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😵‍💫 The Hack to Beating Jet Lag (01:56)

We’re back after a two-week break, and wow, do we have a lot to cover! From tackling brutal jet lag (and discovering an unexpected daylight savings trick) to Spirit’s surprising comeback and Southwest’s historic policy shift, this episode is packed with travel insights and stories.

💺 How Long must a layover be to leave the airport? (09:11)

In this week’s Seat Pocket, we debate one of the biggest layover questions: How long do you really need to explore a city instead of just waiting at the airport? Wyatt and Chantel share their recent mistake at Dar Es Salaam that sparked this discussion—plus, some tips on making the most of your layover time.

🏔️ Wyatt’s Experience Hiking Kilimanjaro (15:58)

The main event? Wyatt’s deep dive into his six-day Marangu trek up Mount Kilimanjaro. Chantel leads the Q&A, covering everything from altitude sickness and packing regrets to life on the trail and whether Wyatt is now eyeing the Seven Summits. If you’ve ever considered this bucket-list adventure (or just want to hear about the struggle of hiking at 19,000 feet), this one’s for you.

🇳🇱 24-Hour Trip in Amsterdam (54:48)

Then, we take a detour to Amsterdam, where an unexpected 24-hour layover led to Heinekens, bitterballen, and a crash course in Dutch history (including a certain Freddie… who?). We also break down our Schiphol Airport experience—did it live up to the hype, or was it just crowded chaos?

🛄 Runway Report Airport Review: AMS Schiphol (70:47)

Bag Tag: AMS, we rate Schiphol’s layout, food, and efficiency, plus compare it to other airports we’ve visited recently. Spoiler: McDonald’s sausage McMuffins abroad are NOT created equal.

✈️ Sky Score: Delta International & KLM (83:18)

Where we review our first-ever Delta International flight and yet another KLM experience. The Delta A330’s 2-4-2 layout sparked some drama over seat assignments, and a bizarre route detour meant no flying over Greenland. Meanwhile, KLM delivered its usual rollercoaster experience—helpful airport staff on one hand, but an unfortunate seatmate situation and some seriously questionable in-flight meals on the other. Who came out on top? We break it all down.

🌍 Southwest New Bag Policy & Spirit Airlines is Back from Bankruptcy (1:55:58)

And finally, What in the World is going on with Southwest and Spirit? Southwest is making a shocking change—charging for checked bags for the first time in its history. Meanwhile, Spirit has officially emerged from bankruptcy and is plotting a bold rebrand as a premium airline (yes, really). Can they actually compete with Southwest? We break down what’s next for both airlines.

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