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On the Saturday, January 13th, 2024 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, an update on when United and Alaska might have their 737-900 jets back in the sky; a series of storms is making air travel treacherous, especially in the middle of the country; and Costco and Southwest have a couple of travel deals, which expire January 14th. Our Smarter Traveler segment goes over the small things you can make a part of your routine on the plane that will make you safer in case of a bumpy ride or a missing door. We answer your questions from our Mailbag, including info on replacement tickets for canceled flights, sightseeing in Venice, free stopovers in Iceland and bogus car rental charges (again). Some of our regular contributors weighed in on what travel looks like in 2024 with a few predictions.

On the Saturday, January 6th, 2024 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, we share some breaking news on the grounding of all 737 MAX aircraft after an Alaska Airlines incident. Then, we offer some clues of how 379 people got off that burning Japanese airplane Tuesday. Plus, we tell you the most dangerous cities in the country to drive in. A couple are right here in California. When the aircraft door closes, the flight attendant tells you to turn your phone off, or put it in airplane mode. What is airplane mode and what happens if you don't turn your phone to it? We answer those questions in our Smarter Traveler segment. Consumer Advocate Chris Elliott has been traveling around the world for the last five years. So when he tells you his favorite destinations over the past year, it's bound to be an interesting list. Chris joins us from Santiago, Chile. Our Odds and Ends portion of the show talks about lithium batteries in your luggage and why airplanes land on their rear wheels first.

On the Saturday, December 30th, 2023 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Spirit Airlines put an unaccompanied minor on the wrong flight to Florida, and then made the family drive 160 miles to pick him up. Talk about screwing up and then complicating the issue. Las Vegas Strip casinos have all raised their parking costs again. Remember when it was free to park on The Strip? Wasn't that long ago. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we talk about the danger of taking "selfies" on the road. Increasingly, people, especially young people, are putting themselves and others in jeapardy, just trying to get the perfect souvenir photo. Don't risk your life, or the lives of wildlife or other travelers. We talk about three basic rules for selfie takers. Road Reporter Clayton Whitehead joins Mark and Tom for a look back at the 2023 travel year. In addition to discussing some of the challenges of moving about the country and the planet (often with 25-30 people in tow), we discuss some of Sports Leisure Travelers' favorite spots this past year. Grab a note pad, because in our favorites are lots of great tips for places to see, stay and eat on your next adventure.

On the Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Southwest Airlines reached a $140 million dollar settlement over last Christmas' melt down, and there's a way you can get a share. Plus, did the TSA really find bullets wrapped in a diaper at La Guardia Airport? (They did.) Airlines are fiddling around with their frequent flyer programs, raising and lowering requirements to get points, and the number of points you need to redeem the rewards you want. Now the government says its time for these programs to be regulated. Our Smarter Traveler segment takes a closer look. If you show up at airport security with a gun or other contraband, is there a fine, or other penalty? Oh yes, there is. And it's not cheap. Our Odds and Ends segment discusses fines for begin stupid at the airport. What gift card is the most popular with travelers AND offers the best value? We have a list for your last minute gift buying.