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On the edition of The Travel Guys…
- In the Travel News, Sacramento International had over 13.6 million passengers pass through the airport in 2024, a new record; and Spirit Airlines says no, at least initially to another merger offer from Spirit.
- In our Smarter Traveler segment, we report that the "hard deadline" for the REAL ID for travelers of May 7, isn't really. It's a soft deadline, and you will be warned by TSA you only have until May 7, 2027 to get your REAL ID.
- Airline lounge membership generally comes at a cost. A fee, an upscale credit card you pay for, there is a dollar amount attached. Some travelers love the lounges, some don't. Mark and Reporter Clayton Whitehead have a "discussion" about lounges. Clayton loves 'em, Mark not so much. Point/Counterpoint.
- Rick Steves was in town for a KVIE function last week, and we got a chance to talk a little about the upcoming year with a true travel guru.
Highlights from this week
- Consumer Alert: Beware of virtual wallets — here's why
- Know the TSA firearms travel rules for passengers on planes
- Cleaning a gross public piano in the Chicago Airport
- Apple AirTag 4 Pack
- 100 Hotels of a Lifetime, by Annie Fitzsimmons
- Giant Panda Cam
- 20 Defunct U.S. Airlines You Might Remember Flying
- TSA Just Announced When Travelers Will Need a Real ID to Fly — and It's Serious This Time
- 100 Days of Sonoma Wellness
- Tourism Cares
- Meaningful Map — Tourism Cares
- 100 Hotels of a Lifetime
- Beware of the baggage belt
- Travel Alerts | Visit California
- Five Ways to Travel More Responsibly in 2025 — Tourism Cares | Travel and Tourism Industry Nonprofit
- How to get about $600 in flight delay compensation with EU rules
- Do you lock checked luggage? It's a smart question to ask
- Even smart travelers make these eight passport mistakes
- Eliminate lost valuables when you travel. Here are the rules
- 'Dinosaur highway' unearthed in England, dating back 166 million years
- Apply for REAL ID - California DMV
- Why Airport Architects Don’t Want Travelers to Depend on Signs
- In some port towns, it’s residents vs. cruises: ‘We’re going to eradicate them’
- How to dress up on your next flight for comfort, health and safety
- Southwest CEO talks about upcoming changes
- Music City San Francisco - hotel/hostel, restaurant, 20 fully equipped rehearsal rooms
- How you can find on-time statistics on airline websites
- US Travelers Will Need Authorization to Enter the UK in 2025
- Travel & Tourism Board Inspires A Little “Selfie” Control - Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board
- Check parking lot availability at the Sacramento International Airport before leaving home
- Comments to share with Scott Klier from Broadway Sacramento/Music Circus
- Bucket List Family Travel Book - Jessica Gee
- Tips on International Phone Coverage
- Rick Steves at KVIE Monday, January 27th
- Locate a cruise ship anywhere in the world
- Europe's best time to visit
- Air Travel Rights for much of your European Travels
- Renew your US Passport online here
- Elliott.org - Chris Elliott
