The Travel Guys

Today on the Travel Guys, Mark Hoffman and Tom Romano discuss how free wi-fi is coming to Southwest Airlines, how Spirit is in bankruptcy for the second time this year, the dangers of Lithium batteries on the plane and not cleaning your luggage, and how a set of consumer friendly rules regarding the airlines has been rejected by the Trump administration. Plus, Chris Elliott, one of the premier consumer advocates for travelers, joins Mark and Tom from France to talk about the best and worst of Paris!

Today, on the Travel Guys… The Travel News. Plus, opinions on whether or not to buy your travel from Costco, and Sid Hanna & Dale Keller from Sacramento TSA join us. Then, it's Fleet Week in San Francisco. Thank you for the pleasure of your company.  Welcome to the radio show that makes YOU a smarter traveler.  Welcome to The Travel Guys.

Today on the Travel Guys... The Travel News, the best strategies for avoiding bag fees, and we pull a bunch of your Mailbag questions together. Thank you for the pleasure of your company. Welcome to the latest edition of The Travel Guys.

Today on the Travel Guys, Mark and Tom discuss how the Air Canada strike will potentially affect Sacramento flyers, how Las Vegas visitor numbers reflect the economy, a new scam involving bag tags, if watching X rated movies is acceptable on flights, and if rental cars use AI to detect damage. Laugh a little, learn a little, discover a new destination. Here to make YOU a smarter traveler!

On todays episode of the travel guys, Mark and Tom discuss the integration of AI in airline upgrades, how to handle awkward or uncomfortable seating arrangements on flights, and why the advertised price you are quoted by a rental car company may be nothing close to what you will pay. Plus, Mark and Tom bring on a special guest, Charlie Leocha, to discuss flyers rights.

Today on the Travel Guys, Mark and Tom discuss how AI is being used to create "fake" travel destinations, how Southwest has started assigning seats, and the lack of air traffic employees in spite of the job's competitive pay. Plus, Sports Leisure Traveler Donnie Anderson gives some tips on traveling in Japan!

Today on The Travel Guys, Tom and Mark discuss new Uber features, what to check for when you take a cruise, and possible changes to airport security. Plus, Mark recaps his trip to Puget Sound. They also have a special interview with Clayton Whitehead who just returned from Switzerland.

Today, on The Travel Guys, Mark and Tom discuss the iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City reopening, and the Carnival leading customers deeper into its credit card world.

Plus, syndicated Travel Columnist and Consumer Advocate Chris Elliott joins the Trave Guys for an extended interview to talk about shoes and liquids - improvements in airport security, plus, updates on the importance of travel insurance and rental car companies that hound their customers. Another hour designed to make YOU just a little smarter the next time you hit the road.

Today on The Travel Guys... The Travel News, Email scams; we have tips to identify a scam or a real travel partner. We get an update on construction, parking, and new service at Sacramento International Airport. And then we’ll tell you about Silent Beacon, a way to summon help in an emergency in remote areas. It's another show packed with stories you won’t hear anywhere else, and tons of information to make you a smarter traveler. We are The Travel Guys with Mark Hoffman and Tom Romano.

Today, on The Travel Guys… the latest Travel News, the 24-hour free cancellation rule on airline tickets. Then, the State Fair is just around the corner. We have a whats-happening-at-the-fair, and a visit with our Travel Gal Sydney Schellinger to give you a few tips on the Galapagos. We're right in the middle of a BIG holiday weekend. These two guys on the radio are grateful you made time for us between the hot dogs and the fireworks. Welcome to The Travel Guys.