# Taking your pet on a plane is getting more expensive

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*On the Saturday, June 14th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys…*

- In the **Travel News**, taking your pet on a plane is getting more expensive; and the president indicates he is concerned about how the immigration crackdown is impacting the tourism industry.
- In our **Smarter Traveler** segment, we’ll talk about airport lounges. They have become so popular, people can’t get in. But what if your credit card or premium ticket PROMISES you entry?
- The **American River Conservancy** has a series of cool fund raising concerts this summer in Placerville and stopped by to talk a little about them. [The link can be found here](https://app.donorview.com/Event/EventInfo?prm=oq9GalApbGmJFnZPS1Sla54NbrDVA3hk13yzqksoklEJoroM4L1zllC5nF-m3HWLHdteutP6K0FTD_TR9EofJweyCFbINhkCtXt7Gi_RPTTMnGslE4WaymxFaCrHCwOjNJysSf2HH8OVJ3-v_3VjXOgt6gvjTO-W1py9p6LLK88XzdI_3OU88X9dfffkBzb8agp0pJN-1-iazQd5IJULv4y_O2QGQmeHSnk8RW2cmgYV9JZWGA9CXaV1nj3Vyi_P0).
- The latest edition of the **mailbag** includes answers to your questions on national parks, baggage fee refunds, credit card surcharges, REAL ID and hotel bonus program benefits.

## Highlights

- [American River Conservancy - ARC's Resilience Reserve](https://arconservancy.org/arcrr/)
- [ARC Concert Tickets](https://app.donorview.com/Event/EventInfo?prm=oq9GalApbGmJFnZPS1Sla54NbrDVA3hk13yzqksoklEJoroM4L1zllC5nF-m3HWLHdteutP6K0FTD_TR9EofJweyCFbINhkCtXt7Gi_RPTTMnGslE4WaymxFaCrHCwOjNJysSf2HH8OVJ3-v_3VjXOgt6gvjTO-W1py9p6LLK88XzdI_3OU88X9dfffkBzb8agp0pJN-1-iazQd5IJULv4y_O2QGQmeHSnk8RW2cmgYV9JZWGA9CXaV1nj3Vyi_P0)
- [Chris' general info website](https://www.elliott.org/)
- [Chris' subscription newsletter](https://www.elliottconfidential.com/)
- [Hotelsfor18YearOlds.net](https://www.hotelsfor18yearolds.net/)
- [Hotels for 18 Year Olds - Hotel Management Network article](https://www.hotelmanagement-network.com/news/18-year-old-booking-service/)
- [Kermit the Frog delivers commencement speech at University of Maryland](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twafGSmt9os)
- [Visit California Leadership & Staff - Caroline Beteta](https://industry.visitcalifornia.com/about/team/leadership-staff)
- [Elliott Confidential - Consumer Alert: The world is becoming more dangerous. Here are the countries to avoid](https://www.elliottconfidential.com/p/consumer-alert-the-world-is-becoming?utm_campaign=email-post&r=257yv&token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjozNjAyODM5LCJwb3N0X2lkIjoxNjMzNjI5OTcsImlhdCI6MTc0NzA1MzExNywiZXhwIjoxNzQ5NjQ1MTE3LCJpc3MiOiJwdWItMTYyMTk2Iiwic3ViIjoicG9zdC1yZWFjdGlvbiJ9.eZVdMSSR8vnSBhYSyrY_n2Pd_--Pl1rgAdyiCZmBs-E&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email)
- [Cool Michigan song we used](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KB_lytx-i3I)
- [The Poodle Booked It](https://www.thepoodlebookedit.com/)
- [Oh My: Frustrated American Airlines Passenger Tackled By Flight Attendant](https://onemileatatime.com/news/frustrated-american-airlines-passenger-tackled-flight-attendant/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=today_on_omaat&utm_term=2025-04-29)
- [Staying at White Lotus](https://www.aol.com/heres-much-costs-stay-white-160100182.html?guccounter=1)
- [Apply for REAL ID - California DMV](https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/driver-licenses-identification-cards/real-id/)
- [Travefy Unveils 'New Travel Agent Program' for Early-Career Advisors](https://www.travelagewest.com/Industry-Insight/Business-Features/travefy-new-travel-agent-program)
- [Marriott Bonvoy Unveiled as Official Hotel Partner of ‘Cowboy Carter Tour,’ Drops Beyoncé Ticket Sweepstakes](https://variety.com/2025/shopping/musicians/marriott-bonvoy-beyonce-cowboy-carter-tour-tickets-hotels-1236354227/)
- [Best Frequent Flyer Programs](https://wallethub.com/edu/best-frequent-flyer-program/25943)
- [Where to eat before an A's game](https://www.visitsacramento.com/blog/stories/post/where-to-eat-before-an-as-game-in-sacramento/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Act-On+Software&utm_content=email&utm_term=Read%20more%20here%20%5Cu2192&utm_campaign=Sacramento%27s%20Going%20Green%20and%20Gold%20&cm_mmc=Act-On%20Software-_-email-_-Sacramento%27s%20Going%20Green%20and%20Gold%20-_-Read%20more%20here%20%5Cu2192)
- [In Europe, what is best - Rental Car or the Train?](https://www.travelersunited.org/whats-best-for-traveling-in-europe-train-or-rental-car/?utm_source=newsletter)
- [Consumer Alert: Latest twist in the government travel ban could upend your next vacation](https://www.elliottconfidential.com/p/consumer-alert-latest-twist-in-the?utm_campaign=email-post&r=257yv&token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjozNjAyODM5LCJwb3N0X2lkIjoxNTkyMTY0NTAsImlhdCI6MTc0MjIxNDgxMywiZXhwIjoxNzQ0ODA2ODEzLCJpc3MiOiJwdWItMTYyMTk2Iiwic3ViIjoicG9zdC1yZWFjdGlvbiJ9.5WugubqvduMsxIEqQW94hnXcTGJIBfhV-GUqYkLXAr8&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email)
- [Black as Hell, Strong as Death, and Sweet as Love - The Coffee Book](https://www.amazon.com/BLACK-HELL-STRONG-DEATH-SWEET/dp/B0DS2G4TLM)
- [Devalued points and no free bags at Southwest](https://onemileatatime.com/news/southwest-devaluing-rapid-rewards-points/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=today_on_omaat&utm_term=2025-03-12)
- [Southwest Credit Card offers](https://money.usnews.com/credit-cards/southwest#:~:text=With%20the%20Southwest%C2%AE%20Rapid,Best%20Feature)
- [The Unauthorized Travel Manual: Secrets For a Smarter Trip From a Nationally Syndicated Columnist and Consumer Advocate - by Chris Elliott](https://www.amazon.com/Unauthorized-Travel-Manual-Nationally-Syndicated-ebook/dp/B0DY56Z8HS)
- [What if the airline doesn't have a seat for you?](https://www.travelersunited.org/denied-boarding-rules/?utm_source=newsletter)
- [Eight Travel Planning Mistakes to Avoid](https://www.travelersunited.org/eight-air-travel-planning-mistakes-to-avoid/?utm_source=newsletter)
- [Find warnings about foreign travel here](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email)
- [Amazon.com: New Apple AirTags](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=new+apple+air+tags&hvadid=694305169405&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9032537&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12990220475300111538&hvtargid=kwd-1301407839982&hydadcr=28188_14513108&mcid=4935161b60cf3d8abc5c4c50fa843c13&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_74tim0gfjx_e)
- [Top Tips for Choosing a Cruise Ship Cabin](https://travelguysradio.com/sites/default/files/2025/02/ten-tips.pdf)
- [Know the TSA firearms travel rules for passengers on planes](https://www.travelersunited.org/tsa-firearms-travel-rules/?utm_source=newsletter)
- [Tourism Cares](https://www.tourismcares.org/)
- [100 Hotels of a Lifetime](https://www.amazon.com/100-Hotels-Lifetime-Ultimate-Retreats/dp/1426223153)
- [How you can find on-time statistics on airline websites](https://www.travelersunited.org/how-to-find-on-time-statistics-on-airline-websites/)
- [Check parking lot availability at the Sacramento International Airport before leaving home](https://sacramento.aero/smf/to-and-from/parking)
- [Locate a cruise ship anywhere in the world](https://www.cruisemapper.com/)
- [Renew your US Passport online here](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew-online.html)

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Previous Episode: [Carnival Cruise Lines is cracking down on troublemakers on board](https://travelguysradio.com/2025/06/06/carnival-cruise-lines-cracking-down-troublemakers-board) — June 7, 2025
Next Episode: [Airbnb and VRBO are “going downhill"](https://travelguysradio.com/2025/06/20/airbnb-and-vrbo-are-going-downhill) — June 21, 2025

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