Beste Air Travel podcaster (2024)

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137 SAI - The Great Tour of Cambodia and Vietnam, with a cup of water from Cambodia Angkor Air 2:21:08

4d ago2:21:08

2:21:08

Paul is joined by Paolo, one his best friends, to compare notes on a big tour of Cambodia and Vietnam (Paul flew to Cambodia, Paolo flew to Vietnam and Cambodia) with many airports, and airlines along the way (not sure about the water on-board a Cambodia Angkor Air). Paul had his worst fly ever (it was no fault of Etihad, just his own!!) and circle…

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60 - Understanding Airline Loyalty Program Status 23:50

5d ago23:50

23:50

In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about the longest domestic flights in the world. Then for the main segment, he looks at airline loyalty program status. There are domestic flights out there that are over ten hours long. And the longest regularly scheduled flight ever was a domestic route. Learn more in this episode. What is airline sta…

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59 - Designing an Airline Brand with Edmond Huot 30:20

19d ago30:20

30:20

This episode starts by looking at why you shouldn’t inflate your life jacket until you are about to leave the aircraft. Andrew then talks with Edmond Huot about airline design and branding. Why are we told not to inflate our life jackets until we are about to exit the plane? There are some important reasons that could mean the difference between li…

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58 - Has Flying Become More Dangerous? 28:32

1M ago28:32

28:32

In this episode, Andrew starts by looking at whether you can get your expired points and miles back. Then he talks about aviation safety, looking at recent incidents and news as well as the bigger historical picture. If your points and miles are expired, can you get them back? Learn more about reinstating your points in this episode. There has been…

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57 - Behind the Scenes of Airline Maintenance with Brian Bermudez Part 2 27:50

2M ago27:50

27:50

This episode features the second part of Andrew’s chat with aircraft maintenance engineer and professor Brian Bermudez. Plus, he looks at whether your points and miles will expire. Do your points and miles expire? If you’re collecting airline loyalty points, you will want to know the answer to this question. With some loyalty programs, the points n…

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136 DXB - Vegan First Class, lounge bouncers, jet stream rush, intermittent flying fasting, improper JFK 2:01:11

2M ago2:01:11

2:01:11

Is Emirates low key encouraging membership to the high mile club? (And how Alex and Layovers saved Paul's Emirates First upgrade. The controller goes "oh that sucks", or why Alex keeps listening to ground whilst traveling (but he always gets the last bag delivery ever). Lounge bouncers (not exactly, but lounge double dipping is a thing). Going agai…

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56 - Behind the Scenes of Airline Maintenance with Brian Bermudez Part 1 24:04

2M ago24:04

24:04

Andrew starts this episode by talking about airline flight numbers. The main segment for this episode features aircraft maintenance technician and professor Brian Bermudez. How do flight numbers get assigned? It depends, but there are some common practices and conventions. Learn more about how airlines choose their flight numbers in this episode. A…

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55 - Flying Around the Globe: Round-the-World Itineraries 28:19

3M ago28:19

28:19

In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about what the different cabin class names mean. Then he looks at round-the-world tickets and how you can take a trip around the globe. Club World, Delta One, Signature Class, and Mint. These are all names of airlines’ lie-flat business class products. What’s with all the different names? What does the …

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135 RAK - Epic tropical lounge, composite burn, full row downgrade, going veg, MAXed out Boeing rant 2:07:31

3M ago2:07:31

2:07:31

Qatar'd? No, that new Al Mourjan Lounge at Doha is stunning — one thing we can't say about that RAK one. Turkish'd? Not really, when a downgrade gets you full emergency exit rows — though that 333 seat made Paul act like an animal. Boeing has gone full MAX for its windows openings (ok, ok, poor one, but come on Boeing, do better!) — the new 350-100…

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54 - All About Aviation Weather with Doug Morris 24:58

3M ago24:58

24:58

This episode starts by looking at why involuntary downgrades happen and what to do if you get involuntary downgraded. Andrew then talks to airline captain Doug Morris about aviation weather and how it affects your flight. Nobody likes purchasing a premium cabin ticket and then being downgraded to a worse seat. Why might this happen and what should …

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53 - How the Global Air Travel System Works Together 26:20

3M ago26:20

26:20

Andrew starts this episode by talking about how much airliners weigh and important takeaways from recent aviation incidents. Then he looks at the international organizations that exist to keep the world of air travel functioning seamlessly. It’s no secret that the aircraft that we fly on are massive, but how much do they actually weigh? Andrew delv…

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52 - When to Book Your Flight: Travel Hacks & Trends with Christie Hudson 24:48

4M ago24:48

24:48

In this episode, Andrew starts by looking at how you can fly on the world’s largest airliner – the Airbus A380 – these days. The main segment features Expedia travel expert Christie Hudson who is here to share data-driven air hacks and travel trends. Have you ever wanted to fly on the Airbus A380? Nicknamed the superjumbo, it’s the largest passenge…

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51 - Travel Tips: 2023 Year-in-Review Part 2 22:04

4M ago22:04

22:04

This is the second part of our 2023 year-in-review. Our guests from throughout the year are sharing their travel tips and insights in a series of previously unaired clips. What are some essential items to pack according to a flight attendant? Episode 30 guest Lara Ketterman shares her thoughts. What is the Southwest Companion Pass? Episode 36/37 gu…

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50 - Celebrating 50 Episodes & 2023 Year-in-Review Part 1 20:49

5M ago20:49

20:49

Flying Smarter is celebrating 50 episodes! This episode contains some special announcements as well as the first part of our 2023 year-in-review. What training do flight attendants get for dealing with panicked passengers? Former flight attendant and Episode 45 guest Carrie Bradley answers this question in this episode. Air traffic controller Andy …

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134 HKG - All business class 321neo, biometrics AI airports, Qatar 2.0, boarding group 0, IFE gold standard 2:02:54

5M ago2:02:54

2:02:54

Alex tells us all about his return to Hong Kong, with Cathay setting a new gold standard in IFE over Emirates (Greg flew China Southern, and, errr, well). Paul flies the all business class 321neo from La Compagnie from Orly to Newark (road traffic was key to that story, but traffic there is none to board, how crazily fast is that, kudos La Compagni…

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49 - Why Flying is Miserable with Ganesh Sitaraman 25:33

5M ago25:33

25:33

Andrew starts this episode by talking about why we board and deplane from the left side of the aircraft. Afterwards, the main segment of this episode features law professor Ganesh Sitaraman, who joins Andrew to talk about why flying is miserable and what we can do about it from a regulatory perspective. In the last episode, we talked a lot about bo…

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48 - Boarding and Deplaning: How We Get On and Off the Plane 24:08

6M ago24:08

24:08

In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about whether you can sleep overnight in an airport terminal. Then he looks at the different ways we board and deplane our flights. Can you sleep overnight in an airport terminal? The answer depends on where you are and there are a lot of factors at play. Some airports have facilities to help travelers …

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47 - On the Airport Ramp with Tyler Crook 27:45

6M ago27:45

27:45

This episode starts by looking at how to ensure that you are within your baggage allowances so that you avoid surprise fees at the airport. Andrew then talks to ramp agent Tyler Crook to get a look at what goes on outside your plane on the airport ramp. Have you ever been surprised by extra bags fees at the airport? Or have you had a carry on that …

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133 ALA - Bundling the unbundling, Condor Brewdog, BER secret door, overhead bin booking, inaugural JetBlue, LH sneakers, with Alex Vukolova 1:51:40

6M ago1:51:40

1:51:40

So small, cozy, cute, a very special airport, that was Tegel, not BER: can the finally (nearly) finished Berlin Brandenburg measure up to the "poor but sexy" German capital? At least the cleverly named lounges have an even cleverer backdoor (and, hey, it's not a poor bus station like Schoenfeld). Bundling the unbundling: a (great) rant by Alex (Hun…

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Se3ep10: A Reflection Episode 27:24

6M ago27:24

27:24

Join hosts Tessa Diphoorn and Brianne McGonigle Leyh on the finale episode of Travelling Concepts on Air. In this special episode, Tessa and Brianne reflect on the past three seasons, discuss insights and experiences, and contemplate the podcast's journey. Learn more about the podcast on our website. You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and In…

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Se3ep9: LABOUR 45:31

6M ago45:31

45:31

In this episode, Tessa Diphoorn and Brianne McGonigle Leyh discuss the concept of LABOUR together with Prof. Dr. Rutger Claassen (Political Philosophy and Economic Ethics) and Dr. Martijn Smit (Economic Geography). Learn more about the podcast on our website. There, you can find a list of literature and other recommendations that are made each epis…

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46 - Surviving a Schedule Change 21:00

7M ago21:00

21:00

In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about where airliners are assembled. Then he looks at schedule changes and how to deal with them. The planes that we fly are on are huge and aircraft manufacturers therefore have massive facilities to produce them. Find out where these aircraft assembly facilities are located around the world. Did you k…

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132 BLQ - Finnair hippos, IST hugeness, fast track lounge, Super NES passport, Midfield Tom Cruise run 1:49:32

7M ago1:49:32

1:49:32

Paul tries multiple Italian airports, Alex finally visits the new Istanbul (and flies Turkish for the first time!). The passport blowing border official trick (it doesn't work better than the Super NES cartridge blowing). BA will soon introduce water bottles the size of mini bar vodkas (at least it seems so). The Magical Finnish hippos, another fir…

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45 - Flying with a Baby with Carrie Bradley 25:49

7M ago25:49

25:49

Andrew starts this episode by talking about airline seat map websites. The main segment for this episode features family travel expert and former flight attendant Carrie Bradley. Where can you find airline seat maps? The ones provided by the airlines often don’t have much information. Learn about third-party websites that provide valuable details a…

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44 - The Lasting Impacts of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks 26:01

8M ago26:01

26:01

In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about why airplane cabins are so dry and what you can do about it. Then he looks at the lasting impacts of the 9/11 attacks on air travel today. Why do aircraft cabins feel so dry? If you’ve ever felt this way, you’re not wrong. Find out why this is the case and what you can do about it in this episode.…

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43 - How to Avoid Getting Bumped from Your Flight 23:59

8M ago23:59

23:59

Andrew starts by talking about why fares are so cheap in Europe when compared to North America. Then, the main segment for this episode looks at how you can avoid getting bumped from your flight. Why are fares in Europe cheaper than those in North America? It comes down to a bunch of factors, including geography and government legislation. Learn mo…

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131 NRT - The Amazing Zipair Race from London to California to Tokyo to Osaka and back 2:12:30

8M ago2:12:30

2:12:30

Combini, tamago sando, Skyliner, vending machines, ekiben, baseball Suica cards, yes we discuss Japan, where Alex was earlier this summer. And yes we talk (err, Alex talks) about air travel too, British Airways, Southwest, Hawaiian, ANA, and, drumroll, Zipair — not in that order, and with hops at London Heathrow, San Jose, San Francisco, Tokyo Nari…

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42 - Exploring the Essential Air Service with Joey Gerardi 30:12

9M ago30:12

30:12

This episode of Flying Smarter starts off by talking about Real ID and which plane has lavatories on the cargo hold level. Aviation writer and video producer Joey Gerardi then joins Andrew to talk about the United States Essential Air Service. In the last episode of Flying Smarter, we covered trusted traveler programs including Global Entry. A list…

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41 - Talking About Trusted Traveler Programs 25:18

9M ago25:18

25:18

In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about the future of jumbo jets. Then he looks at trusted traveler programs that can help you save time at the airport. The Airbus A380 and Boeing 747 are both out of production, so what is the future of jumbo jets? Listen to what Andrew has to say in response to this listener question. Want to save time…

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130 MSP - Cheap travel and the hamster wheel of miles and status in the post-Covid devaluation times, with Kyle 'Hello Kitty' Potter 1:49:20

9M ago1:49:20

1:49:20

Kyle Potter, Executive Editor at Thrifty Traveler, all-around awesome(ly smart) dude, Hello Kitty enthusiast (well, it's that EVA Air flight, you'll see!), and (very) long time Layovers listener and friend, tells us all about why MSP is the best thing ever, like everything in Minnesota — but also whether cheap travel is still possible in the curren…

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40 - Navigating the Airports of New York City 23:47

9M ago23:47

23:47

Andrew starts by talking about whether or not you should build your own connection. Then, the main segment for this episode looks at the airports of New York City. Should you book connecting flights on two separate tickets? This is a practice that could save you money when booking your flight but also comes with substantial risks. This episode take…

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39 - Inside Air Traffic Control with Andy Watson 30:01

10M ago30:01

30:01

This episode starts by looking at which planes have an upper deck. Andrew then talks with air traffic controller Andy Watson to get an inside look at what goes on inside the world of air traffic control. Have you ever seen a double-decker aircraft? Or have you ever been on one? Find out how to tell what they are in this episode. Andy Watson shares …

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Se3ep8: BORDER 46:21

10M ago46:21

46:21

In this episode, Tessa Diphoorn and Brianne McGonigle Leyh discuss the concept of BORDER together with Dr. Ilse van Liempt (Urban Geography) and Dr. Özge Bilgili (interdisciplinary social science) Learn more about the podcast on our website. There, you can find a list of literature and other recommendations that are made each episode. You can also …

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129 GVA - Attaché bromance, Air Force Ones, 777X windows, fly with film, Covid weight, Vomit Pro, Brian Shul 2:07:47

10M ago2:07:47

2:07:47

We flew to Geneva to record an episode of Attaché (now on YouTube, link below), so how were our flights, and what did we think of the airport (the new C-Gates are excellent, the time at immigration not always). Does too much info add unnecessary travel stress? (Aka Flighty is Paul's IFE of choice in lounges). Is Covid wear and tear a thing? Some ai…

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38 - The Story of the Boeing 737 MAX 25:33

10M ago25:33

25:33

In this episode, Andrew talks about why flights often don’t divert to the nearest airport. For the main segment, he looks at the story of the infamous Boeing 737 MAX. Why do flights sometimes divert to an airport that hours away? Doesn’t make it the most sense to land at the nearest airport? There are lots of considerations that go into diversions.…

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37 - Finding Cheap Flights & Traveling on a Budget with Kendyl Grender Part 2 26:53

11M ago26:53

26:53

This episode has the second part of a two-part discussion about travel hacking and budget travel with Kendyl Grender. In this episode, Andrew continues his talk with her, covering points and miles, how budget travel can include luxury experiences, and more. Plus, he looks at airplane age. How old is the plane that you’re flying on? How do you find …

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128 AUH - Etihad 2.0, Midfield mirage, Swiss cheeseboard, 40000ft silent floating, Louis Vuitton lounging 2:00:41

11M ago2:00:41

2:00:41

Do you have a number? The saga of Alex trying to beat boarding time at Lisbon (you won't believe he, of all people, made that mistake). A completely charming SWISS cheese board on-board (and cows in the Zurich airport train). Etihad 2.0 are quietly great, a tasteful experience we appreciate (and flying over the Arabian Gulf is a sight to be seen), …

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Se3ep7: EFFICIENCY 43:54

11M ago43:54

43:54

In this episode, Tessa Diphoorn and Brianne McGonigle Leyh discuss the concept of EFFICIENCY together with Dr. Matteo Gazzani (Thermodynamic) and Dr. Coco Kanters (Economic Anthropology). Learn more about the podcast on our website. There, you can find a list of literature and other recommendations that are made each episode. You can also find us o…

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36 - Finding Cheap Flights & Traveling on a Budget with Kendyl Grender Part 1 21:57

11M ago21:57

21:57

Andrew starts this episode by talking about birds in airport terminals. The main segment for this episode is the first part of a conversation with Kendyl Grender, a budget traveler and creator of Kendyl Travels. Have you ever seen a bird flying around the interior of an airport terminal? Learn about why this is fairly common and what airports do ab…

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35 - The Runway: A Mile of Pavement That Will Take You Anywhere 23:49

12M ago23:49

23:49

In this episode, Andrew talks about an essential piece of airport infrastructure: runways. Plus, he looks at airline codes. In Episode 33, we covered airline codes. But what about airline codes? Learn more in this episode. Did you know that there’s a secretive US government airline that flies people to places like Area 51? Find out about this airli…

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127 JFK T8 - Mint Studio wow, airfare inflation, BEY dual time, increased turbulences, why do you go to a lounge? 1:59:12

1y ago1:59:12

1:59:12

Alex gets lost at JFK T8, only to encounter crazy turbulences over the Atlantic (a future worsening trend). But how did he get there? Finally testing what Paul did in 2021, the Mint Studio — a hope for the future of long haul narrow bodies. Airfare prices are way up from 2019 (more than inflation!), is that temporary, or what prices will be, and sh…

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Se3ep6: INSTITUTIONS 49:58

1y ago49:58

49:58

In this episode, Tessa Diphoorn and Brianne McGonigle Leyh discuss the concept of INSTITUTIONS together with Prof. dr. Bas van Bavel (Social and Economic History) and Dr. Millicent Churcher (Social and Political Philosophy). Learn more about the podcast on our website. There, you can find a list of literature and other recommendations that are made…

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34 - Medical Emergencies, Travel Tips & More: Insights from Our 2022 Guests 23:38

1y ago23:38

23:38

Andrew starts by talking about why flight deck doors are often open during boarding. The main segment for this episode features previously unaired clips from our 2022 guests. If you board through the front door of an aircraft, you may have noticed that you can often catch a glimpse of the cockpit through the open flight deck door. Why is this door …

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33 - Decoding Airport Codes 24:09

1y ago24:09

24:09

Andrew starts by talking about one of the aspects of flying that causes the most nervousness: turbulence. Then, the main segment for this episode looks at airport codes. Should we be afraid of turbulence? While turbulence can be nerve-wracking even for frequent flyers, there isn’t all that much to be worried about. Learn more in this episode and ch…

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32 - A Look at Loyalty Programs with Mark Ross-Smith 29:11

1y ago29:11

29:11

This episode starts by looking at why you have to put your seat back and tray table up before landing. Andrew then talks with StatusMatch CEO and former airline loyalty program head Mark Ross-Smith about airline loyalty programs. Why do you have to put your seat back and tray table up before landing? It’s all about safety. Learn more in this episod…

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Se3ep5: EXPERIMENT 44:06

1y ago44:06

44:06

In this episode, Tessa Diphoorn and Brianne McGonigle Leyh discuss the concept of EXPERIMENT together with Prof. dr. ir. Vincent Buskens and Dr. Thijs Hagendijk. Learn more about the podcast on our website. There, you can find a list of literature and other recommendations that are made each episode. You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and In…

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31 - Five Unique Air Travel Experiences 24:05

1y ago24:05

24:05

In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about the dirtiest parts of a plane. Then he explores five unique air travel experiences, sharing some of the most interesting offerings out there. What are the dirtiest parts of a plane? Is it the lavatory or is it closer to where you’re sitting? Find out more in this episode. Did you know that there’s…

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126 MAD - Mad dash at MADrid, skip the JAL banana, BA/LHR chagrin, Lufthansa seat Tetris, Emirates is Apple 2:02:17

1y ago2:02:17

2:02:17

How is it we had never actually done MAD as an episode title? This ends today, however the mad MADrid dash from T4S to T4 never does. Alex has lots to say about BA and it's …not great (he's not alone to think like this). Paul calls it, the better London airport is definitively Gatwick (stop being a wannabe posh by preferring LHR). Lufthansa introdu…

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Se3ep4: PRIVACY 37:55

1y ago37:55

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In this episode, Tessa Diphoorn and Brianne McGonigle Leyh discuss the concept of PRIVACY together with Prof. Dr. Jojanneke van der Toorn and Dr. Martine Veldhuizen. Learn more about the podcast on our website. There, you can find a list of literature and other recommendations that are made each episode. You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook an…

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30 - Behind the Scenes of Long-Haul Flying with Lara Ketterman 29:24

1y ago29:24

29:24

This episode of Flying Smarter starts off by looking at why some window seats are missing a window. Flight attendant Lara Ketterman then joins Andrew to provide a behind-the-scenes look at long-haul flying. Why are some window seats missing the window? This can be frustrating for those who choose a window seat to look outside. Learn more in this ep…

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