In 2014, Modern Family editor Ryan Case live tweeted her experience of sitting next to a belligerent first class passenger, which mirrors the experience of Claire in this episode.
In this episode, Sal (Elizabeth Banks) introduces her new baby, Sammy, to Mitch, Cam & friends. Elizabeth Banks also guest starred in the TV show Scrubs where her character also had a baby son named Sam.
Special Guest Star Penn Jillette as Edward LeGrand.
Unlike most vacation episodes this one is the first one to only take place on the plane.
Fourth appearance of Sal and the first appearance of Sammy.