Race to the Gate: Our Chaotic Florida Escape and Southwest Meltdown

Race to the Gate: Our Chaotic Florida Escape and Southwest Meltdown

April 25, 2026 · 56 min

About this episode

Katrina and Patrick share their chaotic experience during a 72-hour Florida trip, highlighting travel mishaps and personal anecdotes.

Season 5, Episode 8 of "Let's Chat with Kat and Pat" — Katrina Pateri and Patrick Gilroy — recount a 72-hour Florida escape that eased winter aches but turned chaotic getting home. They detail a near-miss flight, high-speed drive to the airport, confusing boarding changes, and a heated baggage dispute that led them to reconsider airline loyalty — especially with Southwest. They close with teasers about Katrina’s dad’s dental procedure and Pat meeting his ex-wife for notarized paperwork next week.

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