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Something good is returning thanks to Air France and there’s more shift in the world of Basic Economy, this time by American Airlines. That’s where the good news ends and the gross begins. We dig into a story that’ll have you wearing Breaking-Bad style hazmat suits aboard your next flight.

WestJet is getting an upgrade and is starting to look like a grown-up airline. Singapore adds to it’s trophy case with an honor that’s been lost for almost a decade. PLUS Coffee talk with Jake and Anthony in this ALL news & jabber edition of Modhop.

We chat about the new “Basic Economy” in town and how it’s a little less “basic” than others. Plus details on Singapore Airlines new LA – Singapore service and more news! Plus we meet SiriusXM’er Megan Kustra to talk about her recent trek to Irelend. Dublin, Blarney and more!

It’s a slow week and the guest pool is slim AND Anthony is out. SO, it’s just me to quickly re-review the new World of Hyatt credit card, tell you about new Aura Airlines who hope to level the domestic first-class playing field and urge you to use up some […]

In our longest podcast ever, we explore how you may have gotten on the list for the opening of the new United Polaris Lounge at Houston Intercontinental (IAH). We also explore new Priority Pass Select options (lounges and more)and a new long- haul flight to Asia from my hometown airport […]

Podcast day brought more bad news in the passing of celebrity chef and travel icon, Anthony Bourdain so we start with a somber note. On the heels of legendary designer Kate Spade’s untimely death, we take a moment to remember them both. American Express is tightening the rules on signup […]

There’s news about Sun Country’s plan to become something resembling a Low Cost Airline AND British Airways getting you to the terminal faster. Plus, we chat with our work friend Alyssa Heimrich about her trip to Santa Barbara, travel preferences and safety instructions.

We brought in our pal John Robnett to talk about how he’s using his 80k Chase Ink Preferred bonus and ended up talking British food and the royal wedding too. Before that, we get into good (yes, good) news from United Airlines, British Airways and ponder signup bonuses from American […]

We quickly mourn the loss of Virgin America before awkwardly breaking down the new signup bonus from Chase and British Airways. Plus, we rapid-fire announce winners of this year’s Freddie Awards and spend WAY too long praising a hotel we’ve never stayed at.