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On the Saturday, February 21st, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the coastline near Los Angeles is under consideration for National Park status; and Airbnb’s business is growing...but it’s the category of business that is growing that will surprise you. More and more airlines, hotels and attractions are figuring out ways to goose travelers out of a few more bucks. In our Smarter Traveler spot, we alert you to bogus charges appearing on restaurant bills in Las Vegas and Seattle. We call out the offenders and tell you why you should do the same. United Airlines is making some significant changes in their Mileage Plus Frequent Flyer program starting in April, and it’s United credit card holders that will benefit the most. There are a lot of long-time United travelers in our area and Tom and I will discuss the pros and cons of the changes. Egypt is an exotic destination that is on many travelers “want to visit” lists. Sydney Schellinger from “The Poodle Booked It” joins us to talk about her recent visit to Egypt.

On the Saturday, February 14th, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, will airlines be able to just ignore traveler complaints under the latest directive from the Trump administration? United Airlines is breaking precedent with a new offer for not-so-frequent flyers, and we tell you about some beautiful new trains Amtrak has on the tracks. In our Smarter Traveler update, we have tips on Spring break trips...when and where to go, and more importantly, where everyone else is going, so perhaps you can pick a place less crowded...plus an update for folks who are heading to the airport WITHOUT a Real ID. New Zealand is consistently rated as a place people want to visit. It’s on a lot of bucket lists. Road Reporter Clayton Whitehead joins us to re-cap his recent visit to the land of the kiwis, and offer some tips for your trip down under. In our Odds and Ends bucket, we take a look at why civilian airspace was closed in El Paso with no warning last week. Was it really a party balloon that caused all the ruckus?

On the Saturday, February 7th, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, US history is being rewritten in our national parks as anything the current administration doesn’t like is being removed, and you can now get a driverless taxi at the San Francisco airport. Our Smarter Traveler tips include a reminder to plan your arrival well before your cruise is scheduled to depart and a creative and humorous solution to those who put their bare feet, in your space, on a plane. Rob Stewart, host of Rob On The Road on KVIE Channel 6 for the last 18 years, joins us to talk about some of his favorite stories and his TV journey. Our Odds and Ends segment has stories of Canadians traveling to Colorado, and what happened when someone booked a Marriott hotel and it closed before they arrived. We’ll tell you how this traveler went to great lengths to get his money back.

On the Saturday, January 31st, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, if you are a fan of “off-the-beaten track-places,” we’ll tell you how you can attend a special Route 66 Centennial show at the California Automobile Museum, and life has definitely changed forever at Southwest Airlines. Our efforts to help make you a Smarter Traveler continue, as we share some tips on how NOT to forget anything on your next trip. Mark was on a tour journey to Miami, the Florida Keys and Key West last week. Really great destinations and he has tips on where to stay, what to do and can even help you find a good restaurant or two. Shifting to entertainment, we speak with Henry Cho, who is performing in Sacramento on February 21st.