About this episode

Scott McCartney and Doug Parker reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with guest Beverley Bass, discussing aviation and industry updates.

Scott McCartney with Guest Co-Host Doug Parker. Guest: Beverley Bass, Pilot, American Airlines - Remembering 9/11 - 25 years later plus reflections on Come From Away. Also: Doug Parker receives 2026 L. Welch Pogue Award for Lifetime Achievement in Aviation; SWA confirms lounge openings; Sean Duffy withholding ATC pay increases; Listener input on BNA renaming, EU security.

People in this episode

Host: Scott McCartney

Guests: Doug Parker, Beverley Bass

Topics covered

• 9/11 remembrance
• aviation achievements
• airline industry news
• listener engagement
• pilot experiences

Keywords

• 9/11
• aviation
• Doug Parker
• Beverley Bass
• American Airlines
• Come From Away
• SWA
• listener input
• BNA renaming

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Airlines, SWA, L. Welch Pogue Award, ATC, EU

Books & works: Come From Away

Places: BNA

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