# Airlines on The No Agenda Show

Airlines comes up in 379 chapters across 322 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2007 to July 2026.

- **Chapters:** 379
- **Episodes:** 322
- **Discussed:** December 2007 – July 2026
- **Related topics:** [Tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [Faa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faa.md), [Boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), [Amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [Aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation.md), [Klm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/klm.md), [Pilot Shortage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pilot-shortage.md), [Airbus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Aviation Safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-safety.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 379

### Delta-KLM Flight Experience, Adam Curry's Recognition

- **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-02
- **Time:** 3:30–5:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/delta-klm-flight-experience-adam-curry-s-recognition.md

Adam Curry recounts his travel experience flying from Austin to Amsterdam on a Delta-KLM codeshare flight. He describes an interaction with a flight attendant who recognized him not as a media figure, but as the father of his daughter, Christina. The anecdote serves as a humorous reflection on his past fame and current status.

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### Airline Near Misses, FAA Safety and Runway Incursions

- **Episode:** [1881: Cow Cartel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1881-cow-cartel.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-28
- **Time:** 1:56:24–2:00:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1881-cow-cartel/chapter/airline-near-misses-faa-safety-and-runway-incursions.md

A series of "near misses" at airports in Boston, Nashville, and JFK has prompted calls from the NTSB and pilots' unions for mandatory GPS-based air traffic receivers on all planes. While the FAA claims runway incursion rates have decreased, the organization representing the nation's airlines reveals there are hundreds of unreported close calls daily. The hosts suggest the push for new equipment is driven by military contractors seeking to sell "next-gen" aviation systems.

Keywords: [faa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faa.md), [delta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta.md), [american airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-airlines.md), [ntsb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ntsb.md), [air traffic control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-traffic-control.md), [gps](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gps.md)

### Donor Credits, Southwest Airlines Pricing, Birthday Announcements

- **Episode:** [1869: Trollery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1869-trollery.md)
- **Published:** 2026-05-17
- **Time:** 2:26:24–2:33:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1869-trollery/chapter/donor-credits-southwest-airlines-pricing-birthday-announcements.md

The show concludes with a final reading of donor credits and a critique of Southwest Airlines' recent price increases and changes to their boarding process. The hosts acknowledge various "Value for Value" supporters, including a hot dog maker and a recurring "boob donation." Birthday wishes are extended to several community members before the final sign-off.

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### LaGuardia Airport Collision, Fire Truck Transponder Controversy

- **Episode:** [1854: Rackout](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1854-rackout.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-26
- **Time:** 1:19:57–1:25:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1854-rackout/chapter/laguardia-airport-collision-fire-truck-transponder-controversy.md

An investigation into a fatal collision at LaGuardia Airport reveals that the involved fire truck lacked a transponder, preventing the ASDX safety system from alerting controllers. The incident occurred while the truck was responding to an emergency declared by a United Airlines pilot regarding fumes in a cabin. Critics point to the New York Port Authority's refusal to fund transponders for ground vehicles as a primary factor in the tragedy.

Keywords: [laguardia airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/laguardia-airport.md), [ntsb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ntsb.md), jennifer homendy, [transponders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transponders.md), [air traffic control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-traffic-control.md), [united airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-airlines.md)

### Southwest Flight 2094, Ramadan Prayer Misunderstanding

- **Episode:** [1849: Hose Water](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-08
- **Time:** 1:16:23–1:19:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/southwest-flight-2094-ramadan-prayer-misunderstanding.md

A SWAT team swarmed Southwest Flight 2094 after a passenger set a timer on his phone to pray for Ramadan, which was misinterpreted as a threat. The plane was evacuated in Nashville, and passengers were subjected to extensive searches. Adam Curry links this incident to a broader "fear-based" political strategy used to drive Republican turnout by highlighting the perceived threat of Islam.

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### Airline Boarding Policies, Active Military Status

- **Episode:** [1071: Commie Comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey.md)
- **Published:** 2025-12-31
- **Time:** 13:15–14:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1071-commie-comey/chapter/airline-boarding-policies-active-military-status.md

A discussion on airline travel focuses on Southwest Airlines' boarding procedures for families and military personnel. The hosts question the specific definition of "active military" in the context of preboarding. They joke about the phrasing implying soldiers must be in combat gear or ready for immediate action to qualify for early entry.

Keywords: [southwest airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southwest-airlines.md), airline boarding, active military, preboarding

### DHS Purchase of Engineless Spirit Airlines Planes

- **Episode:** [1815: Attunement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1815-attunement.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-09
- **Time:** 2:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1815-attunement/chapter/dhs-purchase-of-engineless-spirit-airlines-planes.md

DHS reportedly authorized the purchase of ten Spirit Airlines planes that lacked engines and were not actually owned by the airline at the time of the transaction. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is mentioned in relation to the controversy, which surfaced via a report in The Guardian. While purchasing airframes and engines separately is a standard aviation practice, the ownership status of the specific Spirit Airlines fleet remains a point of contention.

Keywords: [kristi noem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristi-noem.md), [spirit airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spirit-airlines.md), [department of homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-homeland-security.md), [the guardian](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-guardian.md), aircraft engines

### Turning Point USA Leadership and Air Traffic Control Spats

- **Episode:** [1801: Hate of Speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1801-hate-of-speech.md)
- **Published:** 2025-09-21
- **Time:** 3:00:03–3:05:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1801-hate-of-speech/chapter/turning-point-usa-leadership-and-air-traffic-control-spats.md

Erica Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, has been named CEO of Turning Point USA. In a separate segment, an air traffic control recording is played featuring a controller scolding a Spirit Airlines pilot for a lack of responsiveness near Air Force One. Host Adam Curry, a pilot, explains the necessity of quick radio responses in busy airspace.

Keywords: [turning point usa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turning-point-usa.md), [erica kirk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/erica-kirk.md), [air traffic control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-traffic-control.md), [spirit airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spirit-airlines.md), [air force one](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-force-one.md), cirrus

### TSA Security Updates, Biometric Boarding and Laptop Bombs

- **Episode:** [1782: Circularity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1782-circularity.md)
- **Published:** 2025-07-17
- **Time:** 2:32:52–2:37:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1782-circularity/chapter/tsa-security-updates-biometric-boarding-and-laptop-bombs.md

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced plans to streamline TSA processes, potentially removing liquid restrictions and allowing travelers to walk through scanners without stopping. Major carriers like Delta are already implementing biometric systems where passengers use facial recognition instead of boarding passes. The discussion reminisces about the evolution of airport security, from the simple magnetometers of the 1980s to the "laptop bomb" scares that led to more rigorous screening protocols.

Keywords: [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [kristi noem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kristi-noem.md), [delta airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), [biometrics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biometrics.md), [real id](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-id.md), [airport security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md)

### Boeing, China Trade War, Aerospace Tariffs

- **Episode:** [1756: AG Barbie](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1756-ag-barbie.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-17
- **Time:** 1:24:30–1:26:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1756-ag-barbie/chapter/boeing-china-trade-war-aerospace-tariffs.md

China has ordered its major airlines to pause orders for Boeing aircraft in retaliation for U.S. trade tariffs. This move affects nearly 180 planned jet deliveries over the next three years, potentially benefiting European rival Airbus. Airlines like Delta and Ryanair are expressing concern over the 20% duties and the collapse of long-standing duty-free aerospace agreements.

Keywords: [boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [airbus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus.md), [ryanair](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ryanair.md), [delta airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), [aerospace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aerospace.md)

### Delta Flight Landing Incident and Pilot Training

- **Episode:** [1750: SPLESH!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1750-splesh.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-27
- **Time:** 1:51:25–1:53:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1750-splesh/chapter/delta-flight-landing-incident-and-pilot-training.md

Data from the black box of a recent Delta flight incident reveals the aircraft suffered a hard landing with a sink rate exceeding 1,000 feet per minute, causing the right rear landing gear to snap. While some social media speculation focused on the female first officer's experience level, investigators note she met all regulatory requirements and was flying under the supervision of a highly experienced trainer. The incident is currently attributed to human error during difficult wind conditions.

Keywords: [delta airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), landing gear, [pilot error](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pilot-error.md), [black box](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-box.md), [aviation safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-safety.md)

### Toronto Plane Crash, Flight Attendant Heroism, and DEI Pilots

- **Episode:** [1740: DOGE-CAM](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1740-doge-cam.md)
- **Published:** 2025-02-20
- **Time:** 1:35:45–1:42:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1740-doge-cam/chapter/toronto-plane-crash-flight-attendant-heroism-and-dei-pilots.md

An Endeavor Airlines flight crash-landed and flipped at Toronto's Pearson Airport, resulting in no fatalities. The discussion highlights the heroic actions of the flight attendants during the evacuation and pushes back against immediate speculation blaming DEI hiring practices for the accident.

Keywords: toronto pearson airport, endeavor airlines, [dei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dei.md), [flight attendants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-attendants.md), crj, [aviation safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-safety.md)

### Delta CEO on FAA Cuts, Radar Technology, and T-Cell Exhaustion

- **Episode:** [1740: DOGE-CAM](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1740-doge-cam.md)
- **Published:** 2025-02-20
- **Time:** 1:46:08–1:48:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1740-doge-cam/chapter/delta-ceo-on-faa-cuts-radar-technology-and-t-cell-exhaustion.md

Delta's CEO dismisses concerns that FAA staff cuts will impact safety, noting the cuts targeted non-critical functions. Simultaneously, Yale scientists report findings of T-cell exhaustion and prolonged spike protein production in some COVID-19 vaccine recipients.

Keywords: [delta airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), [faa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faa.md), [radar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radar.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [t-cells](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/t-cells.md), [yale](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yale.md)

### Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 243, Russian Air Defense

- **Episode:** [1725: Artificial Indian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1725-artificial-indian.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-29
- **Time:** 7:11–14:10
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1725-artificial-indian/chapter/azerbaijan-airlines-flight-243-russian-air-defense.md

Russian President Vladimir Putin issued an apology to Azerbaijan following the crash of a passenger aircraft in Russian airspace, though he stopped short of taking full responsibility. The Kremlin claims Russian air defenses were active in the Grozny region to repel Ukrainian combat drones at the time of the incident. Azerbaijan officials and international experts point to shrapnel damage on the fuselage as evidence of a missile strike, leading to suspended flights to several Russian cities.

Keywords: azerbaijan airlines, [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), grozny, [air defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-defense.md), [kazakhstan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kazakhstan.md)

### Delta Airlines Travel Delays, Biometric Boarding Systems

- **Episode:** [1723: Quademic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1723-quademic.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-22
- **Time:** 3:46–5:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1723-quademic/chapter/delta-airlines-travel-delays-biometric-boarding-systems.md

Travel from Austin to Florence via New York involved a four-hour delay due to a pilot shortage at Delta Airlines. Curry observes that TSA and Delta have fully implemented facial recognition for international boarding, eliminating the need for physical passports or boarding passes at the gate. The system relies on biometric data already stored in the federal database.

Keywords: [delta airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [facial recognition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facial-recognition.md), biometric boarding, [detroit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/detroit.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md)

### Russian Stowaway at JFK and Facial Recognition Setup

- **Episode:** [1718: On The Fritz](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1718-on-the-fritz.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-05
- **Time:** 2:39:42–2:43:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1718-on-the-fritz/chapter/russian-stowaway-at-jfk-and-facial-recognition-setup.md

A Russian national snuck onto a Delta flight at JFK International Airport without a ticket or ID, leading to her detention in France and eventual return to the U.S. This security breach is being interpreted by some as a "setup" to justify the mandatory implementation of facial recognition technology at all airports. While a bipartisan group of senators has opposed the expansion of biometric surveillance, incidents like this provide the TSA with a narrative for increased security measures.

Keywords: [jfk airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jfk-airport.md), stowaway, [delta airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), [facial recognition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facial-recognition.md), [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md)

### MH17 Commemoration and Sir Lather of Indecision

- **Episode:** [1365: Vaccine Poverty](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1365-vaccine-poverty.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-30
- **Time:** 2:07:04–2:08:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1365-vaccine-poverty/chapter/mh17-commemoration-and-sir-lather-of-indecision.md

Sir Lather of Indecision from the Netherlands donated 298 euros to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. The donation honors four specific victims and criticizes the Dutch government's handling of the investigation. The hosts reflect on the lack of definitive answers seven years after the tragedy.

Keywords: [mh17](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mh17.md), [malaysia airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malaysia-airlines.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md)

### Boeing 737 MAX Rudder System Issues

- **Episode:** [1699: Entomophagy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1699-entomophagy.md)
- **Published:** 2024-09-29
- **Time:** 21:33–24:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1699-entomophagy/chapter/boeing-737-max-rudder-system-issues.md

The NTSB issued an urgent safety warning regarding the rudder control system on certain Boeing 737 MAX and NG aircraft after a United Airlines flight experienced stuck pedals in Newark. Investigators determined that a sealed bearing from supplier Collins Aerospace was incorrectly assembled. Boeing has notified affected operators, and United Airlines has reportedly replaced the faulty components.

Keywords: [boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), [737 max](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/737-max.md), rudder control, [united airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-airlines.md), [collins aerospace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/collins-aerospace.md), [ntsb](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ntsb.md)

### China Comac C919, Delta Maintenance Accident

- **Episode:** [1690: Corn Sweat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1690-corn-sweat.md)
- **Published:** 2024-08-29
- **Time:** 2:05:41–2:09:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1690-corn-sweat/chapter/china-comac-c919-delta-maintenance-accident.md

China's homegrown C919 passenger jet is entering service with major Chinese carriers, positioning itself as a competitor to the Boeing 737. In related aviation news, two Delta Airlines employees were killed at the Atlanta airport when a tire component ruptured during maintenance. The hosts discuss the ongoing reputational struggles of Boeing.

Keywords: comac c919, [air china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-china.md), [boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), [delta airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), [atlanta airport](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/atlanta-airport.md), industrial accident

### Citizens Defending Freedom Conference, Airline Pilot Hiring Trends

- **Episode:** [1683: Rainbow of Rockets](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1683-rainbow-of-rockets.md)
- **Published:** 2024-08-04
- **Time:** 8:05–11:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1683-rainbow-of-rockets/chapter/citizens-defending-freedom-conference-airline-pilot-hiring-trends.md

A trip to Frisco, Texas, to attend the Citizens Defending Freedom gala organized by The Remnant Alliance is described. During the flight, a safety pilot noted that major airlines like Spirit and Alaska have slowed hiring due to aircraft delivery delays. The conference is characterized as an inside look at the Christian nationalist movement, featuring a significant percentage of Black pastors.

Keywords: [frisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/frisco.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), remnant alliance, [christian nationalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/christian-nationalism.md), [spirit airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spirit-airlines.md), [alaska airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alaska-airlines.md)

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