The Next Trip - An Aviation and Travel Podcast

The Next Trip - An Aviation and Travel Podcast

Author: Doug and Drew Language: English Episodes: 50
Every week, Doug and Drew settle in for a conversation that feels like grabbing a coffee with two friends who happen to have front-row seats to the entire world of flight. Their The Next Trip-An Aviation and Travel Podcast is built on a combined four decades inside the industry-one from the cockpit as a professional pilot, the other from the intricate heart of a major airline's hub operations. This unique perspective means you're not just getting the headlines; you're getting the context, the personal operational stories, and the behind-the-scenes realities that only insiders can provide. They’re joined often by guests who deepen the discussion, creating a genuine network for AvGeeks and curious travelers alike. Listening to this podcast feels like being part of a hangar talk where the topics range from breaking aviation news and deep-dives into airline logistics to the simple, shared joy of planning your next adventure. It’s that specific blend of technical knowledge and passionate fandom that makes each episode both informative and deeply relatable. Whether you’re an aviation professional, a frequent flyer, or someone who just looks up when a plane passes overhead, Doug and Drew have a way of making the vast world of air travel feel connected and endlessly fascinating.
Episodes
Boarding Pass 353: Prime Air 7598 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:14
Send us Fan Mail Doug was able to escape Hurricane Lowell in Hawaii and was part of the crew on the captain’s retirement flight. Meanwhile in DC, Drew is escorting jetways on taxiways - we’ll explain. Airline ticket pric…
Boarding Pass 352: Southwest (Chase) Lounges Incoming! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:21
Send us Fan Mail Drew is back from visiting family in California and Doug had a fun trip to “Bankfurt”. We discuss: Remembering 9/11A loooooooooow flyover in Cape TownNew TSA program for terminal accessThe worst kept sec…
Boarding Pass 351: Rustbelt Re-Hub [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:22
Send us Fan Mail Doug is back from sunny Munich and Drew had a successful airport closure and snow equipment training exercise. Doug and Drew come out as "foamers" on the show. (We'll explain). We discuss: Could BNA be r…
Boarding Pass 350: A Midwest Hub Returns? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:12
Send us Fan Mail Doug is back from Tokyo after a long absence, and Drew had a final operations plan meeting for an airspace shutdown. We discuss: JetZero Z4, Heart ES30, or Boom Overture - which gets certified first?Amer…
Boarding Pass 349: COMAC Goes "Global" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:18
Send us Fan Mail Drew completed his first airport operations certification class and Doug is back from a family trip to Denver. We discuss: Overhead bin restrictions?COMAC goes “global”Continued engine issuesES30 flies!O…
Boarding Pass 348: JetZero Z4 and the 737-7 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:00
Send us Fan Mail Doug made it to Colorado with family and Drew just did the Ops Plan for airspace closures around DCA. We discuss: Blended wing deep dive Next supply chain issue - windows?MAX 7 coming to an airport near…
Boarding Pass 347: The New Dulles Airport [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:02
Send us Fan Mail Drew is back from Greece, Doug is back from France, and we are ready to get back on track after two weeks away. We discuss: Mediterranean cruiseLots of Slots for Jetblue at LGAEmirates/Boeing dramaPhilip…
Boarding Pass 345: The Gods of Travel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:15
Send us Fan Mail Doug is back from beautiful Barcelona where he’s found a relaxing spot away from the crowds. Drew wows visitors from a regional airport with an impromptu visit to the Control Tower. Do you need divine gu…