# State Department temporarily reopening online passport renewal program

- URL: https://travelguysradio.com/2022/10/16/state-department-temporarily-reopening-online-passport-renewal-program
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- Audio (MP3): https://audio.travelguysradio.com/2022/10/travelguysshow101622.mp3

*On the Sunday, October 16th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys…*

- In the **Travel News**, the State Department temporarily has reopened its online passport renewal program (link below) under certain conditions, and in Hawaii, visitor counts have hit a bump and some are concerned.
- Our **Smarter Traveler** segment features a discussion on the impact on your airfare, based on the day you fly. Monday, Friday and Sunday are generally higher. Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday lower; Thursday neutral. We'll explain why.
- Consumer Advocate **Chris Elliott** is on hand all the way from Cypress to discuss hotel service. Where is it headed post-COVID? We also go over words to be wary of when you are looking for a vacation rental. What does "cozy" really mean.
- **Delta and Starbucks** have announced a joint loyalty program. We'll share details and talk about the value of such programs.

## Highlights

- [State Department Passport Renewal - pilot program starts Nov. 1](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew-online.html)
- [Chris Elliott - Vacation Rental Warning Words](https://www.elliott.org/travel-problems/vacation-rental-warning-words-dont-book-if-you-see-this/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email)
- [Chris Elliott - How hotels have become a shell of their former selves](https://www.elliottconfidential.com/p/how-hotels-became-a-strange-shell?utm_source=email)
- [Consumer Troubles? Here's where to go to get help and/or help yourself](https://www.elliott.org/)
- [Delta/Starbucks Loyalty Program](https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2022/delta-air-lines-and-starbucks-launch-loyalty-partnership/)
- [Pilot sues Southwest Airlines after colleague exposes himself](https://www.cbsnews.com/dfw/news/pilot-sues-southwest-airlines-colleague-exposes-himself/)
- [Taking an overnight Amtrak trip, here are some tips](https://www.insider.com/what-i-wish-brought-train-ride-packing-list-amtrak-portland-sacramento-2022)
- [Our guest comedian Steve Treviño](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Trevi%C3%B1o)
- [Get tickets to Steve's Punch Line Shows, Nov. 10-11-12](https://www.punchlinesac.com/)
- [A piece of Steve's comedy - adult content](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hE700pi2Rxs)
- [Sacramento ranks high as a "foodie city"](https://wallethub.com/edu/best-foodie-cities/7522)
- [Changes in the Delta Sky Miles program for 2023](https://www.travelpulse.com/news/airlines/delta-air-lines-enhances-benefits-for-skymiles-medallion-members.html)
- [The Airlines define when you get a meal voucher for a delayed flight](https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-airlines-commit-providing-meals-hotel-rooms-extended-delays-they-caused-2022-08-31/)
- [Google adds search options for international train travel](https://www.travelpulse.com/news/car-rental-and-rail/save-25percent-on-amtraks-fall-fares-but-youll-need-to-act-fast.html)
- [AA Planes are Moaning and Groaning](https://news.yahoo.com/american-airlines-passengers-report-unnerving-154917761.html?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAGQiV-wla4vjte7Wc2eliLq1aVwMq3PGbJ4EE_wk3613XYSIPJu3iKKQhR8ZJ6gPaRLf9-5xYC7Wq8aWEYtUaFRNBKSfdXkrVsLpAU4vMGyJlpMjxdAh_0oP-vMs8HZNixhXMtwvWREdyVFoFxYrSYEkNuaX9Sti2JemTrsCE1dH&guccounter=2)
- [What you need to get a REAL ID - Deadline May 3, 2023](https://www.travelersunited.org/flying-domestically-after-may-3-2023-youll-need-a-real-id-2023/?utm)

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