Sally French

Well, I wouldn't count on that Coke Zero because Spirit reversed some of the perks that they had just introduced with those new types of seats and fares. Oof. Kind of like another airline I know. For example, change and cancellation fees are back for go fares, which were the cheapest fares on Spirit.

Well, I wouldn't count on that Coke Zero because Spirit reversed some of the perks that they had just introduced with those new types of seats and fares. Oof. Kind of like another airline I know. For example, change and cancellation fees are back for go fares, which were the cheapest fares on Spirit.

Well, I wouldn't count on that Coke Zero because Spirit reversed some of the perks that they had just introduced with those new types of seats and fares. Oof. Kind of like another airline I know. For example, change and cancellation fees are back for go fares, which were the cheapest fares on Spirit.

And those go comfy fares, the ones with the middle seat block, those no longer come with checked baggage. Ouch. Yeah.

And those go comfy fares, the ones with the middle seat block, those no longer come with checked baggage. Ouch. Yeah.

And those go comfy fares, the ones with the middle seat block, those no longer come with checked baggage. Ouch. Yeah.

Yeah, but some great deals on occasion for budget travelers. Hopefully that part will stick around. Okay, Megan, today we're talking about one of my favorite types of trips for budget travelers, and that's national parks. These are such a favorite for me. I think I still have the notebook where I collected stamps from the ones I visited.

Yeah, but some great deals on occasion for budget travelers. Hopefully that part will stick around. Okay, Megan, today we're talking about one of my favorite types of trips for budget travelers, and that's national parks. These are such a favorite for me. I think I still have the notebook where I collected stamps from the ones I visited.

Yeah, but some great deals on occasion for budget travelers. Hopefully that part will stick around. Okay, Megan, today we're talking about one of my favorite types of trips for budget travelers, and that's national parks. These are such a favorite for me. I think I still have the notebook where I collected stamps from the ones I visited.

Before we get into this, though, we need to talk about the major cuts to federal jobs this year, and that's affecting staffing at the National Park Service, which has already been dealing with staffing shortages long before the layoffs. Already this year, multiple outlets have reported on issues like long lines to enter the park.

Before we get into this, though, we need to talk about the major cuts to federal jobs this year, and that's affecting staffing at the National Park Service, which has already been dealing with staffing shortages long before the layoffs. Already this year, multiple outlets have reported on issues like long lines to enter the park.

Before we get into this, though, we need to talk about the major cuts to federal jobs this year, and that's affecting staffing at the National Park Service, which has already been dealing with staffing shortages long before the layoffs. Already this year, multiple outlets have reported on issues like long lines to enter the park.

Some of the visitor centers are closing on certain days of the week, and ranger-led programs are being cut.

Some of the visitor centers are closing on certain days of the week, and ranger-led programs are being cut.

Some of the visitor centers are closing on certain days of the week, and ranger-led programs are being cut.

Yeah, it might not be enough still to bridge the gaps. And there are some long-term effects, too, of losing workers with all that expertise and experience.

Yeah, it might not be enough still to bridge the gaps. And there are some long-term effects, too, of losing workers with all that expertise and experience.

Yeah, it might not be enough still to bridge the gaps. And there are some long-term effects, too, of losing workers with all that expertise and experience.

So if you're planning to visit a park, go to nps.gov, the official National Park Service website, for the latest updates on the park you are planning to visit. For now, we'll give you all the information we can, and we'll update you in future episodes as we learn more.

So if you're planning to visit a park, go to nps.gov, the official National Park Service website, for the latest updates on the park you are planning to visit. For now, we'll give you all the information we can, and we'll update you in future episodes as we learn more.