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On the Saturday, May 30th, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Carnival Cruise Lines is notifying its guests of a pretty serious data breach; and Southwest Airlines is beginning to talk about flights over the pond to Europe. Everyone has a seat assignment when they board an airplane, but some are intentionally ignoring what their boarding pass says. In our Smarter Traveler segment we’ll talk about what to do if you are trying for different seats on your flight. We talk about why it’s really against all protocols to touch flight attendants, even if it’s just to get their attention. We’ll explain proper manners when it comes to flight attendants. Finally, in our Odds and Ends portion of the show we dream a little about the future of travel. What will some things look like 10 or 20 years from now.

On the Saturday, May 16th, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, an airline merger that might be good news for Stocktonians; and one airline is allowing passengers to make calls while in flight. How do YOU feel about that change in policy? Those stories and more in the news. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we give you a heads up on things American tourists do that drive Europeans crazy. We talk about whether or not all the technology in your hotel room is a good thing; and a German judge has made a decision in the “pool chairs war” case. If you love to camp, and are thinking about using an RV for your experience, we have some tips for you, including how to get your RV delivered directly to your campground of choice!

On the Sunday, May 10th, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Delta is sued for tricking flyers about refunds – No, that could NEVER HAPPEN – and Miami has a GREAT idea about how to make getting on a cruise that much easier. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we discuss facial recognition. Disney is using it now. Is it too late to opt out of having your picture taken, or can you still preserve your privacy? Road Reporter Clayton Whitehead joins us to share his wisdom on the latest travel trends he has seen as he roves around the planet. Are US visitors still welcome despite the political fallout? What should you know to be smarter when you travel? Clayton has some thoughts. In our Odds and Ends round up, we go slightly off subject and tell you which cities Wallet Hub says are best for professional and college basketball fans.

On the Saturday, February 21st, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the coastline near Los Angeles is under consideration for National Park status; and Airbnb’s business is growing...but it’s the category of business that is growing that will surprise you. More and more airlines, hotels and attractions are figuring out ways to goose travelers out of a few more bucks. In our Smarter Traveler spot, we alert you to bogus charges appearing on restaurant bills in Las Vegas and Seattle. We call out the offenders and tell you why you should do the same. United Airlines is making some significant changes in their Mileage Plus Frequent Flyer program starting in April, and it’s United credit card holders that will benefit the most. There are a lot of long-time United travelers in our area and Tom and I will discuss the pros and cons of the changes. Egypt is an exotic destination that is on many travelers “want to visit” lists. Sydney Schellinger from “The Poodle Booked It” joins us to talk about her recent visit to Egypt.