Eye on Travel

Eye on Travel — New York City — February 1, 2025

Locations in this article:  New York City, NY
This week’s broadcast of Eye on Travel is from New York City. I’ll have all the latest on the investigation into American Airlines Flight 5342 and its collision with a military helicopter. The clues investigators are seeking, and the questions that must be answered. And what this tragedy means for an urgent restructuring of the FAA. Then, Mike Boyd, Boyd Group International, on the explosion of new routes that airlines are offering with some surprising non-stop flights to a variety of new and unexpected locations. Scott Mayerowitz, Executive Editor of The Points Guy, stops by and offers his own personal travel advice when it comes to weather, backup plans, and how to avoid taxes when booking hotels through banking apps such as Chase and Capital One. Gary Leff, Founder of ViewFromTheWing.com, talks about Spirit Airlines operating in bankruptcy and how so many airlines have cut down on staff at boarding gates. And some positive economic news when it comes to a different form of travel: Ellen Bradley, Chief Brand Officer at the National Marine Manufacturers Association, on the boom in recreational boating — and sales — as America prepares for a busy summer. There’s all of this and more on this week’s Eye on Travel from New York City.