Flying Smarter: Air Travel Explained

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 a

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 w

69 - How to Access Airport Lounges

In this episode, Andrew starts by looking at airline status and the US government’s airline for transporting prisoners. Then he continues our airport lounge series by loo

68 - A Look at Airport Lounges

In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about why some airplanes skip row numbers and what airlines do to recognize “million milers.” Then for the main segment, he

Revisited: Talking Turbulence with Owen Zupp

We have to take a week off unfortunately, but we’re revisiting Episode 8 instead of skipping this week altogether! Flying Smarter will be back with an all-new Episode on

67 - Keeping Travelers Satisfied with Michael Taylor

Andrew starts this episode by talking about aircraft painting and secret crew rest areas. The main segment for this episode features Michael Taylor from data analytics an

66 - Five More Unique Air Travel Experiences

In this episode, Andrew starts by looking at why airlines and aircraft sometimes struggle in hot temperatures. Then he explores five unique air travel experiences.  Why

65 - The Future of Technology in the Air Travel Experience with Joelle Cuvelier

This episode contains the second part of our conversation with Joelle Cuvelier from global travel technology company Amadeus. Plus, Andrew takes a look at whether a plane

64 - Tools for Finding Flight Deals & Cheap Flights

In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about mileage runs. Then for the main segment, he looks at tools that you can use to find flight deals and cheap flights. 

63 - A Look Behind Your Ticket Purchase with Joelle Cuvelier

Andrew starts this episode by talking about some exciting innovations in the onboard experience. The main segment for this episode features Joelle Cuvelier from travel te

62 - The Two Airports of Tokyo

In this episode, Andrew starts by looking at how you can get your Global Entry or NEXUS membership revoked. Then he explores Tokyo’s two international airports, looking a

61 - Flight Attendant Tales with Ally Murphy

In this episode, former flight attendant Ally Murphy joins Andrew to share fascinating stories and lessons from the skies. But first, Andrew talks about requalifying for

60 - Understanding Airline Loyalty Program Status

In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about the longest domestic flights in the world. Then for the main segment, he looks at airline loyalty program status.  Th

59 - Designing an Airline Brand with Edmond Huot

This episode starts by looking at why you shouldn’t inflate your life jacket until you are about to leave the aircraft. Andrew then talks with Edmond Huot about airline d

58 - Has Flying Become More Dangerous?

In this episode, Andrew starts by looking at whether you can get your expired points and miles back. Then he talks about aviation safety, looking at recent incidents and

57 - Behind the Scenes of Airline Maintenance with Brian Bermudez Part 2

This episode features the second part of Andrew’s chat with aircraft maintenance engineer and professor Brian Bermudez. Plus, he looks at whether your points and miles wi

56 - Behind the Scenes of Airline Maintenance with Brian Bermudez Part 1

Andrew starts this episode by talking about airline flight numbers. The main segment for this episode features aircraft maintenance technician and professor Brian Bermude

55 - Flying Around the Globe: Round-the-World Itineraries

In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about what the different cabin class names mean. Then he looks at round-the-world tickets and how you can take a trip around

54 - All About Aviation Weather with Doug Morris

This episode starts by looking at why involuntary downgrades happen and what to do if you get involuntary downgraded. Andrew then talks to airline captain Doug Morris abo

53 - How the Global Air Travel System Works Together

Andrew starts this episode by talking about how much airliners weigh and important takeaways from recent aviation incidents. Then he looks at the international organizati