Episode 357 - Flydubai 1073

Aired on October 12, 2026

Doug and Drew are back from their overly dramatic trips overseas and we get back on track, well kind of. We discuss:

• Schengen vs. Non-Schengen

• Update on Western planes stuck in Russia 

• New British Airways A380 configuration 

• FlyDubai Flight 1073

• Airmailbag (or luftposttache in German)

Doug’s recommedation for Japan trips:

• Carry around 20,000 yen (about $125)

• Most places take card

• Trains are very easy

• Don’t tip

• 7-11 egg salad sammy 

Tokyo

• Tokyo Tower

• Imperial Palace 

• Shibuya Crossing

• Tsukiji Outer Market

Osaka

• Kuromon Market

• Namba (nightlife district)

• Okonomiyaki (omelet type dish)

Kyoto

• Kyoto Imperial Palace

• Fushimi Inari Shrine

• Nishiki Market