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On the Saturday, February 1st edition of the Travel Guys…
In the Travel News, Sacramento International had over 13.6 million passengers pass through the airport in 2024, a new record; and Spirit Airlines says no, at least initially to another merger offer from Spirit.In our Smarter Traveler segment, we report that the “hard deadline” for the REAL ID for travelers of May 7, isn’t really. It’s a soft deadline, and you will be warned by TSA you only have until May 7, 2027 to get your REAL ID.Airline lounge membership generally comes at a cost. A fee, an upscale credit card you pay for, there is a dollar amount attached. Some travelers love the lounges, some don’t. Mark and Reporter Clayton Whitehead have a “discussion” about lounges. Clayton loves ’em, Mark not so much. Point/Counterpoint.Rick Steves was in town for a KVIE function last week, and we got a chance to talk a little about the upcoming year with a true travel guru.Highlights
Consumer Alert: Beware of virtual wallets — here’s whyKnow the TSA firearms travel rules for passengers on planesCleaning a gross public piano in the Chicago AirportApple AirTag 4 Pack100 Hotels of a Lifetime, by Annie FitzsimmonsGiant Panda Cam20 Defunct U.S. Airlines You Might Remember FlyingTSA Just Announced When Travelers Will Need a Real ID to Fly — and It’s Serious This Time
100 Days of Sonoma WellnessTourism CaresMeaningful Map — Tourism Cares100 Hotels of a LifetimeBeware of the baggage beltTravel Alerts | Visit CaliforniaFive Ways to Travel More Responsibly in 2025 — Tourism Cares | Travel and Tourism Industry NonprofitHow to get about $600 in flight delay compensation with EU rulesDo you lock checked luggage? It’s a smart question to askEven smart travelers make these eight passport mistakesEliminate lost valuables when you travel. Here are the rules‘Dinosaur highway’ unearthed in England, dating back 166 million yearsApply for REAL ID – California DMVWhy Airport Architects Don’t Want Travelers to Depend on SignsIn some port towns, it’s residents vs. cruises: ‘We’re going to eradicate them’How to dress up on your next flight for comfort, health and safetySouthwest CEO talks about upcoming changesMusic City San Francisco – hotel/hostel, restaurant, 20 fully equipped rehearsal roomsHow you can find on-time statistics on airline websitesUS Travelers Will Need Authorization to Enter the UK in 2025Travel & Tourism Board Inspires A Little “Selfie” Control – Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism BoardCheck parking lot availability at the Sacramento International Airport before leaving homeComments to share with Scott Klier from Broadway Sacramento/Music CircusBucket List Family Travel Book – Jessica GeeTips on International Phone CoverageRick Steves at KVIE Monday, January 27thLocate a cruise ship anywhere in the worldEurope’s best time to visitAir Travel Rights for much of your European TravelsRenew your US Passport online hereElliott.org – Chris Elliott
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