# 737 Max 9 aircraft ok to head back in the sky after inspections

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*On the Saturday, January 27th, 2024 edition of The Travel Guys…*

- In the **Travel News**, Alaska and United have gotten the OK to put 737 Max 9 aircraft back in the sky after inspections starting tomorrow. Meanwhile, Kayak.com reports that more and more travelers are trying to avoid the Max 9. And California joins the list of states with digital licenses (think TSA).
- Travelers United has put out a list of **driving tips for cold weather** destinations. If you are headed into the Sierras, or other snowy destinations, or just know someone who lives in one, check out the list.
- United is selling miles by subscription. Are they a good deal? Find out in our **Smarter Traveler** segment. We'll also address airlines on time ratings and explain how they are created, and whether or not they are to be trusted.
- If you are thinking about one of those **extended cruises**, consider the fate of passengers who thought they were going around the world for three years, and instead are just out a lot of money. Plus, there's a ship now with cabins that open to the ocean. We share the details of the pluses and minuses of this new innovation in cruise ship accommodations.

## Highlights

- [How to get a digital ID](https://www.tsa.gov/digital-id)
- [Tips for driving in winter weather](https://www.travelersunited.org/safe-winter-driving-conditions/?utm_source=newsletter)
- [Say hello to the ocean on Icon of the Seas new cabins](https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/futuristic-new-cabin-type-on-icon-of-the-seas-is-met-with-mixed-opinions/ar-BB1hfUde)
- [Traveler's United Mobility Friendly Travel Guide](https://www.travelersunited.org/mobility-friendly-travel-guide-from-national-council-on-aging/?utm_source=newsletter)
- [Reports from on board the 9 month cruise](https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/month-1-of-the-9-month-cruise-is-in-the-bag-here-s-how-it-s-going/ar-AA1mLYXa?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=d832001a78b347959d2e2d86ca82445c&ei=158)
- [Consumer Advocate Chris Elliott](https://www.elliott.org/)
- [Is it time to mask up while traveling again?](https://www.travelersunited.org/should-we-mask-again-to-prevent-covid-flu-and-rsv-while-traveling/?utm_source=newsletter)
- [Sacramento Airport Parking](https://sacramento.aero/smf/about/maps#intmap_acc_publicparking)
- [Double check for things you can and can't bring through security at the airport](https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all)
- [Carry On Bag Size Requirements](https://www.travelandleisure.com/style/travel-bags/airline-carry-on-luggage-size-guide)
- [TSA Renewal](https://www.tsa.gov/precheck#renew)
- [Seating tips for major US Airlines](https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/the-major-airline-with-the-most-space-in-economy-and-the-one-with-the-least/ss-AA1k6xCy?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=bcec585d5bd949398dfd27c5cb3c55bc&ei=10#image=11)
- [Denied Boarding Rules/Giving up Your Seat](https://www.travelersunited.org/denied-boarding-rules/?utm_source=newsletter)
- [How to win your consumer dispute using the Elliott Method](https://www.elliott.org/advocacy/how-to-win-your-consumer-dispute-using-the-elliott-method/)

Tags: [air travel](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/air-travel), [airline miles](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/airline-miles), [airports](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/airports), [Alaska Airlines](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/alaska-airlines), [California](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/california), [cold weather travel](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/cold-weather-travel), [cruises](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/cruises), [Kayak.com](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/kayakcom), [smarter traveler](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/smarter-traveler), [travel news](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/travel-news), [travel tips](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/travel-tips), [Travelers United](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/travelers-united), [United Airlines](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/united-airlines)

Previous Episode: [Southwest is starting to add USB plug-ins to their planes](https://travelguysradio.com/2024/01/19/southwest-starting-add-usb-plug-ins-their-planes) — January 20, 2024
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