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Southwest Airlines is changing its long time two bags free policy

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On the Saturday, March 15th edition of the Travel Guys…
  • In the Travel News, driverless taxis got almost 600 tickets in San Francisco last year; and in the big story this week, Southwest Airlines is changing its long time two bags free policy and charging for baggage starting in late May.
  • When an airline offers a “Lifetime Benefit,” you would think that would be easy to define. Well, United Airlines is changing one of their “lifetime” policies, another reminder that those points and miles you earn do not really belong to you, they belong to the hotel or airline. It’s the topic of our Smarter Traveler segment.
  • We talked with Chris Elliott this week about the controversial tariffs the president is proposing and how they might impact international travelers. He also weighs in on the Southwest changes and a new book he has written, The Unauthorized Travel Manual: Secrets For a Smarter Trip From a Nationally Syndicated Columnist and Consumer Advocate.
  • We also took calls from listeners on the Southwest changes.
    • Highlights
    • Devalued points and no free bags at Southwest
    • Southwest Credit Card offers
    • Elliott.org – Chris Elliott
    • The Unauthorized Travel Manual: Secrets For a Smarter Trip From a Nationally Syndicated Columnist and Consumer Advocate – by Chris Elliott
    • What if the airline doesn’t have a seat for you?
    • Eight Travel Planning Mistakes to Avoid
    • Black as Hell, Strong as Death, and Sweet as Love – The Coffee Book
    • Find warnings about foreign travel here
    • Amazon.com: New Apple AirTags
    • Top Tips for Choosing a Cruise Ship Cabin
    • Know the TSA firearms travel rules for passengers on planes
    • Tourism Cares
    • 100 Hotels of a Lifetime
    • Apply for REAL ID – California DMV
    • How you can find on-time statistics on airline websites
    • Check parking lot availability at the Sacramento International Airport before leaving home
    • Locate a cruise ship anywhere in the world
    • Renew your US Passport online here
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