Boarding Pass 350: A Midwest Hub Returns?
Summary
Doug and Drew discuss which new aircraft—Jet Zero Z4, Hart ES30, or Boom Overture—will achieve certification first, with listeners favoring the Hart. They cover American Airlines' decision to add premium seats and seatback TVs, and debate Providence Airport's recent "best airport" title. The episode also explores failed Midwest airline hubs, including Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh.
Topics discussed
Intro, dental update, and episode overview
Drew's week: training, Indy 500, and aerodrome closure
Trip report: Sushi, slushies, and flight details
Running into old friends and aviation podcasters
Departure Lounge: Future aircraft certification race
American Airlines adds premium seats and seatback TVs
Providence (PVD) named best airport by Travel + Leisure
Failed Midwest hubs: Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Pittsburgh
Forgotten hub: TWA's St. Louis operations
Vietnam Airlines tail strike and takeoff analysis
Overhead bin weight limits in Europe vs US
Listener questions, upcoming topics, and outro
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