Episode 143: Greece is the Word

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy again, and we know the first thought is, “What does that mean for my ticket?” We walk through what travelers should realistically expect during a Chapter 11 restructure, why the airline says it will keep operating as normal, and how the broader budget airline squeeze is changing the way people think about “cheap” versus “good value.” If you’re planning flights soon, this conversation helps you book with clearer eyes and fewer surprises. We also dig into airline network news that actually impacts your next trip: Southwest’s growing set of interline partnerships, including a new link with EVA Air. That matters if you want more practical connection options to Asia from big U.S. gateways. Then we answer a listener’s question about a warm winter vacation that is not the typical Hawaii or Mexico beach getaway, with two standout ideas: a Greece tour priced from $1,049 and an Egypt tour from $849, plus optional add ons like extra time in Santorini or a Nile River cruise for deeper history and culture. After that, we share travel deals that are hard to ignore, including discounted Hawaii and Mexico vacation packages and what to know about price drops and booking protections. In our Just Cruising segment, we cover solar eclipse cruises for 2026 with Holland America adding an astronomy expert onboard, a small ship Uncruise Sea of Cortez itinerary built for wildlife and Baja culture, and an MSC Cruises sale with major discounts on winter sailings. If you like practical travel news, real pricing context, and trip ideas you can actually book, subscribe to the podcast, share it with a friend, and leave a review. What destination should we break down next?This episode of The Vacation Nerd Podcast and Radio Show is presented by Rampage Rental & Repair!  Headed to St. George, Utah? Get out and RIDE! Rent or buy your Ebike at Rampage Rental & Repair—or get your own bike tuned up and trail-ready.Cruise Snow Canyon, ride the Virgin River Trail, or explore Kayenta.Reserve your ebike ride today! Call 435-767-2003 or book at RampageRentalRepair.com.Rampage Rental & Repair—gear up, get out, and RIDE! Support the showThank you for taking the time to listen to the show.  There are literally thousands of podcasts from which you can choose, yet you listened to this show.The entire purpose of this podcast is to help people plan and book their next vacation or give listeners ideas of where they might consider going on vacation next.  Our goal is to help our listeners live their lives deliberately and intentionally.  You only get one shot at life so you might as well make it count.  Make memories with those that matter most to you.TAKE ACTION:  Quit talking about going on vacation, just do it.  If you want more information about any of the destinations we discussed during the show, or have your own custom vacation in mind, I can help you.  Please call, text, or email me.  Here's my contact information:Patrick WiscombeCell/Text:  (801) 874-7717Email:  [email protected] Vacation Nerd (Audio Podcast):  https://www.thevacationnerd.co/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheVacationNerdFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/patrick.wiscombeInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/patrick.wiscombeThreads:  https://www.threads.com/@pa...