Flying Smarter: Air Travel Explained

About Flying Smarter: Air Travel Explained

Air travel can be confusing and frustrating. At the same time, the world of commercial flying is absolutely fascinating. In each episode, this podcast will answer your questions and explore different topics to expand your horizons and make you a smarter and savvier air traveler. Whether you are looking to make the most of your next flying experience or are a naturally curious learner who wants to know more about how air travel works, Flying Smarter is the podcast for you.

Publisher

Air Travel Andrew

Category

education · leisure · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Aug 2020

Latest episode

31 Dec 2024

Latest episodes

74 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   31 Dec 2024

   72 - Why We Love Air Travel: 2024 Year-in-Review

   In this episode, we have our 2024 year-in-review. Hear from our guests about why they love air travel and their role in the aviation industry. Plus, pull back the curtain to share behind-the-scenes statistics and insights. Flying Smarter will be back in a few months with a series of all-new episodes! Our 2024 guests:Christie Hudson, Expedia US (E52)Unpack ’25, Expedia's 2025 travel trends reportDoug Morris, Airline Captain & Certified Meteorologist (E54)Books and Blog | Li...

2. 

   22 Oct 2024

   71 - Maximizing Your Points and Miles with Ben Komenkul

   In this episode, points and miles expert Ben Komenkul joins Andrew to share expert tips and insights to help you maximize your points and miles. But first, Andrew talks about USO lounges and airline charter divisions. You may have seen or heard about USO Lounges when travelling across the United States. What are these spaces? Learn more in this episode. This episode’s guest is Ben Komenkul, the points and miles expert behind Ben’s Big Deal, a leading platform that helps travelers un...

3. 

   20 Oct 2024

   70 - The World's Top Airport Lounges

   This episode contains the third and final part of our series on airport lounges. Plus, Andrew takes a look at why airlines skip seat letters. We’ve previously covered why airlines sometimes skip row numbers, but why do they also do the same with seat letters? Find out in this episode. Did you know that Uber once offered a helicopter service called Uber Copter? Learn more about how this special service worked. From private rooms to swimming pools to golf simulators, there are t...

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

32 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

32 ratings

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