Boarding Pass 349: COMAC Goes "Global"
Summary
Doug and Drew discuss Drew’s recent ACE certification and a chaotic TSA incident involving a child’s toy. They analyze Jetstar’s new overhead bin fees, COMAC’s global expansion, and rising engine maintenance costs. The episode also covers the Hart ES-30 electric aircraft’s first flight and shifting premium travel trends. Finally, the hosts brainstorm concepts for their own hypothetical airline.
Topics discussed
Intro and microphone mishap
Drew's Airport Certified Employee exam experience
Non-rev travel and the Denver security 'squishy' incident
Jetstar to charge for overhead bin space
China's COMAC C909 enters cross-border service
Rising maintenance costs and aircraft lease rates
Hart ES-30 electric/hybrid aircraft updates
Record premium travel demand in fall 2024
Creating dream airlines: Pacific vs Stratus Airways
Listener mail and the realities of airline ops jobs
Outro, Japanese crew bus stories, and poll
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