Modhop Podcast

After the guys talk about their favorite grocery delivery services and Jake finishes rambling about last week's sermon at church, we get to the good stuff... Mobile passport is enjoying it's rise while some of it's users get shuffled through customs faster. Plus, a Frontier Airlines reservation scare and more. Listen:

Anthony & Jake mumble plans for our third year of podcasting while getting ready for news. News brings outages for Air Canada, Alternate airport alerts from Google Flights and dig up advice on when to fly in December. Plus, a loose-rules trivia game that lets us know where NOT to visit.

After he rambles on about how tired he is, Jake's airport critique skills are put to the test (using airline-issued pics) as Swiss opens their new Alpine Lounge at Zurich Airport. Plus, get Delta "status" for free and fly a United regional jet...with your bag. All this and Anthony plays game-show host in our first and only "You Can't go There!" segment. Listen now!

An American Airlines flight attendant gets momentary fame for his pre-arrival wakeup call, Delta introduces a status-like subscription and new kiosks make it easier to get into Canada. Plus we discover a guide that breaks down Priority Pass Select membership differences among credit cards that offer them. All that and Anthony & Jake differ on another pronunciation.

United has new rules for achieving elite status beginning next year. We voice our opinion on that and Southwest’s decision to discontinue one of it’s popular discount fares. Plus, an instagram-getter warning if you’re headed to Hanoi. Listen now:

A favorite new travel site of ours, Culture Trip, explores new ways to encourage travel with inciting video and travel guides. Founder Dr. Kris Naudts talks to us about the importance of travel and tells us what the future holds. But for starters, we get into news about a new flight to Paris, a new hotel brand for Hyatt and a way to avoid kids on planes.

Another quick headlines and opinions episode brings news about the return of recently defunct WOW airlines, nasty quipping from United's Twitter team and possible new seats aboard your next Spirit flight. Plus, we'll talk about why it's still a great idea to go to Hong Kong.

A recent American Airlines flight had an unusual passenger this past week. We tell you what it is, talk about our favorite premium credit card and why your Global Entry renewal is taking so long. First, Jake reveals his musical past. Listen now!

More Italy?! Yep. 2019 has been a year dedicated to planning and eventual podcast highlighting Anthony’s trip, but we’re not finished. Former NY Boxing Commissioner and author of the new book “Glove Affair” visits to talk about all-things Amalfi. Plus, we’ve got news on fuzzy-faced flights from Newark and miles that don’t expire!

If plans have you flying to or from Hong Kong, recent protests at the airport mean you’ll need extra time and a map. We touch on recent events there and talk about Southwest’s newest flights to and around Hawaii. Plus, find out why my kids are singing the Canadian national anthem. Listen now!

After several months and numerous podcast episodes worth of planning, it's finally here. Anthony's Italian vacation is over and he's back to tell us all about it, from Rome to Florence and a few spots in between. Plus, we'll check out a hotel credit card sign up bonus that appears to be worth the hassle of signing up and some unique new routes from American Airlines. Listen above now.

Tough decisions in daily life take up the front end of our podcast today, but then we get to the fun. Anthony hasn't stopped talking about his upcoming trip to Italy for several episodes and today's the day he finally gets to go...and we can move on. Then, in news, We hear and discuss the story of Dr. Tischa Rowe who was almost turned away from a recent American Airlines flight. Plus, we learn about a not-so-new blog on one of my favorite subjects and a new ride comes to Hollywood! Listen:

In reporting news of United's apperent Chase Sapphire Reserve benefits, Anthony and I accidentally discover we both benefit from a totally unrelated credit card. Plus we banter about this year's SkyTrax list of best airlines and do our best to finalize Anthony's Italy trip. Listen:

A short party horn sound effect for our 50th podcast and we're off. We chat more about airlines further nickel & diming Business Class customers, new possible sign-up options for TSA PreCheck and a new Palm Springs Hotel that's made for taco lovers. Plus, Anthony's got a dilemma he needs your help with in this week's check-in of his Italy trip-planning.

How's THAT for a provocative show title? I think we answer the question somewhere in the podcast. Plus, an update on what happened with Post Malone's emergency landing last year (The FAA answered some questions this week) and we dig into the tragic circumstances surrounding the helicopter crash this past week in NYC. All that and a game-changing life event that went down in Anthony's world this week...Listen:

It's our most abrupt ending to-date but there's some good travel stuff leading up to it. We chat about the poor folks who got stuck at LAX following it's recent power-outage and look at the latest increased SkyMiles offers from Delta's co-branded American Express cards. Plus we tap into a Travel + Leisure feature on some unique hotel amenities. By the time you've listened to this, Anthony will have shorter hair.

We're back (finally) with a bunch of travel related news that happened in the past handful of weeks. United Airlines has a new look, JFK Airport has an awesome looking new hotel and we talk about the worlds best airports for 2019! Plus, rats vs. squirrels. Listen:

Jake is back from Switzerland and very tired. He does his very best to stay awake and tell you about getting to and visiting Lausanne and hopping up to Paris. Meanwhile, Anthony asks YOU for advice on planning for Italy.

I whine about the misinformation spread in the wake of recent catastrophes involving the Boeing 737 Max 8...before adding speculation. Plus, A big benefit is leaving the American Express Platinum Card and the North side of Seattle gets a closer airport in news. No guest this week, but we update on the progress of our own upcoming trips. Anthony's frustrated by United Award availability and I'm an insane person who wants to squeeze in a third European city in an upcoming 4-day hop to Europe. Please enjoy...

Laura Stylez is back to talk about her visit to Mexico City. The main event was all she had hoped for in Frida Kahlo's Blue House (La Casa Azul). Hear how she booked her way into the museum and the unexpected vibes that came from the experience. She also tells us great tales of a creepy stop along the canals of Xochimico and what NOT to wear to the strip club. In travel news, WestJet now flies over the Canadian border wall to 2 new US destinations, British Airways is getting shiny new planes and say your final "goodbye" to the old Virgin America entertainment system and "hello" to a seatback as we dig into Alaska Airlines new interiors.