# Jet Blue is changing the way you board the plane

- URL: https://travelguysradio.com/2026/05/02/jet-blue-is-changing-the-way-you-board-the-plane
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- Audio (MP3): https://audio.travelguysradio.com/2026/05/travelguysshow050226.mp3

*On the Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys…*

- In the **Travel News**, Jet Blue is changing the way you board the plane and we'll tell you about the new pillow case travel hack that might allow you an extra carry-on.
- In our **Smarter Traveler** segment, we have tips from expert Rick Steves (multi-generational travel, a unique way to travel to close-by cities on your vacation and more) to help older travelers on the road.
- It's **mailbag** day on the Travel Guys, and we'll answer your questions on everything from hotel rewards programs, to why to this day there are still ash trays on board every airplane in the sky.

## Highlights

- [Nine top air traveler carry-on and personal item theft preventatives - Travelers United](https://www.travelersunited.org/nine-top-air-traveler-carry-on-and-personal-item-theft-preventatives/?utm_source=newsletter)
- [How to file consumer complaints and get compensation from airlines](https://www.travelersunited.org/file-airline-complaints-and-get-compensation/?utm_source=newsletter)
- [2026 RememberAVet.net Golf Tournament Flyer](https://travelguysradio.com/sites/default/files/2026/05/2026-rav-golf-tournament-flyer.png)

Tags: [air travel](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/air-travel), [airlines](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/airlines), [hotels](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/hotels), [JetBlue](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/jetblue), [mailbag](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/mailbag), [smarter traveler](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/smarter-traveler), [travel news](https://travelguysradio.com/tag/travel-news)

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