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On the edition of The Travel Guys…
- In the Travel News, free Wi-Fi is coming to Southwest Airlines, we’ll tell you how to get it; Spirit Airlines is in bankruptcy for the second time this year and Frontier proves the theory that airlines make no money off airfares.
- We have a two-fer in our Smarter Traveler segment...Lithium batteries on the plane and cleaning your luggage are the day's topics.
- Chris Elliott is one of the premier consumer advocates for travelers. He joins us from France to talk about the best and worst of Paris, and to tackle the topic of AI in airfares. Can the airlines make you pay more, based on what they know about your willingness to pay?
- A set of consumer-friendly rules regarding the airlines has been rejected by the Trump administration. It pertains to flight delays and cancellations. We’ll update you on the details.
Highlights from this week
- 17 best hacks for airports to get through to your flight as easily and safely as possible - Travelers United
- California Wine Month 2025: Harvest Experiences Worth the Trip
- Top Wheelchair-Accessible California Hotels | Visit California
- San Francisco Maritime National Park Association
- SMF Parking - Check parking availability at the airport by lot
- GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours
- Right city, wrong country -- Once again, reading matters on airline tickets
- Can You Redeem Hotel Points For Others? Yes, You Just Have To Know How
- Words to our closing theme song, Days are Numbers (The Traveller), by the Alan Parsons Project
- Days Are Numbers (The Traveller) - YouTube
- New Visit California hub makes travel easier for tourists with disabilities
- End Of An Era: Southwest Airlines Assigned & Premium Seating Now Live
- Twenty items to complete in your cabin as soon as possible. - Travelers United
- Iconic Waldorf Astoria New York Reopens, After Eight Year Closure
- Fourteen rules of etiquette and safety for hiking and camping everywhere - Travelers United
- American Teen Flying Solo Around The World Detained In Antarctica
- Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
- Silent Beacon
- Best Travel Agency - Best of Citrus Heights 2025
- Airline Ticket Refunds
- Reimbursement from Delta Airlines
- Cal Expo
- Vote for our Travel Gal in Best of Citrus Heights
- Galapagos Islands Info
- Hotel booking — Don't ignore these 16 red flags! - Travelers United
- Bed Bug Reports - Check Hotels and Apartments Before You Stay
- Wild: British Airways Crew Spends Night In Milan Sex Dungeon Motel
- 10 best luggage tag and identification tips for air travelers - Travelers United
- Chris Elliott's general info website
- Chris Elliott's subscription newsletter
- Hotelsfor18YearOlds.net
- Visit California Leadership & Staff - Caroline Beteta
- Elliott Confidential - Consumer Alert: The world is becoming more dangerous. Here are the countries to avoid
- Cool Michigan song we used
- The Poodle Booked It
- Staying at White Lotus
- Apply for REAL ID - California DMV
- The Unauthorized Travel Manual: Secrets For a Smarter Trip From a Nationally Syndicated Columnist and Consumer Advocate - by Chris Elliott
- Amazon.com: New Apple AirTags
- Tourism Cares
- Check parking lot availability at the Sacramento International Airport before leaving home
- Locate a cruise ship anywhere in the world
- Renew your US Passport online here
