Tag: entertainment

On the Saturday, November 11th, 2023 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, United Airlines redesigns its frequent flyer program to put a heavier premium on the use of their credit cards, following American and Delta into the “we don’t care if you fly on our planes, as long as you use our credit cards” tunnel. Complaints about the airlines to the Department of Transportation (DOT) nearly doubled in the first part of 2023. Is the service from the airlines that bad, are the customers that grouchy or has something changed in the sky? In our Smarter Traveler segment we try and come up with the answer. The back half of the show features a version of “What’s Goin’ On Around Sacramento.” Jack Gallagher stops by to promote his show on December 9th at the B St. Theatre; there’s a really unique music festival at the Green Room Social Club in Placerville after Thanksgiving; and the Transcendence Theatre in Napa/Sonoma has a Broadway Christmas Show for you to attend in December. Sports Leisure Vacations even has a day trip package including brunch and the show (link on this page).

On the Sunday, January 8th, 2023 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, those who love their Starbucks on the road will be getting free coffee and treats a little less often. The coffee giant has devalued its rewards program. Plus, we report on some interviews Kuwait Airlines recently conducted where job candidates were asked do to some extremely unusual things. Our Smarter Traveler segment discusses the ten minute rule. Have you heard of it? It's an airport thing. We'll remind you how not to get caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. It seems more and more people are listening to music, movies and videos in public without headsets. On an airplane or a train or a restaurant, it can be a real pain in the butt. So how do you deal with non-headphoners? We have a few ideas. Finally, our Odds and Ends segment includes a discussion on how the pandemic has changed restaurants forever and a look a the latest airline ticket hack being used by couples.

On the Sunday, September 18th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, a tourism destination rises to the occasion to help immigrants, water restrictions are getting tighter at the Grand Canyon, and the three major cruise lines have a staggering $73 billion dollars in debt - with increasingly high interest payments. In our Smarter Traveler segment, one final warning about buying your holiday air tickets now, along with some tips on what days to fly (or not to fly) around the holidays. Also a reminder about the "24-hour rule." Chris Elliott, consumer advocate and travel writer for Forbes and USA Today, joins us to talk about deposits for vacation rentals. Perhaps his experience will save you a hassle and/or a few dollars. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra comes to Sacramento each December with a spectacular Christmas Show. We have all the details on this year's performances and tickets.

On the Sunday, August 7th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Southwest Airlines has welcomed its first mother-daughter pilot team. The Department of Transportation is FINALLY ready to help you get refunds and performance from airlines, but they are putting part of the refund responsibility on the wrong people...travel agents/advisors. Our Smarter Traveler segment features a discussion about "who owns this hotel?" You thought you were staying at a Hilton Hotel. At least that's what it says on the sign. But are you protected by Hilton policies? Maybe not.... A man is sitting in economy on Jet Blue. A first class passenger gives him an eye mask. The flight attendant says, "you can't do that, he's in economy." Yep, it really happened. We have the tape of the conversation. So who is right? In entertainment news, Bruce Springsteen fans are paying up, really up, for some of his upcoming concerts. "Dynamic pricing" is the answer. Or is it? And we have details on Portland's annual Naked Bike Ride.