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On the Sunday, March 5th, 2023 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, another airline (American) joins the "of course families can sit together crowd," and Princess Cruises announces some sizeable (up to 40%) discounts for selected sailings. Our Smarter Traveler segment features a rundown on Basic Economy seating - cheaper but is it a good value for all? Mark is a veteran of many trips on America's most famous highway, Route 66. He'll share highlights for the eastern half of The Mother Road, as it's known, including lots of great places to eat and stop along the route. Mailbag question topics include airport connections, why gas prices are so high near airports and hotel housekeeping, all at the top of the list of questions listeners submitted.

On the Sunday, December 18th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, an update on the exploding aquarium from Berlin; and national parks are tweaking their admission rules for next summer. Airlines charge you to handle your luggage, but if it's not delivered in a timely fashion, the airline keeps your money. Our Smarter Traveler segment lets you know how Travelers United is taking the battle for fairness to the Department of Transportation on our behalf. Mark spent time with one of his tour groups in Louisville and rural Indiana last week. He has some tips on visiting Louisville and the magnificent hotels around French Lick, Indiana. He also visited Santa Claus...the town. Our mailbag answers your questions, including a tip about how to get an upgraded seat on a flight, if you are willing to take a chance.

On the Sunday, November 20th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In The Travel News, Frontier Airlines launches an "all you can fly pass," and Delta Airlines says free wi-fi for ALL (Sky Miles Members)...but are the airlines really being all that generous? If you are flying this Thanksgiving or Christmas, and are checking bags, we have some important tips/reminders. Like putting your name, phone number and email address both inside and outside your bag. Printing out your own tag at the airport? We tell you why you need to be extra careful. We dig into the mailbag and answer your questions - Carry-on bags, Reno Amtrak trips, when to make cruise reservations, are all on the list. Mark offers a memory of an old travel writer friend and Tom reminds us the TSO Holiday Concert is coming up soon to wrap up the show.

On the Sunday, September 25th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Canada has dropped the vaccination requirement to cross the border, and the Phantom of the Opera will take it's final curtain on Broadway in January, 35 years after it premiered. Our Smarter Traveler segment reminds you of the "24 hour rule," and there's a new ride share scam. It's all about.....vomit. We'll tell you how to protect yourself. We dig into the mailbag to answer some of your travel questions, including inquiries about oversized passengers, service animals and purchasing tickets at the airport. Finally, Mark has a story about an airline that moans in flight. For real.