Boarding Pass 346: A Day in the Life
Summary
Doug and Drew discuss the FAA extending O'Hare flight caps, a Ryanair emergency landing after an engine failure, and Delta’s strong Q2 earnings driven by premium demand. They share live updates from Drew’s non-rev journey to Istanbul and Doug’s pilot trip to Munich, including local sightseeing. The episode concludes with an explanation of how airlines handle crew basing and mandatory commuting when aircraft types change.
Topics discussed
Intro, Ian's travel mishap, and recording logistics
FAA extends Chicago O'Hare flight cuts due to delays
Ryanair engine failure and open fan technology discussion
Delta Q2 earnings and the impact of premium demand
Drew's non-rev travel day: Paris to Istanbul cruise
Doug's day in the life: Pilot trip to Munich
Listener Q&A: Crew basing and mandatory moves
Mailbag: Negronis and EU entry kiosks
Reno Air credits and checking seat maps
Return flight plans, Air Force sims, and outro
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