FAA Pilot Mental Health Bill, Delta Passenger Rights & Airline Fume Events

This week on the Black Box Aviation Podcast, Tom & Mike share real stories from the cockpit and the road:

• FedEx substitution vs. industry standards

• Riding Delta to Anchorage, hitting Diamond Status, and getting reprimanded for recording inflight 🎥

• FAA landing currency rules and what happens when your trip gets dropped

• McDonald’s new “value” meals vs. $18 airport Big Macs 🍔

• Breaking news: The Pilot Mental Health Bill (H.R.2591) passes the House — what it means for pilots & controllers

• What are aircraft fume events and why are airlines like Delta finally taking action?

We’ll also touch on aviation safety, passenger rights, and some behind-the-scenes frustrations pilots face every day.

🎧 Whether you’re a frequent flyer, an aviation buff, or a fellow pilot, this episode has a little bit of everything—insight, humor, and hard truths about flying today.

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