Tagged: mailbag

Planet Hollywood calls it quits in Las Vegas

Listen Now On the Sunday, June 4th edition of The Travel Guys…  In the Travel News, Planet Hollywood calls it quits after 30 years in Las Vegas, and Spirit Airlines becomes the latest to join those in “melt down land” last Thursday, when a computer glitch caused nearly 90% of their flights to be delayed or canceled. Carry on bags are often a battle zone on planes. In order to avoid baggage fees, people haul...

Animal rides being phased out as tourist attractions in many countries

Listen Now On the Sunday, April 16th edition of The Travel Guys…  In the Travel News, animal rides are being phased out as tourist attractions in many countries and we explore why, and the FAA says 250 people have been referred to the FBI over their behavior on airplanes. For many of these folks, a bad day is about to turn into a life-altering event. Is it a customer service crisis, or just a generational...

National parks are tweaking their admission rules next summer

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...

Frontier Airlines launches an “all you can fly pass”

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...