On the Saturday, August 30th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, is Airbnb deleting reviews hosts don’t like from their website? And, if you are a traveler that loves to visit national parks, we have a new resource you might want to consider. Big box stores are getting into the travel business. In our Smarter Traveler segment we share a report by Chris Elliott that offers some opinions on whether or not you should buy your travel from Costco. Plus, we have an update on lithium batteries in the sky. Like it or not, passing through security is part of the airport experience. Our friends Sid Hanna and Dale Keller from Sacramento TSA join us and one of the things we’ll ask is for an update on the possible change in taking liquids through check points. Lots of things happening at Maritime National Historical Park on the wharf in San Francisco. The annual Fleet Week celebration is coming up in a few weeks, and there is a most unique reading of an old sea story on tap. We’ll tell you all about it.
On the Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, United and Delta get busted for selling window seats without windows, and Frontier says the price of Gold Status is $69. Our Smarter Traveler segment talks about a way to avoid bag fees without taxing the overhead compartment on the plane. An extended Mailbag in the back half of the show answers your questions (send them to Travelguysradio.com). Everything from an update on airport parking to answers about taking pictures of your rental car.
On the Saturday, August 16th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In The Travel News, Air Canada goes on strike but Sacramento-Vancouver flights are still flying. We'll explain why. United Airlines is looking at stripped down business/first class fares, and what Las Vegas visitor numbers historically tell us about the economy. There is a new scam involving baggage tags. We'll tell you how to avoid it in our Smarter Traveler segment. Is it ok to watch R or even X rated material on your personal device on the plane? If rental car companies are using AI to spot damage when you return your car, how long can it be before hotels do the same thing? Our Odds and Ends segment includes talk about carry-on bags, and we have a little fun with some internet comments about a rapidly sinking airline.
On the Saturday, August 9th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News: Do you have status with a hotel chain or airline and hoping for an upgrade? Those decisions are increasingly being made by AI. And, the cost of coming to the United States for a visit keeps going up. Imagine you are on a long flight and your seatmate has fallen asleep and his head is now on your shoulder. Or someone is watching noisy videos without headphones on the plane. How do you handle those and other situations? Details in our Smarter Traveler segment. Travelers United is probably the BEST advocate for all of us. Charlie Leocha joins us to talk about flyers rights and other conversation that will make you a smarter traveler. In our Odds and Ends portion of the program, Mark points out why the advertised price you are quoted by the rental car company is probably nothing close to what you will pay.