# United has created a new way for family and friends to share miles

- URL: https://travelguysradio.com/2024/03/22/united-has-created-new-way-family-and-friends-share-miles
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- Audio (MP3): https://audio.travelguysradio.com/2024/03/travelguysshow032324.mp3

*On the Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 edition of The Travel Guys…*

- In the **Travel News**, the CEO of Hertz is out after his bet on electric cars goes bad, and United has created a new way for family and friends to share miles to get a free ticket.
- Our **Smarter Traveler** segment has two big topics: A reminder on the grace period for canceling an airline ticket without any charge, and a word of warning regarding internet searches and "sponsored" links.
- Warnings are popping up for **spring break travelers**, particularly if you are heading out of the country. We have an expert to talk about different ways you can protect yourself and still have fun.
- **50 States, 1000 Eats** is the National Geographic book. Author Joe Yogerst joins us to talk about his favorites. Then the conversation shifted to restaurant tipping, and boy did Joe have some strong opinions.

## Highlights

- [If you are leaving the country, consider enrolling in the Smart Traveler program](https://step.state.gov/step/)
- [50 States, 1000 Places to Eat - Amazon and Kindle](https://www.amazon.com/50-States-000-Eats-Where/dp/1426222823)
- [Travel Insurance - World Nomads](https://www.worldnomads.com/)
- [Airline customer service commitments — are they worthless?](https://www.travelersunited.org/airline-customer-service-commitments/?utm_source=newsletter)
- [Even smart travelers make these 8 passport mistakes](https://www.travelersunited.org/8-passport-mistakes-even-smart-travelers-make/?utm_source=newsletter)
- [Multiple guests claim their rooms were burglarized at popular Las Vegas hotel](https://www.ktnv.com/news/multiple-guests-claim-their-rooms-were-burglarized-at-popular-las-vegas-hotel)
- [Tour These Famous 'Ghostbusters' Filming Locations in New York City](https://www.travelpulse.com/news/entertainment/tour-these-famous-ghostbusters-filming-locations-in-new-york-city)
- [How to file airline complaints and get compensation](https://www.travelersunited.org/file-airline-complaints-and-get-compensation/?utm_source=newsletter)
- [River Cruising in the USA](https://www.americancruiselines.com)
- [TSA experiments with new remote technology to speed up airport security screenings](https://www.cbsnews.com/video/tsa-experiments-with-new-remote-technology-to-speed-up-airport-security-screenings/)
- [Consumer Alert: Please stop booking trips with these ailing companies!](https://www.elliottconfidential.com/p/consumer-alert-please-stop-booking?utm_campaign=email-post&r=257yv&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email)
- [Travelers United](https://www.travelersunited.org/)
- [Tipping with the server standing right over the top of you](https://www.reddit.com/r/EndTipping/comments/16olyy1/tipping_with_servers_standing_over_you/)
- [California State Parks Parking and Use Fee info](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24290)
- [Wheelchair polices, airline by airline](https://www.travelersunited.org/know-airline-wheelchair-policies-and-to-make-flying-easier/?utm_source=newsletter)
- [Uber from the airport - where it costs the most](https://www.travelpulse.com/news/car-rail/heres-where-your-uber-ride-from-the-airport-will-cost-the-most)
- [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/)

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Previous Episode: [Guests report being burglarized while in their Las Vegas hotel rooms](https://travelguysradio.com/2024/03/15/guests-report-being-burglarized-while-their-las-vegas-hotel-rooms) — March 16, 2024
Next Episode: [Uber and Lyft react to new minimum wage laws](https://travelguysradio.com/2024/03/29/uber-and-lyft-react-new-minimum-wage-laws) — March 30, 2024

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