Puget Sound Travel Tips

Listen Now On the Sunday, July 23rd edition of The Travel Guys…  In the Travel News, airlines reporting second quarter results are showing increased profits, and the Delta plane that sat on the tarmac for nearly four hours caused illness among passengers under horrific conditions. Those stories and more in the Travel News. If you are a fan of the theater, or the ballpark, or outdoor festivals, you need to know that clear plastic bags...

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On the Sunday, July 23rd edition of The Travel Guys… 

In the Travel News, airlines reporting second quarter results are showing increased profits, and the Delta plane that sat on the tarmac for nearly four hours caused illness among passengers under horrific conditions. Those stories and more in the Travel News.
If you are a fan of the theater, or the ballpark, or outdoor festivals, you need to know that clear plastic bags are the way to bring your “stuff” to the event. Our Smarter Traveler segment talks about the change and it’s happening fast.
Mark was traveling with a group on Puget Sound last week, and he shares his tips on what to see and do in one of our country’s most beautiful spots.
Our odds and ends stories at the end of the show included a follow-up warning on fake call centers you find online. BE CAREFUL.

Highlights

If you are taking a gun with you on a plane, here are the rules
All about portable flush toilets
All about the CLEAR program
Sacramento Airport Traffic Construction Delays
The California Western Railroad in Fort Bragg
Noyo Harbor Inn
The Unspoken Rules of Air Travel That You’re Probably Breaking
Lauren Wolfe – Kill Resort Fees
Helping the traveler/consumer have a seat at the table
Lady packs everything she can on her body to avoid bag fees – hilarious
Attempted break in at a Holiday Inn in San Jose – note the unique tool to try and open the door
Should we consider regulating airport bars?
Plus size travelers
Four Tours Designed To Teach Travelers About Climate Change
Ami Bera’s office can help you with your passport…if you live in his Congressional District
Coming: Airline Bunk Beds
Double Decker Airplane Seats
Airfare and car rental comparisons 
Mia Taylor – Delays and Cancellations This Summer
Our Lincoln Highway guest – Kay Shelton
More on the Lincoln Highway
Historic Oregon Hotel needs a new manager
Cities with the highest and lowest airfare increase in 2023
Ideas for avoiding baggage charges from Chris Elliott for Travelers United
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
Security reports by country
Good international travel info from the US State Dept.
Tips on getting through customs and immigration
Chris Elliott – consumer help and information on membership
Passport Expeditor – when you need a passport quickly – there is a charge