Miles to Go - Travel Tips, News & Reviews You Can't Afford to Miss! Hot, Flaming Dumpster Fire: Our 2025 Travel Year in Numbers
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Jan 7, 2026 Join Ed and Richard as they hilariously dissect their chaotic 2025 travel year filled with 113 flights and 184,000 miles. They share their funniest mishaps, like Ed's unfortunate middle seat on a polar route and their regrettable absence from South America. Tune in for insights on airline loyalty shifts, including Richard dropping United and celebrating Hyatt milestones. The duo examines delays and discusses their unique aircraft experiences, all while teasing exciting travel plans for 2026. It’s a wild ride through a travel year gone awry!
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Old Planes And New A220s
- Both hosts reported very old aircraft in 2025: Ed flew a Delta A320 born in 1991 and Richard saw old 737-700s.
- They also experienced very new planes like a one-year-old A220 on Delta.
Missed Polar Route Window Views
- Ed accidentally sat in a Polaris middle seat on a polar route over Iceland and Greenland and missed the views.
- He regretted not selecting a window seat for the rare polar crossing.
Choose Practical Over Scenic Long Trains
- Avoid extremely long train journeys if time and cost don't justify them; Ed and Richard compared options for a lengthy 18+ hour route.
- Consider cheaper one-way car rentals instead of premium private-train rooms for long daytime travel.