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Drew 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 2026
WestJet does a 180
One of Drew’s predictions is already correct
GLP-1 drugs and an impact on aviation
WSJ 2025 Airline Rankings 
Airport architecture 
Listener feedback 
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Drew flew to SFO for happy hour and Doug did AF mission planning which didn’t go as planned. We discuss:
Iran Airspace
Our 2026 predictions
Aircraft emergency FAA tower alerts
Delta finally orders the 787
Allegiant merges with Sun Country 
Africa’s biggest airport begins construction
Listener comments
2026 Next Trip Predictions
Doug:
Geopolitical issues/airspace closures become the norm
Big 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 internationally
Southwest orders 787s for international flights. BWI-LHR, OAKHND
797 is introduced….mini 787
United makes good on A350 order with 50 -1000s
Links from the show - Drew’s recommendation for Peking duck in San Francisco:
Z and Y Peking Duck
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Doug 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 flights
Avelo reduces flying and staff
Alaska orders over 100 aircraft and gets its first widebody
A Boom Overture update
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Doug 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 jesus
Gate allocation
Listener feedback 
2026 look-ahead 
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Aired on December 29, 2025
Doug and Drew are taking a week off. Enjoy this class episode from August 15, 2023 with Oscar Munoz of United Airlines. 
Doug and Drew interview Oscar Munoz, recent CEO and Chairman of United Airlines. Oscar talks about how he turned around a major US airline and put it on a path to success. We talk about his new book “Turnaround Time” which chronicles his life and career and fulfilling his American dream. Oscar discusses with us:
How he put safety and people first as he turned United around
Oscar’s thoughts on the Archer Midnight eVTOL and Boom Supersonic Overture
Surviving a heart attack and the resilience to bounce back stronger
Advice for people entering the airline industry
Thoughts on the current state of the airline industry and its future
We don’t let Oscar leave without answering some avgeek questions! 
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