Episode 159 - Farewell Queen

Written By Next Trip

Aired on December 12, 2022

Doug is in Hawaii and Drew is in Charlotte, with our buddy Matt, who rejoins the show to rant with us on a multitude of topics. Did you know that Charlotte was the 5th busiest airport in the world in 2021 by numbers of flights and that it is American Airlines’ 2nd largest connection hub. We talk about its history and its rise from a Piedmont Airlines station to a megahub. Also on this episode:

  • Boeing’s last 747 rolls out of the factory. We discuss some 747 memories

  • Airlines see profits returning for 2023

  • Delta pilots get a new contract and huge raise…but is it really?

  • Airlines and other airport lounge operators start adding restrictions to reduce crowding.

Come for the avgeek information, stay for the #MattRants!

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