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On the Saturday, May 30th, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Carnival Cruise Lines is notifying its guests of a pretty serious data breach; and Southwest Airlines is beginning to talk about flights over the pond to Europe. Everyone has a seat assignment when they board an airplane, but some are intentionally ignoring what their boarding pass says. In our Smarter Traveler segment we’ll talk about what to do if you are trying for different seats on your flight. We talk about why it’s really against all protocols to touch flight attendants, even if it’s just to get their attention. We’ll explain proper manners when it comes to flight attendants. Finally, in our Odds and Ends portion of the show we dream a little about the future of travel. What will some things look like 10 or 20 years from now.
On the Sunday, August 28th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, air travel complaints to the Department of Transportation soar 270% this summer as the airlines struggle to provide a decent level of service; and Southwest Airlines changes its policy regarding upgrading your boarding position. Our Smarter Traveler segment focuses on currently popular traveler scams. Bottom line: If someone is asking for your identification or credit card info, open your eyes and pay close attention. Thieves are creative and you have to be alert. Most airlines charge for seat assignments. So when should you pay the "seat ransom," and when can you take your chances? We have a list of six times when you'll want to consider opening your wallet. Sports Leisure Vacations released their annual catalog for 2023 this weekend. The 43-year old Sacramento-based company caters to mature travelers. Visit their web site here.