Boarding Pass 323: Super Bowl LX Flights

Boarding Pass 323: Super Bowl LX Flights

Author: Doug and Drew February 9, 2026 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 routesAirbus is close to launching the A220-500BWI expands with 142,000 sq ft of new spaceDEN airport sees record trafficBay Area airports bracing for Superbowl trafficRunway conditions from an airport and pilot perspective Delta, American, and United accomplishments over 100 year...

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 253: KC10 Extender Farewell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:56
Send us Fan Mail 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…
Boarding Pass 252: Alaska and Hawaiian's Future [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:35
Send us Fan Mail 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…
Boarding Pass 251: Contact, Incursions, Strikes, and Shakeups [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:24
Send us Fan Mail 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 E…
Boarding Pass 250: Partner Swap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:14
Send us Fan Mail 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…
Boarding Pass 249: What's the Problem With the 777X? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:04
Send us Fan Mail 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…
Boarding Pass 248: Staying Ahead of the Plane [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:18
Send us Fan Mail 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…
Boarding Pass 247: The Boeing 247 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:41
Send us Fan Mail 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 musi…
Boarding Pass 246: Basic Business [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:23
Send us Fan Mail 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 unbu…
Boarding Pass 244: Not Your Grandma's Southwest [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:50
Send us Fan Mail 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…