# United Airlines, Sports Leisure Vacations Turns 35, and the National Drum & Bugle Competition

- URL: https://travelguysradio.com/2014/06/15/united-airlines-sports-leisure-vacations-turns-35-national-drum-bugle-competition
- Image: https://travelguysradio.com/sites/default/files/2014/06/drum-competition.jpg
- Audio (MP3): https://audio.travelguysradio.com/2014/06/travel-guys-show-06-15-2014.mp3

*On the Sunday, June 15th, 2014 edition of The Travel Guys…*

- **[United Airlines is coming apart at the seams](http://www.thestreet.com/story/12737552/1/greenberg-united-one-sick-bird.html?puc=_atb_html_pla2&cm_ven=EMAIL_atb_html).** Mark shares his experiences flying Friday and gives examples why the airlines is due for an overhaul from the top down, and why it needs to come soon.
- **[Sports Leisure Vacations, sponsor of The Travel Guys, turns 35](http://www.sportsleisure.com).** Tom asks Mark to reflect back on 35 years in the travel business. How is it changing? Where does it go from here? Would he recommend a career in the travel industry to a young entrepreneur? Most memorable moments? Most forgettable?
- **Steve LaRosa,** our "extra" Travel Guy, who always has the scoop on the most unusual local events, has details on the **[National Drum & Bugle Competition](http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/644135)** coming to Sacramento. It kicks off next Sunday at Hughes Stadium.
- In the travel news, we reveal how airlines **[regularly redraw international boundaries](http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2014/06/09/international-domestic-flight-fees/10225849),** but it seems only when it's to their benefit. We'll explain. Plus, we have a list of the [most unusual ice cream flavors](http://www.smartertravel.com/photo-galleries/editorial/11-craziest-ice-cream-flavors-in-the-world.html?id=763&all=1) on the planet, just in time for summer. The weird part of your palate won't want to miss this one.

Click the link below to see the following video:

[Man Uses Layover At McCarran Airport To Shoot A Celine Dion Music Video](http://digg.com/video/man-uses-layover-at-mccarran-airport-to-shoot-a-celine-dion-music-video)

## Highlights

- [11 Craziest Ice Cream Flavors in the World](http://www.smartertravel.com/photo-galleries/editorial/11-craziest-ice-cream-flavors-in-the-world.html?id=763&all=1)
- [Airlines redraw national boundaries ](http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2014/06/09/international-domestic-flight-fees/10225849)
- [Greenberg: United 'One Sick Bird'](http://www.thestreet.com/story/12737552/1/greenberg-united-one-sick-bird.html?puc=_atb_html_pla2&cm_ven=EMAIL_atb_html)
- [VIA Rail Canada Raises the Bar on Rail Accommodations](http://www.smartertravel.com/blogs/today-in-travel/via-rail-canada-raises-the-bar-on-rail-accommodations.html?id=18833293&source=91&value=2014-06-12+00%3A00%3A00&u=AF15711F03&nl_cs=18694555%3A%3A7603555%3A%3A18833293%3A%3A)

Previous Episode: [More About Ben Schlappig, Sports Tours and Travel, and Things You Should Say to Your Flight Attendant](https://travelguysradio.com/2014/06/08/ben-schlappig-sports-tours-travel-things-say-flight-attendant) — June 8, 2014
Next Episode: [Magic Bus Trip Giveaway, Seattle Food Tours, and the Music Circus](https://travelguysradio.com/2014/06/19/2037) — June 19, 2014

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