Episode 127 - Bigfoot

Written By Next Trip

AA and PR pic credits - Tyler Crook (@tcrookairways)

Aired on May 2, 2022

We’re going from Guppies (737’s) to Bigfoot (777) as Doug finishes 777 training. One of the striking features of the 777 is its huge main landing, the largest on any aircraft. We dig into landing gear and getting aircraft on the ground vs. off the ground on this episode. Other topics discussed:

  • Drew flies jetBlue Mint for the first time

  • Delta flight attendants start getting paid during boarding

  • Is the A220 the 787 of long, thin domestic routes. Breeze starts A220 transcon flights

  • ANA says outlook for air travel in Japan is improving

We end the show sharing listener comments on flying on the 747, getting through Amsterdam Schipol Airport, and airline boarding cutoff times.

Link to Bigfoot article from The Smithsonian

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/air-space-magazine/bigfoot-113141/

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Drew with Tom Pallini, previous aviation writer for Business Insider

Drew and previous guest, flight instructor, and now regional pilot, John Debrey

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