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On the Saturday, March 8th edition of the Travel Guys…
In the Travel News, Southwest makes massive cuts to earnings in its frequent flyer program (more on that subject later in the program); and a United airlines employee is busted in a huge bribery and payola scheme at the Newark Airport.The Smarter Traveler segment of the program addresses the value of taking the “first flight out in the morning.” There are ups and downs of getting up before the chickens, and the guys explain why rising early is probably a smart move.Palm Springs is a popular destination for travelers from our area, and Mark shares a host of opinions on restaurants and attractions, plus tells you one hotel you might want to place on your “do not stay” list.Reward and loyalty programs for hotel chains and airlines are big business. But recently, the changes in the number of points needed for rooms and air tickets has been changing, and not in the favor of the traveler. Now Southwest is cutting the number of points you earn in its Rapid Rewards program on its most popular tickets. We’ll update you on the state of rewards programs.Highlights
Find warnings about foreign travel hereHow to Travel the World on $75 a DayAmazon.com: New Apple AirTagsWorld-Famous Skunk TrainKualoa Ranch | Hawaii’s Premier Adventure DestinationTop Tips for Choosing a Cruise Ship CabinKnow the TSA firearms travel rules for passengers on planesTourism CaresMeaningful Map — Tourism Cares100 Hotels of a LifetimeBeware of the baggage beltApply for REAL ID – California DMVSouthwest CEO talks about upcoming changesHow you can find on-time statistics on airline websitesCheck parking lot availability at the Sacramento International Airport before leaving homeLocate a cruise ship anywhere in the worldRenew your US Passport online hereElliott.org – Chris Elliott
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