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Send us Fan MailWe're honored to have Eivind Roald, CEO of Norse Atlantic Airways, on the show today. Eivind talks about how he came into aviation from IT, left, but then was drawn back in. He was a VP for SAS before his aviation journey brought him to Norse Atlantic. We discuss Norse's history and challenges and Eivind shares his ideas for how Norse grows, going forward, as well as the possiblity of a merger or acquisition. We finish with Eivind talking about his favorite destinations around the world and in Norway. Join the Network!Links from this episode:Norse Atlantic AirwaysLofoten Norwayhttps://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

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Send us Fan MailDrew is back from a quick trip to Albuquerque and Doug was busy managing his family's travel. We discuss:Summer travel forecast Air France and Airbus litigation Runway closure at a major NYC airport New TSA pilot program in Boston UPS 2976 updateListener feedbackJoin the Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us Fan MailDrew is studying for his first Airport Operations certification and Doug had his hands full managing a kids' carnival. We're joined by our buddy and engine geek, Greg, from Cincinnati. We discuss:How a jet engine worksAllegiant and Sun Country mergeBoeing may be launching a 757 size plane this decadeLufthansa increases stake it ITA to 90%United Flight Attendants get a huge raiseAn overview of the CFM Leap and PW1000G enginesListener SurveyWant to reach out to Greg or follow him?  Find him at @gwpet01 on Instagram.https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us Fan MailDarth Vader invaded Drew's ops center and Doug had an emergency air return between layovers in paradise. We discuss:A major airline just announced it is cutting cabin serviceNTSB releases information on 2022 China Eastern crashA United plane clipped a truck… while landing Spirit's Board pulls the plug What happens after an airline shuts downFlight path guidance Bonus positive story to end the weekJoin the Network!Last chance to take our listener survey!https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us Fan MailDoug has an Air Force flight delay and Drew is escorting 737s around the airport and scaring birds away We discuss:LAX Theme Building (the Spider) Return of the MD11?The 737-7 and 737-10 near certificationFuel prices, yes fuel prices, againScope clauses,  what are they, and what are the aircraft restrictions?Spirit's last days?Take our listener survey!Join the Network!https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us Fan MailAired on April 27, 2026Drew is learning how to use a firearm at the airport and Doug just made his wine and cheese cruise in Amsterdam. We discuss:The next big U.S. carrier reports 1st quarter resultsTrump opposed to some mergers, but not othersA European airline adds fees after tickets are soldAlaska says it is not increasing fares due to rising fuel costsListener feedbackLinks from this episode:Take our listener survey!Join the Network. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us Fan MailDoug is back from Frankfurt and Drew is playing airport cop catching speeders. We discuss: No meowing on the frequency pleaseUnited Airlines moonshot merger dream with American AirlinesJetBlue reportedly looking to be acquiredAllegiant merger with Sun Country is approvedAirline cutbacks due to fuel pricesBusiest airports of 2025Contributor commentsJoin the Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Boarding Pass to Heaven: Lunch with Dad in the Spirit World of Terminals is a touching reflection on love beyond this life, where a symbolic meeting with her father in spirit reveals that connection, comfort, and guidance never truly leave us.

Send us Fan MailDrew is back from Belgium and Holland with with a nonrev success story and Doug is recovering from his Japan vacation. we discuss:Top 10 airlines and lounges for culinary options Energy crisis/Middle East updatesFirst U.S. airline reports 1st quarter resultsContributor commentsJoin the Network!Links from this episode:Keukenhof GardensAmsterdam Wine and Cheese Canal Cruisehttps://www.nexttripnetwork.com/https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us Fan MailDoug is back from a family Spring break trip to Japan and Drew just got to fly a flight simulator for the first time in Denver. We discuss:Artemis II has a successful, and awesome, launchOil prices and airfaresSayonara Air JapanKonnichiwa, or Namaste, to Willie Walsh at IndigoLGA runway incursion ARFF indexesNo more parallel landings at SFOJoin the Network! Link from this episode:AAAE Airport Management Jobshttps://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

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A Texas traveler is facing 2 years in a cage after abandoning a defenseless pup at the Pittsburgh airport because the animal was denied a boarding pass. A pin up/Only Fans model is indicted for targeting wealthy men on dating apps & stripping them of their pricey belongings in a big-time burglary bust. Plus, a creep's poorly erased shipping label leads cops to a sick cache. Jennifer Gould reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailDoug's KC46 flight is canceled, and he reverts to the flight simulator, and Drew's trip to Austin is canceled due to heavy loads, caused by South by Southwest, and a DC ATC center shutdown.  We discuss:FAA fast-tracks air taxi testingSouthwest leaves two major airports Coming flight cuts at Chicago O'Hare this summerAtlas expands its fleet with a surprise order Flight cancellations and increasing airfares Crew bunks on long-haul flightsJoin the network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send a textDrew is back from Germany and London while Doug is in London and fighting to stay awake. Special guest, Hunter, the Professor of Points writing for the Points Analyst and Travel Nerd Co blog, joined Drew on the trip and joins us on the episode. We discuss. British Airways first class trip reviewIndigo CEO resignsBoeing has wiring issues on the 737 MaxFuel prices start affecting airfares Hunter shares what his favorite 3 travel credit cards are Listener commentsLinks from this episode:Hunter's British Airways A380 First Class reviewhttps://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send a textDoug is back from a domestic grind to Denver, Kona, and Chicago and Drew is back from a conference in Pennsylvania followed by a quick trip to Germany. We discuss:Military action in IranUnited wants you to wear headphonesAmerican launching A321XLR over the AtlanticAirlines hit with pain at the pump with high fuel priesCrewmember sick calls at outstationsContributor commentsJoin the Network!https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send a textDoug is back from London and Drew gets to sit in the tower for a snow event.The ROTOR Act fails in CongressViolence in Mexico leads to flight chaos Trouble for Air New Zealand Update on Spirit's bankruptcy Listener feedback Join the Network!https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send a textDoug is back from his new “usual”, Brisbane, Australia, and Drew discusses an ATC flow program as they transition from paper to electronic flight progress strips. Paper to Electronic ATC flight progress stripsNew routes for FebruaryLufthansa Allegris business class seats Will Airbus launch the A350-2000?Canadians avoiding travel to the USLas Vegas Slump? Join the Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send a textDrew is happy to finally be above freezing in DC and discusses runway closures and Doug is playing nonrev travel agent for family, We discuss:Ski jumping (and other extreme sports) versus the Wright Brothers first flightDrones, lasers, airspace closures and confusion in El PasoSouthwest's shaky assigned seat rollout Employee unease over American's current leadershipJetBlue and United further expand partnership History of e-TicketsListener feedbackJoin the Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us a textDoug was able to rendezvous with his parents in Brisbane and Drew managed through multiple irregular operations at work. We discuss:Follow ups on grounding Canadian aircraft and DCA helicopter routesAirbus is close to launching the A220-500BWI expands with 142,000 sq ft of new spaceDEN airport sees record trafficBay Area airports bracing for Superbowl trafficRunway conditions from an airport and pilot perspective Delta, American, and United accomplishments over 100 yearsLinks from this episode:Denver Stapleton Tower TourFAA Field Condition ChartJoin the Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us a textDrew survives Winter Storm Fern, and the longest shift of his career, and Doug flew one of the last flights out of EWR before Fern shut down operations. We discuss:Travel checklistsAmerican, Southwest, Boeing, and GE 2025 financial resultsDelta orders more Airbus widebodiesPresident Trump threatens to ground Canadian aircraftNTSB preliminary report on January 29 midair collisionRunway condition reportingListener Gordon question - is the 777 a dinosaur?Links from this episode:NTSB Midair Collision Preliminary ReportJoin the Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us a textDrew is taping from the airport in DC, where he is bracing for snow storm Fern, and Doug is in Newark preparing to fly out during the storm. We discuss:The first 2 of the U.S. “Big 3” reported their 2025 results and projected 2026WestJet does a 180One of Drew's predictions is already correctGLP-1 drugs and an impact on aviationWSJ 2025 Airline Rankings Airport architecture Listener feedback Join the Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us a textDrew flew to SFO for happy hour and Doug did AF mission planning which didn't go as planned. We discuss:Iran AirspaceOur 2026 predictionsAircraft emergency FAA tower alertsDelta finally orders the 787Allegiant merges with Sun Country Africa's biggest airport begins constructionListener comments2026 Next Trip PredictionsDoug:Geopolitical issues/airspace closures become the normBig E2 orders. (Maybe United)Alliance changes (does EK finally join)Airbus hints at a new plane ahead of Boeing Drew More 787-10s. American and United increase orders Indigo recovers from crew scheduling and expands internationallySouthwest orders 787s for international flights. BWI-LHR, OAKHND797 is introduced….mini 787United makes good on A350 order with 50 -1000sLinks from the show - Drew's recommendation for Peking duck in San Francisco:Z and Y Peking DuckJoin the Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us a textDoug is back from another transpacific flight to Taipei and Drew conducted airport movement area training for firefighters. This will will be the first episode we've taped in 2026 and we're officially on a (takeoff) roll! We discuss:How good were our 2025 predictions?Military action in Venezuela disrupts Caribbean flightsAvelo reduces flying and staffAlaska orders over 100 aircraft and gets its first widebodyA Boom Overture updateListener comments Join the Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us a textDoug and Drew look back at our travel for 2025 with friend of the show and world traveler, Ian. We discuss:Global roundup for 2025 (most delayed airlines and busiest routes)Jetway jesusGate allocationListener feedback 2026 look-ahead Join the Network!https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

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Send us a textDoug is back from Auckland and Denver and Drew is managing the busy pre-Christmas rush. We discuss:Christmas passenger trafficUS government admits fault in January midair collision near DCSpirit Airlines gets a lifelineBarry Biffle is out as CEO of FrontierAn update on the 737-7 and 737-10US Customs Preclearance in foreign countriesListener commentsJoin the Network!Links from this episode:Doug's Auckland Steak Restaurant recommendation: Danny Doolan'shttps://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

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Ryanair recently announced that it is moving to 100% digital boarding passes as of November 12th, 2025. But what does that mean for travellers who do not have access to a smartphone? We review the policy and what to do if you need a paper boarding pass.Episode resources:Link to Ryanair policySupport the Travel Mug Podcast by buying us a coffee! You'll make our day & you'll get access to fun stuff like bloopers and extra content.We have Merch! Shop the Travel Mug Podcast Store Check out our fav items here: Our Favourite Travel ProductsGRAB OUR MASTER PACKING LIST HERE*****************************************We are travel enthusiasts who do not claim to be professionals! Instead, we are two Halifax, NS natives with travel blogs who somehow found one another on the internet, and now, we have a podcast!!Join us every week as we talk about our favourite destinations, travel tips, travel fails, and all things travel!We have a big passion for travelling and talking about travel, so we hope you will listen and join the conversation.You can find us here:Our WebsiteFacebookInstagramJenn's Travel Blog Jenn's YouTube channelDisclaimer: All episodes are based on our opinions and experiences. Always do your research and make travel plans based on your budget and comfort levels.Support the show

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Send us a textDoug is celebrating Thanksgiving weekend in Chicago and Drew managed to escape from work in time for Thanksgiving dinner in Richmond. How does Doug plan on getting home on the busiest travel day and how does Drew plan to get to Ireland for Christmas Markets?.  We discuss:Airbus A320 ELAC emergency software updateNew Pacific Airlines shuts downThe Boeing 767 lives on with new orders for the KC46 Airline holiday menusDOT's new Golden Age of TravelJoin the Network!https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us a textDoug tapes during another trip to Taipei and Drew finishes his airport scavenger hunt. We discuss:Orders pour in from DubaiAirbus teases a new modelAn Alaska pilot is sentenced from his 2023 fire handle incidentUpdate on UPS 2976Aircraft lightsListener feedbackJoin the network!https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us a textDoug is back from London and Drew lost a fight with a windsock. We discuss our weeks in flight and airport ops as well as the latest aviation news:Aurora Borealis wows pilots and passengers Government shutdown ends and aviation recovers2 airlines serving the UK, Eastern Airways and Blue Islands, shut downFAA extends MD11 grounding to its predecessor, the DC10Windsocks - what are they and what do they doNear miss at LAXListener commentsJoin The Network!Links on this episode:FAA National Airspace System Statushttps://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us a textDoug is back from Taipei and Drew has a busy week at airport ops. We discuss:More nonrev adventures Thanksgiving travel numbers and a way too early weather forecast More government shutdown issues impacting aviationSecurity scare in DCUPS Flight 2976Engine failuresLinks from this episode:Doug's Taipei whisky tasting place: Style Liquor and WhiskyFAA MD11 Emergency Airworthiness DirectiveJoin the Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us a textDoug is back from a whirlwind nonrev trip to Germany with his dad. We remember the history of Hawaiian Airlines as its airline code and operating certificate are laid to rest. We discuss:Doug and Dale's amazing, and fast, nonrev adventureGood bye Hawaiian AirlinesCreeping 777-9 certification delaysATC controllers not getting paid as shutdown drags on The COMAC 919 gains traction in AsiaListener commentsJoin The Network!https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us a textDrew is back from a weekend in Quebec City and Doug is preparing for a nonrev adventure with his dad. We discuss:Birds on approach pathTravelers Aid people are interesting Engine shortagesEK9788 - ACT Airlines 747-400BCF crash in Hong KongAmerican Airlines 3rd quarter numbersUnited flight 1093 severely damaged at 36,000ftWhat are weather balloons? Listener feedbackJoin The Network!https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

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Send us a textDoug and Drew are back from trips over the Pacific to Taipei and Honolulu. Our buddy Patrick returns to the show to talk about dragging aircraft around the airport and Drew around Oahu on a packed 2-day trip. We discuss:Getting to Taiwan around a typhoonNonreving to Hawaii and backQuestions on moving aircraftThe government shutdown starts affecting ATCUnited announces 6 new routes for summer 2026Delta 3rd Quarter resultsAirplane maintenance checksTwo perfect days on OahuJoin the Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us a textDrew has to check the runway after a bird strike report and Doug  is getting ready to go back to Taipei. We discuss:Passengers grabbing bags in emergenciesNo more PLAYtime Lufthansa Group announces long-haul fleet plansAmsterdam backtracks on fee hikesBig, BIG news from BoeingRunway lightsJoin The Network!https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us a textDoug is back from flying the 777 to Frankfurt and Drew finished his first week on PM shift in airport operations.  Fresh croissants from Germany, elevators out of service, runway inspections, and 767 crew resource management - this episode is packed!. We discuss:Winter schedule routesSpirit lays off 1,800 flight attendantsThe Embraer E2 gets more love - this time from LATAMHuge Boeing order from the Middle EastEMAS saves an E145 in Roanoke, VAUnited upgrades their GUM serviceAmerican and United have IT outagesBag cans on narrowbodiesListener commentsJoin The Nextwork! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Eric & Brad talk about a guy who was arrested for stripping naked in an airport and mooning everyone at TSA! They also touch on some crazy state and international laws, drunk women that can't handle their liquor, dancing fat guys. Is Brad the best fat guy dancer of them all? We take a look at his Nintendo commercial he did for Gameboy back in the day. He seems to make a good fat John Travolta.

Send us a textDrew escorts a 737 and Doug is back from Zurich and New York. We discuss:The difference between the airport operations area and the movement area Helping an AvGeek with trip routingAn update on Southwest's long-haul ambitionsDelta/AeroMexico joint venture in jeopardy Is the ultra low-cost airline model dead?Join The Network!https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us a textDoug is back from Amsterdam and Drew is done with airport ops manager training. We discuss:Airport RestroomsTop 10 airports according to AirHelpThe Embraer 195-E2 finally gets some loveWhat is a sterile cockpit?EMAS to the rescue again…and againAircraft type retirements and pilot assignments Contributor commentsJoin the Network!https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us a textDoug and Drew fight sleep deprivation after late night and overnight shifts, respectively.  Doug was on late night 767 simulator training flights and Drew was watching overnight airport ops in DC.  We stay awake to discuss:Remembering 9/11New cockpit barriers coming to an airline near you Spirit's second bankruptcyAnother big Boeing orderDelta settles a lawsuit A checked bag takes the long road Thrust settings on climb outA contributor's fun work project Join the network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us a textHappy Labor Day to all the aviation workers for getting where we need to be, safely, this summer. Doug and Drew talk about their aviation work weeks including Doug's trip to Tokyo and Drew going back to airport ops midnight shift.  We discuss:Aviation job opportunitiesKorean Air orders 103 Boeing planesFrontier encroaches on struggling Spirit routesWhat is an airline focus city?How are airline pilots assigned to aircraftListener feedbackJoin the Network! Call our hotline to ask a question or just rant about something at 872-529-5620. Add a 001 or +1 if calling from outside the US. https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us a textDoug and Drew talk about their exciting (not by choice) flights home on standby during a busy week. Drew also does his airfield runway inspections solo and is free to roam about the airport. Doug is back from his old love-hate work destination - London. We discuss:Celebrating our 300th episode!Passengers sue Delta and UnitedSouthwest finally admits it has hubsAir Canada resumes operationsHow do pilots get assigned specific aircraft typesListener feedbackVoting on an airline's new routeJoin the Network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us a textDoug and Drew are doing their final summer nonrev trips which promise to be exciting - not in a good way. We discuss:Who is Chester, the eskimo on the Alaska tails?Is Atmos the name of Alaska/Hawaiian's new frequent flier program? Is it the name of a combined airline (Drew, calm down) Hawaiian cancels the current longest US domestic flightSpirit says it may have to shut down if revenue and costs don't improveAir Canada flight attendants are on the brink of a strikeTo out-source or not to out-sourceListener commentsDoug and Drew travel updateJoin The Network!https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us a textDrew responds to a bird strike and gets to learn more about snarge - it ain't pretty. Doug is living a nonrev drama trying to get his family home from Denver. Both of us live vicariously through Drew's husband Robbie who is flying to Turkey. We discuss:How are the travel numbers looking so far this summer?Alaska announces a big change How some of the smaller airlines are doing this year Turbulence avoidance Check out this turbulence forecasting website called TurbliListener feedbackJoin the network! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/

Send us a textDoug is with family in Colorado after just making it there and Drew is having to change from airline radio lingo to airport lingo. Its, “roger”… copy? We condense days of NTSB hearings on the DCA crash into 3 main takeaways. Also on this episode:So long SeatGuru!Blue Sky gets the Green LightAmerican Airlines finds a new partnerMore bad news at SpiritDCA crash NTSB hearings updateA tsunami hits the PacificListener feedback https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/