On the Sunday, December 18th, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys… Captain Denny Flanagan of United Airlines is a somewhat legendary figure among many frequent flyers. His approach to his job and the customer service aspect of it are refreshing and not as unique as you might think. Captain Denny joins us for this special holiday edition of the show. Denny gave us permission to post his personal email address, so if you have a question, comment or story for him, just send it on over to CaptDennyFlanagan at gmail dot com. (sorry for the hassle folks, trying to save Denny from the spam...).
Live with us in studio is Road Reporter Clayton Whitehead, as Mark, Tom and Clayton share personal stories of holidays on the road or family gatherings that didn't work out quite the way they were planned. Plus, Mark has a list (as usual), and this time it's of the Happiest and Saddest cities in the US. Did Sacramento make either? Both?
We'll give you a chance to join in the conversation with our Up in The Air Question: Who gets the armrest(s) on the plane? Four armrest, three seats. Should the guy (or gal) in the middle get two? How do you handle this difficult situation on the plane? Call us, and you might win a $50 gift card from Rudy's Hideaway, a landmark Sacramento restaurant. It's an important, perplexing question, and by the end of the hour, we'll have the answer, and someone will have dinner for two.
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On the Sunday, December 11th, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys… This week's edition of the travel guys features both information for the veteran and the casual traveler. Plus, Mark has the "rest of the Alec Baldwin story" in the Travel News, including details you may not have heard anywhere else.
Last week Mark attended the National Tour Association Convention in Las Vegas. He came away with some interesting opinions. You won't want to miss his "rant" on pros and cons of a Las Vegas getaway.
Next, Ed Perkins joins us to report on a story we first mentioned over a year ago. It involves computer chips in credit cards, part of a new system overseas. Now, for the first time, a U.S. card company is getting with the program. Ed tells us who and how important this issue is to the international traveler using credit cards.
Finally, we take you on a "stayacation," less than a day's drive from Sacramento. The Chocolate Festival in March in Ashland, Oregon, is entering its eighth year. It's growing in popularity and is a great early spring season getaway. We have all the details on the festival, with Karolina Wyszynska of the Ashland Springs Hotel (the festival's creator) on hand to tell us all about how you can be a part of it.
On the Sunday, December 4th, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys… We've got a great show in store for you today, so be sure to tune in! First up is Mommy Points, a blog dedicated to collecting points and family travel for free. We've all heard about business travel and vacations on points, but what about gaming the system to visit Grandma? Summer joins us to show the ins and outs, ups and downs of mileage points for families. It's a unique point of view that we're really excited to share with you!
We've got a great show in store for you today, so be sure to tune in! First up is Mommy Points
Next up, we have the cast of "Bingo" live in studio to tell us about the show and regale us with a little entertainment. They put on a spectacular show and we highly recommend you check it out. "Bingo" plays at the Cosmopolitan Cabaret and can be seen anytime up until January 8th. Don't wait too long though, you don't want to miss it!
Finally, we'll be joined once again by Ed Perkins from Smarter Travel to talk about the first US credit card company to embed the chips necessary for using cards overseas. Ed always has a wealth of information to share, so make sure you listen in.
Straight No Chaser 12 Days of Christmas
On the Sunday, November 27th, 2011 edition of The Travel Guys… Yes, that's right folks, it's time for yet another fantastic blend of travel, news and entertainment here on KFBK with the Travel Guys. Today, we'll be adding a little dash of holiday fun as Mark tells us about his recent trip to Indiana, Pennsylvania - hometown of Jimmy Stewart. Aside from the amazing hospitality and great feel, the town puts on quite a Christmas show. We've been exploring holiday destinations for over 30 years now, and this one is truly a treat!
Our special guest this week is Christopher Elliott, consumer advocate for all you travelers out there. Christopher joins us today to talk about hotel ratings and whether or not you should take them at face value. In truth, ratings often aren't what they seem, so be sure to tune in before booking that hotel this season!
Finally, we'll be joined in studio yet again this year by the Sacramento Capitolaires - the barber shop chorus sensation. The Capitolaires put on a great holiday show that we highly recommend you check out this year. They'll be entertaining us with a short sample on-air. We can't wait!