# Suddenly there are more pilots to fly commercial aircraft than we need

- URL: https://travelguysradio.com/2024/07/06/suddenly-there-are-more-pilots-fly-commercial-aircraft-we-need
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- Audio (MP3): https://audio.travelguysradio.com/2024/07/travelguysshow070624.mp3

*On the Saturday, July 6th, 2024 edition of The Travel Guys…*

- In the **Travel News**, suddenly there are more pilots to fly commercial aircraft than we need; and our governor signed a last minute exception to the new junk fees law....benefiting restaurants in a big way.
- Reviews are an important part of the decision for many when buying hotel rooms, cruises, attractions and almost every aspect of travel. But reviews aren't always for real, and we tell you how to spot fishy ones in our **Smarter Traveler** segment.
- Getting through **our airport in Sacramento** is much more of a challenge than it used to be. The number of flyers is literally growing faster than they can pave parking lots. Our update with the airport folks includes info on parking, new service from airlines, a bit about airport jobs and the upcoming construction projects.
- **Consumer Advocate Chris Elliott** joins us from Berlin and talks about the dangers of being profiled when traveling overseas....and gives some tips on how to keep from being immediately labeled an "American."

## Highlights

- [Check parking lot availability at the Sacramento International Airport before leaving home](https://sacramento.aero/smf/to-and-from/parking)
- [Sacramento International Airport Availability Map](https://sacramento.aero/smf/about/maps#intmap_acc_publicparking)
- [Jobs at the Sacramento International Airport](https://sacramento.aero/scas/opportunities/employment)
- [Elliott.org - Chris Elliott](https://www.elliott.org/)
- [State Fair Tickets](https://calexpostatefair.com/)
- [How to plan, pack, and cope with a heatwave while you travel](https://www.travelersunited.org/how-to-plan-pack-and-cope-with-a-heatwave-while-you-travel/?utm_source=newsletter)
- [Packing systems may be the right way to improve your trip](https://www.travelersunited.org/packing-the-right-way-will-improve-your-trip/?utm_source=newsletter)
- [American Airlines Takes 8 Men of Color Off a Flight for...](https://onemileatatime.com/news/american-kicks-black-men-off-flight-body-odor/)
- [How to Earn and Maximize Travel Points](https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/how-to-earn-and-maximize-travel-points?cmp=em-XCU)
- [For Travel - Put Your ID in Your Phone](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/ca-dmv-wallet/)
- [Follow The Ride on it's way to Sacramento](https://nationalponyexpress.org/re-ride/follow-the-ride/)
- [Tips for Sleeping on a Long Flight](https://www.travelersunited.org/twelve-sleep-secrets-to-help-travelers-on-long-plane-flights/?utm_source=newsletter)
- [The world's best nude beaches](https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/best-nude-beaches-world/index.html)
- [The 9 Best Airline Stopover Programs to Book in 2024](https://www.cntraveler.com/story/airlines-with-free-stopovers)
- [Avoiding Taylor Swift in Europe this summer](https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/taylor-swift-eras-tour-paramore-more-2024-european-shows-opening-1235366792/)
- [Yosemite National Park Requiring Reservations on Busy Days](https://www.travelpulse.com/news/destinations/yosemite-national-park-requiring-reservations-on-busy-days)
- [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), [airports](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/airports), [Berlin](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/berlin), [Christopher Elliott](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/christopher-elliott), [cruises](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/cruises), [hotels](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/hotels), [international travel](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/international-travel), [junk fees](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/junk-fees), [legislation](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/legislation), [pilots](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/pilots), [Sacramento International Airport](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/sacramento-international-airport), [smarter traveler](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/smarter-traveler), [travel news](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/travel-news), [travel reviews](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/travel-reviews)

Previous Episode: [Barcelona is joining the growing list of destinations placing limitations on tourists](https://travelguysradio.com/2024/06/28/barcelona-joining-growing-list-destinations-placing-limitations-tourists) — June 29, 2024
Next Episode: [Alaska Airlines announces four new winter destinations from Sacramento](https://travelguysradio.com/2024/07/13/alaska-airlines-announces-four-new-winter-destinations-sacramento) — July 13, 2024

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