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On the Saturday, August 16th edition of the Travel Guys…
In The Travel News, Air Canada goes on strike but Sacramento-Vancouver flights are still flying. We’ll explain why. United Airlines is looking at stripped down business/first class fares, and what Las Vegas visitor numbers historically tell us about the economy.There is a new scam involving baggage tags. We’ll tell you how to avoid it in our Smarter Traveler segment.Is it ok to watch R or even X rated material on your personal device on the plane? If rental car companies are using AI to spot damage when you return your car, how long can it be before hotels do the same thing?Our Odds and Ends segment includes talk about carry-on bags, and we have a little fun with some internet comments about a rapidly sinking airline.Highlights
New Visit California hub makes travel easier for tourists with disabilitiesEnd Of An Era: Southwest Airlines Assigned & Premium Seating Now LiveTwenty items to complete in your cabin as soon as possible. – Travelers UnitedIconic Waldorf Astoria New York Reopens, After Eight Year ClosureFourteen rules of etiquette and safety for hiking and camping everywhere – Travelers UnitedAmerican Teen Flying Solo Around The World Detained In AntarcticaSacramento International Airport (SMF)Silent BeaconBest Travel Agency – Best of Citrus Heights 2025Airline Ticket RefundsReimbursement from Delta AirlinesCal ExpoVote for our Travel Gal in Best of Citrus HeightsGalapagos Islands InfoHotel booking — Don’t ignore these 16 red flags! – Travelers UnitedBed Bug Reports – Check Hotels and Apartments Before You StayWild: British Airways Crew Spends Night In Milan Sex Dungeon Motel10 best luggage tag and identification tips for air travelers – Travelers UnitedChris Elliott’s general info websiteChris Elliott’s subscription newsletterHotelsfor18YearOlds.netVisit California Leadership & Staff – Caroline BetetaElliott Confidential – Consumer Alert: The world is becoming more dangerous. Here are the countries to avoidCool Michigan song we usedThe Poodle Booked ItStaying at White LotusApply for REAL ID – California DMVThe Unauthorized Travel Manual: Secrets For a Smarter Trip From a Nationally Syndicated Columnist and Consumer Advocate – by Chris ElliottAmazon.com: New Apple AirTagsTourism CaresCheck parking lot availability at the Sacramento International Airport before leaving homeLocate a cruise ship anywhere in the worldRenew your US Passport online here
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