# The importance of doing research before booking your travel

- URL: https://travelguysradio.com/2018/09/09/reading-the-fine-print-before-making-your-travel-purchases
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*On the Sunday, September 9th, 2018 edition of The Travel Guys…*

In the Travel News, seems as though some travelers buying their Delta tickets through Google Travel may think they are buying a premium economy seat when they really are not. American Airlines is

[thinking of changing their boarding process just a bit to allow those with nut allergies to pre-board](https://www.flyertalk.com/articles/leaked-american-airlines-may-offer-pre-boarding-to-anyone-with-nut-allergies.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=), allowing the traveler to wipe down their immediate seating area to try and make it allergen-free. American will not remove nuts from any flight. At least the kind you eat....

In our Smarter Traveler segment, Mark talks about importance of doing your homework. Check prices and read the fine print. When it comes to travel, it’s worth your time.

Road Reporter Chris Galloway checks in from the San Juan Islands, to remind listeners the importance of selecting the right travel package. He talks about the different things to consider, such as physical stamina, length of trip, type of travel and who you are traveling with. Chris also talks about how your travel “attitude” definitely wears off on others.

We spoke with Jim Jacoby before he left for his 20th Burning Man, and now Jim joins us after the event to share some of the highlights of a week in the desert.

## Highlights

- [Tracy's Dream comes true with Southwest Airlines](https://www.facebook.com/SouthwestAir/videos/1917672091872802/)
- [Leaked: American Airlines May Offer Pre-Boarding to Anyone With Nut Allergies](https://www.flyertalk.com/articles/leaked-american-airlines-may-offer-pre-boarding-to-anyone-with-nut-allergies.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=)
- [United’s stupid checked baggage fee increase is a test for American and Delta executives](https://andystravelblog.boardingarea.com/2018/08/31/united-checked-baggage-fee-increase/?utm_source=BoardingArea&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=BA_Email_Sept0518&utm_source=BA+NEWSLETTER&utm_campaign=a40f78ca26-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_06_06_05_53_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_aa6b5f7695-a40f78ca26-432239597)
- [Don’t panic — here’s how to handle your pre-trip anxiety](https://www.elliott.org/advice/pre-trip-anxiety-coping-tips/)
- [When Paris Empties Out In August, Some Are Happy To Stay](https://www.npr.org/2018/08/31/642575233/when-paris-empties-out-in-august-some-are-happy-to-stay?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20180831)
- [GoGoGrandparent](https://gogograndparent.com/)
- [Beach chair made for people with breasts](https://www.facebook.com/Insiderinventions/videos/people-with-breasts-can-lie-comfortably-on-this-beach-chair/1312009028934638/)
- [Thousands flock to Spanish town to pelt each other with tomatoes](https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/world/thousands-flock-to-spanish-town-to-pelt-each-other-with-tomatoes/2018/08/29/b76e2864-aba8-11e8-9a7d-cd30504ff902_video.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.27769740ed22&wpisrc=nl_daily202&wpmm=1)
- [2019 Sesquicentennial Wakamatsu Farm Festival](https://www.arconservancy.org/wakafest150/)
- [Marriott Rewards Loyalty Program Members Customer Service](https://www.marriott.com/help/rewards-customer-support.mi)
- [Burning Man resolves population issue, re-admitting event-goers after overselling event](https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/burning-man-resolves-population-issue-re-admitting-event-goers-after-overselling-event/ar-BBMKqkj?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=iehp#image=BBMKE0Y%7C31)
- [These cities have the most expensive hotel resort fees](https://www.elliott.org/blog/most-expensive-resort-fees/)
- [www.unclaimedbaggage.com](http://www.unclaimedbaggage.com)

Tags: [Burning Man](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/burning-man), [trip planning](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/trip-planning)

Previous Episode: [One reason why the cost of travel is increasing...](https://travelguysradio.com/2018/09/02/is-the-cost-of-travel-increasing) — September 2, 2018
Next Episode: [When to cancel travel plans during hurricane season](https://travelguysradio.com/2018/09/15/when-to-cancel-travels-during-hurricane-season) — September 15, 2018

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