Boarding Pass 238: 40-Year-Old Virgin

Boarding Pass 238: 40-Year-Old Virgin

Author: Doug and Drew June 17, 2024 Duration: 52:21
Send us Fan Mail 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 f...

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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Boarding Pass 323: Super Bowl LX Flights [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:28
Send us Fan Mail Doug was able to rendezvous with his parents in Brisbane and Drew managed through multiple irregular operations at work. We discuss: Follow ups on grounding Canadian aircraft and DCA helicopter routesAir…
Boarding Pass 322: Remembering PSA 5342 and PAT 25 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:24
Send us Fan Mail Drew survives Winter Storm Fern, and the longest shift of his career, and Doug flew one of the last flights out of EWR before Fern shut down operations. We discuss: Travel checklistsAmerican, Southwest,…
Boarding Pass 321: Winter Storm Fern [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:53
Send us Fan Mail Drew is taping from the airport in DC, where he is bracing for snow storm Fern, and Doug is in Newark preparing to fly out during the storm. We discuss: The first 2 of the U.S. “Big 3” reported their 202…
Boarding Pass 320: Delta Back to Boeing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:42
Send us Fan Mail Drew flew to SFO for happy hour and Doug did AF mission planning which didn’t go as planned. We discuss: Iran AirspaceOur 2026 predictionsAircraft emergency FAA tower alertsDelta finally orders the 787Al…
Boarding Pass 319: Superpower [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:57
Send us Fan Mail Doug is back from another transpacific flight to Taipei and Drew conducted airport movement area training for firefighters. This will will be the first episode we’ve taped in 2026 and we’re officially on…
Boarding Pass 318: A Fresh Start [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:33
Send us Fan Mail Doug and Drew look back at our travel for 2025 with friend of the show and world traveler, Ian. We discuss: Global roundup for 2025 (most delayed airlines and busiest routes)Jetway jesusGate allocationLi…
Extra Section 5: Oscar Munoz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:36
Send us Fan Mail Aired on December 29, 2025 Doug and Drew are taking a week off. Enjoy this class episode from August 15, 2023 with Oscar Munoz of United Airlines. Doug and Drew interview Oscar Munoz, recent CEO and Chai…
Boarding Pass 316: Boeing Goes In-House [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:18
Send us Fan Mail 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 travelIndia’s Indigo airlines struggle…
Boarding Pass 315: Record Breaking Travel... Again [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:17
Send us Fan Mail 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 travelsEarly season snowThanksgiving travel numbers and 2026 travel trend…