Sally French

And there was also a Go Comfy option where the middle seat was blocked. So it's kind of a normal economy seat, but there's no one sitting next to you, so you have a bit more space. And maybe this means for once I can get a free Coke Zero in flight. Would that get you to book a flight with them?

And there was also a Go Comfy option where the middle seat was blocked. So it's kind of a normal economy seat, but there's no one sitting next to you, so you have a bit more space. And maybe this means for once I can get a free Coke Zero in flight. Would that get you to book a flight with them?

And there was also a Go Comfy option where the middle seat was blocked. So it's kind of a normal economy seat, but there's no one sitting next to you, so you have a bit more space. And maybe this means for once I can get a free Coke Zero in flight. Would that get you to book a flight with them?

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.