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Nov 5, 2025 What will happen if the government shuts down? Ed and Richard speculate on potential TSA disruptions. Richard shares his experience flying Porter Airlines to Billy Bishop. The hosts debate JetBlue's future mergers and Delta's rumored new routes to Asia. They've also got the scoop on the best business credit cards for travelers. Plus, Hilton's award rate rollbacks and the new Southwest debit card steal the spotlight. Finally, they take a closer look at Rove Miles and question its sustainability. It’s a whirlwind of travel insights!
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Porter From Billy Bishop Is Delightfully Efficient
- Richard Kerr loved flying Porter from Billy Bishop to Newark because it saved massive time and had a comfortable Q400 seat pitch.
- He described fast check-in, a short taxi, and being in downtown Toronto within 40 minutes of landing.
Global Entry App Saved Time During Outage
- Richard recounts Global Entry being "down" but clearing using the Global Entry app to show the officer.
- He got through immigration in five minutes despite the system issue.
Why JetBlue Could Be A Merger Target
- Ed and Richard consider United the likeliest JetBlue merger partner based on current partnerships and light regulatory winds.
- Ed advises JetBlue has better upside than downside over 1–2 years, making long-dated options worthy of consideration.