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On the edition of The Travel Guys…
- In the Travel News, United and American Airlines raise baggage fees, and American Queen Voyages (the river cruise line) is out of business.
- A new piece of technology in restaurants is a hand-held software system that allows the server to total your bill, then hand you the machine, in their presence, to decide on a gratuity amount. Is it just us, or is that "in your face" system designed to pressure the diner into a higher gratuity?
- Carry-on bags have been a pain for airlines ever since they started charging for baggage. If only they would enforce their own carry-on rules, the problem might be solved. We discuss carry-ons and how airlines on one hand are telling you to check your bags, when in many instances there is plenty of room for them in the overheads. What's up?
- The mailbag addresses a variety of issues you wrote us about, everything from airline customer service, to state park entry/parking fees and parking charges at hotels.
Highlights from this week
- Tipping with the server standing right over the top of you
- California State Parks Parking and Use Fee info
- Wheelchair polices, airline by airline
- Uber from the airport - where it costs the most
- How to get a digital ID
- Tips for driving in winter weather
- Say hello to the ocean on Icon of the Seas new cabins
- Traveler's United Mobility Friendly Travel Guide
- Reports from on board the 9 month cruise
- Consumer Advocate Chris Elliott
- Is it time to mask up while traveling again?
- Sacramento Airport Parking
- Double check for things you can and can't bring through security at the airport
- Carry On Bag Size Requirements
- TSA Renewal
- Seating tips for major US Airlines
- Denied Boarding Rules/Giving up Your Seat
- How to win your consumer dispute using the Elliott Method
