This Sunday, December 10th, on The Travel Guys... In the Travel News, American Airlines confirms the seats are moving closer together on their new planes; and Mark has a strong opinion to share on the many opportunities being presented to buy airline and even hotel points. If you are thinking of "giving" this gift to your favorite miles/points hound, you'll want to hear what Mark has to say. Cheap airfares which include almost nothing besides a seat on the plane are all around us these days. Gwen Duncan has an update on Norwegian Air, the newest international bare bones airline. Steve LaRosa is on hand to share his latest version of "What's Goin' On" in and around Sacramento for the holiday season. If you are a fan of cruising, the ocean or river versions, Michael Downer of Sports Leisure Vacations tells us about several upcoming adventures by Sports Leisure. They include a
river cruise in Europe at tulip time in the spring, a trip around the cape with several stops in South America (also in the spring) and an Alaska cruise sponsored by O Magazine. Michael already has a cruise covering Australia and New Zealand in the works for January of 2019.
This Sunday, Dec. 3rd, on The Travel Guys... In the Travel News, American Airlines seems to have found enough of their pilots to fly over the holidays...at double holiday pay. American Airlines stockholders should be thrilled. Plus, Mark has the schedules for the new Vancouver - Sacramento service on Air Canada. Our international airport is becoming more international!
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* Rick Steves was in Sacramento last Sunday night, to deliver his "Travel as a Political Act" presentation. Despite what the title might leave you to believe, the speech wasn't political in the sense you may be thinking. Mark and Tom share their analysis. How Safe is My Trip is the name of a website mentioned by Gwen Duncan in a report on Travel Scams last week. Now we have the head of the site on our show to explain to you how you can get high level intelligence information about your travel destinations for a small fee. Mark talks about two Sports Leisure Vacations adventures. Join the group headed for the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in San Jose in early January; or scratch one off your bucket list by joining Mark on a journey down Route 66 in April.
This Sunday, November 26th, on The Travel Guys: In the Travel News, Mark has details on
In the Travel News, Mark has details on
an airline and a cruise line that have financial issues. One is out of business, the other probably worthy of a closer look before selecting a cruise. Mark has all the details.
Gwen Duncan has a feature on Travel Scams, the kind of scams that happen to you live, on the street. Things you need to be aware of, especially when you are in a foreign land. We are joined live, in studio, by Sid Hana, TSA Federal Security Director; and Dale Keller, Assistant Federal Director for Screening Procedures. If you have a question about airport screening or security, give us a call at 916-921-1530 or 800-821-1530.
This Sunday, November 19th, on The Travel Guys... In the Travel News, Alaska Airlines fires the next shot in the "California War" with Southwest, offering 5,000 bonus miles on your first flight upon signing up for their frequent flyer program. Click
here for details.
Gwen Duncan has a list of Pet Peeves at the airport that we are calling Airport Etiquette. Things like keeping your kids under control, being ready when its your turn at the security desk, not hogging three seats in the waiting area with all your junk...wait, you hopefully don't see yourself on that list, do you? Chris Elliott is along to talk about DNA tests that make you want to journey to your homeland, basic economy airfares and resort fees, among this week's topics.