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On the Saturday, August 2nd edition of the Travel Guys…
In the Travel News, our airport screens a record number of travelers in one day, and AI is being used to create fake travel destinations and take people on wild goose chases.Southwest Airlines has started charging bag fees and assigning seats. But not for all flights. We tell you where the line is drawn and how to deal with Southwest’s “dueling systems” for the next few months in our Smarter Traveler segment.Japan is one of the hottest destinations on the planet right now. We sent a group of Sports Leisure Travelers to Japan in May and we talk with Donnie Anderson, who led the group, and get some tips on travel to the “land of the rising sun…” (Do you REALLY not tip in Japan?)Air traffic controllers have been in short supply for many years. Since the job pays pretty well, why can’t they find people to do the job. We shed some light on the “why aren’t there enough people in the tower” subject.Highlights
End 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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