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Delta Airlines makes a big offer to get a flyer to give up his seat

On the Saturday, December 27th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Rick Steves steps up to save a homeless shelter in his hometown, and Delta Airlines makes a big offer to get a flyer to give up his seat, and once he does, says the offer was a mistake. Travelers United published a survey where they asked what one improvement would make flying more civil? We’ll share the results in our Smarter Traveler segment. The back half of the program brings an extended version of the mailbag, where we answer a wide variety of your travel questions. Send your questions to travelguysradio.com.
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Delta and United get busted for selling window seats without windows

On the Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, United and Delta get busted for selling window seats without windows, and Frontier says the price of Gold Status is $69. Our Smarter Traveler segment talks about a way to avoid bag fees without taxing the overhead compartment on the plane. An extended Mailbag in the back half of the show answers your questions (send them to Travelguysradio.com). Everything from an update on airport parking to answers about taking pictures of your rental car.
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All Delta passengers survive crash in Toronto

On the Saturday, March 1st, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, everyone on board survived the Delta crash in Toronto this past week, and we discuss a couple of important aspects of the accident (the great job the flight attendants did getting everyone off an upside down airplane, and our amazement that people were dragging carry-on luggage through the snow - just before jet fuel re-ignited). Plus our Sacramento airport, known for its unique art (think old suitcases piled to the ceiling and a giant rabbit) is getting some more culture to hang in the new pedestrian walkway. Your middle name. It can be an issue when you travel. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we talk about where it can be a hindrance or a problem, and what you can do to make sure your middle name doesn't keep you off the plane or the ship, or from getting back into the country. Would you believe you can see the world on $75 a day? Matt Kepnes just updated his best-selling book that tells you how. He has some solid tips for saving $$$ when you are on the road. How to Travel the World on $75 a Day is the name of his book (link is on this page). Mark digs into the mailbag and answers your questions on airport parking, self service travel and when to book your cruise.
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Are Canadians REALLY canceling their US travel plans?

On the Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the airlines make their first effort to overturn one of Joe Biden’s consumer friendly rules; and are Canadians REALLY canceling their US travel plans? Seems to be some disagreement on that subject. One of the hottest topics in travel these days is the Apple AirTag. The device, which helps you locate lost luggage, is in the news again this week, as American becomes the last of the “big three” airlines to use the tags to help locate lost luggage. The Wall Street Journal has ranked America’s airlines, based on their 2024 performance. We have details on who’s on the top and who’s on the bottom - Delta and Allegiant appear to be the biggest winners. Fort Bragg, on the California Coast, is a great discovery for those who love funky places on the ocean. Today, we’ll talk to the general manger of the legendary Skunk Train, and add our own thoughts on one of California’s least known coastal getaway destinations.