Boarding Pass 334: Airfares Continue to Rise

Boarding Pass 334: Airfares Continue to Rise

Author: Doug and Drew April 27, 2026 Duration: 57:20
Send us Fan Mail Aired on April 27, 2026 Drew is learning how to use a firearm at the airport and Doug just made his wine and cheese cruise in Amsterdam. We discuss: The next big U.S. carrier reports 1st quarter resultsTrump opposed to some mergers, but not othersA European airline adds fees after tickets are soldAlaska says it is not increasing fares due to rising fuel costsListener feedbackLinks from this episode: Take our listener survey! Join the Network. https://www.nexttripnetwork...

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.
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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…
Boarding Pass 333: United and American? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:15
Send us Fan Mail Doug is back from Frankfurt and Drew is playing airport cop catching speeders. We discuss: No meowing on the frequency pleaseUnited Airlines moonshot merger dream with American AirlinesJetBlue reportedly…
Boarding Pass 332: Jet Fuel Crisis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:17
Send us Fan Mail Drew is back from Belgium and Holland with with a nonrev success story and Doug is recovering from his Japan vacation. we discuss: Top 10 airlines and lounges for culinary options Energy crisis/Middle Ea…
Boarding Pass 331: Air Canada Express 8646 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:24
Send us Fan Mail Doug is back from a family Spring break trip to Japan and Drew just got to fly a flight simulator for the first time in Denver. We discuss: Artemis II has a successful, and awesome, launchOil prices and…
Boarding Pass 330: Listener Lounge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:17
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Boarding Pass 329: Air Taxis and Oil Prices [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:49
Send us Fan Mail Doug’s KC46 flight is canceled, and he reverts to the flight simulator, and Drew’s trip to Austin is canceled due to heavy loads, caused by South by Southwest, and a DC ATC center shutdown. We discuss: F…
Boarding Pass 328: The Concorde Room [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:54
Send us Fan Mail Drew is back from Germany and London while Doug is in London and fighting to stay awake. Special guest, Hunter, the Professor of Points writing for the Points Analyst and Travel Nerd Co blog, joined Drew…
Boarding Pass 327: Aviation Chaos in the Middle East [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:06
Send us Fan Mail Doug is back from a domestic grind to Denver, Kona, and Chicago and Drew is back from a conference in Pennsylvania followed by a quick trip to Germany. We discuss: Military action in IranUnited wants you…