Topic: Flight Diversion

5 chapters across the catalog

Old Bag
Episode 1735 7:12 - 8:51

1735: Old Bag

Donald Trump, DEI Rhetoric and Female Pilot Training

Donald Trump is credited with "honey-potting" the Democratic Party by focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) following a recent air crash. The discussion examines the training of a female pilot involved in the incident, debating the significance of having 450 to 500 flight hours. The hosts argue that the focus on her identity is a political distraction.

Blotto
Episode 562 10:42 - 14:19

562: Blotto

Flight Diversions, San Jose Airport Logistics

A group of high school musicians from Thailand had their flight diverted from LAX to San Jose Airport, 400 miles away, following the shooting. The logistics of this diversion are questioned given the proximity of other Southern California airports like Ontario or Burbank. The explanation provided suggests that airline fuel planning and pre-set alternates often dictate such long-distance diversions during emergencies.

Episode 411 3:36 - 6:23

411: Seal Team 666

CNN Coverage of the Bangor Flight Diversion

A report from CNN featuring an eyewitness named Andrew describes an unscheduled flight landing in Bangor, Maine, due to a suspicious passenger. The hosts criticize the reporting style of CNN's Brooke Baldwin and Andrew's testimony. They reiterate their theory that the "cheeseburger" mention was a trigger for this security event.