Recorded in the San Mateo, CA Marriott, we work through a bunch of listener feedback and follow-up items, talk about what seems to be a general increase in the crankiness of frequent travelers — for good cause or the whining of spoiled brats? — and stumbling across what seemed to be the spontaneous break-out of a “Fame” episode in O’Hare. Here’s a direct link to the podcast file.

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Recorded in the Orlando Downtown Marriott, I talk about a real rarity — a planeful of happy people. Also, the results of a recent study confirm that hotels are increasing their use of add-on fees and surcharges, and listener feedback about the timeliness of long-haul vs. commuter flights. Here’s a direct link to the podcast file.

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