Travel Guys Radio

Listen Now On the Saturday, October 11th edition of The Travel Guys… In the Travel News, domestic airfares are down slightly year-over-year, and we discuss complications for travelers caused by the government shutdown. When you check into a hotel, there are half a dozen simple things you should be doing to protect your safety and security. We’ll go over the list with you. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra comes to town with a “blow your Santa socks...

Listen Now On the Saturday, October 4th edition of The Travel Guys, our first broadcast on Sactown Sports 1140… In the Travel News, the government shutdown continues. We have an update on the TSA situation at Sacramento International and the entrance rules at Yosemite National Park. There’s a tentative re-opening date for for Hwy 1 near Big Sur and Carnival Cruise Lines has invented Sun Screen flavored ice cream. We aren’t kidding. In our Smarter...

Listen Now On the Saturday, September 6th edition of the Travel Guys… In the Travel News, free Wi-Fi is coming to Southwest Airlines, we’ll tell you how to get it; Spirit Airlines is in bankruptcy for the second time this year and Frontier proves the theory that airlines make no money off airfares. We have a two-fer in our Smarter Traveler segment…Lithium batteries on the plane and cleaning your luggage are the day’s topics. Chris...

Listen Now On the Saturday, August 30th edition of the Travel Guys… In the Travel News, is Airbnb deleting reviews hosts don’t like from their website? And, if you are a traveler that loves to visit national parks, we have a new resource you might want to consider. Big box stores are getting into the travel business. In our Smarter Traveler segment we share a report by Chris Elliott that offers some opinions on whether...

Listen Now On the Saturday, August 23rd edition of the Travel Guys… In the Travel News, United and Delta get busted for selling window seats without windows, and Frontier says the price of Gold Status is $69. Our Smarter Traveler segment talks about a way to avoid bag fees without taxing the overhead compartment on the plane. An extended Mailbag in the back half of the show answers your questions (send them to Travelguysradio.com). Everything...

Listen Now On the Saturday, August 16th edition of the Travel Guys… In The Travel News, Air Canada goes on strike but Sacramento-Vancouver flights are still flying. We’ll explain why. United Airlines is looking at stripped down business/first class fares, and what Las Vegas visitor numbers historically tell us about the economy. There is a new scam involving baggage tags. We’ll tell you how to avoid it in our Smarter Traveler segment. Is it ok...

Listen Now On the Saturday, August 9th edition of the Travel Guys… In the Travel News: Do you have status with a hotel chain or airline and hoping for an upgrade? Those decisions are increasingly being made by AI. And, the cost of coming to the United States for a visit keeps going up. Imagine you are on a long flight and your seatmate has fallen asleep and his head is now on your shoulder....

Listen Now On the Saturday, August 2nd edition of the Travel Guys… In the Travel News, our airport screens a record number of travelers in one day, and AI is being used to create fake travel destinations and take people on wild goose chases. Southwest Airlines has started charging bag fees and assigning seats. But not for all flights. We tell you where the line is drawn and how to deal with Southwest’s “dueling systems”...

Listen Now On the Saturday, July 26th edition of the Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Uber announced a new feature that let’s women riders be paired with women drivers, and likewise men with men; you still can’t take full water bottles through security at the airport…yet, and United Airlines has made some awesome additions to its app that will make airport connections a little easier. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we have a check-in...

Listen Now On the Saturday, July 19th edition of the Travel Guys… In the Travel News, The iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City reopens, with a remarkable new look; and Carnival Cruise Lines changes it’s frequent cruiser program to more align with its credit card. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we explain why having the airline’s app on your phone might be the most important thing you can do to keep yourself informed...

Listen Now On the Saturday, July 12th edition of the Travel Guys… In the Travel News, we have the story of the dad who jumped ship to save his daughter after she fell overboard; and the story about the 19-year-old who flew, without clearance, to Antarctica. Those stories and the reality there will be no more naked stinky feet at airport security! Email scams come at us every single day. Many are related to travel....

Listen Now On the Saturday, July 5th edition of the Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Sedona says no to the Golden Arches, Oakland is changing the name of their airport, again, and Hertz renters are furious over the company’s newest bogus way to nickel and dime their customers. Seems as though the new “return tunnel” is billing people for every little nick and scratch, including things caused by weather and the like. Our Smarter...

Listen Now On the Saturday, June 28th edition of the Travel Guys… In the Travel News, are the airlines secretly selling your flight information to the government? Plus, Jet Blue has announced a way to get top Frequent Flyer status on the airline for 25 years! Our Smarter Traveler segment addresses hotel red flags. Those things that make you wonder if you are making/have made the right choice. Little things that make a difference. We...

Listen Now On the Saturday, June 21st edition of the Travel Guys… In the Travel News, we have updates on the harassment of tourists in Spain, the closing of the Louvre in Paris and how dynamic pricing may be impacting admission prices all over the country. Having your luggage arrive at your destination the same time you do is pretty important. Our Smarter Traveler segment tells you why your luggage tag is such an important...

Listen Now On the Saturday, June 14th edition of the Travel Guys… In the Travel News, taking your pet on a plane is getting more expensive; and the president indicates he is concerned about how the immigration crackdown is impacting the tourism industry. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we’ll talk about airport lounges. They have become so popular, people can’t get in. But what if your credit card or premium ticket PROMISES you entry? The...

Listen Now On the Saturday, June 6th edition of the Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Carnival Cruise Lines is cracking down on troublemakers on board, and airlines are warning a new congressional bill could put your miles earning power in jeopardy. Their explanation is full of BS. Our Smarter Traveler segment addresses bogus texts some have received regarding toll fees you supposedly owe. “Just click here and everything will be fine.” Or perhaps not....

Listen Now On the Saturday, May 31st edition of the Travel Guys… In the Travel News – United and JetBlue form an interesting partnership, and Trip Advisor shares info on what percentage of online reviews might be fake. Our Smarter Traveler segment has an airline pilot’s tip on where NOT to put your valuables on the plane, and TSA has a warning about airport USB ports. Reporter Clayton Whitehead took a group into Canada at...

Listen Now On the Saturday, May 24th edition of the Travel Guys… In the Travel News, a brand new super-theme park opened in Orlando; and the Trump tariffs are not only impacting vacationers from other countries, business travel to the US is off even more dramatically in the past couple of months. A lot of lost dollars for our economy. Important note for Southwest travelers. If you make a reservation after Tuesday the 27th, you...

Listen Now On the Saturday, May 17th edition of the Travel Guys… In the Travel News, American Airlines says they have new technology which allows them to hold some planes for connecting passengers; and a new rule involving junk fees went into effect last week. But will it be enforced? In our Smarter Traveler segment, we address two topics: The sudden dramatic reduction in value for Hilton Honors points, and we explain what it means...

Listen Now On the Saturday, May 10th edition of the Travel Guys… In the Travel News, the US Secretary of Transportation has declared it’s time to upgrade the Air Traffic Control System; and what’s this about re-opening Alcatraz…not to tourists, but to prisoners? In our Smarter Traveler segment we tell you how to avoid a fine while traveling. Hint: It involves portable battery chargers for your phone and computer. Chris Elliott joins us to talk...