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Travel Guys Radio Show, Page 111

This Sunday, February 25th, on The Travel Guys... In the Travel News, Southwest Airlines is charging more to jump to the front of the line at the airport, Caesars says they are coming in your room once a day no matter what, travel companies are abandoning NRA discounts quickly and it's going to cost more to spend a day at Disneyland. In the Smarter Travel segment, Tom offers some advice based on recent personal travel experiences, and Mark explains why you never skip an onward flight or hotel stay and the Seller of Travel law. Listeners are asked their opinion on ride sharing companies and Gwen Duncan has a segment on European River Cruises, again a First Person update. Next week: We take you to New Mexico, where you can stay in a eco-friendly Earthship, and Clayton Whitehead joins us with another First Person Report, this time it's all about his trip to Jordan and the Dead Sea.
This Sunday, February 18th, on The Travel Guys... Gwen Duncan of Gwen Duncan of Cordially Yours Travel joins Mark as Tom is away for a week. In the Travel News, Mark explains that the airlines are coming after consumer rights in Washington, and why it is time to pay attention. Summer Hull from Mommypoints.com returns to the show after a long absence. Summer travels with two children in tow and she has tips for both traveling mothers and those of us who fly on the same planes with them. Finally, we have a travel benefit to cover your last trip. Yes, a plan that brings home your remains for a small fee if you plan ahead.
This Sunday, February 11th, on The Travel Guys... In the Travel News, did a Spirit Airlines employee really tell a student traveler to flush her support hamster down the airport toilet? And if you fly with American Airlines and you regular complain and get bonus miles, the airline is watching you carefully. Mark and Chris Galloway review a new travel device, the TRTL Pillow. You can find pictures here and follow along with their review. Will the TRTL Pillow be the greatest sleep aid on planes ever? Or not so much? Hearst Castle has a great new bonus attraction in January and February. Catch it this year, or put it on your list for 2019. Finally, Lady Bird has been a huge hit in Sacramento. It's even starting to be a tourist attraction.
This Sunday, February 4th, on The Travel Guys... In The Travel News, United Airlines jumps on the Emotional Support Animal controversy after a passenger tries to board in Newark with a support peacock. Megabus is offering tickets to San Francisco for $1, and our airport is growing again, this time with two new lounges for passengers willing to pay to enter them. We have all the details. Chris Elliott, our favorite Consumer Advocate, joins us in our Smarter Traveler segment to talk about the traveler's ultimate weapon...the credit card charge back. When should you activate this nuclear option? It's Super Bowl Sunday, so we are turning up the fun to get your opinions on everything from animals in the sky to tips your ride share driver. Is it ok to do Yoga on a plane? What's your favorite airline? We have prizes and one lucky listener is getting a $100 Ruth Chris Gift Card. We open up the phones and take your calls the second half of the show.