On the Sunday, July 29th, 2018 edition of The Travel Guys… In The Travel News, Marriott says the combining of its frequent guest program with that of Starwood, scheduled to happen in the next two weeks, won't be automatic. You have to do it yourself.
Click here for help. Boeing says they are interested in bringing back Supersonic flights; China says refer to Taiwan the way China wants it referred to, or take your business elsewhere.
In our Smarter Traveler segment, we give you some tips on how to protect your electronics when traveling. The Travel Guy for USA Today, columnist and consumer advocate Chris Elliott joins to talk with Mark about hotel resort fees, destination fees, facility fees, fee on fees and well, you get the idea. The guys don't like them and they tell us if help is on the horizon. New York City is a favorite destination for many Californians. We take you on a quick trip to The big Apple with some tips on where to stay, to dine, etc.
On the Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, TSA has a new rule about what you can put in your carry on. We tell you how to avoid extra screening. Hint: It involves powdered substances. In our Smarter Traveler segment, Clayton Whitehead, sitting in for Tom, asks if you know how to get out of your historic hotel if there's a fire; and Mark tells you what to do if you show up at the car rental counter and are told there are no cars available. SpaceX is a company set to offer flights to the average traveler soon, space flights if you will. Watch the video
here.
The guys are giving away some tickets to the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival. Listen in to learn how to win.
On the July 15th edition of The Travel Guys... In the Travel News, airlines are unbelievably making airplane restrooms SMALLER, and an era ends at Southwest Airlines...
In our Smarter Traveler segment, Gwen Duncan shares a couple of hacks to help you get the very best airfare, and maybe even take advantage of a fare mistake by the airlines.
Mark digs into the mailbag and answers as many of your questions as time allows, including topics like the Southwest Companion Pass, airline lounges, Amtrak’s Capital Corridor trains and tipping when you are sharing a bill in a restaurant.
On the Sunday, July 8th, 2018 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the FAA says the decreasing size of seats isn't a safety issue, and Mark reports Christmas season airfares are already high. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we remind you an important point about Southwest "travel funds," give you a heads up on booking hotels on "blind" sites and give you a tip about where to find
Trip Interruption coverage in your credit cards for the next time you are stuck in a lengthy delay (6 hours of more).
We take you to one of the midwest's most interesting cultural sites, the Cahokia Mounds near St. Louis. Next year, Sacramento welcomes the Wakamatsu Fest150. What makes it one of the biggest events of the year, and how can you get involved.