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On the Saturday, March 29th edition of the Travel Guys…
In the Travel News, in our weekly “benefits going down” update, United Airlines ups fees for its lounges and credit cards, touting bogus “benefits”; and there’s an effort afoot to get rid of the TSA.In our Smarter Traveler segment, we have tips on how and why you might want to cool your jets a bit when traveling internationally. Expressing your political views on the road isn’t always a good idea, no matter what side you are on.For many years The Travel Guys have supported The Wreath Project, a small, local non-profit that seeks to honor the fallen at the Sacramento Valley Cemetery each holiday season. Collecting enough funds to decorate 38,000 graves is a massive project that must start early. We talk with Susie Stocking, who along with her husband, heads up this amazing project every year. Attention golfers, we’ll tell you how you can get involved.You’re sitting in the boarding area and the announcement comes that the flight is overbooked. Who would be willing to give up their seat and be compensated? Are we talking cash or play money? When does that next flight you are putting me on get me home? What is a fair amount of compensation? Charlie Leocha from Travelers United fills us in.Highlights
The Wreath Project Golf TournamentThe Wreath Project Golf Tournament FlyerBest Frequent Flyer ProgramsWhere to eat before an A’s gameIn Europe, what is best – Rental Car or the Train?Consumer Alert: Latest twist in the government travel ban could upend your next vacationBlack as Hell, Strong as Death, and Sweet as Love – The Coffee BookDevalued points and no free bags at SouthwestSouthwest Credit Card offersElliott.org – Chris ElliottThe Unauthorized Travel Manual: Secrets For a Smarter Trip From a Nationally Syndicated Columnist and Consumer Advocate – by Chris ElliottWhat if the airline doesn’t have a seat for you?Eight Travel Planning Mistakes to AvoidFind warnings about foreign travel hereAmazon.com: New Apple AirTagsTop Tips for Choosing a Cruise Ship CabinKnow the TSA firearms travel rules for passengers on planesTourism Cares100 Hotels of a LifetimeApply for REAL ID – California DMVHow 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 here
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