Now Boarding: Why airlines are turning to larger planes to defeat airport congestion

Now Boarding: Why airlines are turning to larger planes to defeat airport congestion


“Now Boarding” is a weekly podcast about air journey and the small business of flying. CNBC airlines reporter Leslie Josephs and CNBC senior producer Erin Black delve into matters like turbulence, airline status, boarding, jumbo jets and all matters aviation. Enjoy this episode and other folks on CNBC’s YouTube channel every Sunday.

On this episode of “Now Boarding” Leslie and Erin go over how airlines are turning to even larger planes that suit more passengers to increase although airport congestion, superior expenses and a pilot scarcity limit their skill to add flights.



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