Join us for episode 45 of the Upgrd Podcast, as we’re joined by listener Alex to discuss Alaska Airlines’ MVP Gold program and flying on Alaska.

Join us for episode 44 of the Upgrd Podcast, as we discuss recent industry news and answer some listener questions.

Join us for episode 43 of the Upgrd Podcast, as we briefly discuss British Airways’ new Club World London City product (hours after I flew it from New York to London City) and are also joined by listener Damian to discuss Star Alliance travel out of Europe.

Join us for episode 42 of the Upgrd Podcast, as we’re joined by listener Mark to discuss US Airways, along with this week’s news.

Join us for episode 39 of the Upgrd Podcast, as we’re joined by listener David. Unfortunately I couldn’t make it (darn redeye got in the way!) and I’m having a hard time listening to even the first ten minutes of this (at which point I gave up from banging my head against my desk).

Here’s a thought, Hunter — three cabin planes aren’t just there to actually be sold as first class. US airlines are behind “premium” foreign carriers in almost every respect. One of the main reasons for three cabin first is to incentivize flyers to pay full fare business fares and upgrade. United would be happy if someone paid $12,000 for business class to Singapore and upgraded to first, while they may have otherwise flown a higher quality airline like Singapore Airlines in business class. So in many respects it’s first class on US airlines vs. business class on airlines like Cathay Pacific, Singapore, etc.

Of course I would never expect Hunter to understand that. Oh, and sorry Hunter, but trying to use fancy “consulting” terms (out of context no less) doesn’t help your case.

Either way, David did a good job….

Join us for episode 38 of the Upgrd Podcast, as we’re joined by listener Todd and Gary of View from the Wing to discuss travel of the past. Unfortunately I had an exam the same evening as the recording, so couldn’t make it.

Join us for episode 37 of the Upgrd Podcast, as we discuss a bunch of random stuff. I apologize for not being there, because, as usual, Hunter makes a bunch of ridiculous statements. My favorite was easily that we should pay for a ticket for him to fly United in business class so he can try it out. Sheesh, I wish it worked that way. Hell, if anyone wants to pay for my ticket on any airline in a premium cabin, shoot me an email, and I’ll gladly give the airline a try.

Cause I have nothing better to spend my money on than trying to convince an irrational person with a negative preconceived notion of an airline that they should give United a go….

Join us for episode 36 of the Upgrd Podcast, as we discuss the latest double elite qualifying miles promotions, Delta’s onboard service, and international first class amenities.

Join us for episode 35 of the Upgrd Podcast, as we’re joined by Gary Arndt of the Everything Everywhere blog and discuss his travels along with this week’s travel news. I apologize for being absent yet again, especially because I couldn’t stop Hunter’s “flights to Europe should leave JFK before 3PM” nonsense.

Join us for episode 34 of the Upgrd Podcast, as the gang (not me, I was traveling) discusses first class airline amenities and this week’s airline news.