The Open Seat

By Aviation Insiders: Keith and Tommy

Society & Culture Comedy Aviation Places & Travel

What's The Open Seat about?

The Open Seat is a weekly travel show hosted by Keith and Tommy, two airline industry employees, who lightheartedly cover nonrev/general travel hacks, wacky airline industry news, their own adventure shenanigans and everything travel related- gate to destination.

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The Open Seat episodes:

12.08.2021
We took an extended Holiday Break... See you on 12/15!
We took a mini two-week break from our usual weekly uploads - don't worry, we didn't die! Keith and I were out in the world getting more content for the show - See you guys next week on 12/15. Contact Us:...
11.10.2021
Supersonic Saviors and Beanie Babies | FLT 076
Keith and Tommy discuss evaluating the tradeoffs of flying versus driving, and an Open Seat first where both hosts discuss talk-down landings featuring Mr. Bean and alleged murderous 80-year-olds. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_ Have you tried ID90 Travel, the exclusive booking app?...
11.03.2021
Drug Pillows and Dragster Bikes | FLT 075
Keith and Tommy discuss more listener squawks featuring bodily functions and anointed pillows, a breakdown of the best and worst ranked airports, and a deep-dive into some of the craziest gliders in aviation history. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_ Have you tried ID90...
10.27.2021
Chicken Parmesan and Thunder Boys | FLT 074
Keith and Tommy discuss the death of Italy’s most important airline, the amazing story of William Rankin and his freevfall through a thunderstorm, and a harrowing listener squawk from a fan who live-tweeted an emergency landing. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_ Have you...
10.20.2021
Bathtub Shrimp and Stranger Pee | FLT 073
Keith and Tommy discuss nude people running rampant in the terminal and on airplanes, pilots making mistakes after being grounded during the pandemic, and crazy horror stories from weary travelers featuring bathtub shrimp and mile high golden showers. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram:...
10.13.2021
Submarine Sirens and Propellor Dogs | FLT 072
Keith and Tommy discuss an airline operations meltdown in Texas stranding thousands of passengers, a listen squawk mail bag extravaganza featuring Alaska Airlines, submarine sirens and propellor dogs, and a deep dive into aircraft pilot automation. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_ Have you...
10.06.2021
Feather Hats and Loop Guys | FLT 071
Keith and Tommy discuss a plethora of hacks surrounding bathroom stalls and LAX Uber rides, one podcast host’s adventure into balloon squad land, and the story of Russian Pete, the man who looped. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_ Have you tried ID90 Travel,...
09.29.2021
Necktie Weapons and Poop Bombs | FLT 070
Keith and Tommy discuss passengers and airline employees fighting to the death with neck ties, more animals in the terminal featuring Disheveled Dingos and Complain Crows, and a look into the longest flight ever recorded that dropped poop bombs and...
09.22.2021
Soccer Bags and Long Way Bullets | FLT 069
Keith and Tommy discuss first class hacks requested by a listener, myth busting common false travel facts and the story the youngest pilot ever, otherwise known as Fish. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_ Have you tried ID90 Travel, the exclusive booking app?...
09.15.2021
Sand Deer and Gatorade Deserts | FLT 068
Keith and Tommy discuss a woman calling in a bomb threat to make her flight, the C-17 Globemaster featuring a mystery Qatar Airways plane, and one podcast host's near death experience in Dubai, surviving desert heat, dehydration and frigid slope...
09.08.2021
Sun Screens and Chicken Upchucks | FLT 067
Keith and Tommy discuss another crazy Spirit Airlines passenger taking an onboard smoke break, a masterclass on how to be a better traveler, and Tommy's harrowing story of his first class night sweat. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_ Have you tried ID90 Travel,...
08.30.2021
Dog Pilots and Body Movers | FLT 066
Keith and Tommy discuss Spirit Airlines' new bidding strategy to squeeze more money from passengers (from a loyal listener), a tribute to dogs including space flights and dog murderers, and a deep dive into the Civil Reserve Air Fleet also...
08.24.2021
Turkish Prison Dreams and Leprechaun Wee | FLT 065
Keith and Tommy discuss a deep dive into some of the best airline food, a brief history into the first transatlantic crossings and crazy stories from Europe’s most ignorant ultra low cost airline, Ryanair . Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_ Have you tried...
08.16.2021
Bathroom Hungry Hippos and Lightning Jumps | FLT 064
Keith and Tommy discuss Emirates subjecting one flight attendant to extreme heights for social media clout, small stories from Tommy’s week of travel including an embarrassing encounter in a bathroom stall, and the obvious reasons why parachutes aren’t on airplanes....
08.09.2021
Sperm Whales and Mongoose Pits | FLT 063
Keith and Tommy discuss Spirit Airlines meltdown in Florida stranding thousands of travelers, awkward airplane chit chat including sage advice from Tommy, and a whole segment on tape that somehow includes sperm whales. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_ Have you tried ID90 Travel,...
07.26.2021
Money Rockets and Congo Waterfall Sends | FLT 062
Keith and Tommy discuss billionaires shooting themselves up into space, Tommy’s sweaty encounter on the Chicago Blue Line train, and the craziest around the world flight going the long way. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_ Have you tried ID90 Travel, the exclusive...
07.19.2021
Puffy Doritos and Balloon Squads | FLT 061
Keith and Tommy discuss airlines and manufacturers ditching jet fuel and going green, the worst smelly foods to bring on a flight, and a deep-dive into the silly history of hot air balloons. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_ Have you tried ID90 Travel,...
07.12.2021
Dream Water Anti-Venom and Italy Detours | FLT 060
Keith and Tommy discuss an update on the current passenger surge and air rage incidents from the foremost expert on the subject, the best caffeine hack that will keep you awake and alert during your travels, and a look into...
07.06.2021
Felony Slides and Speargun Surprises | FLT 059
Keith and Tommy discuss airline passengers and employees engaging the emergency chutes on planes, a non-rev weather hack that lets you magically catch flights, and the insane story of a Fedex hijacking involving spearguns and supersonic speeds. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_ Have...
06.28.2021
Butt Stairs and Moon Layovers | FLT 058
Keith and Tommy discuss an update on WOW Air including the airline's alleged involvement in election conspiracies, the insane story of love, rejection and bourbon cocktails during DB Cooper’s famous hijacking, and the odd customs procedures that astronauts adhere to...
06.22.2021
Supersonic Grandmas and PEE Flags | FLT 057
Keith and Tommy discuss United’s acquisition of supersonic aircraft, a look into medical emergencies on flights including Tommy’s near-emergency over Montana, and the origins of airport codes featuring orchards and PEE flags. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_ Have you tried ID90 Travel, the...
06.14.2021
Floppy Rag Dolls and Iranian Bargain Planes | FLT 056
Keith and Tommy discuss the insane story of a pilot partially sucked out of the cockpit, more anti-hacks that travelers should never attempt, and comparing the Airbus family to cars featuring Iranian a340s and sweaty pants. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_ Have you...
06.07.2021
Air Tasers and 737 Camrys | FLT 055
Keith and Tommy discuss flight attendants battling it out in the skies and fighting passengers with tasers, comparing aircraft to car models to help non-avgeeks, and a tribute to the greatest unknown airport featuring spaceships, fire tankers and supersonic jets....
06.01.2021
Land Planes and Belarusian Pirates | FLT 054
Keith and Tommy discuss the secret airport bathroom hack, one listener’s story of a man dying on his shoulder, land planes in the US army and Belarusian pirates diverting a Ryanair flight. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_ Have you tried ID90 Travel,...
05.24.2021
Fish Sandwiches and Frozen Cars | FLT 053
Keith and Tommy discuss passengers suffering from instant karma, the best little spots at airports featuring a fish sandwich in Cleveland, travel behaviors to leave behind post-pandemic and the Alaska disaster trip. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_ Have you tried ID90 Travel,...
05.17.2021
The Anniversary Special: Milk Recluses and Dream Water Trips | FLT 052
Keith and Tommy discuss an Open Seat birthday extravaganza including interesting behind the scenes facts about the show, Tommy gets quizzed about the show’s history while on Dream Water, and a look into Howard Hughes, the famous aviation entrepreneur and...
05.10.2021
Surprise Babies and Popcorn Smells | FLT 051
Keith and Tommy discuss an unexpected baby that turned a Delta flight into a hospital, Tommy’s ramble about the best airport restaurants and part two of the Hawaii Special featuring automobile mogul, Zheng. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_ Have you tried ID90 Travel,...
05.03.2021
Phone Eaters and Pilot Seamen | FLT 050
Keith and Tommy discuss crazy passenger encounters with food on airplanes, part one of the Hawaii Special featuring an airplane that turned into a sailboat, and Tommy’s experience sleeping in the Orlando Airport. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_ Have you tried ID90 Travel,...
04.26.2021
Cargo Shorts and Nuclear Armageddon | FLT 049
Keith and Tommy discuss anti-hacks that are sure ways to make air travel much more miserable, a surprising analysis into the real flyover states, and part two of our Air Force One deep dive. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_ Have you tried ID90 Travel,...
04.19.2021
Hitchhiking Snakes and Terminal Squatters | FLT 048
Keith and Tommy discuss an introductory history lesson into Air Force One, giant African snail smugglers wreaking havoc in the skies, and a look into some of the world record holders’ longest stays in airports. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_ Have you tried...
04.12.2021
Rusty Crop Dusters and Armrest Armadillos | FLT 047
Keith and Tommy discuss the great fictional pilots of all time featuring Han Solo and Snoopy, a look into how airlines build their route networks, and more adventures into the crazy airline passenger ecosystem... this time, on the airplane. Contact...
04.05.2021
Blue-Footed Boobies and Offended Hyundai Owners | FLT 046
Keith and Tommy discuss tortoise smuggling in the Galapagos Islands, the insane items left behind by airline passengers and pilots breaking the sterile cockpit rules. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_ Have you tried ID90 Travel, the exclusive booking app? Sign up with our...
03.29.2021
Soap Drinkers and Preteen Media Moguls | FLT 045
Keith and Tommy discuss passenger biting rampages 35,000 in the sky, a glimpse into one podcast host’s past venture into aviation media, the insane hurdles to starting an airline, and a celebration of the world’s craziest gambling Uber driver, Aleksander....
03.22.2021
Death Gauntlets and Astronaut Hall of Famers - feat. Forgetful Clare | FLT 044
Keith and Tommy discuss bears that overdose on cocaine, a deep dive into some of the most famous women in aviation history, and a special Jump Seat Interview Clare, the forgetful non-rever. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_ Have you tried ID90 Travel,...
03.15.2021
Butt Tests and Ogre Feet | FLT 043
Keith and Tommy discuss rapid-fire-airlines-in-the-news covering everything from aircraft purchases to anal tests, a deep dive into one of the worlds most infamous cocaine smugglers, and the shoeless hack that keeps your feet comfortable on flights. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_ Have...
03.08.2021
Antarctic Excursions and Smoke Bandits | FLT 042
Keith and Tommy discuss UFO encounters over New Mexico and Tommy’s alien civilization conspiracies, Icelandair doing ice stuff in Antarctica, and a detailed history of smoking on airplanes. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_ Have you tried ID90 Travel, the exclusive booking app?...
03.01.2021
Bobcat Attacks and the Dream Water Dimension | FLT 041
Keith and Tommy discuss the vest hack that provides infinite storage and temperature regulation, a look into the insane safety statistics of airlines, and a deep-dive into Tommy’s second encounter with Dream Water. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_ Have you tried ID90 Travel,...
02.22.2021
Icy Cowboys and Scary Scambles | FLT 040
Keith and Tommy discuss the Texas weather chaos, a tribute to the first African-American aviator, and the crazy reasons why fighter jets intercept commercial aircraft. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_ Have you tried ID90 Travel, the exclusive booking app? Sign up with...
02.15.2021
BuzzBallz and Elk Pelvises | FLT 039
Keith and Tommy discuss Spirit Airline’s famous Buzzballz, Mile High Club disasters, and confiscated grenade launchers- a look into the TSA's craziest seizures. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_ Have you tried ID90 Travel, the exclusive booking app? Sign up with our link and...
02.08.2021
Chameleon Smugglers and Cherry Nibblers - feat. Crab Leg Ben | FLT 038
Keith and Tommy discuss crazy Tanzanian chameleon smugglers, orange eating contests, missing love cherries, and a special Jump Seat Interview Ben, the crab leg connoisseur. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_ Have you tried ID90 Travel, the exclusive booking app? Sign up with our...
02.01.2021
Wine Moms and TSA Camels | FLT 037
Keith and Tommy discuss American Airlines causing a stir in the soccer mom community with their new wine subscription, the scientific ways airlines trick your taste buds at 30,000 feet, and a look into more wild species uncovered in the...
01.25.2021
Dumpster Stays and Triangle Conspiracies | FLT 036
Keith and Tommy discuss the magical wonders of packing cubes, one man’s 3-month stay in a dumpster (otherwise known as Chicago O’Hare), Tommy’s Bermuda Triangle conspiracy theories, and the time one podcast host won the award for worst Spirit Airline...
01.19.2021
Maskless Tyranny and Doo-Doo Madness - feat. Staci from ID90 Travel | FLT 035
Keith and Tommy discuss maskless airline passengers running amuck in the skies, poop madness at 30,000 feet fueled by alcohol and air rage, and our first 2021 Jump Seat Interview with Staci from ID90 travel, including a special Open Seat...
01.11.2021
French Toast Sticks and Monk Whackers | FLT 034
Keith and Tommy discuss one host's Burger King french toast sticks fantasy, a deep-dive into how jet engines work, and the time Tommy got whacked by a buddhist monk. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_
01.04.2021
Barefoot Wing Walkers and Smokers Express | FLT 033
Keith and Tommy discuss superhuman, barefoot wing walkers in Las Vegas, a history of defunct ultra-niche airlines, and an outlook on things to look forward to in 2021. Wing Walker Video: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10218862966102115&id;=1140758095 Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_
12.28.2020
Jump Seat Interviews - Best of 2020 Extravaganza | FLT 032
Keith and Tommy continue to look back on 2020 and highlight their favorite Jump Seat Interviews of the year. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_
12.21.2020
Best of 2020 Extravaganza | FLT 031
Keith and Tommy look back on 2020 and highlight their favorite segments of the year including Florida drug heists, babies born on planes, Somali warlords and more. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_
12.14.2020
Vaccine Donkeys and Horse Fence Accidents | FLT 030
Keith and Tommy discuss shady jet lag techniques and rapid fire questions between co-hosts, donkeys carrying the covid vaccine, and a eulogy to Chuck Yeager. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: @theopenseat_
12.07.2020
Surprise Destinations and the Vegas Comeback - feat. Jedi Master Nissy | FLT 029
Keith and Tommy discuss heading to California and touching down in Ireland - an analysis on landing at the wrong airport, and a special (round two) Jump Seat Interview with Out Travel the System’s podcast host, Nissy, to talk about...
11.30.2020
Turkey Bombs and Eagle Fights | FLT 028
Keith and Tommy discuss turkeys falling out airplanes in Arkansas, a brief history of bird strikes and eagle encounters in the sky, and the Great Zurich Escape. Contact Us: [email protected] Instagram: theopenseat_

What's The Open Seat about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Open Seat episodes:

We took an extended Holiday Break... See you on 12/15!

Supersonic Saviors and Beanie Babies | FLT 076

Drug Pillows and Dragster Bikes | FLT 075

Chicken Parmesan and Thunder Boys | FLT 074

Bathtub Shrimp and Stranger Pee | FLT 073

Submarine Sirens and Propellor Dogs | FLT 072

Feather Hats and Loop Guys | FLT 071

Necktie Weapons and Poop Bombs | FLT 070

Soccer Bags and Long Way Bullets | FLT 069

Sand Deer and Gatorade Deserts | FLT 068

Sun Screens and Chicken Upchucks | FLT 067

Dog Pilots and Body Movers | FLT 066

Turkish Prison Dreams and Leprechaun Wee | FLT 065

Bathroom Hungry Hippos and Lightning Jumps | FLT 064

Sperm Whales and Mongoose Pits | FLT 063

Money Rockets and Congo Waterfall Sends | FLT 062

Puffy Doritos and Balloon Squads | FLT 061

Dream Water Anti-Venom and Italy Detours | FLT 060

Felony Slides and Speargun Surprises | FLT 059

Butt Stairs and Moon Layovers | FLT 058

Supersonic Grandmas and PEE Flags | FLT 057

Floppy Rag Dolls and Iranian Bargain Planes | FLT 056

Air Tasers and 737 Camrys | FLT 055

Land Planes and Belarusian Pirates | FLT 054

Fish Sandwiches and Frozen Cars | FLT 053

The Anniversary Special: Milk Recluses and Dream Water Trips | FLT 052

Surprise Babies and Popcorn Smells | FLT 051

Phone Eaters and Pilot Seamen | FLT 050

Cargo Shorts and Nuclear Armageddon | FLT 049

Hitchhiking Snakes and Terminal Squatters | FLT 048

Rusty Crop Dusters and Armrest Armadillos | FLT 047

Blue-Footed Boobies and Offended Hyundai Owners | FLT 046

Soap Drinkers and Preteen Media Moguls | FLT 045

Death Gauntlets and Astronaut Hall of Famers - feat. Forgetful Clare | FLT 044

Butt Tests and Ogre Feet | FLT 043

Antarctic Excursions and Smoke Bandits | FLT 042

Bobcat Attacks and the Dream Water Dimension | FLT 041

Icy Cowboys and Scary Scambles | FLT 040

BuzzBallz and Elk Pelvises | FLT 039

Chameleon Smugglers and Cherry Nibblers - feat. Crab Leg Ben | FLT 038

Wine Moms and TSA Camels | FLT 037

Dumpster Stays and Triangle Conspiracies | FLT 036

Maskless Tyranny and Doo-Doo Madness - feat. Staci from ID90 Travel | FLT 035

French Toast Sticks and Monk Whackers | FLT 034

Barefoot Wing Walkers and Smokers Express | FLT 033

Jump Seat Interviews - Best of 2020 Extravaganza | FLT 032

Best of 2020 Extravaganza | FLT 031

Vaccine Donkeys and Horse Fence Accidents | FLT 030

Surprise Destinations and the Vegas Comeback - feat. Jedi Master Nissy | FLT 029

Turkey Bombs and Eagle Fights | FLT 028