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Welcome to our ”easy-listening” podcast introducing the exciting variety of commercial aviation! Tailored for budding aviation enthusiasts, young aviation professionals, students thinking about aviation careers, and of course the long-time AvGeek too!
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The Next Trip is a weekly, internationally acclaimed podcast with aviation insiders Doug and Drew, who together bring more than 40 years of industry experience as a professional pilot and a hub operations manager at a major airline. Join them, and their frequent guests, as they create a network for other AvGeeks and travel enthusiasts to obsess about all things aviation. Doug and Drew discuss today’s aviation news, share personal operational stories, regale listeners with trip reviews, and e ...
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AirSpace

National Air and Space Museum

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We see the connections to aviation and space in literally everything. From our favorite movies and the songs in our playlists to the latest news of space exploration and your commercial flight home for the holidays – aerospace is literally everywhere you look. Twice a month our hosts riff on some of the coolest stories of aviation and space history, news, and culture. We promise, whether you’re an AVGeek, wannabe Space Camper, or none of the above, you’ll find not only a connection to your l ...
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Pilot to Pilot

Justin Siems

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Pilot to Pilot Podcast brought to you by Allworth Airline Financial is your go-to destination for aviation inspiration, insight, and real talk from the cockpit and beyond. Pilot to Pilot aims to support all pilots who fly from students to professionals and recreational flyers. The show includes genuine discussions with pilots who work in all aviation sectors including airline captains and bush pilots to share their experiences of flying. Join our worldwide pilot community through subscriptio ...
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Just a podcast for those who love aviation, for those who are into Travel. For those who are Aviation geeks like a lot of us. Beginners don't worry, this is just the perfect place for you to learn about the amazing world of Aviation and Air Travel. Cover art photo provided by Emiel Molenaar on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@emielmolenaar
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AvGeek Chronicles

Colin Hodges

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Welcome to the AvGeek Chronicles Podcast, hosted by pilot and aviation enthusiast Colin Hodges. On this podcast you will find a plethora of audio experiences from first hand insight into training that he goes through, interviews with fellow millennial aviators that are making a difference, and other random but great aviation content which will have everyone saying "I'm an AvGeek" after listening to an episode. Colin is the perfect example of putting your dreams into flight and he wants to he ...
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Travel Chat with Ashley & Emily

Ashley Peterson and Emily Cooper

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Ever wondered what really goes on when solo traveling the world? Join Emily from Emily Eats and Explores and Ashley from Ashley gets Around weekly as they air out their crazy travel stories, share travel tips, and just chat about travel! Emily Cooper is a full-time traveler and the creator behind Emily Eats and Explores. In 2022, Emily quit her job in healthcare to travel the world solo and create content. Now, she teaches women how they can make money while they travel the world! Ashley Pet ...
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AVIATE with Shaesta

Shaesta Waiz, Michael Wildes

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AVIATE with Shaesta brings some of the most interesting female aviators together- trailblazers, record-setters, mothers, adventurers, entrepreneurs- to have honest conversations about what it means to be a woman in aviation. Join Shaesta Waiz, the Youngest Woman to Fly Solo Around the World, as she goes around the world (via a podcast) and connects with the industry to have honest conversations about being a woman in aviation. AVIATE, which stands for Acknowledge, Vocalize, Inclusion, Act, T ...
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Take a trip around the globe with Purser Palmer as he invites guests to share their personal experiences above 35,000 feet. in AIR will reveal everything from the flight deck to crew rest, home to hotel, and everything in between. Aviation geeks and airline personnel alike will find in AIR a fun podcast! www.inairwithpalmer.com @inairwithpalmer
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The travelers, the world changers, the life is more than this-ers, the risk takers, the one life to live-ers, the flyers, the courageous, the stories of travel, of aviation, of life... because life is a beautiful, inspiring trip.
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Avgeek aviation, astronomy and space, and all around cool and fun flight topics with some news, history and science thrown in for good measure, from https://AeroSpaceNews.com, the oldest online aerospace publication. Come for the pilot interviews and stay for the stars.
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An informative podcast that focuses on airshows and aviation events around the United States from little fly-ins to weeklong airshow extravaganzas. Hosted by Chaz Teets, an avgeek and grandson of two WWII veterans, you can expect knowledgeable reporting and tips and tricks on photography, attending an airshow, and more.
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From the creator of the Hush-Kit aviation blog, comes the alternative aviation podcast. An insightful, dark and witty exploration of everything from MiGs to Spitefuls. Interviews with pilots and experts, satire, analysis and histories from the world of aviation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aviation policy, economics, and current events from inside and outside the Beltway for experts, professionals, and hobbyists alike. Bringing aviation experts from across the industry together to share insights, updates, and commentary. Hosted by Martin Rottler, a pilot, former professor and airline manager, longtime avgeek, and current Principal of the P-56 Group, an aviation consulting firm. For behind-the-scenes and early access, send us an e-mail: [email protected].
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The Capital Runway

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

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Welcome to the "The Capital Runway" podcast by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, your inside look at the bustling world of Washington Dulles International and Washington Reagan National Airports. Join us as we explore the people, functions, and operations that keep these hubs of travel running smoothly. From behind-the-scenes stories to interviews with industry experts, we'll give you an in-depth look at what it takes to keep the planes flying. Whether you're an aviation enthus ...
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Tim Haskin has hung around airlines and airports since he was a little kid, and that led to a career with airlines, then in travel technology, time as a private pilot and aircraft owner, an obsession with collecting airline memorabilia, and a deep knowledge of the airline industry and its history. Those many experiences filled his head with a lot of airline stories, but the people around him are tired of hearing about it. The result was Airline Time Machine and a website, social media presen ...
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Today on Travel Chat with Ashley and Emily, Emily picks up with the second part of her incredible French Polynesian honeymoon — this time in dreamy Bora Bora. She shares how she scored an amazing deal at the Westin Bora Bora using points and gives a fantastic tip for flying between islands on Air Tahiti that every traveler should know. Emily walks …
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Send us a text Drew is back from a weekend in Quebec City and Doug is preparing for a nonrev adventure with his dad. We discuss: Birds on approach path Travelers Aid people are interesting Engine shortages EK9788 - ACT Airlines 747-400BCF crash in Hong Kong American Airlines 3rd quarter numbers United flight 1093 severely damaged at 36,000ft What a…
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Travel Chat with Ashley and Emily is back — and this time, Emily’s fresh from her honeymoon in French Polynesia! In this two-part series, the girls dive into every detail of the trip, starting with their time in beautiful Tahiti. Emily shares why waiting a bit after the wedding to take their honeymoon turned out to be the best decision, plus all th…
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Send us a text Doug is back from his narrow body style trip to NYC and Hawaii, via Denver, and Drew is loving runway inspections between flights (literally) and helping lost pigeons in the terminal. We discuss: A Pan Am rebirth? Boeing delivery news Another U.S. airline posts great Q3 numbers Lots of great contributor feedback Join The Network! htt…
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Paul goes to Namibia to check the cute WDH airport, and drive 3000km+ — and yes, before you all ask, driving the Skeleton Coast is everything you dream it to be (this country is stunning, and the NamibRand is perhaps the most beautiful place he has ever seen). He falls in love with Airlink (from their Embraer to their extensive safety talk, and the…
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In this state-of-the-industry episode, host Justin Seals sits down with Dr. Jim Higgins, Professor of Aviation at the University of North Dakota, to break down what's really happening in aviation right now. They cover: Why hiring has slowed and what it means for aspiring pilots Boeing's production increase from 38 to 42 jets—and why that signals ma…
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Send us a text Doug and Drew are back from trips over the Pacific to Taipei and Honolulu. Our buddy Patrick returns to the show to talk about dragging aircraft around the airport and Drew around Oahu on a packed 2-day trip. We discuss: Getting to Taiwan around a typhoon Nonreving to Hawaii and back Questions on moving aircraft The government shutdo…
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AirSpace will be back with Season 11 very soon. In the meantime we thought y'all would enjoy this episode from the Smithsonian Magazine's podcast, There's More to That: Why Auroras Are Suddenly Everywhere All at Once. For millennia, auroras have both enchanted and haunted human beings. Ancient lore is filled with myths attempting to explain what ca…
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The Travel Chat ladies are back and this time Ashley is sharing one of her most ambitious adventures yet - the Turkish Airlines Million Miles Challenge. While she hasn't finished the challenge yet she already has some crazy stories to share. In just 11 days, she crisscrossed the globe with a route that took her from the US to Ireland, Dubai, Istanb…
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Send us a text Drew has to check the runway after a bird strike report and Doug is getting ready to go back to Taipei. We discuss: Passengers grabbing bags in emergencies No more PLAYtime Lufthansa Group announces long-haul fleet plans Amsterdam backtracks on fee hikes Big, BIG news from Boeing Runway lights Join The Network! https://www.nexttripne…
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Colonel Mike Mullane flew three Space Shuttle missions as a Mission Specialist and is a retired US Air Force weapon systems operator, flying 134 combat missions in Vietnam. He wrote the award-winning children's book Liftoff and the outrageously amusing and often times tragic “Riding Rockets”. He is a speaker on leadership, teamwork, and safety. He …
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This week on Travel Chat with Ashley & Emily They're back with the second half of their hosted stay at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando — but this time, it’s all about the details! After last week’s big-picture overview, Ashley and Emily are diving deep into the incredible amenities that make this resort so special. From world-class golf and a dream…
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Send us a text Doug is back from flying the 777 to Frankfurt and Drew finished his first week on PM shift in airport operations. Fresh croissants from Germany, elevators out of service, runway inspections, and 767 crew resource management - this episode is packed!. We discuss: Winter schedule routes Spirit lays off 1,800 flight attendants The Embra…
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The Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) are relatively well-known in the U.S. today (to hear more about their story, see our previous episode), but they weren't the only women who flew planes in World War II. A small group of Americans joined pilots from 25 other countries in England's Air Transport Auxiliary, where they ferried hundreds of thou…
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We're diving deep into how to save money in flight training, which is no small feat! In this episode, Jason Miller joins us to share valuable insights on managing the financial burden of becoming a pilot, especially for those of us who are navigating tight budgets. We talk about practical strategies that cater to both novice student pilots and thos…
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Ashley and Emily are back from an incredible hosted stay at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort — and in part one, they’re spilling all the details. From flawless service to magical surprises, this trip was packed with Disney magic and luxury from start to finish. They share their flight experience, a little-known airport l…
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Send us a text Drew escorts a 737 and Doug is back from Zurich and New York. We discuss: The difference between the airport operations area and the movement area Helping an AvGeek with trip routing An update on Southwest’s long-haul ambitions Delta/AeroMexico joint venture in jeopardy Is the ultra low-cost airline model dead? Join The Network! http…
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In this episode, host Shaesta Waiz speaks with Dr. Kimberly Perkins—787 airline pilot, research scientist at the University of Washington, and fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society—about the rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion in aviation and why it matters for safety, innovation, and the next generation. Kimberly shares how DEI was oft…
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Send us a text Doug is back from Amsterdam and Drew is done with airport ops manager training. We discuss: Airport Restrooms Top 10 airports according to AirHelp The Embraer 195-E2 finally gets some love What is a sterile cockpit? EMAS to the rescue again…and again Aircraft type retirements and pilot assignments Contributor comments Join the Networ…
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Just off the coast of the United States, a menace lurked in the water. German U-boats were a very real problem for merchant vessels and war ships during World War II. With all available military airplanes and pilots needed on the front lines, and the Coast Guard mostly lacking aviation assets, the U.S. needed to get creative. Enter: the brand new C…
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Hangar 22 Coffee In this episode of the Pilot to Pilot podcast, host Justin Siems chats with Thomas, a 737 airline pilot and the founder of Hangar 22 Coffee Roasters. Thomas shares his inspiring journey into aviation starting at age 4, navigating the challenges of COVID-19 right after flight school, and balancing a demanding flying career with buil…
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Send us a text Doug and Drew fight sleep deprivation after late night and overnight shifts, respectively. Doug was on late night 767 simulator training flights and Drew was watching overnight airport ops in DC. We stay awake to discuss: Remembering 9/11 New cockpit barriers coming to an airline near you Spirit’s second bankruptcy Another big Boeing…
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In this episode, host Shaesta Waiz speaks with Lynda Coffman—CEO of Women in Aviation International, former United Airlines executive, and Northwestern adjunct professor— about sustaining a qualified aviation workforce while navigating the rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Lynda shares her journey from being the first female engineer in…
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Ryan Graves, a former F-18 pilot and Executive Director of Americans for Safe Aerospace, joins us to delve into the intriguing and often perplexing world of UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena). We kick off the conversation by exploring Ryan’s journey from aviation novice to military aviator, discussing the intense training and experiences that shap…
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Ashley takes the stage in this episode, sharing the story of her unforgettable birthday trip. What began as a plan to celebrate in Bora Bora quickly changed when business class flights proved impossible to book. With a flight credit in hand, she pivoted to Cancun — a destination she knows and loves. The first half of her stay at the Grand Hyatt Pla…
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Send us a text Happy Labor Day to all the aviation workers for getting where we need to be, safely, this summer. Doug and Drew talk about their aviation work weeks including Doug’s trip to Tokyo and Drew going back to airport ops midnight shift. We discuss: Aviation job opportunities Korean Air orders 103 Boeing planes Frontier encroaches on strugg…
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Thanks to everyone who have stuck with us for 150 episodes, you're the air beneath our wings — as a gift to you, and since so many have asked for it, we've brought you VIDEO: subscribe on Spotify or YouTube (or YouTube Music) Landing at an abandoned primary school netball court. Power banks safety, because nothing says "relaxing flight" like monito…
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In 1940, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt broadcast a new goal in one of his famous Fireside Chats: he wanted to see 50,000 planes a year built in the United States. Up until that point, the U.S. had built just over 30,000 military planes . . . total. 50,000 seemed like an impossible goal. But with war looming, "Rosie" rolled up her sleeves and …
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You likely know, and even flown in, the CRJ. In this episode we learn from Ross Mitchell about the role MHI RJ now has in this legendary aircraft, as well as the other roles MHI RJ plays in the aviation industry. Ross also shares a number of great stories and perspectives from his vast experience in aviation business development and strategy.…
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In Episode 339 of the Pilot to Pilot Podcast, host Justin Siems chats with Leah Froehlich, a passionate flight instructor and Instagram content creator. Leah shares her unexpected journey into aviation, sparked by a flight with her stepdad after pursuing physical therapy. She opens up about overcoming early confidence struggles, the realities of CF…
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What happens when your “maybe elopement in Italy” turns into a totally unique wedding at UMASS? In this episode, Emily takes listeners behind the scenes of her two-year wedding planning saga—from the initial dream of escaping to Italy, to pivoting into a heartfelt ceremony at her alma mater. Emily opens up about how she chose to keep things real an…
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Send us a text Doug and Drew talk about their exciting (not by choice) flights home on standby during a busy week. Drew also does his airfield runway inspections solo and is free to roam about the airport. Doug is back from his old love-hate work destination - London. We discuss: Celebrating our 300th episode! Passengers sue Delta and United Southw…
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In this episode, host Shaesta Waiz speaks with Samantha T. Mitchell—licensed A&P mechanic, author, and founder of Black Women in Aviation—about building a career where women are still drastically underrepresented, especially in maintenance. Samantha recounts finding aviation through a college brochure, nearly losing a dream role over citizenship st…
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Flying High with Charlie Gasmire: Lessons from the Cockpit and Beyond Join us as we soar into the world of aviation with Charlie Gasmire, the brain behind Airplane Academy. With a family legacy of aviators, Charlie’s journey from a young boy inspired by his grandfather and father to a successful pilot and entrepreneur is nothing short of inspiring.…
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Send us a text Doug and Drew are doing their final summer nonrev trips which promise to be exciting - not in a good way. We discuss: Who is Chester, the eskimo on the Alaska tails? Is Atmos the name of Alaska/Hawaiian’s new frequent flier program? Is it the name of a combined airline (Drew, calm down) Hawaiian cancels the current longest US domesti…
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In 1937, there were fewer than 20,000 licensed pilots in the United States. The Civilian Pilot Training Program increased that number to more than 400,000 in less than five years. With national "airmindedness" as their goal in the run-up to World War II, the US government created the program to train students (10% of whom could be women) on the gro…
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Evan Luft joins us on the podcast today, and he's here to share his unique journey through the world of aviation as a contract pilot. One of the standout points we discuss is that you don't have to follow the traditional path of becoming an airline pilot to enjoy a fulfilling and lucrative career in aviation. Evan's experiences flying over the stun…
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Send us a text Drew responds to a bird strike and gets to learn more about snarge - it ain’t pretty. Doug is living a nonrev drama trying to get his family home from Denver. Both of us live vicariously through Drew’s husband Robbie who is flying to Turkey. We discuss: How are the travel numbers looking so far this summer? Alaska announces a big cha…
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In this episode, host Shaesta Waiz speaks with Jennifer Pickerel—President of Aviation Personnel International and a veteran executive search consultant—about the rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in aviation and its real-world impacts. Drawing on over two decades of experience in recruitment, leadership development, and or…
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Erin and Paul, the dynamic husband-wife pilot duo, have taken their passion for aviation to new heights by building their very own Bearhawk 5. In this episode, they share the incredible journey of finding the perfect aircraft, navigating the world of airplane kits, and the challenges of construction, all while balancing their personal and professio…
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Send us a text Doug is with family in Colorado after just making it there and Drew is having to change from airline radio lingo to airport lingo. Its, “roger”… copy? We condense days of NTSB hearings on the DCA crash into 3 main takeaways. Also on this episode: So long SeatGuru! Blue Sky gets the Green Light American Airlines finds a new partner Mo…
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In this candid conversation, host Shaesta Waiz speaks with Captain Reyné O'Shaughnessy—veteran FedEx pilot, human-performance specialist, and author of This Is Your Captain Speaking: What You Should Know About Your Pilot’s Mental Health. Together they unpack the realities of high-stakes aviation work for women: chronic stress that accumulates unnot…
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From raves at Narita, airline sonic signatures, to the sound of engines (and a car alarm) during the recording — this episode is music to the ears of Paul and Vinod, unlike the arrivals hell of some airports (should I write which one Vinod will talk about? Nah, you'll find out!). Vinod's way back from Costa Rica, or when nothing goes your way. The …
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Send us a text Drew is back from tubing, hiking, and a road trip between Denver and Montana and Doug is back from his new commuter station - Barcelona. We discuss: European LCCs Update on the JejuAir crash Southwest sets a date for its major changes American’s Q2 results Major airspace closures Listener feedback Join the conversation! https://www.n…
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