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A record 12,000 people apply to be air traffic controllers

On the Saturday, April 25th, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, is Spirit Airlines going out of business? Perhaps not, if the government can help it. And a record 12,000 people apply to be air traffic controllers. Hyatt becomes the latest hotel brand to massacre their award chart. Your points are going to get you fewer rewards. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we remind you just how the rewards game is played and who makes ALL of the rules. People are consuming less alcohol. So how does a destination like the Napa Valley deal with that? We have an interesting take (or at least we THINK it's an interesting take). The airlines are sending a mixed message. Baggage fees are going up, but overhead bins are getting larger. To check or not to check your bag, that is the question.
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Uber extends its “women preference” safety feature

On the Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, TSA says if you show up without a real ID, you can fly, but it’s going to cost you; and Uber extends its “women preference” safety feature. Our Smarter Traveler segment has tips for getting through airport security during the holidays. Should you wrap those presents before you fly? What about holiday foods and snow globes? We have the answers. Credit cards and the money made by airlines and the credit card companies when you use their cards have become a major part of airlines business model. We all revel in the points and miles we collect and what we can buy with them. But a recent court decision may change all that. An expert joins us to tell you how this may impact travelers. The US Department of Transportation said this week we need to dress “with respect” when we fly. The initiative is being called “the golden age of travel starts with you." We’ll talk about the idea of “dressing with respect” and what it means.