About this episode
Experiences and Adventures of a Dedicated Plane Spotter In this episode, Tyler, Monique, and Lara welcome Michael, a loyal listener and aviation enthusiast. They discuss the unique collectibles they wear and how they met during various aviation events. They dive into Michael's career in healthcare administration, his passion for aviation, and his extensive plane spotting experiences spanning over three decades. Michael shares his fascinating journey to Europe with his family, detailing their itinerary from exploring Munich and Zurich to visiting historic sites like the Dachau Concentration Camp and the Neuschwanstein Castle. The conversation also touches upon tips for traveling during off-peak seasons, the benefits of using travel points for hotel stays, and a dramatic in-flight incident involving fellow passengers. The episode ends with plans for future meet-ups and shared enthusiasm for upcoming aviation events. 00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter 01:43 Guest Introduction: Meet Micah 03:09 Aviation Enthusiast: Micah's Journey 08:00 Family Adventures: Europe Trip Planning 12:45 Exploring Munich and Beyond 26:08 Journey to Switzerland 27:31 Navigating Zurich's Public Transit 28:00 Exploring Bellevue and the Lint Chocolate Factory 30:54 A Day in Lucerne and Engelberg 33:19 Returning to Munich and Final Adventures 34:25 Flight Home Drama and Travel Tips 46:32 Credit Card Rewards and Travel Plans StaffTraveler Is offering a 10% code for any of our listeners who buy their eSIM. Use the Promo code ST10NONREVLOUNGE https://share.stafftraveler.com/nrl-esim ✈StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non-rev travel! Use this to sign up: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge