Boarding Pass 228: Here Today, Gone ToMaui
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Drew is back from Hong Kong and Doug is about to do domestic legs from Chicago, to Denver,  and then to Maui. How does he pack for this? We discuss: US adds 303,000 jobs, more than forecast, promising a strong summer travel season. Doug and Drew love to name lounges according to their themes. Is the “Captain Cook “ lounge at SFO related to Pan Am’s Clipper Club lounges? Alaska Airlines reveals how much Boeing paid them in damages for the 737-9 grounding. SAS’ bankruptcy filing has been approved by a US court, allowing it to reorganize and exit as a stronger airline. Economy airline tickets are 9% more expensive than in 2019 but premium tickets are down by 3%. Is this good or bad for the airlines. What are the commandments from the FAR/AIM on airspeeds in different classes of air spaces? Join the conversation!  https://www.nexttripnetwork.com
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