On the Sunday, December 8th, 2019 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Uber finally releases its long promised security report and it’s not good; and we explain why the argument that skipping housekeeping is not the favor to the environment you think it is, not to mention the hotels are “cleaning up” on those of you who don’t (clean up that is). In our Smarter Traveler segment, we tell you how to buy the middle seat in your row, effectively giving you more room at a price. Hotel Frequent Guest Programs are under fire. They are being constantly devalued, and redemption prices are going up. So which is the best of the worst? Which programs are the MOST valuable and which are the LEAST. You may be surprised by the Wallet Hub survey. Going to Reno by train, through the Sierra Mountains, is a popular winter activity. There are lots of different packages. Which one is best for you and your traveling partners?
On the Sunday, December 1st, 2019 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Uber has run a fowl of the transportation authorities in London and has "lost" its license to operate in the city. The penalty is suspended however, giving Uber a small window in which to fix their regulatory issues, including passenger safety. The Travel Guys highlighted Uber's safety record and policies in a recent program... Airlines don't have a lot of healthy options when it comes to buying on board, but Alaska Airlines has been determined to have the most healthy food on board. Hawaiian is at the bottom of the list. The US Department of Transportation is expected to announce new, stricter rules for non-service dogs on planes, following a recent string of incidents. In addition, several veterans with legitimate service dogs have been denied boarding with the animals, in part because the serviceman or woman's disability wasn't obvious to the airline staff. The rules are obviously being interpreted differently in different situations We at The Travel Guys say it's about time pets are taken out of the cabin. The airlines need to reduce the charge for handling pets and increase the level of safety for those animals, reducing the need to "game" the system. Our smarter traveler segment reminds you there is one really important thing you should have on your phone BEFORE traveling out of the country: The emergency phone numbers in the country or countries you will be traveling in. Clayton Whitehead is sitting in for Tom on this holiday weekend and he has the scoop. Find a list of the numbers here. Chris Hart of the Sacramento River Train joins us to tell everyone about their special holiday trains for the family this month. The Magical Christmas Train and the Holiday Dinner Train are two great options. Clayton is just back from New York City, where he led an annual excursion which included shows, a chance to see the Macy's Parade and sightseeing in The Big Apple. He has tips for why or why not to take a visit to New York City around holiday season.
On the Sunday, November 24th, 2019 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants have voted to strike for the first time in the company's 90 year history. The vote was nearly unanimous. The earliest a strike could legally occur would be sometime in January/February. Experts think that is unlikely, considering the increased competition in the islands with the addition of Southwest Airlines. A strike would be particularly harmful to Hawaiian right now, which is likely why the flight attendants are pushing their case now. Curtis Stocking of the Wreath Project joins us to discuss their annual drive to put a wreath on the grave of every single fallen warrior at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon. The job gets bigger each year, as thousands more grave sites are added, and the cost of the wreaths inches up. You can help. Here is the link for their go fund me site. They are also in need of volunteers to place the wreaths. Our friends from TSA are on hand to share their latest on travel over the holidays. Some have already left, but many more are leaving. How can we help you get through security easily, while keeping everyone safe? We celebrate the entertainment portion of our name with a mini concert by a local band, Island of Black and White. You can check out a list of their upcoming gigs below: 11/30 El Dorado Saloon, El Dorado Hills, 9pm12/7 Folsom Lake Bowl, Folsom, 7pm 12/8 Trio @ Solid Ground, Diamond Springs, 3:30pm12/12 With The Expendables @ Goldfield, Sacramento, 7:30pm12/13 Trio @ Sacyard Community Taphouse, Sacramento, 6pm12/14 Trio @ Fusion Taps, Folsom, 6pm www.islandofblackandwhite.comwww.facebook.com/islandofblackandwhitewww.instagram.com/islandofblackandwhitewww.youtube.com/islandblackwhite
On the Sunday, November 17th, 2019 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, if you are traveling to Japan, you can now be fined for taking photos in the wrong places; and we tell you how you can get paid $2,000 to live green on Maui, along with an extra $4,000 for expenses here. Our Smarter Traveler segment has an update on safety policies at ride sharing companies, a follow up on a story we first reported on last week; along with a look at Basic Economy Travel, the pluses and the minuses. A great listing of the advantages and disadvantages of Basic Economy tickets can be found here. Gwen Duncan, our favorite travel advisor joins us to talk about the importance of allowing enough time for your connecting flights, and we talk a bit about hub airports to avoid in the winter. In the Mailbag, Mark answers questions about airport parking and gas prices right here at Sacramento International Airport and gives advice on all the new flights to Hawaii.