On the Sunday, August 7th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Southwest Airlines has welcomed its first mother-daughter pilot team. The Department of Transportation is FINALLY ready to help you get refunds and performance from airlines, but they are putting part of the refund responsibility on the wrong people...travel agents/advisors. Our Smarter Traveler segment features a discussion about "who owns this hotel?" You thought you were staying at a Hilton Hotel. At least that's what it says on the sign. But are you protected by Hilton policies? Maybe not.... A man is sitting in economy on Jet Blue. A first class passenger gives him an eye mask. The flight attendant says, "you can't do that, he's in economy." Yep, it really happened. We have the tape of the conversation. So who is right? In entertainment news, Bruce Springsteen fans are paying up, really up, for some of his upcoming concerts. "Dynamic pricing" is the answer. Or is it? And we have details on Portland's annual Naked Bike Ride.
On the Sunday, July 31st, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Southwest Airlines makes a policy change regarding flight credits. Effective immediately, they will never expire. Bad news from Graceland, Elvis' home in Memphis. Despite a boost in admissions from the new movie, the attraction is in bankruptcy. Is there a way to leverage social media to help you gain a concession from a travel company? Indeed, some companies pay close attention to your posts. Mark explains how to make it work for you in our Smarter Traveler segment. Do you travel internationally? If so, customs is a part of your travels. There are good and bad ways to approach the customs and immigrations booth. We'll share some ideas. In our last segment of the show, Tom asks Mark to look into his travel crystal ball and tell us what he sees in the months ahead.
On the Sunday, July 24th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, two Alaska pilots have to return their plane to the gate...because they couldn't get along in the cockpit. Delta Airlines is testing FREE Wi-Fi on some aircraft and Hertz climbs another stupidity ladder with a long time customer. When you are on a plane, you might relax a little and not be concerned about your belongings. That would be a mistake. Mark and Tom explain why in our Smarter Traveler segment. The Pacific Northwest is a great place for a getaway or an extended vacation. It's one of Mark's favorite places, and he shares a host of ideas for travelers of all ages. Ferry boats, national parks, picturesque small towns, and some great accommodations if you know where to look. Hotel and credit card loyalty points have less value than they used to. So how do you get the most out of your points and miles? When and where is the best time to use them?
On the Sunday, July 17th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, there is a new "Tesla Tunnel" on the Las Vegas Strip, creating an exciting new way to get around in Sin City. Delta Airlines, faced with a canceled overseas flight, decides to fly a plane home from Europe full of lost luggage. Ride share companies have a number of unknown rules regarding charges to riders. Some are pretty secret. A traveler found out about one of them in a surprising fashion. "Travel Bucket Lists" are a pretty common thing, particularly among mature travelers. We talk with Steve Ryan, owner of Rudy's Hideaway in Rancho Cordova, to talk about a dream trip of his, to the Grand Prix in Monaco. It's a great story, one of a dream coming true. The California State Fair is back for the first time in three years. We have a recap of what you can expect at the fair, from a Food Festival to Horse Racing.