pacific with little to no radar or ATC coverage. Join the discussion https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Apr 29, 2024

Send us a text Doug is back from Raleigh Durham after flight simulator training on the KC46 and Drew is getting better at landings on a Cessna 172. We discuss: Lara from Non Rev Lounge Podcast visits DC. Will Gen Z, the Toolbelt Generation, fill aviation's need for skilled technicians? Southwest cuts service and expects to lose 2,000 employees this year. American has a loss in the 1st quarter but sees record revenue and a strong 2nd quarter ahead. IndiGo orders up to 100 A350s. New DOT rules for refunds and pricing transparency. Join the Conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Apr 22, 2024

Send us a text Would you pay 30,000 miles for a flight to a mystery destination? We would, and so did several lucky passengers who got to fly on SAS to Athens. We discuss this and: Delta and United report 1st quarter performance. Southwest and United reduce schedule due to Boeing 737 delivery delays. Floods in Dubai shut down the airport. You're never too old for a new chapter….in aviation! Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/podcast/episode-231- https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Apr 15, 2024

Send us a text Science journalist, Jeff Wise, joins us to share his views on how Boeing lost its way after it acquired McDonnell Douglas. We also look back at one of aviation's biggest unsolved mysteries - the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines MH370 just over 10 years ago. Check out Jeff’s recent article on Boeing and his intriguing podcast uncovering the latest clues to what happened to MH370: Boeing Nosedive Deep Dive MH370 Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Apr 8, 2024

Send us a text Drew is back from Hong Kong and Doug is about to do domestic legs from Chicago, to Denver, and then to Maui. How does he pack for this? We discuss: US adds 303,000 jobs, more than forecast, promising a strong summer travel season. Doug and Drew love to name lounges according to their themes. Is the “Captain Cook “ lounge at SFO related to Pan Am’s Clipper Club lounges? Alaska Airlines reveals how much Boeing paid them in damages for the 737-9 grounding. SAS’ bankruptcy filing has been approved by a US court, allowing it to reorganize and exit as a stronger airline. Economy airline tickets are 9% more expensive than in 2019 but premium tickets are down by 3%. Is this good or bad for the airlines. What are the commandments from the FAR/AIM on airspeeds in different classes of air spaces? Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Apr 1, 2024

Send us a text Doug is back from a nonrev family adventure to Santiago, Chile while Drew was busy getting snowbirds to the Caribbean. We discuss: Jetblue/Hawaiian/Alaska merge into Blue Pacific? Boom Overture tester, the XB-1, takes flight! Leadership shakeup at Boeing Spring Break volumes and airspace bottlenecks Do crews on turns to Canada and Mexico need to clear customs? We finish with Drew taping from Seattle and planning to fly to Hong Kong via SFO. Join the conversation https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Mar 25, 2024

Send us a text Doug had 3 trips since the last episode - DC to SFO, SFO to Osaka, and an out and back KC46 flight at Travis AFB in California. Drew had a quiet week with a flight lesson and a smooth week managing the a hub operation. We talk about what may be the biggest airplane ever, the WindRunner by start-up Radia, which will transport wind turbines. We also discuss: United expects its busiest Spring Break ever. JAL and Korean Air order A350s. NASA;s Artemis II plans to take astronauts around the moon next year. Which aircraft have the right of way. Air Force One and TFRs (temporary flight restrictions. We finish the episode with our preliminary travel plans for Spring Break. Will Doug and family make it to South America? Cliff hanger for next week! Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Mar 18, 2024

Send us a text Doug and Drew meet up in DC with a crew of avgeeks that give us a lot of material. Two of them, Drew's coworkers Andy and Patrick, have been on the show. Doug definitely got an earful. We also discuss: Southwest slashes capacity due to Boeing 737 Max delivery delays. Cathay Pacific is back in the black with huge profits. Delta CEO says they're seeing record demand over the next few months. We do an update on Boeing’s issues. Latam incident between Sydney and Auckland. Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Mar 11, 2024

Send us a text Doug is back from Paris while Drew couldn't get off the ground in Baltimore. It’s Doug’s turn to talk about how his pilot work day starts. We also discuss: Jetblue/ Spirit merger drama ends. A United 777 departing SFO loses a wheel and diverts to LAX. American orders 737 Max 10s AND A321s. Why is pilot hiring slowing. It's not necessarily the economy. Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Mar 4, 2024

Send us a text Drew talks about how he begins his work day and how an airline hub operations begins. Doug is back from Beijing, where the 737 Max is flying again, and where eating shrimp isn’t as easy as it sounds - he explains. We discuss: Solar Eclipse travel and Delta’s flight along the path of “totality” . Chinese airlines can add another 50 flights to the US, further thawing relations. American is about to place an order for 100 narrowbody planes and it looks like Airbus is the victor. The FAA’s Mike Whitaker gives Boeing 90 days to come up with a comprehensive quality control plan. Bag fees are rising, but when adjusting for inflation air travel is still a bargain Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Feb 26, 2024

Send us a text Doug is back from Hong Kong and we discuss the city's ups and downs as an aviation hub. We talk about how US airports are seeing billions of dollars of investment which are resulting in magnificent new facilities. Also on this episode: Winds over the North Atlantic propel airliners over 800mph. United plans to reinstate Tel Aviv service. Airport investments. Aircraft type ratings. Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Feb 19, 2024

Send us a text Drew recaps his round-the-world (kind of) trip and Doug is back from 777 landings training in Denver. We discuss: Finnair pivots after Asia flights are complicated by Russia airspace issues Finnair asks customers to weigh in Russia buys previously leased planes Thai Airways buys 45 787s Engines engines engines Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Feb 12, 2024

Send us a text Drew is in Hong Kong, with return guest Ian, while Doug is in North Carolina for KC46 training. Ian and Drew are fresh off flights from LAX where they met up with avgeek friends. We discuss: Lara of Nonrev Lounge has her birthday at LAX…of course Getting from LAX to HKG via MUC and ZRH? It’s complicated 4 engines for long haul. We discuss the A340 737 Max update Lufthansa ground workers strike Maybe they’re Vince Peterson stairs, not DB Cooper? What’s KLM Asia? Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Feb 5, 2024

Send us a text Drew is back in the air and working on perfecting landings in a Cessna Skyhawk. Doug is home from work and spending way too mcuh time figuring out if Taylor Swift will make it from her concert in Tokyo. We discuss: Doug gives Drew tips on how to grease a landing Jetblue and Spirit appeal the decision denying their merger Should Boeing “sunset” the 737? Contributor Steve laments the current state of travel attire and we agree Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jan 29, 2024

Send us a text Drew is back in the sky working on a private pilot’s license while Doug is in Houston on the “V" part of his “W" assignment of SFO-LHR-IAH-LHR-SFO. We discuss: Sending a 767 to San Diego with rampers to work it Late Senator Dianne Feinstein gets an SFO terminal and the Ontario Airport named after her American, Southwest, and United reported earnings Jetblue may be changing it's mind about merging with Spirit El Niño pushes flights across the Pacific at record speeds The 737 Max 9 is cleared to fly! American has changed toiletry kits to cardboard Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jan 22, 2024

Send us a text Drew had 2 deice events this week as El Niño brings in the promised precipitation. Doug is back from sunny Taipei after riding some bad turbulence on the way home. We discuss: Air Florida 90 and deicing hold over times Boeing 737 Max 9 grounding update Everyone’s jumping on the India band wagon (Mumbai rush hour train) with more flights Spirit/Jetblue merger failure. What now? Boeing and Airbus order books are packed! Joint the Av-rants! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jan 15, 2024

Send us a text Doug is back from a 2-day trip to Munich where the trains weren’t running and Drew is lucking out again with calm East Coast weather for the MLK weekend traffic. We discuss: Alaska 1282 door plug incident It’s an El Niño year for weather patterns. How does that affect aviation? Jetblue's Joanna Geraghty is the first major US airline CEO Delta orders 20 A350-1000s What does Boeing pay for 737 groundings? Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jan 8, 2024

Send us a text Drew deals with “flurrygate" to cap off 7 busy week for airport ops while Doug is getting much needed rest after a running the gauntlet over the Christmas holiday. We discuss: JAL 516 - “kudos to the crew” Smooth operators - airlines keep it together over the holiday season Akasa (who?) on the verge of a 150 aircraft order 2023 was a safe year for aviation Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jan 1, 2024

Send us a text Doug is back from his “W” trip SFO-LHR-IAH-LHR-SFO and trying not to think of where his body clock is. Drew enjoyed a traditional airline Christmas of working and then enjoying takeout Chinese food on the couch with Robbie and doggie, Henny. We discuss: Did our predictions for 2023 happen? Mexicana is back! Are exploding engines in our future? We look at rotating detonation engines Why do airlines still use 1960s technology dot matrix Okidata printers? Predictions for next year Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Dec 25, 2023

Send us a text Drew and Doug are both on the job the week of Christmas with Drew working the busy hub operation and Doug doing flights to London, then Houston, back to London, and then home to SFO. We talk about news stories as presents and what we’d like to see under the avgeek Xmas tree. We also discuss: JSX buys 300 electric and hybrid planes Boeing resumes deliveries to China Lufthansa orders 737 Maxes We explain what “airline chicken” is Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Dec 18, 2023

Send us a text Ganesh Sitaraman, professor at Vanderbilt University, and author of “Why Flying is Miserable: and How to Fix It”, joins us to talk about the history of the airlines and how to make them better. We discuss: The inception and growth of America’s airlines Regulation and deregulation Ideas on how to bring back service to smaller cities, improve the flying experience, and keep it accessible Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Dec 11, 2023

Send us a text Doug is back from KC46 training near Philadelphia and Drew is working to save fuel by having aircraft APUs shut down fast. Both of us are excited about the Alaska/Hawaiian merger and of course we have opinions on it. Should they start a new airline brand or keep Alaska and Hawaiian identities separate? We also discuss: The best and worst airports for layovers The JetBlue-Spirit merger gets closer to happening Thai Airways is on the verge of a huge 787 order Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Dec 4, 2023

Send us a text It’s confirmed - Sunday, November 26 was the busiest day in US aviation history. Drew talks about how it was running the operation that day, and Doug recounts leaving snowy Chicago. We discuss: Travel forecasts for 2024 A Virgin 787 flies on 100% SAF Spirit struggles with planes out of service and excess staffing We remember the Concorde's last flight 20 years ago Why are all planes not deiced? Alaska and Hawaiian drop a whopper of an announcement LATE on a Sunday (after we recorded, edited, and uploaded) Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Nov 27, 2023

Send us a text Doug is back from Beijing and in the US Midwest for Thanksgiving while Drew is working the busiest holiday travel week ever. We talk about out Thanksgiving celebrations and discuss: TSA passenger numbers this week Airline service offerings and IATA regulating sandwiches in 1958 Dutch government drops flight cap threat Boom Supersonic project gains speed with Saudi investment Dubai Airshow orders are a win for Boeing GE90 engines vs its replacement, the GE9X on the 777-9 Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Nov 20, 2023

Send us a text Doug is back from New Zealand and Drew's back from Geneva via a 747 from Frankfurt. Both are gearing up for a record breaking Thanksgiving travel period. We talk about what we’re thankful for but it didn’t go as planned. 😃 https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Nov 13, 2023

Send us a text Doug is back from 777 simulator training and Drew continues Winter Ops training in 70F temps. We discuss: We get confirmation that our prediction about Jetblue and Alaska merging was and is a possibility Fedex tells pilots “go work for American" Spirit leaving Denver United expects record breaking Thanksgiving holiday travel period We finish the episode previewing Doug’s trip to New Zealand that evening and Drew's trip to Europe the next day. Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Nov 6, 2023

Send us a text Drew has roadblocks getting flights out with the jetstream causing early arrivals in Europe, weight restrictions to Tokyo due to a volcanic eruption, and gate space issues at Las Vegas. Doug is in Denver for flight sim training after just arriving from Taipei. We discuss: US Senators accuse airlines of “unfair practices” in their frequent flyer programs What’s up with AOG Technics, the company at the heart of the fake parts scandal? The Boeing 737-7 is nearing certification and there’s hope for the 737-10 as well Chinese airlines post profits again Why do pilots do jerky slowdowns and stops sometimes Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/podcast/bips64t9pv992nqh3zub135iwvpjo4 https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Oct 30, 2023

Send us a text Drew is back from a Winter Ops Summit in Chicago and Doug is getting his honey-do list done before flying to Taipei. We discuss: Challenges of running a full schedule during snow and ice events Kudos to the Horizon crew who dealt with a jumpseater trying to shut engines off Southwest posts smaller profit and orders 108 737-7s Spirit slows growth plans due to softer demand FAA finally has a leader We discuss how to start a jet engine Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Oct 23, 2023

Send us a text Doug and Drew make it to Hong Kong to celebrate over 200 episodes. We accomplish our mission of walking to Checkerboard Hill where aircraft made the sharp turn before landing at Kai Tak airport until 1998. Drew has a special visitor from Sri Lanka with a civilian aviation story and Doug is back to KC46 training. . We discuss: Sri Lankan writer Ashok Ferrey joins us to talk about travel from Asia post-Covid Our flights to and from Hong Kong, including Drew’s serendipitous detour to Osaka Cebu Pacific ordering up to 150 aircraft Korean and Asiana merger hits turbulence United, Delta, and American post 3rd quarter results We end the show regaling you with our one perfect day in Hong Kong and answering some really good questions from our contributors (you). https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/podcast/episode-204-avgeek-serendipity-hkg https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Oct 16, 2023

Send us a text Drew is at SFO filling in for ops manager and Doug survived a water park with 2 kids. We do a quick taping before Drew rushed to get on a flight to Hong Kong (or anywhere in Asia). We discuss Drew’s full circle from SFO express ops agent to mainline ops manager Flights halted to Isreal as war erupts United flight to nowhere Boeing X66-A TTBW project update and will it have open rotor engines? Could you get struck by space junk? We end the show with our plans for one perfect day in Hong Kong. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/podcast/vv0jr2at1zqpfmufnmzpvfsvo1pkif https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Oct 9, 2023

Send us a text Doug is back from Frankfurt, and Drew is rounding everyone up to create Winter ops checklists as temps start dropping. Breaking news is a cargo 757 doing a belly landing in Chattanooga, Tennessee after a possible hydraulic issue. We discuss landing gear situations as well as a planeload of other topics: SAS moves from the STAR Alliance to SkyTeam with Air France/KLM buying a stake Jetblue flight attendants get a raise and back the merger with Spirit United buys another 110 aircraft including 50 787s and 60 A321NEOs Drew has a weight restricted flight from DC to Tokyo - how does ops handle that? We explain why we think American Airilnes is suing to keep its Northeast Alliance with JetBlue Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Oct 2, 2023

Send us a text Doug is in Green Bay for a Packers game, after operating his 2nd flight to Rome, while Drew holds court with four avgeeks in DC. We discuss Reactions to Delta’s mileage program changes Ryan Air's CEO, Michael O’Leary, gets pied Jetblue/America Northeast Alliance update AirCanada orders 787-10s while AF/KLM orders A350 Cathay Pacific and HKG rise out of the ashes ACARS - the system that communicates to aircraft Your favorite mega airports Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Sep 25, 2023

Send us a text We made it to 200 episodes and could not have done it without you. Thank you for letting us be your avgeek fix every week. We do it for you! Thanks for the feedback, comments, engagement, and inspiration. We planned a fabulous trip for this episode but had to postpone because life happens, and we’ve alway said people (and pets) over planes. There will still be a celebratory trip soon but in the meantime we’re back to business with the following topics: Doug’s trip to Shanghai Delta changes their SkyMiles program to reward spending above miles and segments India stops issuing visas to Canadians and both countries expel a diplomat. Will travel between the countries grind to a halt? We remember Leina’ala whose image graces the tails of Hawaiian Airlines Airline’s mileage programs are sometimes worth more than the airline itself Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Sep 18, 2023

Send us a text We're back from Dorkfest at LAX but the fun didn't stop there. Doug had a rags to riches avgeek story for his return to the SF Bay Area and Drew and buddies went west to Honolulu (as one does) before returning to the mainland. On this episode we discuss: A passenger attempted to enter the flight deck at Chicago O'Hare Ural Airlines A320 lands in a field in Russia Italy wants to fast track Lufthansa's investment in ITA PW1100 engine inspections delay Airbus delivery schedules Through or direct flights involving a plane and equipment change Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/podcast/66phhntqbemsxymi780obv8dkmrg0l https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Sep 11, 2023

Send us a text Doug and Drew make it to Dorkfest 2023 LAX and meet up with a bunch of our awesome friends and listeners. This is a yearly avgeek meetup first organized by Brett Snyder, better known as blogger Cranky Flier. VIP listeners Ian and Ryan join us on the episode. We discuss: Our crazy routes to LAX Avgeeks on a train? Annoying announcements New FAA administrator Tom Brady hired as Delta spirit animal? Day trip to Mohave Airpark and Palmdale Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Sep 4, 2023

Send us a text It’s the busiest Labor Day weekend ever in the US and Drew’s mom tells us about getting the last seat on a flight from SF to DC. We also discuss: Allegiant's new alcohol pricing LHR's ATC meltdown Redway Airlines, acting as sales agent for Fly Next, flying Global Crossing Airlines aircraft, fails. Confused yet? FAA investigation close to 5,000 pilots for not reporting health issues Join the discussion https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Aug 28, 2023

Send us a text See Rome and fly! Doug’s speed dating the Eternal City and Drew's on AM shift avoiding delays for customers in line for pumpkin spice lattes. We discuss Is FCO the best large airport in Europe? Will Carsten Spohr of LH bring ITA into STar Alliance? Dulles breaks ground on largest airport green energy project Boom's SST tester aircraft gets FAA certification Will the Boom Overture succeed where Concorde failed? We look at the numbers Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Aug 21, 2023

Send us a text Doug is flying the line again and Drew is transitioning to AM shift. We talk about one of our favorite cities, Heathrow…sorry, London, where Doug just did a 24hr turnaround. Also on this episode Sensational news articles Runway incursions and San Diego's single runway Delta buys corporate jet operator, Wheels Up Airlines keep adding premium seats Air India livery….hero (window) or zero? Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Aug 15, 2023

Send us a text Doug and Drew interview Oscar Munoz, recent CEO and Chairman of United Airlines. Oscar talks about how he turned around a major US airline and put it on a path to success. We talk about his new book “Turnaround Time” which chronicles his life and career and fulfilling his American dream. Oscar discusses with us: How he put safety and people first as he turned United around Oscar’s thoughts on the Archer Midnight eVTOL and Boom Supersonic Overture Surviving a heart attack and the resilience to bounce back stronger Advice for people entering the airline industry Thoughts on the current state of the airline industry and its future We don’t let Oscar leave without answering some avgeek questions! Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/podcast/episode-194-turnaround-time-with-oscar-munoz https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Aug 7, 2023

Send us a text Drew is having a difficult work week while Doug is just as busy on his time off. On this episode we discuss: Some US airlines are seeing a clear drop in domestic demand. Will international demand supplement the drop? European carriers, including Ryanair, continue to see strong load factors Wizz Air orders 75 A321neos and American is looking of 100 narrowbodies After a customer opened a door inflight on Asiana, Korean carriers restrict access to emergency exit seats We discuss aviation safety during a week where there were two incidents involving a 757 and 767 How do we manage an emergency in the flight deck and on the ground? Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jul 31, 2023

Send us a text Patrick from the Move Team at Drew’s Airport joins us to talk about moving multi-million dollar aircraft and being the rescue crew for aircraft in need. He is also fresh from EAA Oshkosh! On this episode we discuss PW1000G engine inspections The NASA/Boeing TTBW or X66 future airliner UPS workers new contract Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/podcast/72dj82h71nt1m5mxk7jnvh9yab7puw https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jul 24, 2023

Send us a text Doug gets to fly the KC46 (for real, not simulator) and discusses the similarities with the 777. Drew is in peak Summer airport operations and working to keep things moving. On this episode we discuss: Congress shows bipartisanship buy signing the FAA reauthorization bill An escape slide escapes from a 767-300 Delta, United, and American 2nd quarter results Pilots, flight attendants, and ground workers are demanding better contracts A Delta 757-300 returns to the gate with a hot cabin. How does this happen? Airline passengers can make a Hobson’s choice if they don’t like their meal. Listen to hear what that is. Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jul 17, 2023

Send us a text Spencer Howard of Straight To The Points , a must-have premium travel resource, joins us this week. We discuss how he left a career in politics to follow his passion which has taken him around the world in luxury. We were also able to confirm that Spencer is an avgeek….at least we think he is, you decide. Spencer also discusses with us: Skiplagging - but is it legal? LAX airport worker strikes NASA X-59 quiet SST may be the future of travel Spencer’s picks for best airline products Check out Straight to the Points at: Straight to the Points Instagram: @straighttothepoints https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jul 10, 2023

Send us a text Next Trip Public Enemy #1, airport ops supervisor Francis, joins Drew on a widebody transcon trip from DC to LAX. We visit Next Trip public enemy #2, Aaron, and regale Doug about planes, Hollywood, and ARFF of course. In this episode: ARFF, aircraft rescue and fire fighting PFAS (forever chemicals) in fire fighting foam Jetblue leaving Northeast Alliance, AA: “not so fast" Spirit Aerosystems machinists end strike TSA has busiest travel day Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jul 3, 2023

Send us a text Doug and Drew comiserate with each other and travelers after a rough week at the airlines. We talk about what happened with the weather and ATC and the difficulties of recovering after hundreds of planes and thousands of crewmembers are displaced. We also discuss: Let’s stop calling it revenge travel - its just travel, and its growing Mexican airlines are ready to expand as soon as the FAA lifts Mexico back to a Category 1 status. Volaris has several routes planned and Viva Aerobus is expected to order 100 Airbus aircraft. The cause of a ramp worker engine ingestion fatality last week was, sadly, confimed to be suicide A DOT Inspector General audit confirrmed that the FAA is understaffed and lacks a plan to address the challenge A Delta 717 had a gear up landing. Doug tells us how pilots are trained to handle these situations We end the show with our first Google Voice message from abroad with a comment from Mark in Calgary, Canada. Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jun 26, 2023

Send us a text Drew has a rough week with nights ending up at IHOP and not Jimmy’s (we’ll explain) and Doug is on a soccer dad break from KC46 training. On this episode we discuss Paris Airshow begins Indigo has a record 500 plane order, Qantas orders the A220 to replace the 717, Phillipine Airlines orders A350’s Boeing and Airbus forecast the need for 40,000+ planes in the next 20 years Spirit Aerosystem machinists go on strike, causing new supply chain issues for the 737 and 787 The OceanGate Titan tragedy has an aviation angle Is a biplane DC9 with props the future of commercial aviation? Enter the TTBW Boom Supersonic forges ahead with manufacturers lined up to make the Overture’s fuselage and wings We end the show with a discussion about missed approaches and go-arounds. Don’t be afraid and enjoy more flight time. :) Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jun 19, 2023

Send us a text Drew talks about managing throught the Summer flight schedule and Doug is getting ready to head back to training, this time in Altus, Oklahoma, the middle of nowhere. Is it really the middle of nowhere though? Drew does some research and finds goat petting, corn shucking, and axe throwing to keep Doug occupied. We also discuss: Spirit Aerosystems and the IAM reach a tentative agreement to avoid a strike and delays to 737 and 787 deliveries Qantas details its A350 cabin layout for its Project Sunrise flights to LHR and JFK - spoiler, there’s a lounge and its not for first class Spirit Aerosystems make the whole fuselage of the 737 and many parts for the 787. Should Boeing buy them? Slide deployments - why do they happen? How much do they cost to repair , and why is Doug scared every time he opens a door? Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jun 12, 2023

Send us a text Doug is back in California for a break from KC46 training and Drew is managing through the crazy busy Summer flght schedule. We touch on the Air India diversion to Siberia and SFO go-arounds drama before we head down memory taxi lane with a look back at the Boeing 727. Also on this episode: SAS opens up reservations on the first electric airliner - the Heart ES 30 B52 Stratofortress might fly for 100 years with new engines and navigations system Jetblue offers slots at LGA to Frontier in an effort to get its Spirit merger throug Who is DB Cooper and why are 727 rear stairs named after him, and should they be the Richard McCoy stairs? Join the fun! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jun 5, 2023

Send us a text Cathay Pacific ’s Senior VP, Americas, Chris van den Hooven joins us as his carrier bounces back from Covid19. China’s “zero covid” policy has kept Cathay Pacific out of the resurgent Asian travel market but now, with restrictions lifted, the sky’s the limit. Also on this episode: We look at rising traffic volumes in Asia China’s first large jet, the COMAC C919, starts commercial service What are the angriest airports in the US? Cathay Pacifics pre-Covid rise in the Pacific We end with Chris regaling us with bar recommendations for when we visit Hong Kong, and can tape with him IN PERSON. Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

May 29, 2023

Send us a text Doug and Drew are on location in Wichita, Kansas which claims to be the Air Capital of the World. Is it? We tour the city to find out. Bombardier/ Learjet facilities Cessna and Textron Spirit Aerosystems Airbus B29 Museum https://www.b29doc.com/ Kansas Aviation Museum https://kansasaviationmuseum.org/ All these aviation giants here but “The I C..T.” is not all about aviation. We visited breweries, a nature trail, the charming Old Town, and played pickleball! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

May 22, 2023

Send us a text Airlines are asking for more time to update aircraft altimeters but will the FAA extend the deadline at the end of June? Telecoms executive Hugh Odom, president of Vertical Consultants , joins us to talk about the concerns. Doug goes down memory taxi lane with a visit to Enid Oklahoma where he did early flight training. Drew talks about ensuring thousands of bags fly with passengers. We also discuss: Hawaiian gets first 787s. Where will they fly? Cargolux 747 loses a main gear assembly Russian airlines’ maintenance situation gets worse Cathay Pacific works to come back from the downturn but pilot hiring is a challenge What's the difference between apron, tarmac, and ramp? Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

May 15, 2023

Send us a text Nose to the grindstone for Doug and Drew this week with Doug hitting the KC46 books and simulator and Drew prepping for a busy summer airline hub operation. We dive into commercial aviation jet routes which could be a J route or Q route based on if its using ground based VORs or GPS - confused yet? Don’t change the station, we’ll explain. Also on this episode: 737 orders keep coming with Ryanair ordering 150 Max 10s India’s Go First files for bankruptcy, blaming Pratt and Whitney engines Emirates makes a $3 billion profit Biden administration wants airlines to compensate for delayed flights All this and more - join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

May 8, 2023

Send us a text Drew is back from another Summer IRROPs preparation meeting and Doug is back to Wichita in KC46 training. Drew talks about how airlines and ATC work behind the scenes to make sure your flight is safe. Both Doug and Drew talk about how they individually work with ATC and Dispatch, real time, to get planes moving. We also discuss: Will the A220-500 and EMB 195-E2 kill the A320 and 737? The US allows airlines from China to add 4 additonal roundtrips per week for a total of 12 now American and Southwest pilots vote on whether to strike. Will the Railway Labor Act of 1926 apply to them today? We discuss “one hit wonder” engines that are used on only one aircraft type We finish the episode ranting about an article lamenting airport lounges. We agree lounges could be better, but a lounge is better than no lounge! Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

May 1, 2023

Send us a text Drew is back from an IRROPs strategy session in Las Vegas and Doug is on the way home from Wichita for a break from KC-46 training. They were both on direct flights …or were they non-stop flights? Doug av-splains the difference. Also on this episode: Fedex closes bases at Anchorage, Los Angeles, and Cologne Mexico is closer to regaining Category 1 status with the FAA Engine manufacturers, like airlines, are enjoying tailwinds Southwest posts a 1st quarter loss and American posts a profit Ticketed and confirmed passengers https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Apr 24, 2023

Send us a text Doug's in KC46 school in Wichita and Drew's back from helping improve airline ops tools in Chicago. This week we discuss: Aviation word of the week : RUD - Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly SpaceX Starship Southwest internal gound stop Alaska Airlines removing kiosks from ticket counter areas New Avelo Airlines base at Wilmington, Delaware United posts small 1st quarter loss Turbulence getting worse with climate change Join the conversation https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Apr 17, 2023

Send us a text Doug is at DFW for a meetup with our buddies at Nonrev Lounge Podcast. He also talks about flying the competition from Sacramento to Wichita and driving (?) to DFW. Drew's about to leave for Chicago to help improve a tool they use to manage the operation. We also discuss: Word of the week: DOD - domestic object damage Airlines are asked to reduce NYC flights due to ATC staffing issues Delta posts a small loss but forecasts a strong Summer season The Dutch government tries to limit traffic at AMS We ask you what you'd choose as your hubs if you started an airline in North America Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Apr 10, 2023

Send us a text Drew gets coworkers from 4 departments together because teamwork makes the dream, and the operation, work. Doug is on break from flying the 777 - any withdrawal symptoms? We check on him and discuss: Our word of the week - PACK Airbus adds final assembly line in China NASA names 4 astronauts for the Artemis II moon mission How do airlines choose where to build hubs? Our buddies at Nonrev Lounge podcast host a get together on April 14/15. Visit them on Instagram at @nonrevloungepodcast https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Apr 3, 2023

Send us a text Doug is back from his first trip to Sydney, Australia and Drew is taking new hires on ramp tours. On this episode we discuss: Aviation word of the week - ADIRU Jetblue/Spirit merger update - hurry up and wait Delta starts their Propel flight school Transatlantic travel is growing Indian aviation capacity to double by 2027 Artificial intelligence at the airlines Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Mar 27, 2023

Send us a text Doug is back from a fun, and tiring, family vacation in Disneyland and Drew spent another day at the Udvar-Hazy Aviation Museum in DC. How many trips must he make before he gets docent status and free parking? On this episode we discuss: Aviation word of the week - TCAS Archer Aviation’s Midnight eVTOL may have its first route - Downtown Chicago to O’Hare Airport UPS and Fedex plan to retire their MD11’s Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway are in talks to form a joint force of 250 combat aircraft 737 Max - the more things change the more they stay the same https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Mar 20, 2023

Send us a text Doug is back from Kona and Denver and Drew had an unexpected deicing event, and major delays due to winds and a single runway operation, the next day. Also on this episode: Aviation word of the week - RAT, ram air turbine New Saudi airline RIA hopes to challenge the ME3 Flair Airlines 737s seized Alaska's Northern Pacific first route is LAX to Las Vegas (?) SFO runway incident https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Mar 13, 2023

Send us a text Greg, our buddy and show contributor, joins us to talk about aircraft engines - how they work, air-starts, and engine supply chain issues. He also is excited to be back in the aviaton industry with what could be his dream job. Doug regales us with a pilot memoir about his 2nd trip to Japan and reveals he’s a train (rail?) geek too. We also discuss: The Department of Justice trys to block the Jetblue/Spirit merger The Airport Service Quality Awards names the best airports for customer experience An appeals court denies a lawsuit to force airlines to increase seat size Reno Air Races will hold its final event September 13-17 http://airrace.org Join the discussion! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Mar 6, 2023

Send us a text Doug is back from his KC10 “fini” flight and Drew’s been spending time with visitors at DC aviation museums. Which one is best for avgeeks? Also: We remember Susan Wright, “the mother of flight", on Women’s History Month Drew quizzes Doug on business class cabin names Central Asian traffic rises as Russian airspace is closed Norse Air plans several US flights Airline sign on bonuses are not just for pilots Air fare trends over time Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Feb 27, 2023

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Feb 20, 2023

Send us a text Doug takes his mom, Ruth, along for the ride to Japan where she was born. We talk about how it feels to be “back home" and how Japan is getting back to normal after Covid19. Also on this episode. A quick history on balloons Near misses and aviation safety Airbus ramping up production Historic Air India order JFK Terminal 1 closure and diversions Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Feb 13, 2023

Send us a text Doug and Drew are back from trips in opposite directions. Doug flew to post-Covid Taipei as crew and Drew to Tenerife on a quick avgeek getaway with friends. We discuss our trips and: Iberia still required masks onboard. Who else does? White balloon shot down over the Atlantic Another near miss, this time with a Fedex 767 and a Southwest 737 at Austin Jetblue/Spirit merger update ATC waypoints https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Feb 6, 2023

Send us a text Doug is flying to Taipei and Drew is off to Tenerife this week. We look at flight planning and considerations for turbulence and taking advantage of the jet stream to save time. Also: The last 747 is delivered to Atlas Super Bowl extra flights Passenger bills of rights https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jan 30, 2023

Send us a text Drew is back from an Airport Ops conference and Doug flew a KC10 on its final flight. Drew talks about the need for widebodies to make better use of scarce pilot crews and slots at busy airports. Doug regales us with his recount of flying a KC10 low along a sunny California coast and then east to Tucson. Also on this episode: Boom Supersonic breaks ground on a factory in North Carolina Sustainable Aviation Fuel or SAF will become more prevalent but it won’t be easy getting there. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jan 23, 2023

Send us a text This episode is packed - we talk about the crash of a Yeti Airlines ATR72, a runway incursion at JFK, and what an aircraft stall is and how to avoid one. But wait there’s more - airport lounge access and hotel elite status, Lufthansa makes a bid for Italy’s ITA, and the “Continental Mafia”. Biscoff lovers wait until the end to hear our cookie rant! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jan 16, 2023

Send us a text This episode is all about ULCC’s with Travis Christ, Head of Avelo Marketing, joining the show. We were supposed to fly on Avelo’s inaugural from Orlando to Dubuque, Iowa but the flight was canceled due to DBQ Airport still establishing their security plan. Avelo had an awesome recovery effort which led to Travis joining the show. He tells us all about the new airline and about his path from ramper to airline executive. Doug and Drew proceed with our ULCC run with plans to fly Avelo soon. We take you along for the ride which in avgeek Morse code is: SFO-EWR-MCO-BNA-CID-DEN-SFO. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jan 9, 2023

Send us a text To divert or not to divert, that is the question for Doug and crew over the North Atlantic. Drew and Doug discuss diversion decisions from flight and station operations perspectives. On this episode we also discuss: Cargo airlines lose some business with e-commerce coming off COVID highs Southwest recovers from crew scheduling woes Porter Airlines get its first EMB195-E2 with up to 100 more coming. We said the “E2" and the A220 would be big stories in 2023 California irrops with SFO diversions due to an “atmospheric river" of rains and a San Diego fuel shortage Free Wi-Fi on Delta…is this a trend? We end the episode with an email from listener, Gordon, about his trip on a Continental DC10 with a pub onboard for all customers. Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jan 2, 2023

Send us a text Doug and Drew have to split taping between 2 airline lounges as Doug travels home to California after check rides in Denver. This episode’s wifi issues can't hold us back from our last 2022 taping, making a 100% completion factor. Thank YOU for sticking with us! In this episode: Southwest's crew scheduling woes Chat GPT can write 747 poems? Our top stories of 2022 Our predictions of top stories of 2023 https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Dec 26, 2022

Send us a text We’ve talked about deicing planes before they takeoff but how do we keep them from turning into 737 popsicles when they’re sitting at the airport? Drew talks about processes to keep airplanes and ground equipment from freezing over before he goes in to deal with -1F temperatures. Doug is about to fly to Munich before Christmas Eve - will it be festive or sad? See the pictures below. Also on this episode: Do civilians care if they are on a narrow or widebody plane? Congress extends Boeing’s deadline to get the 737 Max 7 and 8 certified SAS is back at JFK, with an A321, not a 747 This year’s busiest airports by aircraft movements and passenger volume Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Dec 19, 2022

Send us a text Things didn’t go as planned for Doug or Drew this week with both grounded with health issues and full flights, respectively. Doug was sick at home, and Drew couldn’t get to Europe and visited the DC Air & Space museum instead. The podcast cheered us up though! On this episode we discuss: Fuel shortages in Auckland and Florida Boom has a plan for its SST engine - its complicated United orders up to 200 787’s to replace older 767’s and 777’s Air India is about to make a 500-plane order Leisure travelers are filling seats normally filled by business travelers This is our last episode before Christmas, so Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, and Happy Holidays everyone! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Dec 12, 2022

Send us a text Doug is in Hawaii and Drew is in Charlotte, with our buddy Matt, who rejoins the show to rant with us on a multitude of topics. Did you know that Charlotte was the 5th busiest airport in the world in 2021 by numbers of flights, and that it is American Airlines’ 2nd largest connection hub. We talk about its history and its rise from a Piedmont Airlines station to a megahub. Also on this episode: Boeing’s last 747 rolls out of the factory. We discuss some 747 memories Airlines see profits returning for 2023 Delta pilots get a new contract and huge raise…but is it really? Airlines and other airport lounge operators start adding restrictions to reduce crowding. Come for the avgeek information, stay for the #MattRants! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Dec 5, 2022

Send us a text Doug was in Hawaii for Thanksgiving but got out before Mauna Loa erupted. We discuss how volcanic ash affects aircraft engines and review some near-disasters where 747’s lost all 4 engines due to eruptions around the world. Also: TSA screened over 2.5 million passengers last Sunday, the most since the start of the pandemic Saudi Arabia announces the launch of RIA, a new airline based in Riyadh, to compete with the ME 3 New low fare airline Fly Atlantic will be based in Belfast, Northern Ireland and fly transatlantic We look at the gaps in Boeing’s new product launches: 757 to 777 to 787 to ???. Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Nov 28, 2022

Send us a text The traffic is terrific as we roll into the holiday travel season. Doug is mixing work and pleasure on his trip while Drew is enjoying the week off. We discuss passenger volumes and how airlines hope to avoid the meltdowns we saw this summer. Also: European carriers are looking to safely operate large jets with a single pilot FAA creates guidelines for electrical air taxi We look at the busiest routes this month around the world Nonstop LAX to Singapore or 5 stops? https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Nov 21, 2022

Send us a text Doug and Drew ring in the holiday season with our rendition of Home for the Holidays - don’t worry, its just the first two verses. Where exactly was Karen Carpenter when she was singing about people coming and going through Pennsylvania for some homemade pumpkin pie? PHL, PIT, or MEM? We tank dive which airport she was in and which airline. Also on this episode. The traffic is terrific - heavy load factors this week How NOT to run a Winter Operation Frontier’s Unlimited Flight Pass 5G interference with aircraft and radio altimeter replacements Jetblue plans flights to Paris - bring on the A321XLR’s Cathay Pacific starting to ramp up again Air India brings Vistara and Air Asia India under its brand Whether you’re connecting at PHL, ATL, DFW, or ORD for the holidays, you can’t beat home sweet home. Thanks for spending part of your holidays with us! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Nov 14, 2022

Send us a text Doug and Drew were on flip flop and laptop trips this week (we'll explain) with Doug being best man and wedding cruise director and Drew working LAX Ops. We also discuss: ITA ownership and Italian government control Boeing betting on China despite a trade war Embraer 195-E2 vs 737 Max 7 We end the episode talking about how failures got us to where we are. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Nov 7, 2022

Send us a text Doug and Drew are back to work with Drew hosting an avgeek group with the airport authority and Doug doing his last simulator ride on the KC10. Doug squeezes in a quick trip to see family and breaks his reluctance to use his standby airline travel benefits. Also in this episode. Mexico’s president Obrador wants foreign airlines to compete for domestic traffic Airbus makes the A350 cabin wider. Is 10 across coming? Frontier, now free from merger talks, is interested in the A321XLR and international flights Pilots at US carriers are demanding better pay and work rules Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Oct 31, 2022

Send us a text Doug and Drew, taping from a Houston airline lounge, are fresh off their excellent avgeek adventure to Europe. We’re excited to regale you with our stories about tailcams, nail-biting nonrev travel, Eurobiz, and Singapore Business Class. This whirlwind trip included flying on SAS to Copenhagen, then Manchester, and back to the US on Singapore Airlines. We enjoyed visiting and getting to know listeners in both cities. Thanks to Dominik and David for showing us around! We also discuss: American removing international First Class Is a 747-8 more efficient that a Toyota Corolla? Fifth Freedom flights (We took one) Join the fun! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Oct 24, 2022

Send us a text Drew’s flight instructor tells him to get ready to rock and roll with high winds. We discuss turbulence, crosswind landings, and “beating up” the pattern. We also discuss:: United, American, and Lufthansa earnings. Cathay Pacific finally adding flights Hawaiian operating freighters for Amazon We end with a tease about our European trip next week. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Oct 17, 2022

Send us a text Drew is back from a Winter Ops meeting and Doug is at a nondescript hotel room (sound familiar) getting rested for a red eye flight. We talk about company loyalty and how it has changed over the years. The example we used was a listener poll on whether airlines should board employee standbys by time of check in or seniority. The answers will surprise you! We also discuss: Delta third quarter results United may order 100 widebodies Why do airlines hold seats? https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Oct 10, 2022

Send us a text Doug see’s some strange lights on a red eye flight between SFO an EWR and other flights report the same. The FAA hasn’t come back with any confirmation so we have some fun with what we think they might be. Drew and Doug meet up at IAD to take a look at Drew’s workplace and Doug’s office (a 777 flight deck). Also on this episode: IAD mobile lounges Supply chain issues delaying Boeing and Airbus deliveries FAA Category 1 and 2 airlines FAA increases flight attendant minimum rest time to 10 hours from 9 Back to UFO’s which are now refured to as UAP’s - unidentified aerial phenomenon Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Oct 3, 2022

Send us a text This week our thoughts are with our listeners in Florida who are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. We highlight NOAA and their work studying and other storms, to improve forecasts, and we take a close look at their Hurricane Hunter aircraft. Currently two Lockheed WP-3D aircraft named Kermit and Ms. Piggy are tasked with flying into the eye’s of storms. An engineer on one of the passes through Ian called it the worst flight he’s ever had in terms of turbulence! Other topics on this episode: Virgin Atlantic finally joins SkyTeam Sri Lanka starts to emerge out of a financial crisis with a new low fare airline - FITS Air China Airlines of Taiwan confrms order for 16 787-9’s Asia continues to open up with Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong lifting restrictions JD Power releases its choices for the top 10 US mega airports We end the episode with a tank dive into what speed tape is - don’t be afraid, it’s normal to see on aircraft. Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Sep 26, 2022

Send us a text Leave it to our British friends to turn a line into an institution. We discuss The Queue to pay last respects to Queen Elizabeth and guess what? There's an aviation tangent. Drew regales Doug with his trip to LAX via Fargo and LAX to DC via Maui (it's complicated). Also on this episode: Cargo traffic declines while passenger loads stay strong FAA upholds 1,500 hour requirement for pilots to fly for scheduled carriers IATA kicks EWR out of the NYC airports designation Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Sep 19, 2022

Send us a text World traveler and friend of the show, Ian, joins us to talk about frequent flier programs and the benefits of having status on multiple airlines. He mentions the “holy trinity” 🤣 of the Star Alliance, oneworld, and Skyteam and being elite on all three. We also discuss whether Boom's Overture will go forward after Rolls Royce announced they’re leaving the project, the rise in business travel, and the United/Emirates partnership. Find Ian on Instagram at @iandeyoung https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Sep 12, 2022

Send us a text We're semi-unplugged this week with Doug taping with his cellphone from a layover hotel room. Forgive us for too much realness on this MacGyver'ed episode. Drew gives an update on private pilot training and Doug is back from a 2nd LHR trip. We discuss what rights you have when your flight cancels. Surprise, you will get less from ULCC's (ultra low cost carriers). The DOT hss created a dashboard to help you fund the answers at: Customer Sevice Dashboard Other topics on this episode: Lufthansa avoids a pilot strike Cathay Pacific is hiring again US airline traffic is back to pre-Covid levels while China struggles with lockdowns Descending into London, quietly, using CDA We end the show with listener comments regarding last week's discussion on the Flight 1's around the world. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Sep 5, 2022

Send us a text Doug has the smoothest flight ever to Eefrow (London Heathrow) and Drew is planning to fill in as ops manager at SFO where his airline career started. Doug’s flight from SFO to LHR carries the legacy of Pan Am flight 1 which flew the route in the 90’s. Pan Am flight 1 of yore flew around the world in 1947. We discuss the other “Flight 1’s” of the world which represent several airline’s most prestigious routes. Also on the episode: United and Emirates plan a possible codeshare agreement Italy’s ITA gets bought out by an Air France/Delta and a private equity firm A Cessna 172 flew from California to Honolulu nonstop China Airlines orders the Boeing 787 for the first time We finish the episode with a go-around on why most airliners are low wing and we share listener comments and questions. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Aug 29, 2022

Send us a text High wing or low wing, what’s better and what’s the difference? We discuss that, trying to sleep during a 3 hour break on an 11 hour flight (spoiler…it’s hard), and a glass cockpit in a Cessna 172. Also: Sizing airlines by available seat miles Inflation is easing and so are ticket prices Frontier is free from merger shackles with Spirit and plans for huge growth Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Aug 22, 2022

Send us a text This week’s show has an airport theme with our buddy Francis, an airport ops supervisor, joining us for the 2nd time. Francis explains airport classifications, signage, and how they deal with diversions. We also dicuss: American Airlines joining the list of customers for the Boom SST Why tarmacs are made of asphalt or concrete We end with a quick lesson on airport signage and lighting that will raise your avgeek credentials. Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Aug 15, 2022

Send us a text Doug and Drew meet up in California and tape in person. Drew takes Doug to Concord Buchanan Airport where he started his aviation career as a lineserviceman. Doug tells us about his first charter flight and how being on reserve is like nonreving for your job. Also on this episode: The Jetblue/Spirit merger and ticket prices We meet up with Nate of “In the Air” on Youtube for spotting We spend a lot of time bantering with each other, and you, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the trip, the Next Trip! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Aug 8, 2022

Send us a text Doug embarks on his Atlantic IOE with a flight to Frankfurt that is pure aviation magic from two sunsets, during takeoff, and a rare view of the aurora borealis on a summertime flight. Drew might be changing from Team Piper to Team Cessna with a new instructor and flight school. A Cessna with a low budget “EICAS” system…whaaat? Also: In-class vs. in-the-field training 787 deliveries are starting up again Forget hate-selling, BA is “not-selling” tickets on LHR short haul FAA asks for public comment on airline seat size We end with listener question what to where inflight in case of an emergency. Our answers may shock you. Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Aug 1, 2022

Send us a text Are we seeing aviation stabilizing as airlines hire workers back and the travel surge starts to ease? We discuss positive trends we’re seeing in the supply chain, load factors, and our daily work life. Also on this episode: The Spirit merger Toronto Pearson Airport struggles with explosive travel growth Boeing forecasts the global air fleet to double in the next 20 years Engine failures on a 777 and a Piper Warrior We end the show answering some great questions about LCC’s, pilot training, and diversions from our listeners. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jul 25, 2022

Send us a text Summer travel is in full swing and so are Doug with a family vacation, and Drew with a busy airport operation. We give you tips on how to avoid drama at the airport by planning ahead. Get there early, have back up plans, use the airline apps, and check the FAA's National Airspace System Status to avoid problem airports. Also on this episode: The Boom Overture SST makes progress Alaska launches electronic bag tags in the US Piper Warrior and Boeing 777 takeoff procedures Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jul 18, 2022

Send us a text Would you pay extra to use a flat bed on a long flight? Air New Zealand thinks you will with their Skynest which are 6 stacked bunks mid cabin. We discuss this and commiserata about both of our crazy work days negotiating East Coast thunderstorms and a pigeon (?). Drew is hitting the private pilot training books and Doug has a previous KC10 pilot and coworker jumpseating on his flight. Also on this episode: The Jetblue and Fronter merger courtship of Spirit continues Heathrow turning away passengers? Airline pilots seeking, and getting, raises Airlines fined for improper passenger travel documents Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jul 11, 2022

Send us a text Matt joins us for the third time and is now an official co-host! His love for aviation started as a nonrev flying on his dad’s benefits on the original Frontier. He then went from ramper, to operations agent, to zone controller, to customer service supervisor, and finally to travel agent. He regales us with stories from when suits were required for employees. We also discuss: Travel chaos from Sydney to Amsterdam as airlines cope with heavy traffic SAS files for bankruptcy Singapore Airlines North America service tops pre-CovidTWA Museum in Kansas City We end the episode quizzing Matt on weird reservations terms. Ever heard of an open jaw ticket, skiplagging, and married segments? It’s all in this fun filled episode https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jul 4, 2022

Send us a text Happy 4th of July to our American listeners! On this holiday weekend Doug gets a call to fly to Taiwan, 20 minutes after the check-in time, to cover a 777 first officer opening. We tape with Doug in a glorified hotel “jail” cell in Taipei with the country still under severe Covid-19 restrictions. We talk about Doug’s trip to Asia, Drew’s “seconds to cancelation” story about how everything has to come together in Airport Ops to get a flight out of the gate and off the ground. We also discuss: The A380’s are making a triumphant comeback with Lufthansa and Korean dusting off the “Supers” The JetBlu/Frontier/Spirit telenovela continues with Spirit extending the shareholder vote date to July 8 We discuss another poll on how you choose a flight, this time when money is no object. Drew is upset with the results….again Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jun 27, 2022

Send us a text Just off our Boeing 777 and Piper Warrior flights we are pumped up and ready to talk aviation! Doug gets to fly a frequent flier across the 4 million mile mark and Drew gets comfortable with Warrior landing patterns and touch and goes. We then dive into: A listener’s poll about how you decide on what ticket to buy (price, schedule, service?) Jetblue increases its offer for Spirit US Transportation Secretary asks airlines to do better Air India is in talks to buy 300 narrowbodies and 50 A350’s Skywest forms charter subsidiary to fly 30-seat planes with lower pilot requirements Pre-cleared cities We end with a listener’s love-hate relationship with his hometown airline, Norwegian. Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jun 20, 2022

Send us a text Doug is fresh off his first 777 flight with a trip from San Francisco to Honolulu, to Guam, and back. Drew has a bunch of questions for Doug on the 777 and the airports he visited, and has his own story flying the other end of the spectrum - a single engine Piper Warrior. Other topics on this episode: Biden Administration lifts the testing requirement to travel to the US Jetblue/Spirit/Frontier merger triangle drama continues The new Air Force One will not have the Trump inspired dark livery - we’ll tell you why We do a tank dive on TWA and its merger with AA after you asked or it Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jun 13, 2022

Send us a text Drew heads out to California with Next Trip contributor, Greg from Kentucky, while Doug waits to fly the 777. We discuss Kentucky aviation and our crazy trip out to LAX which involved a few changes due to full flights everywhere. Greg talks about Cincinnati, Ohio’s airport, CVG, which is actually in Kentucky, the large cargo hub at Louisville, and the lack of air service at Lexington. We also discuss: Jetblue sweetens the pot with a better offer for Spirit Is it time to make airplanes wider? Join the conversation! Follow Greg on Twitter at @gpetelex or on Instagram at gwpet01 https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jun 6, 2022

Send us a text Doug is still waiting to be called to work his first 777 flight and Drew gets some family time in between crazy busy operations shifts. Busy or not, we always find time for our avgeek podcast break. Speaking of work and pleasure, what’s a good term for a combination business/leisure trip? Bleisure, Lisness, WFV (working from vacation)? We share your great ideas. What is CRM, crew resource management, and how does it apply in any work environment, not just on the flight deck? Also on this show: Cancelations and delays rise around the world as the recovery hits roadblocks Norwegian settles a contract dispute with Boeing and orders 50 737 MAX 8’s We do a go-around on our 767-400 story from last week with some added fun facts We end the show with a great question about regional airlines from Drew’s flight instructor Kathleen and a big thank you to flight attendants around the world for your hard work. Happy International Flight Attendants Day! Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

May 30, 2022

Send us a text Doug is going stir crazy at home waiting for “the call”, with his first 777 assignment, and Drew is trying to keep the operation from getting crazy with 4 ramp closures for lightning within a few hours. To get our minds off our week, we obsess about why the 767-400 wasn’t successful with only 37 built. We continue our discussion about a new “Golden Age” of aviation with Bombardier flight testing the Global 8000, which will be the fastest passenger airplane, and the growth of luxurious airport lounges. Also on this episode: Lufthansa partnering with MSC to buy 80% of ITA, the successor to Alitalia We make a whole segment out of a listener comparison of European and US premium products - thanks Guy! Check out this great historical lounge overview by Lounge Review. https://loungereview.com/the-use-of-airline-lounges-as-a-marketing-tool-history-and-innovation/ Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

May 23, 2022

Send us a text What was the first airline alliance - was it STAR, NW/KL, oneworld, Wings? We discuss international alliances that help improve revenues and ease passenger connectivity across carriers. Also, we believe we may be entering a new Golden Age of Aviation with supersonic airliners running on sustainable fuel, electric sea gliders, and airlines competing on improved passenger experience. Doug waits for the call to fly his first 777 and Drew has a busy week with flight training, irregular ops at work, and two Next Trip listeners visiting. Other topics: jetBlue is at it again, now with a hostile takeover bid for Spirit EU drops its mask mandate but Italy and Spain keep masks on plane US airlines continue to press for lifting testing requirements to enter the country FAA still needs more data before Boeing 787 deliveries can resume China Eastern plane may have been intentionally crashed We finish the show answering great questions from listeners regarding passenger experience on the 787 and 777, Eurobiz, and possible new mid-continent airline hubs. Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

May 16, 2022

Send us a text What's better, having a middle seat open, lounge access, and high quality meals, or a bigger seat? We discuss Eurobiz vs US domestic First. Other topics on this episode: Non-pairwise widebodies…what are they? Japan may open to tourists Fedex gets it’s first SkyCourier - weird but functional Republic Airways asks for minimum new pilots hours of 750 vs 1,500 WN improves inflight product Avianca and GOL try to team up Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

May 9, 2022

Send us a text Drew is fresh off his third private pilot training flight so get ready for more small plane pilot memoirs. Doug is more excited about Drew’s business trip and asks him if it was better than Zoom - spoiler…..uhhh YES!! Also on this episode: Qantas orders the A350-1000 to launch Project Sunrise nonstop flights between Sydney and London and New York Spirit rejects jetBlue's offer to merge Airlines offer reduced price or free wifi. Does wifi or messaging affect which airline you choose The FAA's confusing new aircraft wake turbulence categories Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

May 2, 2022

Send us a text We’re going from Guppies (737’s) to Bigfoot (777) as Doug finishes 777 training. One of the striking features of the 777 is its huge main landing, the largest on any aircraft. We dig into landing gear and getting aircraft on the ground vs. off the ground on this episode. Other topics discussed Drew flies jetBlue Mint for the first time Delta flight attendants start getting paid during boarding Is the A220 the 787 of long, thin domestic routes. Breeze starts A220 transcon flights ANA says outlook for air travel in Japan is improving We end the show sharing listener comments on flying on the 747, getting through Amsterdam Schipol Airport, and airline boarding cutoff times. Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Apr 25, 2022

Send us a text We’re partying like its 2019! Load factors and fares are up as Americans throw off their masks and head back to the skies as COVID19 wanes. We go through the spreadsheets as the major US carriers reveal their 1st quarter results. We also talk about Russia cranking up the TU-214, cough Russian 757, and IL96-300, cough Russian A340, production lines. In our pilot and airport memoirs we talk about Doug’s 777 training and Drew’s airport operation which changes drastically when load factors increase from 75% to over 90%. Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Apr 18, 2022

Send us a text Next Trip was the #1 aviation podcast in Dubai this week so who better to have on this episode than the #1 avgeek in Dubai? Return guest, Roxi or @roxavgeek on Instagram and Twitter, is a flight attendant for a Dubai based carrier and also has a large following as an aviation influencer. Traffic is up 215% in the Middle East and we ask Roxi if it seems like the area is beyond COVID. She also recaps the Dubai Airshow for us since she was attending the event when we taped before. Also on this episode: Doug starts his 777 flight simulator training Drew gets audited by an express carrier Denver over Dubai - US airports were 8 of 10 of the busiest last year We’re airline employees - what are we thinking when we fly other airlines? We end the show with your questions for Roxi on aircraft and aviation. Did you stump her? You gotta listen! Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.roxavgeek.com https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Apr 11, 2022

Send us a text Move over Frontier, jetBlue also has its eye on Spirit and makes a bid to buy it. Of course we have opinions on this - would a jetBlue/Spirit merger help or complicate jetBlue’s current operational issues? Would the cost of reconfiguring all of Spirit’s aircaft be worth it? Would the merger be denied because the two control so much New York to Florida traffic? Listen to what we think jetBlue’s master plan may be. Drew talks about Mainline and Express and how branding and customer products are similar but flight operations and dispatch are separate. IATA’s Summer and Winter seasons and slot allocations Cathay Pacific resumes pilot cadet training program Phillipine Airlines aims to be in Asia’s top 3 We end the episode laughing about how Condor’s new livery is so bad,…it’s good. Listen to find out why. Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Apr 4, 2022

Send us a text Longtime listener and avgeek friend Ryan joins us to talk about changing lanes in his aviation career. Ryan has been an avgeek his whole life and had dreams of being a pilot or working for the airlines. His road took him to driving trucks for a major cargo airline and loving his quality of life in a “flyover'“ state. Doug starts the transition from the 737 to the 777 and Drew talks about running a busy hub operation this week. We also discuss: Fedex and American Airlines have leadership changes Elroy Air is developing an unmanned eVTOL aircraft to fly cargo distances of 300 mile Listener Poll: Would you rather fly an A350 to Singapore nonstop or an A380 with a stop? Find ryan at @plainsandplanes on Twitter and Instagram. Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Mar 28, 2022

Send us a text Pilot memoirs continue with Doug doing his last 737 flights, before going to 777 training, and Drew regales you with his second Piper Warrrior flight above the DC Area. Topics covered: FAA increasing reviews of midair collision warnings China Eastern Flight 5735 crash update Russia creates its own laws for aircraft leased from other countries CEO of Spirit and Frontier says they have 2,000 market opportunities Boeing in talks with DL for huge 737 Max order Canada drops COVID19 testing requirement. C’mon USA We end the show answering lister Noah’s questions about ATC ground delay programs and Drew talks about listeners also starting their prival pilot journey. Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Mar 21, 2022

Send us a text Drew finally has his first private pilot training flight and, as expected, it was amazing. Doug enjoys his last few weeks on the 737 before 777 training next month. We both talk about last week’s busy operation with full flights during and weather issues around the country. Topics on the episode: Staying calm and professional in stressful situations Travel and airline profits are rising despite high fuel costs 777’s with PW4000 engines will be cleared to fly again soon Mask mandates keep lifting with the latest being on UK airlines Drew responds to a listener question about plane changes Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Mar 14, 2022

Send us a text We start with positive news of countries opening back up to international travel and Drew’s trip to Chicago. Other topics discussed: Aerflot suspends all international flights Airlines find routes around Russia IATA opposes bans on parts shipments to Russian Airlines ANA creating a low fare carrier called Air Japan We end with a light-hearted ranking of all the annoying passenger types. Doug might be the small bladder passenger and Drew is definitley chatty Cathy. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Mar 7, 2022

Send us a text Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, affecting millions of people. Sanctions against Russia are coming from all angles and we discuss how aviation is affected. We end with some positive news on COVID19 with infections declining and masks coming off everywhere - even on some planes. Other topics on this episode: Two Russian planes trying to enter Canadian airspace are turned back while one flight, SU111 flies over Canada declaring that it’s a humanitarian flight. Transport Canada is investigating Nigeria Air may be the name of Nigeria’s national airline but few details exist We discuss recent airspace closures in the Middle East and Asia We explain how runways are configured - its complicated Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Feb 28, 2022

Send us a text The world is starting to open up but will Russia’s invasion of Ukraine change everything? We discuss the breaking news of countries closing their airspace to Russia and the unfortunate destruction of the heaviest airplane in the world, the Antonov 225, Myria. We get a lot of feedback from you regarding the use of the term “gas” versus “fuel”, you do a deeper dive into our Flyover States segment, and you offer more airports named after famous people in your neck of the “tarmac”. Also on this episode: Marriot doubles revenue despite Omicron Will there be a major travel and tourism recovery this year We discuss high winds in our Ops Center topic Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Feb 21, 2022

Send us a text Doug and Drew meet up in DC with Doug picking up an SFO-DCA trip before he leaves the 737. Doug tells Drew his route was over some "flyover states" so we research where the term came from. Drew regales you with the history of College Park Airport which he lives by and we discus airports named after presidents on this President's Day episode. Other topics: Boeing’s new middle market plane's size Mesa Airlines invests in seaplane startup, Regent We end the episode with a look into where the word cockpit comes and whether flight deck is a better term...and is it "in" or "on" the flight deck? Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Feb 14, 2022

Send us a text Welcome to our first crossover episode with another aviation podcast, Nonrev Lounge. NonRev Lounge is hosted by Tyler who works ramp, his sister Monique who’s a gate agent, and their friend Lara, a flight attendant and a previous guest on our show. Today we have Tyler guest hosting the show with two other avgeek friends, Greg and Nate. We’re taping from SFO where we’ve met to spot planes and participate in some major avgeekery. This is a two part episode with this being Part 1 and Part 2 airing tomorrow, February 15th, on Nonrev Lounge. Be sure to check them out right after this and subcribe to their podcast. Nonrev lounge is focused on travel and their exciting jobs working for a major airline with a hub at Phoenix. Topics in this episode How we all got to SFO Spirt and Frontier to tie the knot Northern Pacific Airways recreating Icelandair’s model in Anchorage Tyler, Doug, and Drew talk about why they work in aviation Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Feb 7, 2022

Send us a text We keep our pilot memoirs and deice diaries short today after some mixed feedback. Who are we kidding?? Doug talks about his trip to Honduras and happening to be there for their presidential inauguration. Drew talks about running it hard with a full schedule during the Nor'easter. Also: China Airlines 747 ingested an LD3 container Boeing 787 delivery delays COVID travel rules rekaxed in Europe Wall Street Journal's best and worst airlines We end with an update on the aviation telenovela between Airbus and Qatar airlines regarding peeling paint on A350's. Join the conversation https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jan 31, 2022

Send us a text Doug’s pilot memoir this week is his return to the KC10 after several months. Was it like riding a bike? We talk about the KC10’s successor, the KC46 Pegasus, based on a 767-200 with a 767-400 flight deck. Does it measure up to the KC10 Extender? Also on this episode: The UK relaxes COVID19 documentation requirements Air India returns to the Tata Group after 69 years Lufthansa and Air France push back on the EU’s climate plans US retaliates against China by blocking flights after China’s regulations against US flights We end the episode with a fun discussion on things people say that make avgeek’s twitch. British Airlines? QUANTAS? 787-900? Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jan 24, 2022

Send us a text DC gets an another big snowstorm and Drew tells Doug, whatever you do, don’t connect through DC! Guess what Doug does? We got a chance to meet up and Doug got to see Drew’s deice operation in person. Our first topic is one we both are experts at - airline seats. With narrow-bodies doing more international routes, a new “Butterfly” seat, which converts from 2 standard domestic first seats to 1 international lie-flat seat, may be the answer. We also discuss: Airlines panic about the introduction of 5G in the US and its possible affects The pandemic is becoming an endemic and will still weigh on airline profits An idea for resolving the airline pilot shortage - raise the maximum age to 75 European airlines say that they are flying empty planes to maintain slots. Is it true? We end with another airine and wine piece, this time with a New Zealand airline started by a winery. A Saab 340 regional airline that’s focused on a beverage? We have concerns! Join the convsersation: Next Trip Network https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jan 17, 2022

Send us a text From Martin Luther King Day, to Sidney Poitier, to United product placement, to DC8's to Hawaii? Stay with us…and yes, everything leads to aviation. We look at how far (or not) we’ve come from the DC8. Also on this episode: SST updates on Boom Overture and NASA's X59 QueSST Airport 5g buffer zones A380/747-8 replacements? We end with our favorite avgeek dad jokes. We apologize in advance. Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jan 10, 2022

Send us a text We start the show sharing how busy our weeks were with snow on the East Coast and in the Midwest. Drew discusses deicing challenges with moderate to heavy snow and Doug talks about how weather issues around the sytem are constantly changing his flying schedule. Drew explores going back to pilot school to get his private pilot's license with Doug encouraging him that its never too late to learn. Also on this episode: 2021 was the safest year for flying since 2017 Airlines cancel over 1,000 flights per day for the 11th straight day Allegiant buys 50 new 737 Max jets Kenya Airways and South African Airways may join forces 5g rollout delayed due to FAA concerns about interference with avionics We end the show with Drew answering a listener question about how arrival gates are chosen. Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jan 3, 2022

Send us a text We dive into the new year with our predictions for the top aviation stories of 2022. Our main topic is the 777 and its ups and downs, pun intended, with PW4000 777’s expected to return service while the 777x sees certification delays. We end the episode with our “demands” in our Avgeek Bill of Rights. Other topics discussed: Our last flights of 2021 Omicron hits crews and causes cancelations Indonesia and Ethiopia approve 737 Max operations The GE90-94B reaches 100,000 flight hours Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Dec 27, 2021

Send us a text We love airplanes and we love flying...especially with a nice glass of wine to enjoy our trip. We end the year talking about how airlines choose the varieties they serve. Also in this episode: Doug flies the 737-700 hot rod Drew works on getting thousands home for the holidays Omicron is dampening hopes for a fast recovery Phillipine Airlines restructures We ask you: was the A380 a success or a failure? Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Dec 20, 2021

Send us a text We talk about our busy weeks as we help move thousands of people the week before Christmas. We give our listeners tips on how to score airline and hotel perks to take take your avgeek travel up a notch. Other topics discussed: Boom Aerospace negotiating with Greensboro Airport for a manufacturing site for the supersonic Overture airliner United to order zero-emission hydrogen electric engines to retrofit on regional aircraft American hiring 18,000 employees in 2022 Will Omicron set back air travel's recovery? Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Dec 13, 2021

Send us a text Christmas is only 2 weeks away and airlines are busy carrying millions of packages around the world. What better time to have two cargo pilots on? Think cargo employees are introverts? Think again because these guys, our buddies Matt and Stephen, are a plane load of fun. Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Dec 6, 2021

Send us a text We review Thanksgiving week traffic and congratulate the airlines on a smooth operation with few cancelations. Topics covered: Traffic is back but the Omicron variant could change everything Some countries start closing borders to international traffic Business travel is on the road to recovery We note several aircraft with wingspans greater than their lengths. Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Nov 29, 2021

Send us a text We welcome our first corporate aviation employee, Embraer Phenom 300 pilot, Sean. We knew that corporate flying was different from the airlines but we were impressed with all the additional functions Sean does. This includes creating his own flight plans, doing the passenger safety briefing, fueling his own plane, and even serving cocktails when needed. He discusses the perks and challenges in his career and how he loves how unpredicatable his work day can be. Other topics: Airbus gets its first orders for the A350F freighter which will compete with the 777-200F The recent rise in passengers choosing to fly chartered jets over commercial We discuss a listener poll about whether you would choose First Class on a 777 or a chartered Phenom 300 to get from LAX to DFW Thanks for joining the conversation and stay aviationTOUGH. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Nov 22, 2021

Send us a text We're approaching the busy travel season in the US with TSA passenger screenings nearing 2019 levels. Doug and Drew will be in the thick of it, working to get some of the 5 million travelers to their destinations safely. We ask you, our listeners, to guess what the highest daily total of passengers screened in the US will be during the Thanksgiving holiday travel week. The listener who guesses closest will get some Next Trip swag. Get your answer to us by Wednesday, November 24, 10:00a eastern US time, Submit your answer via the Contact button on www.nexttripnetwork.com or via Instagram or Twitter direct message. Topics Discussed: Singapore Airlines has most of its fleet ready for the upcoming rebound Chnia's CAAC satisfied with 737 Max updates Airbus gets commitments for the A350F freighter version Airlines offer staff holiday incentives to come to work Doug and Drew talk about airline employee scheduling We thank you for listening to the podcast and joining the coversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Nov 15, 2021

Send us a text Special guest, international Dubai-based flight attendant and avgeek Roxi, joins us and explains her path from Europe to Dubai and from Law and Criminology to Aviation. She’s been an avgeek her whole life and now she’s living her dream traveling the world and becoming an aviation social media celebrity. We chat about her favorite aircraft, the Boeing 777 (Booboo) and the Airbus A380 (Fluffy), and her participation in the Dubai Airshow. Topics discussed: Doug gets to fly to Hawaii Roxi sat in the jumpseat on her first flight We compare the 777 and the A380 from business and passenger perpectives Our thoughts on national and international no-fly lists Roxi talks about living in Dubai Find Roxi on Instagram and Twitter at @roxavgeek and on her blog www.roxavgeek.com . Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Nov 8, 2021

Send us a text Doug and Drew are back from their avgeek trip and getting back to their normal format. In this episode they discuss: The Boeing 787 celebrating its 10th anniversary SkyWest and American cancelations The US opening up to travel from Europe Supply chain issues and how they affect airlines We end with a debate on how to pronounce SFO and other city codes. Yes, there's a poll of course! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Nov 1, 2021

Send us a text Come along with Doug and Drew on a 26-hour avgeek marathon trip from San Francisco (Burlingame) to New York (Elizabeth) and back. We're celebrating getting to 100 episodes last week with a widebody transcon, premium economy, a great walk and brunch in NYC, airline lounges, and domestic first class. We tape on our trip so enjoy background lounge and engine noises and listen to us staying high energy with little sleep. On the trip we discuss: Both our airline careers starting at SFO. #Airline101 The 777-300 and if the 777-8X should have been launched as its successor before the -9X Doug talks about landing in high winds after a sporty 777 touchdown at EWR We discuss whether the A220-300 with 130 seats is an A319 killer Drew is impressed by the expansion of SLC and reminisces about his first flights here, connecting from a 767 to an L1011 Tristar We wrap up thanking you for coming along for the ride and getting us past 100 episodes! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Oct 25, 2021

Send us a text Doug and Drew make it to 100 episodes! We reminisce about how it started and how we really are creating a community of aviation and travel enthusiasts. We're joined by three avgeek friends and listeners who've been with us from the start. They show their appreciation of the show by roasting us and boy were they mean (in the nicest way possible). We end the show by teasing our 26 hour avgeek marathon trip next week. Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Oct 18, 2021

Send us a text Doug flies the 737 for the first time, with passengers, and gets a red carpet welcome at Drew's airport. We review Doug's first airline work trip from takeoff at SFO, across the country, and back. Other topics discussed Southwest cancelations The Tata's come full circle and regain ownership of Air India Delta makes a profit United adds flights We end the episode with our plan for a marathon 24hr avgeek trip to celebrate our 100th episode! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Oct 11, 2021

Send us a text We welcome our first flight attendant on the show, Lara, who's career began when America West founder, Ed Beauvais, asked her to come work for him when she was mowing the lawn. We ask her all about her career including how she gets sleep in other time zones, whether she prefers working in First Class or Main Cabin, and what all those chimes mean. You gotta hear her story! Lara discusses the expansion of Premium Economy with us, Drew remembers his days at America West, and Doug finally gets the call to fly the 737. Join the conversation: https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Oct 4, 2021

Send us a text Doug and Drew are joined by Avgeek Travel Agent and LAX Dorkfest friend Eric. Eric's flexible schedule allows him to fly on inauagural and final flights and his stories make the rest of us avgeeks with regular jobs jealous. He tells us about how he got into aviaton and how he is finding a niche being a travel agent as the profession has gone through a downturn. We also discuss: LAX announced they will test a new earthquake early warning system United fined for long tarmac delays Delta wants airlines to share their no-fly lists Listener poll - should there be a federal no-fly list? Join the conversation at https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Sep 27, 2021

Send us a text Drew is back from LAX Dorkfest and Doug turns a wor trip into his own spotting getaway at SFO. Also on this episode Study finds PCR tests are almost 100% accurate US lifts travel restrictions on several countries Criminal indictment for Boeing technical pilot AA/JetBlue alliance Emirates hiring 3,000 cabin crew Does visiting an airport count as visiting that city? https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Sep 20, 2021

Send us a text On this episode Doug and Drew discuss: Doug getting his 737 certification Drew caters HNL with schnitzel and strudel? Drew's routing to Dorkfest LAX traffic volumes rising Sustainable fuels are coming JFK or LAX, what's better for spotting Join the conversation at: https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Sep 13, 2021

Send us a text On this episode we discuss: Doug getting his 737 type rating Neeleman and his non-737 airline Breeze 787 deliveries delayed due to FAA inspections Ryanair walks away from 737 Max order American and Alaska end pay protections for unvaxed staff Next Trip air travel volume predictions https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Sep 6, 2021

Send us a text On this episode, Doug and Drew discuss the following: Upset recoveries AvGeek bubble baths in Burlingame, CA Airports named after a city they're not located in (or near) Cargo CRJ-200 Philippine Airlines bankruptcy Gulfstream's new G700 Grounded PW4000 powered 777s are getting new paint - hopefully flying soon Would you rather fly the first 777 delivered or a swanky new 787-10 Remembering the crews lost on September 11, 2001 https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Aug 30, 2021

Send us a text In this episode we discuss: Afghanistan CRAF charters Will holograms replace travel? Escape Lounges opening Southwest running it hard Ryanair traffic and leaving Belfast https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Aug 23, 2021

Send us a text Topics discussed on this episode: ACARS air to ground communications ITA replaces Alitalia CRAF is activated to move US citizens and Afghans out of Kabul Doug and Drew on how to get into an aviation career You know you work for an airline when... https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Aug 16, 2021

Send us a text Drew continues to run the operation hard this week while Doug flies the 737 simulator and takes a 777 joy ride to visit Houston which was voted the top US airport. Topics discussed: Load factors are decreasing to more sustainable/manageable levels 737 landings More jumpseating and more chicken orzo Delta variant is hurting Southwest's bookings Business travel slowly rebounding Potential 737 MAX deal for Indian startup JetBlue launches London service Skytrax list of top airports in the world and in the U.S. Two-hour domestic widebody Join the conversation at https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Aug 9, 2021

Send us a text On this episode, Doug and Drew discuss the following: Doug's jumpseat observation rides Newark, NJ as a destination Nonrev troubles Spirit and American cancel thousands of flights United to require vaccinations for all employees GE CF-6 engine celebrates 50 years Listener feedback Join the conversation https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Aug 2, 2021

Send us a text On this episode, Doug and Drew discuss the following topics: Managerial training (Drew lets someone else drive the bus for a few days) Doug is leaving the 737 aka Guppy/FLUF/Whistling Sh!tcan already?! Checking to see if you were listening Ironman is back at LAX Western U.S. fuel shortage Condor replaces its aging 767s Airbus launches the A350 freighter Would you take a middle seat "upgrade?" Which plane looks better - the 757 or the A220? Checking to see if you were listening part 2 Our next trip... https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jul 26, 2021

Send us a text Doug jumps out of a plane (or a mockup of one) and Drew avgeeks with previous Next Trip guest Matt this weekend. A commemorative coin from Matt celebrating Piedmont Airlines is an inspiration for our topics today. On this episode, Doug and Drew discuss: Experiencing an airplane escape slide Cocktails, Thai food, and A319s Billionaires in Space World airline rankings Positive quarterly financial results in the U.S. Charlotte, NC is now the 5th busiest airport in the world? Remembering Piedmont Airlines https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jul 20, 2021

Send us a text On this episode, Doug and Drew discuss the following: Why the episode is late (and why it might continue to be late in the future now) Pilot shortage and why it matters Doug's new job and why that relates to late episodes (and possibly extra sections - BONUS eps!) Listener engagement Airlines need LOTS of new employees Electric regional props? Airlines now turning a profit...get used to it 737 appreciation week (and month or year?) Be sure to check out www.nexttripnetwork.com for more information! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jul 12, 2021

Send us a text On this episode, Doug and Drew discuss the following: Doug's last week as a "civilian" Drew's flights to PHX Listener Ian's multiple "round the world" flights Airliners International trade show Lufthansa brings back all of its routes Singapore positions itself for regional dominance Flying into a sandstorm Be sure to check out www.nexttripnetwork.com for more information! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jul 5, 2021

Send us a text Jailbreak? Yes, from COVID19 and cabin fever. Americans are well into revenge travel with TSA numbers higher than pre-pandemic 2019 levels last week. Europe joined the exodus recently and international flights are resuming with heavy passenger bookings. Doug and Drew will be doing their own trips with Doug going to training in Denver for his new pilot job and Drew heading to Phoenix for the Airliners International Conference . Other topics on this episode: United places the largest aircraft order in its history New low fare carriers are launching in Saudi Arabia and Alaska Was Qantas the first airline to launch a business class product? Will you be in Phoenix July 8-10th? Send us a message on www.nexttripnetwork.com if you are interested in visiting the Airliners International Conference. The first 8 listeners to reply will received free tickets to the collectibles show! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jun 28, 2021

Send us a text Doug and Drew’s AvGeek credentials are vetted on this episode as we welcome card-carrying AvGeek Chris Slimmer. Chris organizes the upcoming Airliners International Conference, the largest airline collectibles show in the country! He regales us with his stories of jumpseating on the Concorde and many other amazing aviation stories over the last several decades. Plus he gives us his overview of flying on upstart airlines Breeze and Avelo. We also discuss how airlines are "running it hard" as the summer travel number continue to strain fleets. Southwest and American cancel hundreds of flights and Lufthansa elects to bring back the A340-600 for Summer 2022, citing the need for First Class seats - a positive sign? We end the show with and exciting exclusive announcement from Chris regarding the next Airliners International Conference in June 2022. Be sure to visit Airliners International and Next Trip Network for more details! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jun 21, 2021

Send us a text Are you ready for single pilot flightdecks? Cathay Pacific and Airbus are working on a project that may make it a reality. Doug describes pilot workload on a long range flight and if this may be feasible. We discuss your thoughts and ours from a spreadsheet and human perspective. Other topics on this episode: Happy 50th birthday Southwest! The Boeing 737 Max10 takes flight Emirates and Lufthansa face a slow recovery with global traffic still at half of pre-pandemic levels Boeing and Airbus sales are competing with low cost used aircraft Join the conversation at www.nexttripnetwork.com ! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jun 14, 2021

Send us a text We welcome Drew’s buddy and coworker Steven, who’s worked as a photographer, bartender, electrician, etc…, before choosing Aviation as his career. We talk about Steven’s path to the airlines and how he’s worked his way from customer service agent to operations manager and to now developing tools to help us run the airline better. Steven is also an avid traveler and gives us some great advice. Other topics on this episode: American and Virgin invest in eVTOL aircraft Delta gets their 50th A220 Boom Overture XB-1 fact sheet and “would you rather Boom or Zoom?” Join the conversation at: www. nexttripnetwork.com More great pictures from Steven. Follow him on Instagram at @standby_explorer. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jun 7, 2021

Send us a text On this episode, Doug and Drew begin by laughing about turbulence definitions. Have you ever felt "definite strain" against your seatbelt? If so, you've experienced moderate "chop!" They also discuss the following topics: U.S. downgrades Mexico's safety rating Airbus eyes quicker recovery than analysts predict United places order for supersonic airliner Pilots find note in cockpit of plane parked for 435 days FAA creates database of bad pilots Pilot hiring and training practices improve safety https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

May 31, 2021

Send us a text Our fringe AvGeek buddy and airline brat, Matt, joins us again to rant (and rave) about Milk Runs of yore, airplane nicknames, and cabin etiquette. Doug is getting ready for his last flight at his current job and we hope touch and go’s in Reno are on the flight plan. Drew and Matt talk about the crazy busy airports this week and how it seems like a normal start to the summer travel season. Topics discussed: Planemaker Aerion shuts down but Boom may get orders. Will we ever see supersonic travel? The Ryanair flight diversion and the implications for international air traffic What do new airlines Avelo and Breeze mean for US Aviation? Join the rants and the conversation! www.nexttripnetwork.com https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

May 24, 2021

Send us a text We’ve been saying for over a year that we are “one week closer to this crisis being over,” and here we are - at least in the US. Passenger volumes are back with a vengeance as Americans crowd airports and head to leisure destinations after enduring COVID cabin fever. Doug regales us with his fabulous last business trip at his current job. Spoiler alert, he won’t get miles at his new job... Other topics discussed Traffic is up at the airports and in the air as we start seeing ATC programs to manage volume TSA screenings are up to 70% of 2019 and airfares are rising EU to open doors for vaccinated foreigners Breeze launches with nonstop flights between smaller cities to “get people there twice as fast for half as much money” Our Ops Center discussion focuses on windshear and microbursts and how we’re able to detect them We finish the episode with our thoughts on a blog post explaining why widebody domestic flights should be avoided. What!? We think you know where this discussion is going... Join the conversation at: www. nexttripnetwork.com https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

May 17, 2021

Send us a text Cathay Pacific Senior VP Americas, Chris van den Hooven, joins us to talk about how his airline is managing through the pandemic. Travel to Hong Kong, Cathay’s base, is still depressed due to international travel restrictions. Chris explains how the the airline is leaning on cargo, mainland China flights, and a few international routes in the interim. Doug and Drew confirm Chris’ avgeek status as he regales us about landing at Kai Tak airport and spending hours spotting there. Other topic discussed; Colonial Pipeline shutdown affecting airlines in the southeast Airlines score higher on the JD Powers list during the pandemic United Airlines is bringing back domestic hot plated meals Chris stays to give us tips on things to see and do in Hong Kong. Doug and Drew immediately started making travel plans after the show! Join the conversation at www.nexttripnetwork.com https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

May 13, 2021

Send us a text Doug and Drew and over a dozen of our AMAZING listeners attended the first Northern fLights event in Anchorage! Listen to our recap of the Alaska Airlines milk run (flight 65) from Seattle to Anchorage via Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, and Juneau. Plus, we talk about the main event - spotting late into the night at one of the busiest cargo hubs in the world. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

May 10, 2021

Send us a text Aired on May 10, 2021 Doug and Drew are on the way to Alaska and their Northern fLights listener meet-up. We stop at an LAX lounge to tape this week's episode. Sorry not sorry for the ambient airport noises and both of us interrupting the taping when a 777 lands. Topics discussed Passenger volume increases The age of premium economy? Airlines refer unruly passengers to the FAA Zoom fatigue and cabin fever Join the conversation at https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

May 3, 2021

Send us a text Aired on May 3, 2021 Doug and Drew are joined by Andy, a former airline employee and lifelong fringe avgeek who also makes a mean Aviation (the drink). Will our Old Fashioned’s be replaced by Aviations as our signature Next Trip cocktail? Andy and Drew reminisce about their final 747 flight and then Doug regales us with his white knuckle touch and go landings in the DC10 simulator this week! Other topics discussed: Andy remembers his favorite aviation moment when he watched a 747 transport the Space Shuttle Discovery to Washington Dulles Airport Avelo Airlines launches 737 service from Burbank to Santa Rosa. Will its leisure point to point model work? An Alaska government official gets banned for not complying with mask guidelines and has to figure out how to get from Anchorage to Juneau Alaska Airlines launches a special livery which Drew doesn’t dislike We finish this week with an update on Next Trip Northern fLights. We will be on Alaska flight 65, the “Milk Run” departing Seattle at 830a on Friday, May 7 and arriving in Anchorage at 415p. We’ll meet everyone at the Moose’s Tooth Pub at 630p to plan our spotting the next 2 days. Join the conversation at www.nexttripnetwork.com https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Apr 26, 2021

Send us a text Aired on April 25, 2021 Doug and Drew looked into our Avgeek cyrstal ball a year ago and forecast that we’d be at 75% of 2019 capacity by the summer of 2020. American Airlines announced that they would be at 80% this summer so we were close! Not so much on our forecast of travel bubbles which look to be overtaken by “Green” destinations. Topics covered: EVA Air repaints its Hello Kitty 777-300 back to normal Aer Lingus flew leased 757’s which were another casualty of COVID19 Would you pay for extra legroom? Virgin Atlantic predicts they will resume all flights by November Southwest and American say leisure travel is rebounding We talk about how to get a job in the airlines We finish the episode with an update on our Alaska trip, Northern fLights. Agenda below: 08MAY 830a - depart SEA on Alaska Airlines flight 65 415p - arrive ANC (We’ll be staying at the Captain Cook Hotel) 630p - Meet up at Moose Tooth Pub and & Pizzeria and then spotting at ANC 09MAY Currently open but we’re planning on spotting, with breaks, until at least midnight 10MAY AM free for meet ups and more spotting before departing for ANC at 5pm Join the conversation at http://www.nexttripnetwork.com https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Apr 20, 2021

Send us a text Doug is on his way home from DC where he met Drew at work for the first time. We talk about the visit as well as Doug flying Southwest and experiencing a “violent” go-around in Denver. We get way too AvGeeky on tail strikes and tail skids and we have some details on our trip to Alaska in May. Other topics on this episode: Is Southwest an LCC (low cost carrier)? The continued rise of domestic widebodies Australia and New Zealand created an aviation bubble American honors our veterans by being the Official Airline for Dream Flights This episode was taped from Delta’s SkyClub at Detroit so enjoy (or excuse) the background noise! Join the conversation at: www.nexttripnetwork.com https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Apr 12, 2021

Send us a text Aired on April 12, 2021 Will Norse Atlantic succeed where Norwegian didn’t with the same planes and leadership? Doug and Drew discuss low cost long haul and ideas to create a succeesful business model with a product attractive to business travelers. Doug is on a another business trip of his own on the episode but we take a moment to talk about how we would use expiring frequent flight miles for leisure travel. (cough) JFK-SIN on Singapore Airlines! Other topics discussed on the episode UK carriers push air bridge between the UK and US JAL retires fleet of PW4000 engined 777’s after United engine failure LATAM will retire its 13 A350’s and go to an all Boeing long haul fleet United plans to start training new pilots at its United Aviate Academy this year Are COVID19 health passports the way to get international travel moving again? We end the episode with Drew talking about making his childhood best friend a fringe avgeek and we iron out our plans to visit Alaska early next month on the Alaska Airlines Milk Run! Join the conversation at www.nexttripnetwork.com https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Apr 5, 2021

Send us a text John, a flight instructor and long time listener tells us about surviviing during the pandemic. We discuss how cyclical the industry is and how we need to stay resilient and have an irregular ops plan. John talks about his path to becoming a flight instructor and gives some great advice to anyone interested in being a pilot. He also explains how he’s teaching Asian pilot cadets how to fly as well as speak English. Find John on Instagram at @jdebrey . Other topics discussed: New airpane maker Aerion announced that their AS3 airliner will fly from LAX to Tokyo in 3 hours United announced they will be hiring 300 pilots American says bookings are at 90% of prepandemic levels TSA has 18 straight days of 1 million plus passenger screenings We appreciate an unsung hero, the A330, shortly after avgeek “A330 Day” on 3/30 Join the conversation! www.nexttripnetwork.com https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Mar 29, 2021

Send us a text Doug and Drew are circling back on our week with a look at Doug's work on his DC-10 simulator. How does it simulate acceleration, turbulence, and the G forces of flight? Spoiler alert - Drew learns you can't replicate rolling the DC-10 in the simulator. We also discuss the new routes airlines are launching and which ones we think are more than darts thrown at a board. Other topics discussed: Southwest resumes pre-pandemic boarding - is it too soon? Airlines lobby the White House to start easing travel restrictions Will (and should) vaccines be required for international travel? Aer Lingus to launch service from Manchester to the U.S. We finish the show with a really important question for you. Do you like aircraft takeoff or landing shots? We have the poll results and - big surprise - we have strong opinions! Join the conversation at: www.nexttripnetwork.com https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Mar 22, 2021

Send us a text Yes! Amelia Rose Earhart is our VIP Guest who completed the round-the-world flight that her namesake inspired her to do. She tells us all about how she flew a Pilatus PC-12 on the eastward journey, stopping in Brazil, Africa, the Maldives, and Australia along with a high-drama stay in Papua New Guinea. Amelia also started Fly with Amelia , a foundation to help get more girls into aviation and she is an artist and soon-to-be author. In this episode we also cover: Air travel optimism as people get back on planes A post-COVID19 pilot shortage The Senate Resolution to Promote Aviation Gender Parity Amelia discusses the inspiration that her name gave her as well as some criticism from people. She talks about how she overcame challenges and how she 'learned to love turbulence". She is an inspiration for anyone who wants to break through barriers. Join the conversation and learn more about Amelia Rose Earhart at: http://www.nexttripnetwork.com https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Mar 15, 2021

Send us a text Surprise! Southwest goes with the 737 for an order for up to 300 planes. This time they choose the 737-7Max over the Airbus A220. Doug and Drew start the transition from Winter Ops talk to Summer and thunderstorms preparation. We take time to think about what we, including our listeners, have been through over the last year, and our ups and downs with COVID19 ravaging the aviation world. Other topics in this episode: Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr shuts down the A380 New York lifts travel restrictions American and United cancel 27,000 furloughs thanks to stimulus package Why does the Antonov An-225 have some many landing gear tires? Our Anchorage spotting trip, Northern fLights, is on, departing on May 8 on the Alaska Airlines Milk Run! Join the conversation at: http://www.nexttripnetwork.com https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Mar 12, 2021

Send us a text Doug and Drew found some domestic widebodies and tried out products on three different airlines in a whirlwind weekend of lie-flats, lounges, lobster mac-n-cheese, and Las Vegas. Sorry guys and gals, no Doug spreadsheets and no Drew deice procedures on this just pure avgeek fun! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Mar 9, 2021

Send us a text Things are starting to look up with rising TSA screening numbers, airplane orders, and more signs of people eager to fly again. Topics discussed: We kick off Women's History Month remembering Amelia Earhart Singapore Airlines will test IATA's Travel Pass mobile app verifying COVID19 tests If you can't beat em, use em to bring you passengers. Lufthansa joins with Deustche Bahn trains to connect customers with flights from Frankfurt Some states are lifting mask mandates. Will this open a can of worms at airports? Airines are taking the lead in getting their employees vaccinated A flight attendant prevents a plane from taking off with ice-covered wings Past airline CEO's give their outlook on the aviation industry. We look at their predictions from our perspective of being employees and customers Our ops topic is tow bar shear pin breaks on pushback. Spoiler alert - we might get a little nerdy on this https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Mar 1, 2021

Send us a text Doug and Drew visit the TWA Hotel at JFK as part of a whirlwind avgeek coast to coast trip. COVID19 was definitely dampening the experience along with rain but we still enjoyed the mid-century modern architecture of Eero Saarinen. The rooftop pool was open and we had burgers and drinks with a Lockheed Connie as our backdrop. An avgeek mecca for sure. We also talk about: We close out Black History Month remembering aviatrix Bessie Colemean PW4000 Boeing 777 update and inaccurate media coverage. #HeavyMayday Airline traffic fell last year to its lowest level since 1984 Mexico City's new airport may not be completed. Will it cost more to cancel the project Singapore Airlines continues upgrading the A380 as other airlines retire them We end the show with Doug talking about pilot air-to-ground communication from takeoff to landing using our flight from Miami to JFK as the example. Join the conversation at: http://www.nexttripnetwork.com https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Feb 22, 2021

Send us a text Doug and Drew have a packed show for you this week so get ready to enjoy your commute, workout, or avgeek Zen moment with us. Topics we discuss: - Who knew the C5 Galaxy and 747 competed head-to-head for military and airline orders? - Two aircraft had engine failures this week. Doug talks about how crews handle engine failures and Drew discusses how the station addresses overweight landings - We can’t get enough about the Boeing NMA and all the possibilities a small widebody would open up. Would it be an A321XLR AND A330 beater? - Are airlines throwing darts on the board with new routes hoping some will stick? We finish the episode saying goodbye to the Learjet. We ask you if you’d choose the CRJ200 or ERJ145 as your personal business jet. Join the conversation and stay aviation tough! www.nextripnetwork.com https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Feb 15, 2021

Send us a text Drew flies on United's relaunch of the 737MAX and Doug dusts off his spreadsheets with an overview of airline financial performance for the last few quarters. We're continuing to see signs of an improving aviation industry but is it fast enough to save jobs? Join the conversation as we ponder the results and go over a few other topics: Flying a domestic 787 Drew now loves the Hello Kitty livery Sriwajaya 737 crash update and thrust imbalance recovery Cathay Pacific crew quarantine requirements causing cancelations US government votes on an additional $57 billion in aid for transportation United places $1 billion order for electric VTOL aircraft Singapore Airlines swaps 787-10 orders for the 777X Snacks on a Plane! You tell us which complimentary snack you'd want Join the conversation and stay aviation tough! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Feb 8, 2021

Send us a text Doug and Drew love airports and we have another airport employee and civilian turned avgeek, Jenn, or @Jenn_Niffer on Twitter. Jenn works in airport finance but loves the operations side and will come out and help, when they let her. Jenn runs a fun blog called Tales From theTerminal ( www.talesfromtheterminal.com ) where you can read about her airport adventures. Other topics covered: Its the law - TSA mandates masks in the airport and onboard aircraft JetBlue introduces an updated version of it’s Mint premium product in preparation for A321XLR service to LHR Aviation Week reports that Boeing is moving forward with a widebody NMA (new middle market aircraft) to beat the A321 We end the show with Jenn av-splaining what you can and cannot say on the ATC frequency and we choose which airport vehicles we’d choose if we were racing them. Watch this hilarious Top Gear episode that we laughed about with Jenn. Join the conversation and stay aviation tough! https://youtu.be/K05NgDMz2r4 https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Feb 1, 2021

Send us a text Doug and Drew start February - Black History Month - remembering the Tuskegee Airmen. Will the Washington Football Team pick an AvGeek nickname "The Red Tails" as Drew and Doug hope? We love widebodies, but force each other to discuss the business reasons for Singapore and Cathay Pacific using narrowbodies for the first time in decades. Other topics on this show: Boeing reports $12 billion loss and delays EIS 777X to at least 2023 (if ever) American and Southwest post record annual losses Southwest offering another round of voluntary leave to reduce staffing Frontier and Spirit hiring pilots and Delta calls 400 pilots back to active status Vaccine updates with Johnson & Johnson soon joining Pfizer and Moderna Should COVID-19 tests be required for domestic flights? What is a nautical mile vs. a statute mile and why does it matter? We end the show with a poll by our buddy Greg who posed the question, "Which USAF bomber should lead the Super Bowl flyover next Sunday? " Join the conversation at www.nexttripnetwork.com ! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jan 25, 2021

Send us a text What is snarge? To find out you gotta listen to the whole episode with our special guest, airport operations supervisor, Francis (Twitter - @foxtrotcola). We discuss what the 3 of us, a pilot, airline ops manager, and airport ops supervisor do to respond to bird strikes and emergency landings. Other topics covered: Public vs. private airports, which works better? Update on the Sriwajaya 737-500 crash United Airlines 4th quarter results IATA Travel Pass may streamline COVID19 travel documentation Listen all the way to the end where Francis and Doug do a role play of Drew's favorite scene in the move airport 1970. See the actual scene here: https://youtu.be/I6NoWweYJw4 Join the conversation at www.nexttripnetwork.com https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jan 19, 2021

Send us a text Doug and Drew live on location... in Camden, NJ! Despite the winter winds, it was actually a great recording location. In this episode: - Doug's unexpected work trip to the East Coast - Delta is the first airline to report 2020 annual numbers, have they turned a corner? - Norwegian pulls the plug on low-cost long-haul flying in a bid to save the company - Best NFL charters of the weekend - Simulator training for flight crews Honorable mention: we recorded a segment on Southwest Airlines celebrating its 50th anniversary this week, but the winds made the entire segment unintelligible and unusable. Hopefully we can circle back to it and re-record in an upcoming episode because there was a lot of great information discussed. Congrats Southwest - here's to another successful 50 years (and more)! www.nexttripnetwork.com https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jan 11, 2021

Send us a text VIP Guest Justin Yarbrough joins us to talk about his Runway Girl Network article about changes in airline emotional support and service animal acceptance. We discuss a poll one of listeners Ryan posted on Twitter about where to sit on a 777-200, and our own poll, asking you which of this month’s football charters you would fly on. (Spoiler alert, always bet on the 747). Topics discussed: Will any of the Big 4 (United, American, Delta, Southwest) merge in 2021 Sriwajaya flight 182 crash Doug and Drew’s guest appearance on the Non-Rev Lounge Podcast https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jan 4, 2021

Send us a text Doug and Drew have their first episode of 2021 with a look at their last flights and a forward look at an airline traffic recovery. Drew gets to talk about his concern about eyebrow windows on older planes and Doug tells us all the ways he can navigate without using a sextant and the stars. Topics discussed: Drop in traffic in 2019 Domestic Asian routes are busiest Only 21 A380's currently in service Ryanair CEO talks about growth opportunities with airlines dropping service Some airlines are buying planes in preparation for a surge GPS, INU, and radio beacon navigation systems Visit our website for pictures and more: www.nexttripnetwork.com https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Dec 31, 2020

Send us a text Doug and Drew usher out 2020 by reminiscing about nostalgic AvGeek trips from decades past on planes no longer in service. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Dec 28, 2020

Send us a text BoardingPass 57 is live with VIP Guest Isaac Alexander, Editor in Chief of aviation and space news outlet Jet City Star. We get Isaac's in depth analysis of Mitsubishi's MRJ90 Space Jet program and his overview of SeaTac airport. Isaac makes some bold 2021 predictions with us which we'll revisit 12 months from now. Other topics on this episode: - Alaska 737 MAX order - a much needed shot in the arm for Boeing - Canada imposes fines for anti-maskers - Congress approves $15 billion aid for the airlines... too little too late? Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Dec 23, 2020

Send us a text Merry Christmas and happy holidays from us to you! Enjoy this bonus AvGeek episode. We'll be back with our normal format on Monday. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Dec 21, 2020

Send us a text Doug and Drew are back for another On Time Departure of the The Next Trip. This week was rough with passenger loads rising before the Christmas holiday. Add in East Coast snow storm Gail and we have an airline irregular operation on top of the holiday rush. Just perfect! We also discuss: - the Great Conjunction - aircraft safety issues as they come out of storage - will business traffic come back? - improved airline satisfaction during pandemic - JAL offering customers the ability to NOT have a meal - Doug and Drew talk about their experience with deicing and delays https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Dec 14, 2020

Send us a text VIP Guest Tom Pallini, transportation writer for the Business Insider, joins us for a fun and information filled episode! Tom tells us how he got into aviation and shares his avgeek pilgrimage to Maho Beach in St. Maarten for airplane spotting. Doug and Drew then go through a litany of topics including a few of Tom's recent articles.: The things flight attendants say Remembering Chuck Yeager Pfizer vaccine deliveries start Hawaiian adding flights to the mainland in 2021 Jetblue's refreshed Mint premium A321XLR vs old British Airways Club World Airline lounges during COVID19 We end the show talking about United's return to JFK and Doug and Drew's plans to join Tom on the first departure. Comment on this episode and join the conversation at: www.nexttripnetwork.com https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Dec 7, 2020

Send us a text Drew flies Delta (specifically the MD-95)! Thanksgiving TSA numbers Airline cash burn climbing again Southwest announces possible furloughs 737 MAX topics Ryanair places new order GOL to operate first MAX flights in the world Will Delta order the MAX What should the plane be called? U.K. approves first use of COVID vaccine AA getting rid of high-premium A321T? Ops topic: takeoff power https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Nov 30, 2020

Send us a text Doug and Drew talk about record TSA checkpoint traffic during the Thanksgiving travel week despite health warnings. They discuss other positive news stories including Delta avoiding pilot layoffs, IATA working on a “Health Passport” to open up international travel, and United starting charter flights to transport vaccines. Hear our thoughts on our recent domestic widebody flights and your responses on whether you would take the vaccine as soon as it’s available. Don’t miss Doug’s aviation nightmare dream and Drew’s question on which one airline perk we’d keep if we had to choose. “Not without my…” Comment on this episode at www.nexttripnetwork.com or follow us on Twitter at @nexttrippodcast https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Nov 23, 2020

Send us a text Are we turning the corner? The virus is still raging around the world but two vaccines are about to be approved and we may be on our way back to the “old normal”. Doug and Drew discuss several positive stories this week: TSA numbers are gradually rising The 737 MAX recertification QANTAS turns 100 Korean plans to buy Asiana We end with some day job deicing stories with Doug laughing at Drew’s deice coordinator names. Spoiler alert, take IceMan before all that’s left is Snowflake. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Nov 16, 2020

Send us a text Doug and Drew are joined by Paul who just retired after flying everything from the Piper Warrior to the Boeing 777. We discuss our thoughts on the vaccine announcement and how it will affect aviation and our choice for the most iconic airplane/airline combination. Paul then regales us with stories from his aviation career including: - Bringing a Bonanza back to life - What does a 2nd officer do - Airbus or Boeing, which did he prefer - Crew rest on a transatlantic flight - What do you do when lavatories fail in flight Fasten your seatbelt for several ups and downs on this episode! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Nov 9, 2020

Send us a text Doug and Drew are excited to be doing our 50th episode almost a year after we started. We always say this is your show and for our 50th we invited 3 of our listeners to join us in some avgeek fun. In this episode we: Choose our favorite widebody Debate our favorite liveries Share our favorite aviation experiences Join the conversation! Send us comments at: https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/ https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Nov 2, 2020

Send us a text Doug regales us with his story about his trip on Delta’s final revenue 777 flight from JFK to LAX on Saturday. We talk about American Airlines putting the 737Max on the schedule this year and their plans to make passengers feel comfortable about flying on it. Find out what our listeners thought about the chances of it flying this year Can the aviation industry be carbon neutral by 2050? The EU thinks so. Hear our thoughts Doug and Drew’s Halloween costumes were the Incredibles and the Brawny Man (cough) Village People. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Oct 26, 2020

Send us a text We're joined by a return VIP guest, fringe avgeek, and frequent flier, Dale. He just happens to be Doug's dad too! We go over several topics on this high energy episode: Updates on US Airline losses and daily cash burn Dragonair out. Flybe back in? AA puts 737Max back on the schedule for December Boeing looking at new 757-size aircraft Dale asks about how airlines get international overflight approval https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Oct 19, 2020

Send us a text We're back with a fun sandwich of news and avgeek banter this week! - KLM, Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific livery updates "woah" or "meh" - DOD study shows air onboard is 15x cleaner than at home - 737max gets EASA green light We commiserate on missing international travel and share how people are getting their fix. Would you pay to sit in an A380 restaurant, buy Finnair meals, or spend up to $875 for the PanAm Experience dinner theater? Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Oct 12, 2020

Send us a text Doug and Drew discuss Boeing's production forecast, British Airways 747 final flights, a DARPA cabin air study, and European curfews. Also, does the KC10/DC10 have Fowler flaps? https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Oct 5, 2020

Send us a text Special guest MarkyMark, @fiicaan on Twitter and Anchorage Planespotting on YouTube, joins us to talk about Anchorage and his journey from Kenya to Alaska and from civilian to avgeek. We discuss the layoffs in the US, Boeing 737 recertification, and Lufthansa keeping the 747. Doug and Drew start planning an Alaskan spotting trip starting off with a ride on the Alaska Milk Run making 4 stops on the way from Seattle to Anchorage. Join us May 8-10th! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Sep 28, 2020

Send us a text Doug finally got to fly on an A220 and Drew had a surprise invite to fly on a WW2 B-25! We give you an update on the CARES Act and pilot layoffs and commiserate on the last A380 rolling off the production line. Will the 747(-8) outlast the A380 in passenger service?! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Sep 21, 2020

Send us a text Time is running out for an extension of the CARES Act to save thousands of airline jobs. Doug and Drew have updates on this and COVID19 infections in aviation vs. the general public. We discuss the popularity of "flights to nowhere" and talk about jetlag in the same time zone for Doug and a maintenance plane change in record time for Drew. Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Sep 15, 2020

Send us a text Need an escape from COVID19? Join us on our avgeek adventure to LAX with a few friends for plane spotting. We talk about flying during the pandemic which was safe, clean, and reliable. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Sep 7, 2020

Send us a text BoardingPass 41 is live! Good news, change fees are gone, fly nonstop TLV-AUH/DXB, and TSA numbers are up. Doug tells us about his windshear recovery 😬 and Drew introduces "civilians say the darndest things" 🤣. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Aug 31, 2020

Send us a text BoardingPass 40 is live with Doug and Drew ripping the bandaid off with an update on airline layoffs. We share positive news on Virgin Atlantic and #avsplain landing on a snowy runway and how #BagCans work. #aviationTOUGH https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Aug 25, 2020

Send us a text Boarding pass 39 is out and the winner of our New Kid on the Gate poll is the #A350! We also talk about Joey @GerardiAviation visiting IAD for #planespotting and hash over layoffs and the slow recovery. Still staying #aviationTOUGH. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Aug 18, 2020

Send us a text We talk safety first this week with FOD checks and maintenance tail swaps, Tata possible Air India takeover, and are UA/DL marketing to us avgeeks? Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Aug 11, 2020

Send us a text Doug and Drew get caught up on the latest news: Airline furloughs Virgin Atlantic bankruptcy Air India crash BA retiring A318 We also give tips on carryons. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Aug 4, 2020

Send us a text Aviation professionals and avgeek photographers Jason (@jknapfel) and Tyler (@tcrookairways) join us to talk about life working Ramp Ops at a busy hub. We also chat about spotting, non-reving, and of course, Biscoff. 🙄 https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jul 27, 2020

Send us a text Doug and Drew discuss the latest 737 drama (not the Max), news briefs, and a shout out to our FAA friends! We also confirmed Doug was a spreadsheet guy at 7. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jul 20, 2020

Send us a text #BoardingPass 34 is live with Speedbird Julie, @JSS779, joining us to mourn the retirement of the British Airways 747. She also gives us a virtual tour of Heathrow Airport airline lounges. Spoiler alert, lots of bubbles 🥂🥂 along the way! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jul 13, 2020

Send us a text Doug and Drew hash over possible massive job cuts at US Airlines and about a stalled economic recovery. We take diversions to talk about our Twitter poll on the best alliance livery and Doug tells us what its like to fly through hail. Spoiler alert, its scary. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jul 6, 2020

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Jun 29, 2020

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Jun 22, 2020

Send us a text Doug and Drew talk about everything from nonreving, to facemasks, the 737 Max, touch and go landings, lightning, and the galley sink. Join the (A.D.D.) conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jun 15, 2020

Send us a text #BoardingPass 29 is live with our friend @FatElvis04 talking about his @RunwayGirl article on #FlyingBlind during COVID19. We do an international bailout update and lose some #avgeek street cred with an #airlineslogan game gone wrong 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦‍♂️. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jun 7, 2020

Send us a text Doug and Drew talk about staying positive in our new normal. We give the Mad Dog a proper send off and rant about another T-Tail, the CRJ200. Mad Dog Madness final week A Workhorse Remembered, our 1st YouTube video PIA 8303 update Airlines see an upswing in traffic Mitsubishi CRJ? CRJ200 - the good, the bad https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

May 31, 2020

Send us a text It's all about Doug's excellent MD80 adventure but we take some time to marvel at the SpaceX launch and go over news topics. Doug's surprise MD80 trip PIA 8303 crash update LH accepts bailout conditions LATAM Chile is the latest bankruptcy SpaceX Crew Dragon launch success Thank you Airport Ops workers https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

May 25, 2020

Send us a text BoardingPass 26 is live with VIP guest Joey of @GerardiAviation . We chat about his turboprop transcon trip article in @AirlineGeeks , EAS flights, and @owayfinder's #MD80 trip. Come for the info, stay for the #avgeek rants! VIP Joey Gerardi Doug’s Mad Dog Trip! Transcon Turboprop PIA A320 Crash Airlines’ Slow Climb https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

May 18, 2020

Send us a text Nick of JetTip.Net joins us to look at the data on flight and passenger volumes Find your favorite aircraft and liveries Trainspotting and planespotting meet Digging through passenger volumes for hope Premium seat going or coming? https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

May 11, 2020

Send us a text 787 to the Rescue Passengers to Pallets Avianca Troubles Aisle or Window? Drew and Doug get Real https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

May 3, 2020

Send us a text VIP Guest Matt Masks✔Middle Seats🚫 Combis to the Rescue Airline Brat to Employee 767 and 747 Rants https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Apr 26, 2020

Send us a text In Boarding Pass 22, Doug and Drew discuss several aviation related topics including: Introducing our new logo Merchandise shop is live! Get NTP socks, stickers, shirts, etc here Why would we save LGA or EWR? More airlines announce bankruptcy or need of state aid Have we hit the bottom? Boeing backs out of Embraer Deal Updated predictions Listener feedback Wonder Plane questions Surprise guest appearance https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Apr 20, 2020

Send us a text In Boarding Pass 21, Doug and Drew welcome two of our listeners to the show to discuss several aviation topics including: The likely end for South African Airways Voluntary time off Middle seats blocked New blood tests might become the "new normal," but have the chance to speed up travel recovery Ops topic: storing a plane, then flying it again for the first time ERJ-170/175 vs. CRJ-700/900 Favorite liveries Favorite past trips and dream trip once the crisis ends https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Apr 12, 2020

Send us a text In Boarding Pass 20, Doug and Drew discuss several aviation topics including: Avro RJ/BAe 146 Fat-and-Backs Cargo only flights KLM 747-400 Combi returns! NE Patriots plane goes to China Routes to China might soon open Listener feedback Repatriation flights - who sits in first class? Twitter game: What airline do you operate? Twitter game: What 3 airlines would you bring back? Want to join the listener episode? Email us at nexttrip.podcast@gmail.com https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Apr 5, 2020

Send us a text In Boarding Pass 19, Doug and Drew welcome a very special guest to help divert our attention from COVID-19 and instead focus on some AvGeek stories from times past. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Mar 29, 2020

Send us a text In Boarding Pass 18, Doug and Drew welcome Ryan Ewing of Airline Geeks back to the show to discuss several aviation topics including: #aviationTOUGH Order #aviationTOUGH stickers here Settle the Biscoff debate COVID-19 updates Lessons from 9/11 Aircraft retirements Listener poll: what do you call the MD-80 You can find Ryan on Twitter @FlyingHighRyan or read his team's great content at airlinegeeks.com. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Mar 22, 2020

Send us a text In Boarding Pass 17, Doug and Drew discuss several aviation topics including: #aviationTOUGH COVID-19 latest Aggregated airline impacts here (courtesy of Jon Ostrower, Seth Miller, Jason Rabinowitz, et al) KLM 747-400 retirement Ops Topic: Diversions Feedback Listener Poll: DC-10 vs. L1011 https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Mar 13, 2020

Send us a text In Boarding Pass 16, Doug and Drew discuss several aviation topics including: Doug's current trip 737 MAX update COVID-19 Airlines brace for impact U.S. restricts travel from Europe Listener Poll: Which cookies do you prefer? Feedback Next Trips https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Mar 8, 2020

Send us a text In Boarding Pass 15, Doug and Drew discuss several aviation topics including: Drew's trip home from Sri Lanka COVID-19 update IATA's revised revenue guidance More airlines cut service, ground staff and airplanes Business travel and conferences get the axe Flybe ceases operations Heathrow's proposed 3rd runway hits a roadblock Ops Topic: holding vs. circling Ops Topic: fuel emergency A380 wake turbulence Ops Topic: flying in wake turbulence Listener Poll: preferred London airport Our next trips https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Mar 1, 2020

Send us a text In Boarding Pass 014, Doug and Drew discuss several aviation topics including: Drew in India and Sri Lanka Drew’s travel to India Air India’s privitazation issues Vistara’s new code-share with United Aviation center of gravity American and Qatar announce new partnership Trans States Airlines (United Express) is closing its doors Covid 19 Update Travel restrictions to Italy and South Korea Airlines cut service to Japan, Italy and South Korea Oceanic flight from an operations perspective 10 highest grossing routes in the world Feedback Our next trips https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Feb 23, 2020

Send us a text In Boarding Pass 013, Doug and Drew welcome Justin Yarbrough to the show to discuss several aviation topics including: Qatar increases stake in IAG Coronavirus update Debris found in undelivered 737 MAX aircraft fuel tanks IFE accessibility Proposed changes to service animal policies on U.S. airlines How do airlines schedule aircraft Twitter Poll: Do you check a bag for a 2-day trip? Non-rev stories Next trips https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Feb 16, 2020

Send us a text In Boarding Pass 012, Doug and Drew discuss several aviation topics including: Doug's window shade fight JetBlue turns 20 Air Italy liquidates United buys a pilot academy Coronavirus update Breeze Airlines Alaska plans to join oneworld, cozies up (again) with American Twitter Poll - what is Alaska's fleet plan going forward Feedback from listners KLM 747-400 breaks the speed of sound! Not really, here's why... Drew's AMAZING 787-9 delivery flight https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Feb 10, 2020

Send us a text In Boarding Pass 011, Doug (on location at OKC) and Drew discuss several topics including: Drew's second domestic wide-body flight in as many weeks Doug's AvGeek way home from OKC Coronavirus update Airbus learns of punishment in bribery scandal Airbus' intended purchase of Bombardier's remaining stake in the A220 program Breeze Airlines (formerly Moxy) starts to take form What to do for entertainment on a 6 hour transcon Teasing Drew's 787 delivery flight https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Feb 2, 2020

Send us a text In Boarding Pass 010, Doug and Drew discuss several topics including: Doug's AvGeek weekend at DFW Settling the LATAM pronunciation debate... and opening the Qatar can of worms Boeing, Boeing Boeing - NMA, 777X, 2019 net loss, 787 production cut, 737 MAX, and more! Latest on Coronavirus, including massive cuts on flights to China IFE on flights Next trips https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jan 27, 2020

Send us a text In Boarding Pass 009, Doug and Drew discus several topics including: South African Airways' future Coronavirus and its impacts on travel A major U.S. carrier announces a new window shade policy - one week after we debated it on this show Boeing's new aircraft, the 777X, takes to the skies on its inaugural flight Will any U.S. airline order the 777X? Listener poll - do you sleep on the short flight from the East Coast to Europe? Doug's seven week flying drought is about to end Drew discusses his domestic wide-body flight from last week https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jan 20, 2020

Send us a text In Boarding Pass 008, Doug and Drew discuss several topics including: The never ending window shade debate Boeing introduces a possible 737 MAX replacement The 777X might fly this week Delta announces new Miami service to feed new LATAM partnership How does one pronounce LATAM? We don't actually know - help us! A Delta 777 dumps fuel on the ground during an emergency retern Fuel dumping from an operations perspective Craziest non-rev and travel experiences A VIP 787 is going up for auction Next trips https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jan 13, 2020

Send us a text In Boarding Pass 007, Doug and Drew are joined by Ameri, a Maintenance Operations Coordinator for a major U.S. based carrier. The three discuss how aircraft maintenance is handled, and how it impacts the traveling public. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Jan 6, 2020

Send us a text In Boarding Pass 006, Doug and Drew predict and debate what they think will be the ten biggest aviation related stories in the 2020s. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Dec 30, 2019

Send us a text In Boarding Pass 005, Doug and Drew discuss and debate what they thought were the ten biggest aviation related stories in the 2010s. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Dec 23, 2019

Send us a text In Boarding Pass 004, Doug and Drew welcome Ryan Ewing of Airline Geeks to the show to talk big changes at the top for Boeing, and other AvGeek topics including: What got us interested in aviation The "AvGeekiest" thing we've ever done If we could be a plane, what would we be and why You can find Ryan on Twitter @FlyingHighRyan or read his team's great content at airlinegeeks.com. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Dec 17, 2019

Send us a text In Boarding Pass 003, Doug and Drew cover a wide range of AvGeek topics including: Our trips home from OKC Boeing announces they're suspending production of the 737MAX beginning in January Qantas selects an airplane for Project Sunrise We recap our AvGeek trip to the West Coast for some planespotting and lounge hopping We discuss planespotting hotels We debate how early to arrive at the airport if you have lounge access We discuss why nonstop flights aren't always better for some people https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Dec 9, 2019

Send us a text In Boarding Pass 002, Doug and Drew pick up where they left off in BP001 - not necessarily seeing eye-to-eye on everything. Do you obsessively check your itinerary before you fly? Different views from different types of passengers - a non-rev vs Elite Breaking down United's surprise order for 50 Airbus A321XLR aircraft Is United's A321XLR order the end of the road for Boeing's NMA development (New Middle of the Market Aircraft)? What are different airplanes called? Seven one seven vs. seven seventeen. A three twenty one vs. A three two one, and so on Our next trips https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Dec 2, 2019

Send us a text In Boarding Pass 001, Doug and Drew introduce themselves and the podcast, and cover a wide range of contemporary aviation topics. Traveling through the world's busiest airport on one of the busiest travel days of the year The beginning of the end for the A380 - or the actual end in airframe 003's case Qantas' Project Sunrise - what does a long-haul pilot think of the "research" being conducted? Boeing rolled out the 737 MAX 10 - is this a big deal? Taking an upgrade while your partner sits in economy Poll: would you take an upgrade to a middle seat in economy plus or stay in your economy window seat? Our next trips https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/