On the Sunday, January 8th, 2023 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, those who love their Starbucks on the road will be getting free coffee and treats a little less often. The coffee giant has devalued its rewards program. Plus, we report on some interviews Kuwait Airlines recently conducted where job candidates were asked do to some extremely unusual things. Our Smarter Traveler segment discusses the ten minute rule. Have you heard of it? It's an airport thing. We'll remind you how not to get caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. It seems more and more people are listening to music, movies and videos in public without headsets. On an airplane or a train or a restaurant, it can be a real pain in the butt. So how do you deal with non-headphoners? We have a few ideas. Finally, our Odds and Ends segment includes a discussion on how the pandemic has changed restaurants forever and a look a the latest airline ticket hack being used by couples.
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On the Sunday, October 16th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the State Department temporarily has reopened its online passport renewal program (link below) under certain conditions, and in Hawaii, visitor counts have hit a bump and some are concerned. Our Smarter Traveler segment features a discussion on the impact on your airfare, based on the day you fly. Monday, Friday and Sunday are generally higher. Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday lower; Thursday neutral. We'll explain why. Consumer Advocate Chris Elliott is on hand all the way from Cypress to discuss hotel service. Where is it headed post-COVID? We also go over words to be wary of when you are looking for a vacation rental. What does "cozy" really mean. Delta and Starbucks have announced a joint loyalty program. We'll share details and talk about the value of such programs.