
American Airlines has new tech allowing them to hold planes for connecting passengers
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 la...
May 17, 202543m 25s
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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 if your boarding pass has “SSSS” on it.
- Caroline Beteta, the President and CEO of Visit California, joins us to talk about California’s National Parks and some of the challenges of being the state’s lead tourism official.
- Our Odds and Ends segment features a update on REAL ID. Turns out most people either have a REAL ID, a passport or another acceptable ID. But for those who don’t, you will still need one. The day when you won’t be allowed on the plane will come.
Highlights
- Visit California Leadership & Staff – Caroline Beteta
- Elliott Confidential – Consumer Alert: The world is becoming more dangerous. Here are the countries to avoid
- Elliott.org – Chris Elliott
- Cool Michigan song we used
- The Poodle Booked It
- Oh My: Frustrated American Airlines Passenger Tackled By Flight Attendant
- Get reservations for Sports Leisure Vacations Tour Preview Day
- Staying at White Lotus
- Apply for REAL ID – California DMV
- Travefy Unveils ‘New Travel Agent Program’ for Early-Career Advisors
- Marriott Bonvoy Unveiled as Official Hotel Partner of ‘Cowboy Carter Tour,’ Drops Beyoncé Ticket Sweepstakes
- Best Frequent Flyer Programs
- The Wreath Project Golf Tournament
- The Wreath Project Golf Tournament Flyer
- Best Frequent Flyer Programs
- Where to eat before an A’s game
- In Europe, what is best – Rental Car or the Train?
- Consumer Alert: Latest twist in the government travel ban could upend your next vacation
- Black as Hell, Strong as Death, and Sweet as Love – The Coffee Book
- Devalued points and no free bags at Southwest
- Southwest Credit Card offers
- The Unauthorized Travel Manual: Secrets For a Smarter Trip From a Nationally Syndicated Columnist and Consumer Advocate – by Chris Elliott
- What if the airline doesn’t have a seat for you?
- Eight Travel Planning Mistakes to Avoid
- Find warnings about foreign travel here
- Amazon.com: New Apple AirTags
- Top Tips for Choosing a Cruise Ship Cabin
- Know the TSA firearms travel rules for passengers on planes
- Tourism Cares
- 100 Hotels of a Lifetime
- How you can find on-time statistics on airline websites
- Check parking lot availability at the Sacramento International Airport before leaving home
- Locate a cruise ship anywhere in the world
- Renew your US Passport online here