Boarding Pass 335: The 737-7/10 Close to Certification

Boarding Pass 335: The 737-7/10 Close to Certification

Author: Doug and Drew May 4, 2026 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 certificationFuel prices, yes fuel prices, againScope clauses, what are they, and what are the aircraft restrictions?Spirit’s last days?Take our listener survey! Join the Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

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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Podcast Episodes
Boarding Pass 326: ROTOR Act Fails [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:57
Send us Fan Mail Doug is back from London and Drew gets to sit in the tower for a snow event. The ROTOR Act fails in CongressViolence in Mexico leads to flight chaos Trouble for Air New Zealand Update on Spirit’s bankrup…
Boarding Pass 325: Las Vegas Slump? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:07
Send us Fan Mail Doug is back from his new “usual”, Brisbane, Australia, and Drew discusses an ATC flow program as they transition from paper to electronic flight progress strips. Paper to Electronic ATC flight progress…
Boarding Pass 324: El Paso Airspace Closure and E-tickets [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:21
Send us Fan Mail Drew is happy to finally be above freezing in DC and discusses runway closures and Doug is playing nonrev travel agent for family, We discuss: Ski jumping (and other extreme sports) versus the Wright Bro…
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…