On the Sunday, June 18th, 2023 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, a bill in the California legislature would make hotels put those hotel fees (resort, destination, amenity, etc.) in as part of the price of the room. That small step would take away one of the major reasons hotels charge those fees in the first place. Plus, we have a list of the best and worst airports for the summer. Hint: Beware of connecting in Dallas after mid-afternoon. Our Smarter Traveler segment deals with babies on planes. Not as bad as "snakes on planes" for most, but definitely a subject where it couldn't hurt to get a few tips. Clayton Whitehead, our international travel expert stops by to talk about going overseas. Why is it so popular right now, and how long will that popularity continue? The final segment discusses credit cards, travel awards and tipping.
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On the Sunday, Juneteenth 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Delta Pilots are writing letters to the public, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is calling the airlines on the carpet, and hundreds of flights are getting canceled. What's the average traveler to do? Loyalty programs fostered by credit card companies, airlines, hotels and rental car companies are supposed to benefit consumers. At least that's the way they are presented/touted. Mark explains why you need to treat the benefits of those programs as moving targets. Because they are. Jessica Nabongo is the definition of a world traveler. She has visited all 195 countries recognized by the United Nations. She shares her takes on world travel and a wide variety of related subjects. Truly an interview worth listening to. See the show highlights for information on her book, The Catch Me If You Can.
This Sunday, Janaury 7th, on The Travel Guys... In the Travel News, Mark reports a new extension of the hated hotel "resort fee" is spreading like wildfire in major cities across the country; looks like Guy Fieri has struck out in Times Square once again and a Ryan Air passenger decided to wait out a flight delay on the wing of the plane.
Our mailbag is always the source of some good questions. Today we address reselling your time share, using the credit from your canceled flight, baggage fee refunds and cell phone charges overseas. Dig This is one of Las Vegas' most unique attractions. Ed Mumm joins us to talk about the world's heavy equipment playground in Vegas and now Dallas.