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On the Sunday, December 11th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Delta Airlines is returning to Havana, Cuba, starting in April, with flights from Miami; and the REAL ID mandate has been delayed once again. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we have five ways for you to spot an Airbnb scam. Travel Insurance. Should you buy it or pass? There are many companies offering protection, how do you pick the best? We have an expert from World Nomads to offer some advice. Hertz has become infamously known for arresting people who they think haven't returned their rental cars. Except sometimes they go after the wrong person, perhaps someone who hadn't rented a car in the first place. The latest on the ongoing circus at Hertz. When you are traveling, it's important to know and recognize local cultural traditions and customs as a visitor. We have some examples to help get you in tune with the concept.

On the Sunday, February 2nd, 2020 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the Department of Transportation is asking for your input as they create new rules for Emotional Support Animals on airplanes, United Airlines says window shades up for take-off and landing, and we tell you about a Canadian hotel chain with free midday getaway rates on Valentine's Day. The Corona Virus is on the minds of many travelers.  In our Smarter Traveler segment, Mark and guest co-host Gwen Duncan, herself a Travel Advisor, talk about cancellation realities and strategies for situations just like this one. The second half of our show features our annual Super Bowl Sunday Travel Quiz.  Call in and answer a few questions and win yourself some free food from Chili's.

On the Sunday, September 8th, 2019 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, an American Airlines mechanic apparently sabotaged one of his company's aircraft, to insure it would not fly.  It's apparently part of the ongoing mechanics' labor issues with American, which is having a disastrous summer, between horrible weather and planes out of service due to mechanics playing strictly by the book.  What happens to cruise ship passengers when a hurricane means you can't return to your port of departure, or get to the port to board your ship.  What happens next? When we talk about poor behavior on a plane, you might think we are talking about children.  Think again.  From naked bodies, to smelly food and just plain rudeness, your fellow passengers are a mixed bag.  Of course, you are also in that bag.  So is your behavior on a plane a positive or a negative to our little aluminum tube community? Pre-existing conditions are a big part of travel insurance and the claims made by the people who buy it.  Ed Perkins, a longtime Consumer Advocate and Travel Journalist, joins us to discuss the issue.  The definition of a "pre-existing condition" varies a LOT.  Ed explains how to know what the rules of your policy are before you buy it. Air service has expanded rapidly at Sacramento International Airport, with service to lots of new cities, much of it non-stop service.  Now, passenger service is coming to Mather Field.  New, shuttle service to San Jose.  We'll tell you all about it.

On the Sunday, August 25th, 2019 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News - Are you one of the 49% of Americans who lie about wi-fi availability when you are on vacation?.....and we tell you the airports with the worst TSA security lines. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we focus on Travel Insurance.  Are you one of the many people with a "pre-existing condition?"  How does that impact your ability to get insurance?  We have some tips to help and they may even help perfectly healthy folks when pricing travel insurance. Guests include Chris Delfino from the Apple Hill Growers, with an update on the upcoming season and some ideas on how to avoid the huge crowds on Apple Hill; and Michele Sanders from Make-a-Wish, who tells us how your unused airline miles could help a child's dream come true.