On the Sunday, May 28th 2023, Memorial Day edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, we talk about America’s angriest airports (for travelers), and in Las Vegas, a room theft blamed on a housekeeper hits the big time. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we talk about the importance of honoring wildlife in outdoor spaces and relate a tragic story as an example. Our guest Mia Taylor gives you some ideas on how to avoid and deal with airport delays. The Lincoln Highway Association holds its annual conference in Folsom in two weeks. President Kay Shelton joins us to talk about America’s first highway and a little about its routes through Sacramento.
On the Sunday, December 6th, 2020 edition of The Travel Guys… In The Travel News, we shared an update on emotional support animals on airplanes. Perhaps the tiniest bit of sanity is returning to the issue. Airbnb is about to go public, perhaps at a higher price than recently anticipated. Mark shared his thoughts on the stock. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau doesn't see the northern boarder open anytime in the next 2-3 months due to the high number of Covid cases across the United States. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we talked about "travel bubbles" being created by countries and resorts. How are they working? We also update "dining bubbles," the latest thing in outdoor dining. Clayton Whitehead joins us to talk about family travel during the upcoming holidays. He relates a personal story I'm certain many of us can relate to. Consumer advocate Chris Elliott is on hand in the final segment to talk about the major airlines. We gave them $19 billion in bailout funds and they are back for more. Chris suggests we look at what we got for the first $19 billion, and updates us on wordsmithing by the airlines in Washington, DC, and what it might mean to consumers. T’was a month before Christmas T’was a month before Christmas, And all through the town,People wore masks,That covered their frown. The frown had begunWay back in the Spring,When a global pandemicChanged everything. They called it corona,But unlike the beer,It didn’t bring good times,It didn’t bring cheer. Contagious and deadly,This virus spread fast,Like a wildfire that startsWhen fueled by gas. Airplanes were grounded,Travel was banned.Borders were closedAcross air, sea and land. As the world entered lockdownTo flatten the curve,The economy halted,And folks lost their nerve. From March to JulyWe rode the first wave,People stayed home,They tried to behave. When summer emergedThe lockdown was lifted.But away from caution,Many folks drifted. Now it’s NovemberAnd cases are spiking,Wave two has arrived,Much to our disliking. Frontline workers,Doctors and nurses,Try to save people,From riding in hearses. This virus is awful,This COVID-19.There isn’t a cure.Too early for vaccine. It’s true that this yearHas had sadness a plenty,We’ll never forgetThe year 2020. And just ‘round the corner -The holiday season,But why be merry?Is there even one reason?To decorate the houseAnd put up the tree,When no one will see it,No-one but me. But outside my windowThe snow gently falls,And I think to myself,Let’s deck the halls!So, I gather the ribbon,The garland and bows,As I play those old carols,My happiness grows. Christmas isn’t cancelledAnd neither is hope. If we lean on each other,I know we can cope.
On the Sunday, February 23rd, 2014 edition of The Travel Guys… Our featured guest is Gwen Duncan, Owner of Cordially Yours Travel and leader of TAPS (Travel Agent Professional Society). Gwen joins us to talk about the pros and cons of using a professional travel planner. Is buying travel on the interest really the best way to go?
Longtime Sacramento newscaster Andy Asher stops by to give us an update on Travel Medicine, and to tell us about his new web site, Bloomer Boomers.
And in our entertainment segment, we share information about Behind The Cellar Door, a fund raiser in Plymouth that will likely interest wine lovers.
Posted Friday, February 12th, 2010 Airline travelers who want to complain to the government may find it easier to file their gripe, perhaps even while they're still on the plane.
The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched the redesigned http://airconsumer.dot.gov which has a direct link to the agency's web form for filing complaints about service, safety and security or disability and discrimination. With more airlines offering in-flight wi-fi service, that means you may be able to tell the government all about that long wait on the tarmac, or how cramped the seats are, while you're still sitting in that cramped seat. The DOT's monthly consumer complaint data is often thought to undercount how many passengers have complaints about airlines, in part because many travelers may not know that they can file complaints with the federal government, may not consider it after a flight or may not think it will yield results. The DOT's aviation consumer website also includes a link to the agency's monthly Air Travel Consumer Report, a lengthy document that includes data on flight delays, mishandled baggage, bumped passengers, consumer complaints and animal injuries and deaths. Other features are travel tips and a list of contact information for each airline's customer relations manager.