Summer Travel Turbulence

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Kevin McCullough and Linda Perillo kick off this episode of Travel Tuesday by unpacking the summer travel mood: people still want to go, but global unrest, safety concerns, and sky-high airfare are making many travelers clutch their wallets a little tighter. Their opening exchange frames 2026 travel as a mixed bag—equal parts wanderlust and “wait, that ticket costs how much?”

They then dive into U.S. travel advisories for Mexico, focusing on how travelers weigh bargain-priced resorts against concerns about crime, kidnapping, and regional instability. The conversation leans heavily on caution, especially for younger travelers, while acknowledging why Mexico remains tempting thanks to its beaches, value, and polished resort experience.

Next, the show cruises into airline innovation, with Kevin and Linda marveling at ultra-long-haul flights and new cabin ideas like SkyNest-style sleep setups, lounge spaces, and upgraded premium experiences. They also riff on the modern necessity of in-flight internet—because for today’s traveler, losing Wi-Fi at 35,000 feet may be the real emergency landing.

The episode closes with a sweep through Thailand’s visa changes, personal takes on Asia travel destinations like Japan, Korea, and Singapore, and a politically charged discussion about World Cup travel, U.S. entry points, and sanctuary-city tensions. Overall, it’s a lively, opinion-heavy episode that blends travel news, cultural commentary, and practical caution with the duo’s punchy back-and-forth style.