The Next Trip - An Aviation and Travel Podcast
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The Next Trip - An Aviation and Travel Podcast
Boarding Pass 334: Airfares Continue to Rise
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Aired on April 27, 2026
Drew 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 results
- Trump opposed to some mergers, but not others
- A European airline adds fees after tickets are sold
- Alaska says it is not increasing fares due to rising fuel costs
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