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On the Sunday, January 15th, 2023 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, airline computers melted down again last week, briefly impacting the entire system. How can things like this be avoided? The answer, just like the Southwest situation a couple of weeks ago, isn't simple. Fixing it will take time, as in years. In other news, Amtrak is having a sale on mid-week travel and airfares dropped in December, reversing a trend. Our Smarter Traveler segment features an interview with a TSA executive - we talked about signing up to pre-check, how you can get a job with TSA and some of the weird things that people try to bring on airplanes. Mark is hosting two baseball tours this spring. The first is to Spring Training in Arizona, March 9-13. It highlights 5 Cactus League games featuring the Giants. The second is Baseball's Fields of Dreams, which is offered May 26 - June 4. Stops include the Negro Leagues Hall of Fame in Kansas City, the Field of Dreams in Iowa, Wrigley Field in Chicago, The Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, and Yankee Stadium and the Jackie Robinson Museum in New York City. Four seats remain on each trip. Steve LaRosa, who offers our popular "What Goin' On" reports, is back and this time he's headed up the California Coast. The first of two reports features Hwys 1 & 101 on the way to Eureka. Pictures of Steve's journey can be found using the link on this page.

On the Sunday, December 4th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Air France takes a small step to protect the climate by banning some short local flights where train travel is available; and remember the cat who got into a suitcase and was found by a TSA scan? There's a happy ending to the story. Speaking of scans, TSA is now scanning faces at a dozen airports nationally. The program will be in every airport soon. Are there any options, and what are your rights when TSA wants to put your face on the screen? Our Smarter Traveler segment has some details. If you have ever wanted to take a European vacation in a luxury sports car, staying in boutique hotels and dining in the best restaurants? Let us introduce you to Ultimate Driving Tours. They can make your dream come true. Leaving home for the holidays? There are some things you need to do to keep your home safe. Some you may have heard before, but even if you get just one new idea, your home might be a little more secure.

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.