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Southwest is considering ordering new planes that can fly over an ocean

On the Saturday, October 17th, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Marriott is trying out a new way to inform Bonvoy Members about potential upgrades; and Southwest is considering ordering new planes that can fly over an ocean…those stories and more in the news. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we alert you to the growing threat of “reservation hijacking." From fake websites to phony cancellation messages, you need to know what to look out for. It’s time for the latest edition of the Travel Guys mailbag. We take questions you have asked online, and answer them for our entire audience on air. One listener shared a small California town she discovered and another is alerting us to what appear to be fake pictures and reviews online.
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The biggest winter storm in a long time is making travel difficult

On the Saturday, January 24th, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the biggest winter storm in a long time is making travel extremely difficult across the country this weekend, and California tourism officials expect a rebound in visitor numbers this year, but Mark doesn't agree with them. Is everyone entitled to overhead bin space above their seat on a plane? It’s point of contention frequently among flyers when boarding an airplane. Aren’t you “entitled” (there’s that word again) to put one item in the overhead. We have the answer in our Smarter Traveler segment. Flying has lots of little aggravations. Today our guest Charlie Leocha from Travelers United talks about a few of the little things we can do to be kind to each other and make flying life just a bit easier. More gates, more everything coming at the Sacramento airport. And a Delta pilot says a hat with the “f” word is not ok on his plane. Those items in our Odds and Ends segment.
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A California town is named the best small town in the west...who might it be?

On the Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, United and Jet Blue are partnering...or maybe merging...we have the update; and a California town is named the best small town in the west...who might it be? Our Smarter Traveler segment features etiquette rules for train travel. You’ll be the best behaved on board for your next trip on the rails. Mark is just back from a visit to New York City and has an update on Broadway, Carnegie Hall, Central Park, The Bronx and some great tips for your next trip to the Big Apple. A good travel advisor can make your journey much better and less stressful. Sydney from The Poodle Booked It, has tips for you on what makes a good travel advisor.
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California has a message for Canadians considering a visit

On the Saturday, April 19th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, California has a message for Canadians considering a visit, and we tell you what media group has decided Spirit is the best airline (?) in the sky. Our Smarter Traveler segment features an update on the REAL ID (deadline May 7) and we talk about "aisle lice" on the airplane. What the heck are those people doing, charging up the aisle, sometimes before the plane even gets to the gate? You're trying to find a hotel online or by phone, or both. We have some tips on how to know when a hotel is one you don't want to reserve, things a Smarter Traveler can figure out before they even make a reservation. Carson City is hosting a unique hike this summer, with two selected participants hiking from Carson City all the way to the Canadian border, as a way of promoting new hiking trails in the Tahoe Basin. We have details.