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43:26

Airline computers melted down again last week

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2023/01/15

Listen Now On the Sunday, January 15th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, airline computers melted down again last week, briefly impacting the entire system. How can things like this be avoided? The answer, just like the Southwest situation a couple of weeks ago, isn’t simple. Fixing it will take time, as in years. In other news, Amtrak is having a sale on mid-week travel and airfares dropped in December, reversing a...

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50:46

Starbucks has devalued its rewards program

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2023/01/08

Listen Now* *If you listened live on Sunday, January 8, the second half of the show did not air. To catch the whole show, listen above. On the Sunday, January 8th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, those who love their Starbucks on the road will be getting free coffee and treats a little less often. The coffee giant has devalued its rewards program. Plus, we report on some interviews Kuwait Airlines...

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44:18

Carnival Cruise Lines names Emeril Lagasse as Chief...

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2023/01/01

Listen Now On the Sunday, January 1st edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Carnival Cruise Lines names Emeril Lagasse as Chief Culinary Officer; and Southwest Airlines, while back in the sky, now has to try and make nearly a million customers whole. Our New Year’s Day show features two of our favorite interviews from the year gone by. The first features a traveling nurse. During COVID these folks who go “where the...

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42:46

It’s a Christmas weekend travel disaster

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2022/12/25

Listen Now On the Sunday, December 25th, Christmas Day edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Christmas weekend travel is a disaster as terrible weather rips across the country, and we tell you about Uber Sleigh rides in Lapland, Finland. Many are traveling by automobile during the holidays. Our Smarter Traveler segment features tips on winter travel by car. Two years ago, we created a “Christmas Update,” speaking with characters at the North...

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43:03

National parks are tweaking their admission rules...

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2022/12/18

Listen Now On the Sunday, December 18th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, an update on the exploding aquarium from Berlin; and national parks are tweaking their admission rules for next summer. Airlines charge you to handle your luggage, but if it’s not delivered in a timely fashion, the airline keeps your money. Our Smarter Traveler segment lets you know how Travelers United is taking the battle for fairness to the Department...

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43:45

Delta Airlines is returning to Havana, Cuba

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2022/12/11

Listen Now On the Sunday, December 11th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Delta Airlines is returning to Havana, Cuba, starting in April, with flights from Miami; and the REAL ID mandate has been delayed once again. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we have five ways for you to spot an Airbnb scam. Travel Insurance. Should you buy it or pass? There are many companies offering protection, how do you pick the...

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44:25

Air France takes a small step to protect the climate

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2022/12/04

Listen Now On the Sunday, December 4th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Air France takes a small step to protect the climate by banning some short local flights where train travel is available; and remember the cat who got into a suitcase and was found by a TSA scan? There’s a happy ending to the story. Speaking of scans, TSA is now scanning faces at a dozen airports nationally. The program...

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44:21

How did a cat get into a suitcase and x-rayed by TSA?

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2022/11/27

Listen Now On the Sunday, November 27th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, how did a cat get into a suitcase and x-rayed by TSA? Frontier Airlines, never famous for customer service, has eliminated the ability to call them on the phone. Parking at the Sacramento Airport was at a premium on Thanksgiving weekend. Mark and Tom give first-person observations and suggestions on how you can avoid a parking issue over the...

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41:28

Frontier Airlines launches an “all you can fly pass”

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2022/11/20

Listen Now On the Sunday, November 20th edition of The Travel Guys… In The Travel News, Frontier Airlines launches an “all you can fly pass,” and Delta Airlines says free wi-fi for ALL (Sky Miles Members)…but are the airlines really being all that generous? If you are flying this Thanksgiving or Christmas, and are checking bags, we have some important tips/reminders. Like putting your name, phone number and email address both inside and outside your...

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42:14

Planning a trip to Hawaii? We have some tips for you.

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2022/11/13

Listen Now On the Sunday, November 13th edition of The Travel Guys… Airlines are adjusting their miles-spend requirements to achieve various status levels BACK to the pre-COVID era days. Bar Harbor, Maine, has voted to limit cruise ship arrivals, the latest small town to do so. Delta Airlines is expecting 5 MILLLION flyers Thanksgiving week. If you are one of them, we wish you the best. Planning a trip to Hawaii? Mark just returned from...

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42:12

Learn which airline is the BEST at LOSING your bag

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2022/11/06

Listen Now On the Sunday, November 6th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Subway is the latest to reward those flying in middle seats and we tell you which major airline is the BEST at LOSING your bag. Our Smarter Traveler segment features a discussion on airline travel credits and a “makes way too much sense” idea from Travelers United about how to make those credits easier to use. Cruise lines are...

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42:01

Holland America rewards service dog for 700 days of...

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2022/10/30

Listen Now On the Sunday, October 30th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Holland America rewards a service dog for 700 days of cruising and Virgin America has decided to reward those siting in the middle seat with some great rewards. In our Smarter Traveler segment, Mark talks about the president addressing junk travel fees this past week. Mark says it’s great that the president recognizes that travel suppliers are goosing travelers...

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42:01

American Airlines owes flyers over $7 million dollars...

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2022/10/23

Listen Now On the Sunday, October 23rd edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the courts have decided American Airlines owes its flyers over $7 million dollars in baggage fees they collected in error, and Carnival Cruise Lines has decided to toughen the rules against people who reserve deck chairs first thing in the morning and don’t occupy them until later. For shame. Our Smarter Traveler segment will tell you the best and...

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43:35

State Department temporarily reopening online...

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2022/10/16

Listen Now On the Sunday, October 16th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the State Department temporarily has reopened its online passport renewal program (link below) under certain conditions, and in Hawaii, visitor counts have hit a bump and some are concerned. Our Smarter Traveler segment features a discussion on the impact on your airfare, based on the day you fly. Monday, Friday and Sunday are generally higher. Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday lower;...

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43:13

Marriott faces a lawsuit over lying to its guests

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2022/10/09

Listen Now On the Sunday, October 9th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, a Southwest pilot decided to go naked in the cockpit—with a female co-pilot; and Marriott faces a lawsuit over lying to its guests. A local Amtrak traveler got a “roomette” accommodation for an overnight trip, and shared what you should bring along for your comfort. It’s part of our Smarter Traveler segment. Comedian Steve Treviño will be appearing at...

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42:09

Delta is nearly ready to roll out FREE wi-fi on flights

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2022/10/02

Listen Now On the Sunday, October 2nd edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Delta says they are nearly ready to start rolling out FREE wi-fi on all of their mainline flights, and for those who would like to try out an electric car, Hertz and GM are teaming up to add them to the fleet. Hurricane Ian ravaged Florida and other parts of the south last week. We share tips for traveling...

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41:30

Canada has dropped the vaccination requirement to...

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2022/09/25

Listen Now On the Sunday, September 25th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Canada has dropped the vaccination requirement to cross the border, and the Phantom of the Opera will take it’s final curtain on Broadway in January, 35 years after it premiered. Our Smarter Traveler segment reminds you of the “24 hour rule,” and there’s a new ride share scam. It’s all about…..vomit. We’ll tell you how to protect yourself. We...

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42:07

A tourism destination rises to the occasion

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2022/09/18

Listen Now On the Sunday, September 18th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, a tourism destination rises to the occasion to help immigrants, water restrictions are getting tighter at the Grand Canyon, and the three major cruise lines have a staggering $73 billion dollars in debt – with increasingly high interest payments. In our Smarter Traveler segment, one final warning about buying your holiday air tickets now, along with some tips on...

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42:46

Are airlines cracking down on free, carry-on bags?

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2022/09/11

Listen Now On the Sunday, September 11th edition of The Travel Guys… In The Travel News, a nut allergy causes a major diversion over the Pacific and we ask if the airlines are cracking down on free, carry-on bags. On the Smarter Traveler segment, we talk about Southwest boarding passes. How do you get those coveted “A” boarding group assignments? Are they even available? The City of Visalia is becoming a haven for families with...

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43:06

Canada is looking at a high speed rail train

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2022/09/04

Listen Now On the Sunday, September 4th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Canada is looking at a high speed rail train which can go 600 mph in a vaccum tube; and by now you’ve heard about the Southwest Airlines passenger who decided to send nude pictures of himself to everyone on his plane. AirTags and other tracking devices are gaining in popularity. Is it time to put one in your bag?...

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