The Fall of SkyMall

Let’s kick things off with a wild story from China—are they dogs or pandas? We dig into this bizarre attraction trend that’s caught the internet by storm (01:31)In our Seat Pocket, we take a closer look at Condor’s striking new striped plane design that’s been turning heads. From sunshine yellow to sea blue, planes that are dressed for vacation. We then debate what the best airplane wraps are—from the Patriots to Team USA (05:51)We unpack the legend that once dominated the skies—SkyMall. From the iconic Bigfoot statue to robot vacuums, SkyMall was the ultimate in-flight shopping catalog that entertained millions for decades before crashing into bankruptcy in 2015. What led to its downfall, and why is it still so nostalgic for so many travelers? (13:39)An update from the cockpit brings us to a check in on Oakland Airport’s confusing name change and the chaos it’s caused for travelers (34:42) Finally, we dive into cruise news with Celebrity Cruises’ upcoming 110-night adventure setting sail in 2026, and take a look into the 3.5-year-long world-wide cruise that’s already underway! (39:50) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.