The world’s first airline designed for dogs is coming soon

Listen Now On the Saturday, April 13th edition of The Travel Guys…  In The Travel News, dogs are in the headlines. There’s a new airline called BARK; and a dog traveling in first class used the aisle as a restroom on a flight this week, causing a diversion. Plus, Airbnb has changed a key policy regarding cancellations. Sacramento Metro Airport is overhauling the food concessions and good food news is on the horizon. Plus, when...

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On the Saturday, April 13th edition of The Travel Guys… 

In The Travel News, dogs are in the headlines. There’s a new airline called BARK; and a dog traveling in first class used the aisle as a restroom on a flight this week, causing a diversion. Plus, Airbnb has changed a key policy regarding cancellations.
Sacramento Metro Airport is overhauling the food concessions and good food news is on the horizon. Plus, when should you buy your airline tickets for summer travel? Our Smarter Traveler segment addresses both issues.
Ed Perkins hasn’t been a guest on our show for several years. Ed is a longtime travel writer and consumer advocate and he looks into his crystal ball and tells us what’s ahead in the world of travel.
What is Yacht Rock? Think Jimmy Buffet & Steely Dan. The band Yachtley Crew is coming to Roseville and they introduce us to their music.
Our Odds & Ends segment covers a new list of tourist traps – some California attractions are on the list – restaurant junk fees and in a non-travel story, we say goodbye to the King of Wheel of Fortune.

Highlights

BARK Airlines for dogs
Yachtley Crew is coming
Music Circus 2024
Celebrate Down to Earth Month with Sustainable Wine Events in April
Three Oregon Theaters Fight Back and Avoid the Wrecking Ball
The airplane of the future?
14 top smartphone travel apps to help make travel easier
Uber/Lyft bluffing cites with “we’ll leave” claims
Some Interesting Facts about Ride Shares
USA Small Ship River Cruises | American Cruise Lines
Jack Gallagher Returns…With His Band
Music & Comedy show W/ JACK GALLAGHER – The Sofia Home of B Street!
Airbnb Changes its Extenuating Circumstances Cancellation Policy
The dos and don’ts of flying
April is Down to Earth Month – Special Events at Many California Wineries
Airline Customer Service Dashboard
If you are leaving the country, consider enrolling in the Smart Traveler program
50 States, 1000 Places to Eat – Amazon and Kindle
Travel Insurance – World Nomads
River Cruising in the USA
Travelers United
Tipping with the server standing right over the top of you
California State Parks Parking and Use Fee info
Wheelchair polices, airline by airline
Uber from the airport – where it costs the most
How to get a digital ID
Traveler’s United Mobility Friendly Travel Guide
Consumer Advocate Chris Elliott
Sacramento Airport Parking
Double check for things you can and can’t bring through security at the airport
Carry On Bag Size Requirements
TSA Renewal
Seating tips for major US Airlines
Denied Boarding Rules/Giving up Your Seat
How to win your consumer dispute using the Elliott Method