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 344: America's 250th [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:23
Send us Fan Mail Drew responded to an Alert 1 (we’ll explain) and Doug is back from a not so hot Zurich. We discuss: Happy 250th America Big SAS orderAir New Zealand defers upcoming ordersEasyJet being acquired?What exac…
Boarding Pass 343: The Best Time to Book a Flight [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:17
Send us Fan Mail Doug is in Palm Springs on a family road trip and Drew is entertaining family from California. They say all aviation regulations are written in blood. Are nautical regulations the same? We discuss: All a…
Boarding Pass 342: Next Golden Age Planes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:17
Send us Fan Mail Doug is back from his W routing, doing SFO-LHR-IAD-LHR-SFO, and met up with Doug in DC. Drew is celebrating his airport’s 85th anniversary. We discuss: DCA’s 85th birthdayThe sun is rising on Qantas’ Pro…
Boarding Pass 341: Now Flying... Riyadh Air [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:04
Send us Fan Mail Doug and Drew catch you up on our last two weeks. Drew’s been busy welcoming new employees and showing them around airport operations while Doug talks about his trips to Barcelona and Rome. Drew gets his…
Boarding Pass 340: Eivind Roald, CEO of Norse Atlantic Airways [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:11
Send us Fan Mail We’re honored to have Eivind Roald, CEO of Norse Atlantic Airways, on the show today. Eivind talks about how he came into aviation from IT, left, but then was drawn back in. He was a VP for SAS before hi…
Boarding Pass 339: 737-7 Nears Certification [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:04
Send us Fan Mail Doug is excited to get back to flying after weeks at home and Drew is dealing with record bird strikes at the airport. We discuss: Drew’s travel planningPossible customs chaos 737-7 certification progres…
Boarding Pass 338: Summer Travel Forecasts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:02
Send us Fan Mail Drew is back from a quick trip to Albuquerque and Doug was busy managing his family’s travel. We discuss: Summer travel forecast Air France and Airbus litigation Runway closure at a major NYC airport New…
Boarding Pass 337: Engine Deep Dive [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:40
Send us Fan Mail Drew is studying for his first Airport Operations certification and Doug had his hands full managing a kids’ carnival. We’re joined by our buddy and engine geek, Greg, from Cincinnati. We discuss: How a…
Boarding Pass 336: In Memoriam - Spirit Airlines [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:50
Send us Fan Mail Darth Vader invaded Drew’s ops center and Doug had an emergency air return between layovers in paradise. We discuss: A major airline just announced it is cutting cabin serviceNTSB releases information on…
Boarding Pass 335: The 737-7/10 Close to Certification [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:37
Send us Fan Mail Doug has an Air Force flight delay and Drew is escorting 737s around the airport and scaring birds away We discuss: LAX Theme Building (the Spider) Return of the MD11?The 737-7 and 737-10 near certificat…