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March 30, 2024Uber and Lyft react to new minimum wage laws
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On the Saturday, March 30th edition of The Travel Guys…
In the Travel News, Uber and Lyft react to new minimum wage laws for drivers by saying they are pulling service from Minneapolis May 1. Wonder if they are bluffing? South Lake Tahoe and Truckee have banned plastic bottles that contain less than one gallon of liquid from being sold in stores. Good for them. Guess once you’ve seen hundreds of plastic bottles floating on pristine Lake Tahoe, you are ready for change.
Our Smarter Traveler segment features 8 things people tend to forget about passports. With summer travel season coming up, it’s time for a refresher. New international travelers especially.
With one river cruise line out of business, are there still cruises on America’s rivers? The answer is yes, and we talked to American Cruise Lines to find out more about their products.
Jack Gallagher returns to town on 420. April 20th that is. This time, Jack in joined by his band (?). Music and comedy at the B Street/Sofia Theatre and it’s time to get your tickets!
Major cruise lines are trying to make check-in day go smoother. That story is part of our Odds and Ends wrap up.
Highlights
Uber/Lyft bluffing cites with “we’ll leave” claims
Some Interesting Facts about Ride Shares
USA Small Ship River Cruises | American Cruise Lines
Jack Gallagher Returns…With His Band
Music & Comedy show W/ JACK GALLAGHER – The Sofia Home of B Street!
Airbnb Changes its Extenuating Circumstances Cancellation Policy
The dos and don’ts of flying
April is Down to Earth Month – Special Events at Many California Wineries
Airline Customer Service Dashboard
If you are leaving the country, consider enrolling in the Smart Traveler program
50 States, 1000 Places to Eat – Amazon and Kindle
Travel Insurance – World Nomads
River Cruising in the USA
Travelers United
Tipping with the server standing right over the top of you
California State Parks Parking and Use Fee info
Wheelchair polices, airline by airline
Uber from the airport – where it costs the most
How to get a digital ID
Traveler’s United Mobility Friendly Travel Guide
Consumer Advocate Chris Elliott
Sacramento Airport Parking
Double check for things you can and can’t bring through security at the airport
Carry On Bag Size Requirements
TSA Renewal
Seating tips for major US Airlines
Denied Boarding Rules/Giving up Your Seat
How to win your consumer dispute using the Elliott Method
...more
46min
March 23, 2024United has created a new way for family and friends to share miles
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On the Saturday, March 23th edition of The Travel Guys…
In the Travel News, the CEO of Hertz is out after his bet on electric cars goes bad, and United has created a new way for family and friends to share miles to get a free ticket.
Our Smarter Traveler segment has two big topics: A reminder on the grace period for canceling an airline ticket without any charge, and a word of warning regarding internet searches and “sponsored” links.
Warnings are popping up for spring break travelers, particularly if you are heading out of the country. We have an expert to talk about different ways you can protect yourself and still have fun.
50 States, 1000 Eats is the National Geographic book. Author Joe Yogerst joins us to talk about his favorites. Then the conversation shifted to restaurant tipping, and boy did Joe have some strong opinions.
Highlights
If you are leaving the country, consider enrolling in the Smart Traveler program
50 States, 1000 Places to Eat – Amazon and Kindle
Travel Insurance – World Nomads
Airline customer service commitments — are they worthless?
Even smart travelers make these 8 passport mistakes
Multiple guests claim their rooms were burglarized at popular Las Vegas hotel
Tour These Famous ‘Ghostbusters’ Filming Locations in New York City
How to file airline complaints and get compensation
River Cruising in the USA
TSA experiments with new remote technology to speed up airport security screenings
Consumer Alert: Please stop booking trips with these ailing companies!
Travelers United
Tipping with the server standing right over the top of you
California State Parks Parking and Use Fee info
Wheelchair polices, airline by airline
Uber from the airport – where it costs the most
How to get a digital ID
Tips for driving in winter weather
Say hello to the ocean on Icon of the Seas new cabins
Traveler’s United Mobility Friendly Travel Guide
Reports from on board the 9 month cruise
Consumer Advocate Chris Elliott
Is it time to mask up while traveling again?
Sacramento Airport Parking
Double check for things you can and can’t bring through security at the airport
Carry On Bag Size Requirements
TSA Renewal
Seating tips for major US Airlines
Denied Boarding Rules/Giving up Your Seat
How to win your consumer dispute using the Elliott Method
...more
45min
March 16, 2024Guests report being burglarized while in their Las Vegas hotel rooms
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On the Saturday, March 16th edition of The Travel Guys…
In the Travel News, in one of the more interesting stories to come along, three different sets of guests have reported their rooms being burglarized while they were sleeping in the rooms at The Rio Hotel on The Strip in Las Vegas; and a small town Texas official is warning residents to stock up ahead of travelers coming to see the eclipse in early April.
Our Smarter Traveler segment talks about the new self-serve security coming to TSA stations at the airport and Mark offers some tips for those heading to Spring Training this year or in the future.
Chris Elliott joins us from Brazil to talk about Exit Envy on planes, booking travel on smart phone apps and how to spot a travel company that might be on shaky financial ground.
Our final part of the show is Odds and Ends time, with details on a Ghostbusters tour of New York City, tips on when and how to fly this summer and a listeners warning about those pesky tip machines.
Highlights
Multiple guests claim their rooms were burglarized at popular Las Vegas hotel
Tour These Famous ‘Ghostbusters’ Filming Locations in New York City
How to file airline complaints and get compensation
River Cruising in the USA
TSA experiments with new remote technology to speed up airport security screenings
Consumer Alert: Please stop booking trips with these ailing companies!
Travelers United
Tipping with the server standing right over the top of you
California State Parks Parking and Use Fee info
Wheelchair polices, airline by airline
Uber from the airport – where it costs the most
How to get a digital ID
Tips for driving in winter weather
Say hello to the ocean on Icon of the Seas new cabins
Traveler’s United Mobility Friendly Travel Guide
Reports from on board the 9 month cruise
Consumer Advocate Chris Elliott
Is it time to mask up while traveling again?
Sacramento Airport Parking
Double check for things you can and can’t bring through security at the airport
Carry On Bag Size Requirements
TSA Renewal
Seating tips for major US Airlines
Denied Boarding Rules/Giving up Your Seat
How to win your consumer dispute using the Elliott Method
...more
45min
March 09, 2024New York City has toughened up the rules for renting out your place
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On the Saturday, March 9th edition of The Travel Guys…
In the Travel News, New York City has toughened up the rules under which you can rent out your place in The Big Apple, and hotels appear to be benefiting from the change. Plus, Costco has a great discount deal for Southwest flyers.
In our Smarter Traveler segment, we discuss “authentic” travel experiences. If you want authentic, be careful and do your homework. Authentic in another country might be a fried dog hanging in a shop window (Viet Nam) or cooked eel (Sweden). Maybe authentic to you is having your hotel room overlook the town square. Except if there’s a big celebration and noise continues until 4am, you might think that wasn’t the best decision. Homework. Do your homework before making any major travel purchase.
Charlie Leocha from Travelers United is our guest. Charlie explains that just because Congress passes a law, it isn’t really a law until it’s written and put into effect. That can often take years and more than one administration for things to actually be enforced. Family seating and compensation for delayed bags are two examples of things Congress approved but we are still waiting for the rules to be put in place. For 6-7 years we have been waiting.
Our odds and ends segment offered tips on how to resolve issues with a vacation rental, the scary thought that dynamic pricing could be coming to restaurants and there is a new tipping app to cover those folks you never seem to have a couple of bucks in your pocket to reward their services.
Highlights
Consumer Alert: Please stop booking trips with these ailing companies!
Travelers United
Tipping with the server standing right over the top of you
California State Parks Parking and Use Fee info
Wheelchair polices, airline by airline
Uber from the airport – where it costs the most
How to get a digital ID
Tips for driving in winter weather
Say hello to the ocean on Icon of the Seas new cabins
Traveler’s United Mobility Friendly Travel Guide
Reports from on board the 9 month cruise
Consumer Advocate Chris Elliott
Is it time to mask up while traveling again?
Sacramento Airport Parking
Double check for things you can and can’t bring through security at the airport
Carry On Bag Size Requirements
TSA Renewal
Seating tips for major US Airlines
Denied Boarding Rules/Giving up Your Seat
How to win your consumer dispute using the Elliott Method
...more
43min
March 02, 2024Marriott’s Bonvoy Rewards Program passes 200 million members
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On the Saturday, March 2nd edition of The Travel Guys…
In the Travel News, Marriott’s Bonvoy Rewards Program passes 200 million members, we talk about why Hertz’ move to electric cars bombed and how your next “flight” could actually be a bus ride.
Your boarding pass has SSSS written across it. What does THAT mean? Extra security screening is the answer. We explain in our Smarter Traveler segment.
Mark spent a week on the island of Kauai and has a broad range of ideas and suggestions. From accommodations to things to do and where to eat.
The IRS baggage fees are not taxable. Which starts to explain why they are so popular with the airlines. The story is part of our odds and ends segment.
Highlights
Tipping with the server standing right over the top of you
California State Parks Parking and Use Fee info
Wheelchair polices, airline by airline
Uber from the airport – where it costs the most
How to get a digital ID
Tips for driving in winter weather
Say hello to the ocean on Icon of the Seas new cabins
Traveler’s United Mobility Friendly Travel Guide
Reports from on board the 9 month cruise
Consumer Advocate Chris Elliott
Is it time to mask up while traveling again?
Sacramento Airport Parking
Double check for things you can and can’t bring through security at the airport
Carry On Bag Size Requirements
TSA Renewal
Seating tips for major US Airlines
Denied Boarding Rules/Giving up Your Seat
How to win your consumer dispute using the Elliott Method
...more
46min
February 24, 2024United and American Airlines raise baggage fees
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On the Saturday, February 24th edition of The Travel Guys…
In the Travel News, United and American Airlines raise baggage fees, and American Queen Voyages (the river cruise line) is out of business.
A new piece of technology in restaurants is a hand-held software system that allows the server to total your bill, then hand you the machine, in their presence, to decide on a gratuity amount. Is it just us, or is that “in your face” system designed to pressure the diner into a higher gratuity?
Carry-on bags have been a pain for airlines ever since they started charging for baggage. If only they would enforce their own carry-on rules, the problem might be solved. We discuss carry-ons and how airlines on one hand are telling you to check your bags, when in many instances there is plenty of room for them in the overheads. What’s up?
The mailbag addresses a variety of issues you wrote us about, everything from airline customer service, to state park entry/parking fees and parking charges at hotels.
Highlights
Tipping with the server standing right over the top of you
California State Parks Parking and Use Fee info
Wheelchair polices, airline by airline
Uber from the airport – where it costs the most
How to get a digital ID
Tips for driving in winter weather
Say hello to the ocean on Icon of the Seas new cabins
Traveler’s United Mobility Friendly Travel Guide
Reports from on board the 9 month cruise
Consumer Advocate Chris Elliott
Is it time to mask up while traveling again?
Sacramento Airport Parking
Double check for things you can and can’t bring through security at the airport
Carry On Bag Size Requirements
TSA Renewal
Seating tips for major US Airlines
Denied Boarding Rules/Giving up Your Seat
How to win your consumer dispute using the Elliott Method
...more
45min
February 17, 2024US Travel Agencies set a January record for air sales
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On the Saturday, February 17th edition of The Travel Guys…
In the Travel News, US Travel Agencies set a January record for air sales; plus Uber drivers and flight attendants protest in selected cities across the country. Those and other stories in the news.
Our Smarter Traveler segment focuses on how travel hackers are looking for your information online every day. We have a few common sense solutions anyone can use.
Surge, peak, high season, whatever you want to call the highest prices for hotels, airline tickets and attractions, they are all managed by dynamic pricing. With summer just around the corner, Mark and Tom explain how dynamic pricing impacts your vacation and other travel.
Our Odds and Ends segment features an update on the future of America’s biggest river cruise line….the news isn’t good, but it isn’t horrible…yet.
Highlights
Wheelchair polices, airline by airline
Uber from the airport – where it costs the most
How to get a digital ID
Tips for driving in winter weather
Say hello to the ocean on Icon of the Seas new cabins
Traveler’s United Mobility Friendly Travel Guide
Reports from on board the 9 month cruise
Consumer Advocate Chris Elliott
Is it time to mask up while traveling again?
Sacramento Airport Parking
Double check for things you can and can’t bring through security at the airport
Carry On Bag Size Requirements
TSA Renewal
Seating tips for major US Airlines
Denied Boarding Rules/Giving up Your Seat
How to win your consumer dispute using the Elliott Method
...more
44min
February 10, 2024Boeing’s planes are back in the sky, but would you fly on one?
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On the Saturday, February 10th edition of The Travel Guys…
In the Travel News, Boeing’s planes are back in the sky, but would you fly on one (hint there have been very few cancellations)? Protesters have blocked the train tracks leading into Machu Pichu in Peru, keeping tourists from visiting.
You are considering taking a cruise. Friends and/or family have decided to join you. Sounds wonderful, right? Sounds like a situation that will thrive with some advance planning and open discussion. Mark and Tom talk about how to take a cruise with first-time traveling friends and survive with your relationships intact. All part of our Smarter Traveler segment.
The president’s war on junk fees has had little impact. He’s tackling family seating on planes now, and could potentially have more success.
Our odds and ends segment features a story about a group that thinks they have found the remains of Amelia Earhart’s plane on the floor of the Pacific Ocean. And Senator Ted Cruz wants more secure airport experiences for lawmakers. Private screenings included. But he may have some alternative reasons for his wish list. We’ll discuss Cancun Cruz.
Highlights
Uber from the airport – where it costs the most
How to get a digital ID
Tips for driving in winter weather
Say hello to the ocean on Icon of the Seas new cabins
Traveler’s United Mobility Friendly Travel Guide
Reports from on board the 9 month cruise
Consumer Advocate Chris Elliott
Is it time to mask up while traveling again?
Sacramento Airport Parking
Double check for things you can and can’t bring through security at the airport
Carry On Bag Size Requirements
TSA Renewal
Seating tips for major US Airlines
Denied Boarding Rules/Giving up Your Seat
How to win your consumer dispute using the Elliott Method
...more
43min
February 03, 2024Las Vegas hotels and restaurants are raising fees/prices for the Super Bowl
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On the Saturday, February 3rd edition of The Travel Guys…
In the Travel News, most of the news is BAD. Las Vegas hotels are raising resort fees and restaurants are raising their prices for the Super Bowl, Uber’s rides continue to cost more, Jet Blue is going to charge you for advance seat selection for more seats on every flight, and the fees on Delta’s credit card are going up 50%.
Our Smarter Traveler segment talks about an endangered species – customer service. Case in point, American Airlines is cutting hundreds of call center positions that handle travel issues and complaints. And telling us it’s going to make American BETTER. Can you say BS?
Our Odds and Ends segment features stories about how travel companies are collecting your private information to create pricing, hidden cameras in vacation rentals and why you might need a special class to learn how to negotiate a Disney theme park.
Charlie Leocha from Travelers United joins us to talk about the crowd coming in the skies. Charlie says flying cars, drones and other traffic is about to compete with airplanes and it’s time to consider some regulations. Crazy? Maybe not.
Highlights
Uber from the airport – where it costs the most
How to get a digital ID
Tips for driving in winter weather
Say hello to the ocean on Icon of the Seas new cabins
Traveler’s United Mobility Friendly Travel Guide
Reports from on board the 9 month cruise
Consumer Advocate Chris Elliott
Is it time to mask up while traveling again?
Sacramento Airport Parking
Double check for things you can and can’t bring through security at the airport
Carry On Bag Size Requirements
TSA Renewal
Seating tips for major US Airlines
Denied Boarding Rules/Giving up Your Seat
How to win your consumer dispute using the Elliott Method
...more
44min
January 27, 2024737 Max 9 aircraft ok to head back in the sky after inspections
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On the Saturday, January 27th edition of The Travel Guys…
In the Travel News, Alaska and United have gotten the OK to put 737 Max 9 aircraft back in the sky after inspections starting tomorrow. Meanwhile, Kayak.com reports that more and more travelers are trying to avoid the Max 9. And California joins the list of states with digital licenses (think TSA).
Travelers United has put out a list of driving tips for cold weather destinations. If you are headed into the Sierras, or other snowy destinations, or just know someone who lives in one, check out the list.
United is selling miles by subscription. Are they a good deal? Find out in our Smarter Traveler segment. We’ll also address airlines on time ratings and explain how they are created, and whether or not they are to be trusted.
If you are thinking about one of those extended cruises, consider the fate of passengers who thought they were going around the world for three years, and instead are just out a lot of money. Plus, there’s a ship now with cabins that open to the ocean. We share the details of the pluses and minuses of this new innovation in cruise ship accommodations.
Highlights
How to get a digital ID
Tips for driving in winter weather
Say hello to the ocean on Icon of the Seas new cabins
Traveler’s United Mobility Friendly Travel Guide
Reports from on board the 9 month cruise
Consumer Advocate Chris Elliott
Is it time to mask up while traveling again?
Sacramento Airport Parking
Double check for things you can and can’t bring through security at the airport
Carry On Bag Size Requirements
TSA Renewal
Seating tips for major US Airlines
Denied Boarding Rules/Giving up Your Seat
How to win your consumer dispute using the Elliott Method
...more
44min

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