Tag: TSA

On the Saturday, October 24th, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, TSA is rolling back a new program that allowed people through security without a plane ticket, and numbers show a record number of Americans are going on cruises in 2027. United Airlines is the latest to slow down the generosity of their Rewards Program. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we'll talk about the changes most all of the programs are making. Despite how they try to spin it, it's NOT good news. Mark spent nine days out on Route 66 the last two weeks, and will share his adventure and give you a few must stops if you ever plan a trip on The Mother Road. Plus, there's a new airport in Southern California and Mark has a review. Odds and Ends includes an update on a new perk for those flying standby on the United app and word on Frontier's new first class section.

On the Saturday, August 1st, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, COVID is making a comeback and we’ll tell you where, plus is legal gambling coming to skies and are hammocks coming to the airport? We answer those important questions and more in the news. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we discuss airport-slash-airline attire. Should there be a dress code? Would people behave better on planes if there were minimum dress standards? The Wreath Project is an annual charitable project that brings out the best in our community. We update the 2026 efforts and tell you how you can participate. In the Odds and Ends portion of the program, we share the 7 weirdest TSA finds of the summer, and talk about tipping...at Popeye’s? Are you kidding me?

On the Saturday, June 13th, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, we’ll share some of the places with big 250th birthday celebrations in a few weeks; and American Airlines is dropping a non-stop cross country flight from Sacramento. For those planning a trip to Europe soon, we have a re-cap of famous Rule 261, the consumer friendly airline policy. Did you know that rule can apply on your flight to Europe from the US? We’ll help you understand this flyer protection program. There is a new, super fast way to get through security at the airport (don’t worry, it’s perfectly legal) and we’ll tell you all about it in our summer TSA update. The headline reads “how the airline industry downgraded you for profit.” It’s our final story of the day.

On the Saturday, March 28th, 2026 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Delta tells congressional representatives no more perks until the TSA lines are gone, and United Airlines has a new option for those who want to sleep on the plane. But only if you are short. Details on those and other stories in the news. In our Smarter Traveler segment, some reminders about keeping your credit cards safe on the road; and the (many) reasons behind why the restaurant won’t seat you until your entire party has arrived. Our Odds and Ends segment touches on America’s upcoming 250th birthday celebration and travel to Cuba. We give out our personal information and our biometrics on an almost daily basis. Is that just a way of speeding us on our way, or is there more to the collection of information than that? Clayton Whitehead joins us to discuss if the government is keeping your personal information personal.