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Send us Fan Mail Doug is back from a long layover in Taipei and Drew celebrates more concession revenue at his airport. We discuss: The most connected international airportsHeart Aerospace updateAirline performance statsHow do airports make moneyAirmailbagJoin the Network!  Links from this episode: Bureau of Transportation Statistics Airline Service Quality Aircrew bar in Taipei - Craft House https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us Fan Mail Drew met up with Doug’s parents in DC, and Doug refueled a C5 Galaxy over the California coast. We discuss: Cruiseships are immune to elevated fuel costs?Fuel costsJetZero updateJetlag case study using an NFL game in Australia Aircraft maintenance, specifically deferred items and MELsAirmailbagJoin The Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us Fan Mail Doug was able to escape Hurricane Lowell in Hawaii and was part of the crew on the captain’s retirement flight.  Meanwhile in DC, Drew is escorting jetways on taxiways - we’ll explain.  Airline ticket prices What happened to the global hub in Anchorage?United maintains Air Micronesia’s GUM hubPrime Air 7598 and unstable approachesAirmail bagJoin The Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us Fan Mail Drew is back from visiting family in California and Doug had a fun trip to “Bankfurt”.  We discuss: Remembering 9/11A loooooooooow flyover in Cape TownNew TSA program for terminal accessThe worst kept secret - Southwest formally announces loungesWhy is ANC no longer a hub?Airmail bag Doug’s Frankfurt riverside restaurant:  Oberschweinstiege Join the Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us Fan Mail Doug is back from sunny Munich and Drew had a successful airport closure and snow equipment training exercise.  Doug and Drew come out as "foamers" on the show. (We'll explain). We discuss: Could BNA be renamed Dolly Parton International?CVG, STL, PIT, or CLE - which will become a hub again?Look out LHR - ORD is working on an Express trainUnited’s route map explodes with 13 new flightsAirMail bagThis week’s listener poll/question. Give us your idea for new international long haul service from a US city that currently has no international service. Clink the link below and enter your answer and a comment (optional) on why. Thank you!  New US long haul service https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us Fan Mail Doug is back from Tokyo after a long absence, and Drew had a final operations plan meeting for an airspace shutdown.  We discuss: JetZero Z4, Heart ES30, or Boom Overture - which gets certified first?American getting into the premium game, at lastPVD airport is #1! (?)Dehubbed citiesVietnam Airlines flight 34 tailstrike MailbagJoin The Network! Which failed hub will rise again? Take the poll! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us Fan Mail Drew completed his first airport operations certification class and Doug is back from a family trip to Denver. We discuss: Overhead bin restrictions?COMAC goes “global”Continued engine issuesES30 flies!One major airline’s demand predictionNextTrip AirlinesMailbagJoin the Network!  https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us Fan Mail Doug made it to Colorado with family and Drew just did the Ops Plan for airspace closures around DCA. We discuss: Blended wing deep dive Next supply chain issue - windows?MAX 7 coming to an airport near you!Quick recap of airline 2nd quarter results Ground air versus APUJoin The Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us Fan Mail Drew is back from Greece, Doug is back from France, and we are ready to get back on track after two weeks away. We discuss: Mediterranean cruiseLots of Slots for Jetblue at LGAEmirates/Boeing dramaPhilippine widebody orderAllegiant joins the list of budget airlines trying to be fancy with first classChanges are on the horizon for Washington DullesDeath of the mobile lounge?Join The Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

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Send us Fan Mail Doug is back from beautiful Barcelona where he’s found a relaxing spot away from the crowds. Drew wows visitors from a regional airport with an impromptu visit to the Control Tower.  Do you need divine guidance or help on your summer vacation - we have a list of gods you could look to for support. We discuss: Noctilucent cloudsGods of travelThe Toolbelt Generation wants A&P licensesAir Canada gets a french speaking CEOThe 777X gets longer legsThe 737-7 might be certified in weeksListener commentsJoin the Network! Links from this episode: Embraer E175 specsLGA spotter’s guideDoug’s Barcelona hideaway restaurant Cafè de L'Acadèmiahttps://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us Fan Mail Drew responded to an Alert 1 (we’ll explain) and Doug is back from a not so hot Zurich. We discuss: Happy 250th America Big SAS orderAir New Zealand defers upcoming ordersEasyJet being acquired?What exactly do gate agents do as they “open” a gate?Contributor commentsJoin The Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us Fan Mail Doug is in Palm Springs on a family road trip and Drew is entertaining family from California. They say all aviation regulations are written in blood. Are nautical regulations the same? We discuss: All aviation and nautical regulations are written in bloodWhen is the best time to book airline tickets?Breeze Airways starts service to BWI, DAY, and TTN (Trenton NJ)Airbus leans toward launching the A220-500JetBlue is the biggest winner from Spirit’s demiseParker from SLC asks about pilot crew pairing and influencer pilotsJohn from JAX asks how airlines manage crews in IRROPsJoin The Network!  https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us Fan Mail Doug is back from his W routing, doing SFO-LHR-IAD-LHR-SFO, and met up with Doug in DC. Drew is celebrating his airport’s 85th anniversary. We discuss: DCA’s 85th birthdayThe sun is rising on Qantas’ Project SunriseAirlines get a break on fuel pricesMore airlines adding CMB to the route mapUpdates on Boom Overture, Archer Midnight, Heart Aerospace ES30, and JetZero Z4What are squawk codes?Those pesky transit visasJoin the Network!  Links from this episode: Heart Aerospace ES30 tester low speed taxi https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/