# Frequent Flyer Programs, The Magic Bus, and Mark's $100 Giveaway

- URL: https://travelguysradio.com/2014/02/02/ben-schlappig-talks-frequent-flyer-programs-jodi-bettencort-travel-channels-100000-tour-giveaway-san-franciscos-magic-bus-marks-100-gift-card-giveaway
- Image: https://travelguysradio.com/sites/default/files/2014/02/magic-bus-haight-ashbury-magic-bus-sf1.jpg
- Audio (MP3): https://audio.travelguysradio.com/2014/02/travel-guys-020214.mp3

*On the Sunday, February 2nd, 2014 edition of The Travel Guys…*

![Magic Bus in Haight Ashbury Magic Bus SF](https://travelguysradio.com/sites/default/files/2014/02/magic-bus-haight-ashbury-magic-bus-sf1_0.jpg)

![interior-magic11.jpg](https://travelguysradio.com/sites/default/files/2014/02/interior-magic11.jpg)

![flowersinhair11.jpg](https://travelguysradio.com/sites/default/files/2014/02/flowersinhair11.jpg)

- Call in and give us your on air prediction on the big game and **win a $100 AMEX gift card** (or register on line before 4pm PST on Sunday) and your guess will go in the contest bin
- The Travel Channel is giving away a **[$100,000 tour as a prize](http://www.travelchannel.com/sweepstakes/the-trip).** What does a travel package like that contain and how can you win? We have the details at 3:15...
- **Ben Schlappig** has been a guest with us many times, sharing his expertise on Frequent Flyer programs and the ins and outs of getting those award tickets the airlines seem to play hide-and-seek with. Ben talks about the recent changes to FF programs and how they might impact you at 3:35...
- San Francisco's newest attraction is [the Magic Bus](http://magicbussf.com/). A throwback to the 60's, it's causing heads to turn wherever it goes in The City. Find out how you can ride back to the days of the Flower Children at 3:50...

## Highlights

- [How to Choose an Air Travel Search Site](http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/15/travel/how-to-choose-an-air-travel-search-site.html?src=me&ref=general&_r=0)
- [The Travel Channel $100,000 tour prize giveaway](http://www.travelchannel.com/sweepstakes/the-trip)
- [PointsPros.com](http://www.pointspros.com/)

Previous Episode: [Christopher Elliott and Mark Chat Hotel Fees and Free WiFi](https://travelguysradio.com/2014/01/26/christopher-elliott-mark-chat-hotel-fees-free-wifi) — January 26, 2014
Next Episode: [Dick Mercer Talks Italy, Confessions of a TSA Agent, and the Rudest Things People Do In Airports](https://travelguysradio.com/2014/02/09/dick-mercer-talks-italy-confessions-tsa-agent-rudest-things-people-airports) — February 9, 2014

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