The end of the year is in sight, so it’s time for Gunnar and Kyle to pretend like they’re high schoolers on the pod (honestly, not a stretch) for some 2025 superlatives, yearbook style.

Who was the class clown of travel? Most popular? Cutest couple? Best hairline?! Plus, the guys unveil the winners of TT’s second-annual First Class and Lavatory Awards, recognizing the absolute best and rock-bottom worst from the year of travel. Oh, and Kyle shares his unattainable childhood dreams and what he was really like in high school.

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Show Notes

  • 0:00 – Kicking off our 2025 travel superlatives with “Class Clown” & “Most Popular
  • 4:14 – Recapping (some) of the 25 best flight deals of the year
  • 14:29 – A word from our sponsor: HotelSlash, the easiest way to book a cheaper hotel stay – & rebook when prices drop
  • 15:23 – The rest of our 2025 travel superlatives, including “Cutest Couple,” “Most Ambitious” & more
  • 21:11 – The Worst Glow Up (… is that a thing?) of 2025
  • 26:31 – The Best Dressed Airline of 2025 
  • 30:06 – A back-to-back “Best Hair” winner & Most Likely to Cheer You Up
  • 37:17 – Our second-annual First Class & Lavatory Awards (recognizing the best and worst in travel) go to…
  • 47:02 – On the spot: What was Kyle like in high school?