New planes, new routes, and new seats all bode well for the future. And some lines being dropped might not be so bad, either.

Can fries be reasonably served as a side on board? And, quite frankly, why not tater tots instead??

Fares are up, and revenues are strong in many markets. But that doesn’t mean everyone is doing great, financially or otherwise.

Catching up on some reader mail, and also on big changes coming in airports served, meals on board, and vaguely boring partnerships.

Another airline disappears, but we’re still here. You can decide if that’s a good trade or not.

More airline partnership and a key route trimmed. Plus, cool new trains and airlines and loyalty plays.

Sometimes travel is about new and different adventures. Sometimes it is about repeating the most boring or ridiculous habits. And, when done right, it is often a great blend of both. We close out this week’s episode with some discussion of travel souvenirs that we’re constantly collecting, or at least that we did back when we traveled more.