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A record 12,000 people apply to be air traffic controllers

On the Saturday, April 25th, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, is Spirit Airlines going out of business? Perhaps not, if the government can help it. And a record 12,000 people apply to be air traffic controllers. Hyatt becomes the latest hotel brand to massacre their award chart. Your points are going to get you fewer rewards. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we remind you just how the rewards game is played and who makes ALL of the rules. People are consuming less alcohol. So how does a destination like the Napa Valley deal with that? We have an interesting take (or at least we THINK it's an interesting take). The airlines are sending a mixed message. Baggage fees are going up, but overhead bins are getting larger. To check or not to check your bag, that is the question.
Mackinac Island

Mackinac Island: the most magical of destinations

On the Saturday, May 10th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the US Secretary of Transportation has declared it’s time to upgrade the Air Traffic Control System; and what’s this about re-opening Alcatraz...not to tourists, but to prisoners? In our Smarter Traveler segment we tell you how to avoid a fine while traveling. Hint: It involves portable battery chargers for your phone and computer. Chris Elliott joins us to talk about alcohol in the skies. Airlines make a lot of money selling drinks on flights, but what happens when someone is overserved? Chris shares some insights. Mark has spent the week in Northern Michigan, on the “Somewhere in Time” film site, Mackinac Island. He shares his experience on the most magical of destinations.
Carnival Cruise in ocean

Carnival Cruise Lines becomes first to sail 100 million passengers

On the Sunday, March 19th, 2023 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, after a number of near misses on runways at the nation's airports, the government is calling for more air traffic controllers to be in the tower, and Carnival Cruise Lines becomes the first to sail 100 million passengers. Our Smarter Traveler segment offers a variety of tips - A warning about vacation rentals in Hawaii, a reminder on how packaging your hotel, air and rental car can often save you serious cash (links below), and a heads up to those needing a passport renewal in the near future. There's a brand new Ken Burns-style museum in Gettysburg (hint; it's all about the Civil War battle from a different point of view) as Gettysburg, Beyond the Battle, opens next month. Non-flight itineraries are on the rise. Why are more people choosing not to include air travel in their wanderings? One of our favorite travel bloggers says, get on, sit down, buckle up and shut up. It's actually pretty good wisdom. Check it out here.