Episode Details

We’re shining a spotlight on baggage (both travel and emotional …) this week as airlines raised bag fees almost in unison. So the guys talk through what happened, why, and - most importantly - what you can do to avoid paying those higher fees altogether. Plus, we dig into some Delta One news, break down a recent business class mistake fare, and sift through some (ridiculous) United/American merger chatter.

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00:00 - “Pitiful & Pathetic:” Feedback on the travel mistakes episode

04:05 - Nate, Mo, & Koko introduce the show from New Zealand!

04:50 - $410 business class fares to Europe: A mistake fare breakdown

12:20 - Translating Delta CEO’s statements about rising airfare

17:30 - New Delta One Suites & a new Delta One Lounge at MSP

22:55 - United’s (gross) new basic business class tickets

25:20 - Something Stupid: United & American merger murmurs

29:08 - Baggage fees are up … but why?

34:35 - How to avoid baggage fees

44:40- Listener Question: Would you fly east to Asia? 

47:40 - On the spot: What is Kyle’s favorite piece of baggage?

Produced and edited by Sylvia Thomas

Video editing by Kyle Thomas
Show music: “All That” by Benjamin Tissot

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