April 11, 2026

Airline bag fees are up across the board

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On the Saturday, April 11th edition of The Travel Guys…

In the Travel News, bag fees are up pretty much across the board; and the department of homeland security threatens to pull customs agents from sanctuary cities. Guess what? LA and SFO are sanctuary cities.

Our Smarter Traveler segment talks about fuel surcharges. Where are they popping up and perhaps the bigger question, are they legal?

Next year, Marriott will celebrate 100 years. Today’s hotel chain started as an A & W Root Beer Stand in Washington, DC, in 1927. We’ll share the history of the Marriott empire. From a root beer stand to a hotel empire, it’s a pretty interesting story.

In Europe, air travelers are protected against airline screw ups by something called EU 261. Charlie Leocha from Travelers United joins us to tell you how to make that rule work for you.

Finally, we share some tips for leaving on vacation. Things you should do at home BEFORE you take off for paradise.

Highlights from this Week

Bag fees just hit $50. At what point do you stop checking luggage?

Did You Know That Marriott Started With A Root Beer Stand In 1927?

Do European Union (EU) Flight Delay Laws apply to you?

22 essential steps to take before you leave on vacation – Travelers United

Tips to avoid being a target for thieves at airports

How to sign up for TSA PreCheck Touchless ID and save time at airports

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