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Jet Blue is changing the way you board the plane

On the Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Jet Blue is changing the way you board the plane and we'll tell you about the new pillow case travel hack that might allow you an extra carry-on. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we have tips from expert Rick Steves (multi-generational travel, a unique way to travel to close-by cities on your vacation and more) to help older travelers on the road. It's mailbag day on the Travel Guys, and we'll answer your questions on everything from hotel rewards programs, to why to this day there are still ash trays on board every airplane in the sky.
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Are the airlines secretly selling your flight information to the government?

On the Saturday, June 28th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, are the airlines secretly selling your flight information to the government? Plus, Jet Blue has announced a way to get top Frequent Flyer status on the airline for 25 years! Our Smarter Traveler segment addresses hotel red flags. Those things that make you wonder if you are making/have made the right choice. Little things that make a difference. We have a list. The Washington Post has ranked the nation's top 50 airports and we'll share Sacramento's surprising spot on the list. Our Odds and Ends segment is headed by a story about the infamous "poop" cruise on Carnival. Has it really been 12 years? Plus, Marriott has a new communications system in their hotel rooms, and additional ways to harass you before you even arrive. It's already driven me nuts and so it's time for you to take a turn at the "let us bother you to tears and sell you stuff in your room" routine. So why are they bragging about it?
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United and JetBlue form an interesting partnership

On the Saturday, May 31st, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News - United and JetBlue form an interesting partnership, and Trip Advisor shares info on what percentage of online reviews might be fake. Our Smarter Traveler segment has an airline pilot's tip on where NOT to put your valuables on the plane, and TSA has a warning about airport USB ports. Reporter Clayton Whitehead took a group into Canada at Niagara Falls last week. How were US travelers received by our former north of the border friends? Our Odds and Ends section features an update on national park budget cuts and how they might impact your park visits this summer, there's a new booking system for 18-21 year-olds and a story about how a cruise ship stopped to rescue three dogs.  
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A California town is named the best small town in the west...who might it be?

On the Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, United and Jet Blue are partnering...or maybe merging...we have the update; and a California town is named the best small town in the west...who might it be? Our Smarter Traveler segment features etiquette rules for train travel. You’ll be the best behaved on board for your next trip on the rails. Mark is just back from a visit to New York City and has an update on Broadway, Carnegie Hall, Central Park, The Bronx and some great tips for your next trip to the Big Apple. A good travel advisor can make your journey much better and less stressful. Sydney from The Poodle Booked It, has tips for you on what makes a good travel advisor.