Tag: TSA PreCheck

On the Saturday, August 10th, 2024 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Airbnb says business is slowing and TSA Pre-Check now has over 20 million people enrolled. Taking selfie pictures is a favorite pastime, especially while traveling. But many travelers take unnecessary risks while trying to get that perfect shot. We have some guidelines for selfie-takers in our Smarter Traveler segment. Many of us have a travel "bucket list." Our friend Steve Ryan from Rudy's Hideaway is working through his and reporting back to the home office. This week, he takes us to Spain and Portugal. Steve always has a good story or two about his adventures and this time is no exception. Speaking of travel bucket lists, Antarctica is on many. We have a guest who does cross-country ski adventures, and offers other coastal journeys on the continent (Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions).

On the Saturday, April 27th, 2024 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, we have a double heads up for Swifties heading for Europe for her tour this summer, United Airlines is in hot water over letting passengers into an open door cockpit and we have news on possible changes to seating on Southwest Airlines flights. TSA Pre-Check is a valuable tool for many a road warrior, and even though it's good for five years, ultimately you have to renew your membership. We tell you how and explain Pre-Check to the rookies. None of us like "junk fees," and travelers certainly see more than their fair share. This week brings double good news on that front. A new California law which goes into effect July 1 will eliminate "drip pricing" (where it takes multiples screens to find out the REAL price) and already companies are falling in line to follow the new rules. Plus, the President's office issued two new rules on air travel this week which favor consumers, and force airlines to provide cash refunds instead of vouchers for a variety of offenses. True steps forward. Now we just have to see how the enforcement works. Voices of California is hosting a concert at El Camino High School's Performing Arts Center next weekend. One of their members gave us an update on their Salute to Tony Bennett and a link to tickets can be found on this page. Two Orange County state lawmakers are whining about how the "Clear" lane at the airport allows people to "pay to cut the line." They want to pass a law to do away with the practice. But they forget many companies, Disney and Southwest among them, monetize moving up in line. Mark says the two legislators are way off base.

On the Sunday, March 6th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, TSA says if you can't behave on the plane, there's no reason for your Pre-Check status to remain valid...hint, hint. There is a shortage of airplane mechanics within the industry right now, and it could become a factor in the busy summer season. We remind you to check any travel vouchers you have been issued in the last two years...because they might be about to expire. Mark has some ideas if you are in that spot, but only if you act BEFORE the voucher expires. The State of Nevada has released their "Seven Weirdest Wonders" list. We have a guest who talks about all seven, from the Clown Motel to the Alien Research Center.

On the Sunday, February 27th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, TSA adds its first international destination - The Bahamas - to the Pre-Check Program, a Sesame Street Theme Park is opening in San Diego, and an alarming number of Hertz renters are having the police show up at their door. In our Smarter Traveler block, we discuss tipping at home vs. tipping abroad. How is it different? Travel Writer Ed Perkins is our guest. We get his take on the upcoming masks on planes deadline, the merger between Spirit and Frontier Airlines and the idea of the government overseeing a "National Do Not Fly List." Mark gives listeners a heads up on a great Easter Brunch, plus Michael Bolton and Swan Lake Concerts - and you don't have to drive! There is a national airline pilot shortage. Ever wonder what some of the perks are for flying an airplane. We have the inside look.