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On the Sunday, February 12th, 2023 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, we preview the travel commercials from the Super Bowl broadcast (including one where United takes a not-so-subtle jab at Southwest) and tell you the number one place in the country to take your sweetheart on Valentine's Day. In the State of the Union address, the President mentioned the Junk Fees Prevention Act. Does it have a chance of passing? Could resort fees actually go away? We discuss in our Smarter Traveler segment. When your flight is canceled or delayed, or you arrive at your destination and your checked baggage doesn't arrive with you, what are your rights? Charlie Leocha of Travelers United gives us a run down. What the safest place to sit on a plane, in the event of a crash landing? Not a fun subject, but definitely an interesting answer. Hint - not the most desirable seats on the plane.

On the Sunday, November 13th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… Airlines are adjusting their miles-spend requirements to achieve various status levels BACK to the pre-COVID era days. Bar Harbor, Maine, has voted to limit cruise ship arrivals, the latest small town to do so. Delta Airlines is expecting 5 MILLLION flyers Thanksgiving week. If you are one of them, we wish you the best. Planning a trip to Hawaii? Mark just returned from Oahu and The Big Island of Hawaii and has some tips for you. Have an airline dispute you can't settle? You might try taking them to Small Claims Court. Charlie Leocha from Travelers United explains how and why. Aurora Expeditions is a travel experience company which operates in the Arctic and in Antarctica. They have new ships and some spectacular itineraries. If one of those destinations are on your bucket list, click here for more information.

On the Sunday, August 21st, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the Bar Harbor, Maine Town Council has decided to limit cruise ship calls in the tiny community, and an AirTag in a piece of luggage leads to the discovery of some major theft from passenger luggage. Have you noticed traditional customer service is disappearing? The travel industry is no exception. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we talk about some alternative ways to get help when you need service, even if traditional paths are blocked. Travelers United is a Washington, DC - based entity which supports consumers against the airlines. Their victories are ours. But nothing happens overnight, as we learn in our conversation with Director Charlie Leocha. Sports Leisure Vacations, a local tour operator, hosts their Tour & Vacation Preview Day next Saturday. Packages for mature travelers are featured. For more information, click here, or call 916-361-2051, 9am-3:30pm, M-F.

On the Sunday, May 15th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the small national hotel chain Kimpton, has added dog walking services for guests nationwide. Southwest Airlines is either the best or the worst in the sky, depending on which survey you listen to. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we talk about the importance of "timing" during the busy summer travel season. Airports, hotels, attractions, and especially restaurants are going to be busy. Timing is going to matter. Do your homework and be flexible is part of the message. The Wreath Project is a locally-led effort to honor the fallen at the Sacramento Valley Cemetery each Christmas. One of their fund-raisers is a golf tournament. See the adjoining list (and below) for a link to tournament information.* Charlie Leocha, the President of Travelers United, the voice of the traveler in Washington, DC, joins us to try and sort out the confusing mess regarding COVID tests and your return to the US from overseas. *6th Annual RememberAVet Golf Tournament: Friday, June 3, 2022, at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex - Alister MacKenzie Course - in Sacramento will be our venue again this year. We are to happy to be able to return to a shotgun start at 7:30 AM, followed by a bbq lunch and awards program. Please register as soon as possible, since we are limited to the number of golfers participating. The registration forms can be found here and payment can be accepted online or checks can be mailed to the PO Box or brought with you the day of the tournament. You may call or text Susie at 707.249.5852 to register over the phone or if you have any questions. We are also looking for raffle items for that day, so if you could help by donating to that, please call or text Melanie at 707.249.5853.