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On the Sunday, May 2nd, 2021 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, TSA has announced the mask mandate, scheduled to expire in the next two weeks, has officially been extended until September 11th. This means you will have to remain masked on trains, planes, buses and other public transport through the summer. Real ID, the universal ID card, has a new deadline and the cruise industry is encouraged about the opportunity the CDC is allowing them to return to the oceans of our planet. Charlie Leocha from Travelers United is on hand to discuss why we should post basic rights for flyers in airports around the country. And why doesn't our system allow passengers to collect fines for delays within the airlines' control? An update from the people who fight for consumers in Washington, DC. Reporter Clayton Whitehead has a report on Dark Tourism. What makes places from Alcatraz to Auschwitz so popular with visitors? Finally, Mark shares the story of Alaska state legislator Lora Reinbold, who had such an issue with wearing a mask and the Alaska Airlines employees who enforced the rule, she has been banned from flying the airline. With her home near Anchorage and the legislature meeting in Juneau, that has created a bit of a problem. And from Broadway comes word that the pandemic may have changed the way Broadway shows are presented going forward. Mark has the story.

On the Sunday, March 28th, 2021 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, New York City launches an effort to vaccinate all the workers in the theater district, the former president’s hotels get dumped by a major booking group and a Southwest pilot has a rant on an open mic that probably won’t end well for him. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we talk about stadiums, theaters, spring and summer festivals, cruise ships, restaurants, even crowded hotel elevators. They are all part of the travel comeback picture, but how do the pieces fit together, and more importantly, how do you travel with the current conditions? Travel to Hawaii has been a confusing proposition the last few months, to say the least. But COVID infections are down and even Kauai is joining the party. Our friend Will Lydgate, the Kauai chocolate farmer, gives us an update. More people are traveling now than a month ago. Are there any changes about how we get through security? Any special COVID rules to know about? Sid Thrift from TSA is on hand to give us the scoop.

On the Sunday, November 24th, 2019 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants have voted to strike for the first time in the company's 90 year history.  The vote was nearly unanimous.  The earliest a strike could legally occur would be sometime in January/February.  Experts think that is unlikely, considering the increased competition in the islands with the addition of Southwest Airlines.  A strike would be particularly harmful to Hawaiian right now, which is likely why the flight attendants are pushing their case now. Curtis Stocking of the Wreath Project joins us to discuss their annual drive to put a wreath on the grave of every single fallen warrior at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon.  The job gets bigger each year, as thousands more grave sites are added, and the cost of the wreaths inches up.  You can help.  Here is the link for their go fund me site.  They are also in need of volunteers to place the wreaths. Our friends from TSA are on hand to share their latest on travel over the holidays.  Some have already left, but many more are leaving.  How can we help you get through security easily, while keeping everyone safe? We celebrate the entertainment portion of our name with a mini concert by a local band, Island of Black and White.  You can check out a list of their upcoming gigs below: 11/30 El Dorado Saloon, El Dorado Hills, 9pm12/7 Folsom Lake Bowl, Folsom, 7pm 12/8 Trio @ Solid Ground, Diamond Springs, 3:30pm12/12 With The Expendables @ Goldfield, Sacramento, 7:30pm12/13 Trio @ Sacyard Community Taphouse, Sacramento, 6pm12/14 Trio @ Fusion Taps, Folsom, 6pm www.islandofblackandwhite.comwww.facebook.com/islandofblackandwhitewww.instagram.com/islandofblackandwhitewww.youtube.com/islandblackwhite

On the Sunday, June 2nd, 2019 edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the signs are everywhere. TSA officers have been reassigned. Summer flying crowds are expected to break records. You must rethink your airport experience. Allow a little more time. And have a plan B. Employees at the world renowned Louvre Museum in France went on strike to protest overcrowding and a lack of staff. We offer a replay of our interview with Cynthia Nichol, Sacramento County Director of Airports. The informative conversation originally aired on Easter Sunday.