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On the Sunday, August 23rd, 2020 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Delta says they will block the middle seats on their aircraft until the 1st of the year.  In addition, they will keep smaller, regional aircraft (which do not have middle seats) to 2/3 capacity.  Expect some others to follow.  Some resort destinations are considering "bubbles," where you do not leave the resort during your entire stay.  Hawaii is on the list. Our Smarter Traveler segment covers both the humorous and the serious as we share Rick Steves' Top No Travel Tips to Europe; and discuss the next decision on airline bailouts.  Friend of the show, Joe Brancatelli, opines that the airlines should get no more, even though it means service cuts at his small home airport.  Mark agrees, it's time to stop bailing out companies who treat their customers like crap and are always there with their hands out.   Sacramento International Airport has announced new service, two nights a week to Mexico City on Volaris Airlines.  We have details and an update from the airport. We are a town with rail history.  No wonder there are some fun rail options.  This week, we tell you about the Fox River Train, which includes wine and beer sampling excursions, along with sightseeing trips.

On the Thursday, March 12th, 2020 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Covid-19 updates of all kinds, as airlines continue to cut schedules down to a bare minimum and cruise lines are grounded for an extended period.  When times are tough, Doubletree Hotels steps up its game.  That means releasing the recipe to those signature chocolate chip cookies they give out at check in at their hotels. You can find the recipe here. A lot of travelers have been seeking refunds in recent weeks.  Cruises, flights, vacations, tours, Airbnb, all canceled.  Huge losses for many.  So which of those losses fall to the traveler and which to the suppliers?  Should you take a voucher or insist on cash?  Road Warriors have been waiting for the updates on airline and hotel programs and we have a complete update. Ed Perkins, long-time travel advocate and journalist, is the perfect man to talk to about the current travel situation.  Ed has been in the industry for a long time and his experience will serve us well as he looks into the Covid-19 future of travel. Restaurants across the country have taken a huge hit as "stay at home" orders are enforced.  Local eateries are no exception.  Tom has short updates from two popular places offering dining options and Clayton Whitehead offers us the perspective from downtown.

On the Sunday, December 1st, 2019 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Uber has run a fowl of the transportation authorities in London and has "lost" its license to operate in the city.  The penalty is suspended however, giving Uber a small window in which to fix their regulatory issues, including passenger safety.  The Travel Guys highlighted Uber's safety record and policies in a recent program...  Airlines don't have a lot of healthy options when it comes to buying on board, but Alaska Airlines has been determined to have the most healthy food on board.  Hawaiian is at the bottom of the list. The US Department of Transportation is expected to announce new, stricter rules for non-service dogs on planes, following a recent string of incidents.  In addition, several veterans with legitimate service dogs have been denied boarding with the animals, in part because the serviceman or woman's disability wasn't obvious to the airline staff.  The rules are obviously being interpreted differently in different situations  We at The Travel Guys say it's about time pets are taken out of the cabin.  The airlines need to reduce the charge for handling pets and increase the level of safety for those animals, reducing the need to "game" the system. Our smarter traveler segment reminds you there is one really important thing you should have on your phone BEFORE traveling out of the country: The emergency phone numbers in the country or countries you will be traveling in.  Clayton Whitehead is sitting in for Tom on this holiday weekend and he has the scoop.  Find a list of the numbers here. Chris Hart of the Sacramento River Train joins us to tell everyone about their special holiday trains for the family this month.  The Magical Christmas Train and the Holiday Dinner Train are two great options. Clayton is just back from New York City, where he led an annual excursion which included shows, a chance to see the Macy's Parade and sightseeing in The Big Apple.  He has tips for why or why not to take a visit to New York City around holiday season.

On the Sunday, September 29th, 2019 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, it's time to start considering a Real ID.  We have some tips and you can find a complete guide here.  The deadline is October 1st of NEXT year. A great American tradition, the dining car on the train, is officially going away.  Amtrak is going to pre-prepared foods on its long-distance trains.  Darn. Steve LaRosa gives us his latest What's Goin' On, In and around our fair city.  Links to all of the events and activities can be found below. Speaking of local events, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be back in town for their annual holiday show at the Golden One Center, and Tom has all the details.