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SFO won’t be the airport of choice for the next six months

On the Saturday, April 4th, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, SFO won’t be the airport of choice for the next six months, as runway resurfacings and FAA rules cut the number of flights allowed to arrive each hour; and diners are rebelling against QR code menus in restaurants. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we tell you one of the single most important things you can do to stay healthy on the road. You may be surprised at the answer. Travel analyst Chip Lupo tells us the reasoning behind which Frequent Flyer programs Wallet Hub says are the best. Travel influencers are all over the internet, and not necessarily in a good way. Mark has some opinions about travel influencers and shares them.
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Delta says no more perks for congressional reps until TSA lines are gone

On the Saturday, March 28th, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Delta tells congressional representatives no more perks until the TSA lines are gone, and United Airlines has a new option for those who want to sleep on the plane. But only if you are short. Details on those and other stories in the news. In our Smarter Traveler segment, some reminders about keeping your credit cards safe on the road; and the (many) reasons behind why the restaurant won’t seat you until your entire party has arrived. Our Odds and Ends segment touches on America’s upcoming 250th birthday celebration and travel to Cuba. We give out our personal information and our biometrics on an almost daily basis. Is that just a way of speeding us on our way, or is there more to the collection of information than that? Clayton Whitehead joins us to discuss if the government is keeping your personal information personal.
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What is one gate in a big airport worth to an airline? We have an answer.

On the Saturday, December 13th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, if you ever wondered what one gate in a big airport might be worth to an airline, we have an answer; the president says we should have gyms in airports, WAYMO hits 450,000 weekly riders and US visitors could be subject to social media checks. Those stories and more in the news. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we discuss what to do when your fellow seat mate is a person of size and is overflowing into your space. What is the best way to handle a delicate situation? We talk to Steve Ryan of Rudy’s Hideaway about his latest bucket list trip, A Grand Prix Formula One Race...in Brazil! Steve spins a great tale for travelers of all kinds as he takes us to Rio de Janeiro, and even shares a little about food delivery services like Door Dash, from the restaurant's point of view. Our Odds and Ends bin has wisdom on what to put in the overhead bin on the plane, and 5 national park picks to visit in the winter.
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Fees at national parks will rise to ridiculous levels in 2026

On the Saturday, November 29th, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, we introduce you to a Chicago hotel with a $5 room rate and a $125 “resort fee,” and as part of our nation’s continuing program to “welcome” international visitors...sarcasm intended...fees at national parks will rise to ridiculous levels in 2026. You can cruise the world in two very different ways. River and ocean-going cruises are both popular. We have some tips on mistakes to avoid when booking a river cruise. Many of us are traveling during the holidays, which often means passing through multiple airports, sometimes with time to kill. We’ll tell you which airports in the country go all out on their holiday décor. The show wraps up with two topics: A Door Dash survey tells us a little about the (good) health of Sacramento restaurants, and we even share a little insight about Door Dash's "take" on your order. Plus, we discuss service (or the lack of it) in hotels these days. From the phone to the front desk, life has changed and don't look for it to get better.