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Barcelona is joining the growing list of destinations placing limitations on tourists
June 29, 2024 06:30 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBListen Now On the Saturday, June 29th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Southwest shakes up its on board service by changing…….the brand of pretzels it serves; and Barcelona is joining the growing list of destinations placing limitations on tourists. Our Smarter Traveler segment addresses the dangers of heat waves to travelers, and a new report says Hwy 99 is the most dangerous road to drive on in the entire state. We...
Airfares over the 4th of July are lower than last year
June 22, 2024 07:53 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBListen Now On the Saturday, June 22nd edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, World Cup Soccer is coming to Northern California, and airfares over the 4th of July are actually lower than last year, international and domestic. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we talk about how to share/gift/give your hotel points to get a room for someone else. Each major chain has different policies, and we’ll discuss the majors and post a...
New California law leads the way as a major cruise line changes the way it displays prices
June 15, 2024 07:15 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBListen Now On the Saturday, June 15th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, a new California law leads the way as a major cruise line changes the way it displays prices; and if you think trains are more crowded, Amtrak is on the way to setting all-time ridership records. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we remind you it’s going to be crowded everywhere this summer, our own airport is one example. The...
Juneau joins the community of “over tourism” destinations
June 08, 2024 14:36 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBListen Now On the Saturday, June 8th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Juneau joins the community of “over tourism” destinations, by limiting the number of cruise ships and the number of passengers who can visit each day; plus Dolly Parton’s story is coming to Broadway in 2026. You filed a complaint with a travel company. After some back and forth, they agree to a settlement, but only if you will sign...
American Airlines faces a lawsuit after removing 8 passengers from a plane
June 01, 2024 05:47 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBListen Now On the Saturday, June 1st edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, American Airlines faces a lawsuit after removing 8 passengers from a plane because of a complaint regarding smell. Then it put the 8 men back on the plane. They are all black men who did not know each other and were seated all over the aircraft. American is now facing a lawsuit from three of the men. Also in...
Work has begun on new high-speed rail between Las Vegas and Los Angeles
May 25, 2024 07:01 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBListen Now On the Saturday, May 25th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, work has begun on the new high-speed rail between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area and food delivery services are putting the pressure on hotel room service – many hotels are discontinuing it altogether. Nine different airlines allow you to make a free stay over in their country when your flight connects there. Iceland and Portugal are among...
TSA and AAA say the number of Memorial Day Weekend travelers will set a record
May 18, 2024 05:44 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBListen Now On the Saturday, May 18th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, both TSA and AAA say the number of people traveling on Memorial Day Weekend will set a record; the Mirage is closing in Las Vegas and we tell you about a cruise ship that failed a CDC inspection. The FAA reauthorization bill has made it through Congress, and with it come some long overdue passenger protections. We’ll review them...
Amtrak is having a sale on many of their long distance trains
May 11, 2024 06:22 - 43 minutes - 79.3 MBListen Now On the Saturday, May 11th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Amtrak is having a sale on many of their long distance trains through May 16th. Save at least 30% on certain classes of service. Business travel is showing a significant rebound, and a study pretends to tell us which day of the week to buy your airline tickets. We have our doubts about the findings. Consumer households are paying,...
Venice’s new tourism fees cause confusion
May 04, 2024 06:36 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBListen Now On the Saturday, May 4th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Southwest has a new Wednesday Sale idea that might save you some money on airfares, and Venice’s new tourism fees cause confusion on day one. First Time Cruisers and veterans will find something to make them a Smarter Traveler from our pre-cruise departure tip list. Airlines will have to start playing by new rules this July when it comes...
United Airlines in hot water over letting passengers into cockpit
April 27, 2024 05:35 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBListen Now On the Saturday, April 27th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, we have a double heads up for Swifties heading for Europe for her tour this summer, United Airlines is in hot water over letting passengers into an open door cockpit and we have news on possible changes to seating on Southwest Airlines flights. TSA Pre-Check is a valuable tool for many a road warrior, and even though it’s good...
San Francisco reacts to Oakland Airport name change
April 20, 2024 05:38 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MBListen Now On the Saturday, April 20th edition of The Travel Guys… In The Travel News, San Francisco reacts to Oakland’s decision to change the name of the Oakland Airport to include the words “San Francisco Bay Oakland Airport” and Amsterdam takes a number of steps to try and reduce over-tourism, the latest destination to do so. “Would you trade seats with me,” has become a common passenger-to-passenger request on planes. But with airlines charging...
The world’s first airline designed for dogs is coming soon
April 13, 2024 07:22 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MBListen 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...
Monday’s Eclipse draws millions of travelers
April 06, 2024 05:03 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBListen Now On the Saturday, April 6th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Jet Blue raises bag fees in a whole new “got your wallet” way, United suddenly has too many pilots and the Eclipse was on Monday and millions of people traveled to see it. Everyone has heard the story about the cruise ship passengers whose ship left without them last week. They ranted and raved about how terrible it was,...
Uber and Lyft react to new minimum wage laws
March 30, 2024 06:47 - 45 minutes - 20.6 MBListen Now On the Saturday, March 30th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Uber and Lyft react to new minimum wage laws for drivers by saying they are pulling service from Minneapolis May 1. Wonder if they are bluffing? South Lake Tahoe and Truckee have banned plastic bottles that contain less than one gallon of liquid from being sold in stores. Good for them. Guess once you’ve seen hundreds of plastic bottles...
United has created a new way for family and friends to share miles
March 23, 2024 06:07 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBListen Now On the Saturday, March 23th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the CEO of Hertz is out after his bet on electric cars goes bad, and United has created a new way for family and friends to share miles to get a free ticket. Our Smarter Traveler segment has two big topics: A reminder on the grace period for canceling an airline ticket without any charge, and a word of...
Guests report being burglarized while in their Las Vegas hotel rooms
March 16, 2024 05:47 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MBListen Now On the Saturday, March 16th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, in one of the more interesting stories to come along, three different sets of guests have reported their rooms being burglarized while they were sleeping in the rooms at The Rio Hotel on The Strip in Las Vegas; and a small town Texas official is warning residents to stock up ahead of travelers coming to see the eclipse in...
New York City has toughened up the rules for renting out your place
March 09, 2024 05:19 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBListen Now On the Saturday, March 9th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, New York City has toughened up the rules under which you can rent out your place in The Big Apple, and hotels appear to be benefiting from the change. Plus, Costco has a great discount deal for Southwest flyers. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we discuss “authentic” travel experiences. If you want authentic, be careful and do your homework....
Marriott’s Bonvoy Rewards Program passes 200 million members
March 02, 2024 06:17 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBListen Now On the Saturday, March 2nd edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Marriott’s Bonvoy Rewards Program passes 200 million members, we talk about why Hertz’ move to electric cars bombed and how your next “flight” could actually be a bus ride. Your boarding pass has SSSS written across it. What does THAT mean? Extra security screening is the answer. We explain in our Smarter Traveler segment. Mark spent a week on...
United and American Airlines raise baggage fees
February 24, 2024 10:11 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MBListen Now On the Saturday, February 24th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, United and American Airlines raise baggage fees, and American Queen Voyages (the river cruise line) is out of business. A new piece of technology in restaurants is a hand-held software system that allows the server to total your bill, then hand you the machine, in their presence, to decide on a gratuity amount. Is it just us, or is...
US Travel Agencies set a January record for air sales
February 17, 2024 08:27 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBListen Now On the Saturday, February 17th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, US Travel Agencies set a January record for air sales; plus Uber drivers and flight attendants protest in selected cities across the country. Those and other stories in the news. Our Smarter Traveler segment focuses on how travel hackers are looking for your information online every day. We have a few common sense solutions anyone can use. Surge, peak,...
Boeing’s planes are back in the sky, but would you fly on one?
February 10, 2024 08:41 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBListen Now On the Saturday, February 10th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Boeing’s planes are back in the sky, but would you fly on one (hint there have been very few cancellations)? Protesters have blocked the train tracks leading into Machu Pichu in Peru, keeping tourists from visiting. You are considering taking a cruise. Friends and/or family have decided to join you. Sounds wonderful, right? Sounds like a situation that will...
Las Vegas hotels and restaurants are raising fees/prices for the Super Bowl
February 03, 2024 06:00 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBListen Now On the Saturday, February 3rd edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, most of the news is BAD. Las Vegas hotels are raising resort fees and restaurants are raising their prices for the Super Bowl, Uber’s rides continue to cost more, Jet Blue is going to charge you for advance seat selection for more seats on every flight, and the fees on Delta’s credit card are going up 50%. Our Smarter...
737 Max 9 aircraft ok to head back in the sky after inspections
January 27, 2024 07:58 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBListen Now On the Saturday, January 27th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Alaska and United have gotten the OK to put 737 Max 9 aircraft back in the sky after inspections starting tomorrow. Meanwhile, Kayak.com reports that more and more travelers are trying to avoid the Max 9. And California joins the list of states with digital licenses (think TSA). Travelers United has put out a list of driving tips for...
Southwest is starting to add USB plug-ins to their planes
January 20, 2024 06:55 - 43 minutes - 20 MBListen Now On the Saturday, January 20th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, our former governor is in hot water over a watch he tried to bring into Germany; and Southwest is starting to add USB plug-ins to their planes. (About fr***ing time!) Our Smarter Traveler segment tells you how to avoid (and fight back against) ride-share overcharges. And Travelers United tells us about a great new resource for people who travel...
A series of storms is making air travel treacherous
January 13, 2024 05:59 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBListen Now On the Saturday, January 13th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, an update on when United and Alaska might have their 737-900 jets back in the sky; a series of storms is making air travel treacherous, especially in the middle of the country; and Costco and Southwest have a couple of travel deals, which expire January 14th. Our Smarter Traveler segment goes over the small things you can make a...
Learn which cities are the most dangerous in the country to drive in
January 06, 2024 06:50 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MBListen Now On the Saturday, January 6th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, we share some breaking news on the grounding of all 737 MAX aircraft after an Alaska Airlines incident. Then, we offer some clues of how 379 people got off that burning Japanese airplane Tuesday. Plus, we tell you the most dangerous cities in the country to drive in. A couple are right here in California. When the aircraft door...
Spirit Airlines put an unaccompanied minor on the wrong flight to Florida
December 29, 2023 22:00 - 43 minutes - 19.7 MBListen Now On the Saturday, December 30th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Spirit Airlines put an unaccompanied minor on the wrong flight to Florida, and then made the family drive 160 miles to pick him up. Talk about screwing up and then complicating the issue. Las Vegas Strip casinos have all raised their parking costs again. Remember when it was free to park on The Strip? Wasn’t that long ago. In...
Southwest Airlines reaches settlement over last Christmas’ melt down
December 23, 2023 07:29 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBListen Now On the Saturday, December 23rd edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Southwest Airlines reached a $140 million dollar settlement over last Christmas’ melt down, and there’s a way you can get a share. Plus, did the TSA really find bullets wrapped in a diaper at La Guardia Airport? (They did.) Airlines are fiddling around with their frequent flyer programs, raising and lowering requirements to get points, and the number of...
Carnival Cruise Lines bans passengers for fishing from their balcony
December 16, 2023 07:02 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBListen Now On the Saturday, December 16th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, we’ll explain how Taylor Swift took over the travel industry in 2023, and Carnival Cruise Lines bans two passengers for fishing from the balcony of their room. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we talk with Scott Johnston and Colm Marmion about how Sacramento International Airport is trying to improve the airport experience over the holidays, and they share some...
TSA is planning to try out self-serve security lanes in Las Vegas
December 09, 2023 18:19 - 43 minutes - 19.7 MBListen Now On the Saturday, December 9th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the TSA is planning to try out self-serve security lanes in Las Vegas early next year, and American and United are balking at a re-do of their Chicago O’Hare Terminals, as the cost has skyrocketed. Our Smarter Traveler segment features a rant by Mark about carry-on bags. Why do they make us gate check so many when often times...
Southwest pilot “warns” flyers about possible strike this holiday season
December 01, 2023 22:00 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBListen Now On the Saturday, December 2nd edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the postponement of a Taylor Swift concert causes an airline to change its rules, and a Southwest pilot who is part of the group asking to strike “warns” flyers about the upcoming holiday season. Renting a car at an airport is an invitation to wasted time and hassle. Mark violated one of his own rental car rules last week...
Guy Fieri announces the first Flavortown Festival
November 25, 2023 09:09 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MBListen Now On the Saturday, November 25th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Guy Fieri announces the first Flavortown Festival, to be held next June 1-2, near the campus of Ohio State University; and those with hearing problems who love the theater, there is a cool new solution for you, the SoundShirt. As the president and others turn up the heat on junk fees charged by hotels, airlines, restaurants and the like,...
Lyft is offering an on time promise for holiday season rides
November 18, 2023 19:08 - 43 minutes - 20 MBListen Now On the Saturday, November 18th Thanksgiving Travel edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Carnival bans a passenger for life for bringing gummies on board, and Lyft is offering an on time promise for holiday season rides. Holiday Travel means a lot of differences at the airport. Full parking lots, longer check-in and security lines, unfamiliar travelers to fight through; just to name a few. In our Smarter Traveler segment we...
United Airlines joins American and Delta in redesigning its frequent flyer program
November 11, 2023 09:24 - 43 minutes - 30 MBListen Now On the Saturday, November 11th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, United Airlines redesigns its frequent flyer program to put a heavier premium on the use of their credit cards, following American and Delta into the “we don’t care if you fly on our planes, as long as you use our credit cards” tunnel. Complaints about the airlines to the Department of Transportation (DOT) nearly doubled in the first part...
United Airlines has tweaked its boarding process
November 04, 2023 05:48 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBListen Now On the Saturday, November 4th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, are “air taxis” about to take to the sky at New York and Los Angeles airports? United Airlines has tweaked its boarding process. Will it make a difference or just irritate passengers? Busy airports are about to get busier in just a few short weeks. Holiday travel could be complicated by a government shutdown. There will be a lot...
A Federal Judge in Australia has found Carnival negligent
October 28, 2023 04:17 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBListen Now On the Saturday, October 28th edition of The Travel Guys… Southwest extends it’s schedule into August, and announces a record number of flights; plus a Federal Judge in Australia has found Carnival negligent in not canceling a cruise that led to the COVID-related deaths of over 250 people. Have you ever Pre-Tipped for restaurant food and/or delivery? What if the order isn’t correct or the delivery prompt? You already tipped. Mark says he...
State Department issues a warning to American travelers overseas
October 21, 2023 07:08 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBListen Now On the Saturday, October 21st edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the State Department issues a warning to American travelers overseas and Delta Airlines walks back some of their cuts to their Sky Miles program after a lot of negative feedback from flyers. Our Smarter Traveler segment talks about the importance of using your miles/points in frequent flyer and other rewards programs. Mark explains why the rules are always changing,...
Hotels are settling on the answer to the housekeeping dilemma
October 14, 2023 06:24 - 41 minutes - 24.7 MBListen Now On the Saturday, October 14th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the state department gives a travel update for Israel; and our governor signs a bill outlawing junk fees. It takes effect next spring and is good news for travelers. Now will the FTC follow through on a ban for the entire country? In our Smarter Traveler segment – it appears hotels are settling on the answer to the housekeeping...
An update on expected wait times for a passport
October 07, 2023 16:21 - 43 minutes - 20 MBListen Now On the Saturday, October 7th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Disneyland has a special off-season offer for families, and we have an update on the time you might expect to wait for a passport. It will be holiday travel season soon, and if you are flying, life can get complicated in a hurry. Our Smarter Traveler segment features some tips on how to simplify winter air travel. Fall is...
Pier 39 in San Francisco celebrates its 45th birthday
September 30, 2023 17:58 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MBListen Now On the Saturday, September 30th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Pier 39 in San Francisco celebrates its 45th birthday, and Delta Airlines, they who boldly wiped out their frequent flyer program two weeks ago, admit perhaps they went too far. The Chief Health officer of a major airline says there are five things he absolutely would not do before or during a flight. We share those with you in...
TSA officers stop a flight attendant with a gun
September 23, 2023 05:38 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBListen Now On the Saturday, September 23rd edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, TSA officers stop a flight attendant from trying to pass through security with a LOADED gun and an unexpected visitor prompts a temporary closure of the Magic Kingdom, those stories next in the news. It’s entirely possible that by the end of next weekend, we will be dealing with a government shutdown. What does that mean for travelers? We...
TSA workers get caught stealing from bags on the security belt
September 16, 2023 03:54 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBListen Now On the Saturday, September 16th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, TSA workers get caught stealing from bags on the security belt. In Las Vegas, vending machines dispensing Carlo’s Bakery Cakes, giant slices of rainbow cake, have come under fire. Perhaps those $8 snacks aren’t as fresh as they claim to be. If you’re thinking a great way to try out an electric vehicle would be to rent one next...
Free parking on The Strip in Las Vegas may be a thing of the past
September 09, 2023 17:50 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBListen Now On the Saturday, September 9th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Tom Brady has a new travel endorsement deal, and speaking of deals Southwest is trying to get both pilots and flight attendants to sign a new contract; and if you are headed to Las Vegas, free parking on The Strip may be a thing of the past. Our Smarter Traveler segment deals with air turbulence. Dozens are hospitalized in...
Hyatt to include all fees in the first screen price
September 02, 2023 07:52 - 42 minutes - 19.2 MBListen Now On the Saturday, September 2nd edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Hyatt bucks the trend and decided to include all fees, resort and otherwise, in the first screen price. Spirit has a sale, Delta is hiring flight attendants, and Qantas is fined for selling tickets on flights for weeks after they have been canceled. Our Smarter Traveler segment takes on the latest (and not so recent) on-the-street tourist scams and...
Big News: The Travel Guys move to Saturdays at 11am starting Sep 2nd
August 27, 2023 05:51 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBListen Now On the Sunday, August 27th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the big stories are about lawsuits: Hyatt Hotels is being nailed for charging those pesky resort fees; and Spirit Airlines settled a suit regarding overcharging for carry-on bags. Tell me it isn’t so. They would never do anything like that, would they? Hotel chains and airlines….naw…. When should you buy tickets for air travel to get the best fare?...
Two tourists climb onto the Eiffel Tower and pass out
August 20, 2023 19:51 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBListen Now On the Sunday, August 20th edition of The Travel Guys… In The Travel News, tourists continue to make headlines – now it’s two guys who climbed onto the Eiffel Tower drunk and passed out; and Las Vegas strip hotels are apparently dealing with an onslaught of bed bugs. They are incredibly difficult to get rid of once they find a home. Last week, Mark suggested you buy AirTags, and offered a link with...
The travel industry is banding together to help Maui recover from fires
August 13, 2023 19:51 - 42 minutes - 5 MBListen Now On the Sunday, August 13th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Southwest is making a change to their boarding process and the travel industry is banding together to try and help the people in Maui recover. We’ve talked about air tags on the program more than once, but we’re still pounding the table. This week, another story from a lady who ignored United when they told her they couldn’t find...
New non-stop flights arriving at Sacramento International
August 06, 2023 19:36 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBListen Now On the Sunday, August 6th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, good news/bad news on the airfare front – domestic fares are dropping while international airfares are still climbing; and new non-stops are arriving at Sacramento International, including destinations like Toronto (Air Canada), Miami (American) and Orlando (Southwest). There are times when it’s wise to keep quiet and stick to the program, and two of them are: when crossing an...
Can it get too hot for planes to fly?
July 30, 2023 07:19 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBListen Now On the Sunday, July 30th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, we ask the question, “Can it get too hot for planes to fly?” The answer is yes and it has happened before. Plus, national parks close for snow or floods or other natural disasters, but not for heat. We have a warning for hikers. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we talk about seat switching on planes. You get on...
Puget Sound Travel Tips
July 25, 2023 07:02 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBListen 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...