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Aug 2023
22m 35s

Mile High Meltdowns: Air Travel Failures

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From flight delays, to cancellations, to mid-flight fights, there is always chaos in sky. Desi Lydic and Roy Wood Jr. discuss air travel in America and the recent failures of the FAA. Trevor weighs in on flight attendants not being paid during boarding, and Ronny Chieng gives airlines advice on how to make flying a less miserable experience. See omnystudio.c ... Show More
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