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Learn the worst traffic cities in the country

On the Saturday, April 18th, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Booking.com points to human support as its differentiator. But when Mark tried to contact their PR department with an invitation to come on the air and talk about that human support, all he got was crickets. Maybe not so supportive after all. And we tell you the worst traffic cities in the country. On our Smarter Traveler segment, we have some tips for beating the high prices at the pump. One of our favorite bloggers, Joe Brancatelli, joins us to discuss United Airlines' new stronger connection with Citibank credit cards. Joe also explains his strategy when it comes to credit cards and airlines. In our Odds and Ends segment, we have our favorites off a list of essential things you need to do before you head out on vacation.
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Delta says no more perks for congressional reps until TSA lines are gone

On the Saturday, March 28th, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Delta tells congressional representatives no more perks until the TSA lines are gone, and United Airlines has a new option for those who want to sleep on the plane. But only if you are short. Details on those and other stories in the news. In our Smarter Traveler segment, some reminders about keeping your credit cards safe on the road; and the (many) reasons behind why the restaurant won’t seat you until your entire party has arrived. Our Odds and Ends segment touches on America’s upcoming 250th birthday celebration and travel to Cuba. We give out our personal information and our biometrics on an almost daily basis. Is that just a way of speeding us on our way, or is there more to the collection of information than that? Clayton Whitehead joins us to discuss if the government is keeping your personal information personal.
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Uber extends its “women preference” safety feature

On the Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, TSA says if you show up without a real ID, you can fly, but it’s going to cost you; and Uber extends its “women preference” safety feature. Our Smarter Traveler segment has tips for getting through airport security during the holidays. Should you wrap those presents before you fly? What about holiday foods and snow globes? We have the answers. Credit cards and the money made by airlines and the credit card companies when you use their cards have become a major part of airlines business model. We all revel in the points and miles we collect and what we can buy with them. But a recent court decision may change all that. An expert joins us to tell you how this may impact travelers. The US Department of Transportation said this week we need to dress “with respect” when we fly. The initiative is being called “the golden age of travel starts with you." We’ll talk about the idea of “dressing with respect” and what it means.
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Amtrak is having a sale on many of their long distance trains

On the Saturday, May 11th, 2024 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Amtrak is having a sale on many of their long distance trains through May 16th. Save at least 30% on certain classes of service. Business travel is showing a significant rebound, and a study pretends to tell us which day of the week to buy your airline tickets. We have our doubts about the findings. Consumer households are paying, on the average, $1,100 in credit card fees every year. Not late fees for missing a payment, but fees that are added to your purchases by merchants to offset the growing cost of your cash-back and triple rewards cards. Are you getting value from your travel credit cards? Mark was in Chicago and Seattle this past week, scouting hotels, restaurants and attractions for upcoming Sports Leisure Vacations trips. He shares tips for some of the spots he visited, including a dive restaurant under the tracks in Chi-town, made famous in a Saturday Night Live skit and Chicago Cubs baseball history. There's a new vacation rental company joining the fray. We'll tell you a little about "Rentalz," and why they say they are different from the others.