Episode 223 - Operations Part 1

Aired on March 4, 2024

Drew talks about how he begins his work day and how an airline hub operations begins. Doug is back from Beijing, where the 737 Max is flying again, and where eating shrimp isn’t as easy as it sounds - he explains. We discuss:

• Solar Eclipse travel and Delta’s flight along the path of “totality”

• Chinese airlines can add another 50 flights to the US, further thawing relations

• American is about to place an order for 100 narrowbody planes and it looks like Airbus is the victor

• The FAA’s Mike Whitaker gives Boeing 90 days to come up with a comprehensive quality control plan

• Bag fees are rising, but when adjusting for inflation, air travel is still a bargain

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