Episodes

  • No More Free Bags on Southwest Airlines?

    No More Free Bags on Southwest Airlines?
    Sep 18 2025
    Join US Event Photos Host Mike Gatty as he explains the convoluted and complicated new baggage policies at Southwest Airlines. Have base fares gotten cheaper with the new policies? Well, no. Who still gets free baggage? Well, that answer might surprise you. My Office at 35,000 is a quick look at trends in the travel industry, for people who want to travel just a bit better.
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    5 mins
  • Hotels in 2024: Less for More

    Hotels in 2024: Less for More
    Jun 5 2024
    Why are hotel prices so expensive and perks so few? Take an in-depth look at one generic Marriott Hotel stay with US Event Photos lead photographer (and travel host) Mike Gatty. Hotel rates are up 20%, services are down. Fees — like parking — are added on. Restaurants remain limited. In-room amenities are lacking. Why has travel become worse in 2024?
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    6 mins
  • Flying Same Day Change on Southwest Airlines

    Flying Same Day Change on Southwest Airlines
    Dec 18 2023
    Join LGBTQ travel guru Mike Gatty on his journey through the LUV Airline -- Southwest Air. This four minute look at flying Same Day Change will make your travel easier -- and save you money. Mike is a road warrior, flying about 70 flights on the airline each year -- he holds both A-list preferred status, and a companion pass. A companion episode to Flying Same Day Standby, don't book your flight without brushing up on these tips and hacks.
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    4 mins
  • Flying Same Day Standby on Southwest

    Flying Same Day Standby on Southwest
    Nov 9 2023
    Join road warrior Mike Gatty as he explains the ins and outs of Same Day Standby on Southwest Airlines. They've recently updated their policies, so get up to date on their new rules. Use standby to fly better, get to your destination faster, and to hack the four hour rule at TSA. Learn tips and tricks not discussed any where else -- all in under four minutes.
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    3 mins
  • Picking the Perfect Flight, Part 1

    Picking the Perfect Flight, Part 1
    Jan 8 2023
    Join host Mike Gatty on a quick 4 minute tour on how to pick the perfect flight for your next trip.
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    4 mins
  • Airline Lost Luggage: Prevention and What to Do

    Airline Lost Luggage: Prevention and What to Do
    Sep 28 2022
    Join Mike Gatty as he explores how to prevent -- and what to do if -- the airline mishandles your luggage. Lost luggage is the bane of every traveler, but here are practical tips and tricks you can do to help yourself arrive with your bags. Mike is a travel expert, flying roughly 75 flights a year with 300lbs of equipment in 4 large cases, he knows a thing or two about baggage.
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    4 mins
  • What to Do if Your Flight is Cancelled

    What to Do if Your Flight is Cancelled
    Sep 5 2022
    A three minute explanation telling you what to do if your flight is cancelled. Join US Event Photos lead photographer Mike Gatty -- who flies about 75 flights a year -- as he explains the best actions to take if your flight is cancelled.
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    3 mins
  • My Office at 35,000 Feet Introduction

    My Office at 35,000 Feet Introduction
    May 21 2022
    Join US Event Photos host and lead photographer Mike Gatty as he takes a quick peek at life on the road as an event professional. Mike travels about 80 flights a year, and stays in a hotel about 1/3 of his life. Join him as he shares his best tricks to save money, score better rooms, and travel well.
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    4 mins