We start the show sharing how busy our weeks were with snow on the East Coast and in the Midwest. Drew discusses deicing challenges with moderate to heavy snow and Doug talks about how weather issues around the sytem are constantly changing his flying schedule. Drew explores going back to pilot school to get his private pilot's license with Doug encouraging him that its never too late to learn. Also on this episode:2021 was the safest year for flying since 2017Airlines cancel over 1,000 flights per day for the 11th straight dayAllegiant buys 50 new 737 Max jetsKenya Airways and South African Airways may join forces5g rollout delayed due to FAA concerns about interference with avionicsWe end the show with Drew answering a listener question about how arrival gates are chosen.Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/