# How to get more elbow room by paying for a middle seat

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*On the Sunday, December 8th, 2019 edition of The Travel Guys…*

- In the Travel News, Uber finally releases its long promised security report and it’s not good; and we explain why the argument that skipping housekeeping is not the favor to the environment you think it is, not to mention the hotels are “cleaning up” on those of you who don’t (clean up that is).
- In our Smarter Traveler segment, we tell you how to buy the middle seat in your row, effectively giving you more room at a price.
- Hotel Frequent Guest Programs are under fire. They are being constantly devalued, and redemption prices are going up. So which is the best of the worst? Which programs are the MOST valuable and which are the LEAST. You may be surprised by the Wallet Hub survey.
- Going to Reno by train, through the Sierra Mountains, is a popular winter activity. There are lots of different packages. Which one is best for you and your traveling partners?

## Highlights

- [2020’s Best Hotel Rewards Programs](https://wallethub.com/edu/best-hotel-rewards-program/25939/)
- [Take the Snow Train to Reno - Sports Leisure Vacations](https://www.sportsleisure.com/vacations/take-snow-train-reno-0)
- [How you can really reduce your carbon footprint when you travel](https://chriselliotts.com/how-you-can-really-reduce-your-carbon-footprint-when-you-travel/)
- [A 5-year-old boy's entire kindergarten class showed up for his adoption hearing](https://edition.cnn.com/2019/12/05/us/michigan-adoption-ceremony-kindergarten-trnd/index.html)
- [AMTRAKathon 2020](https://z-m-www.facebook.com/events/2391103954478175/)
- [Know these 14 Lyft and Uber security rules](https://www.travelersunited.org/fourteen-tips-to-protect-your-safety-on-uber-and-lyft/)

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Previous Episode: [An Important Tip for Traveling Abroad and Holiday River Trains](https://travelguysradio.com/2019/12/01/important-tip-traveling-abroad-and-holiday-river-trains) — December 1, 2019
Next Episode: [Listeners call in to share their best travel tip!](https://travelguysradio.com/2019/12/15/listeners-call-share-their-best-travel-tip) — December 15, 2019

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