Sacramento International sets new passenger record in 2024
Listen Now On the Saturday, February 1st edition of the Travel Guys… In the Travel News, Sacramento International had over 13.6 million passengers pass through the airport in 2024, a new record; and Spirit Airlines says no,
February 1, 202543m 50s
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On the Saturday, February 1st edition of the Travel Guys…
- In the Travel News, Sacramento International had over 13.6 million passengers pass through the airport in 2024, a new record; and Spirit Airlines says no, at least initially to another merger offer from Spirit.
- In our Smarter Traveler segment, we report that the “hard deadline” for the REAL ID for travelers of May 7, isn’t really. It’s a soft deadline, and you will be warned by TSA you only have until May 7, 2027 to get your REAL ID.
- Airline lounge membership generally comes at a cost. A fee, an upscale credit card you pay for, there is a dollar amount attached. Some travelers love the lounges, some don’t. Mark and Reporter Clayton Whitehead have a “discussion” about lounges. Clayton loves ’em, Mark not so much. Point/Counterpoint.
- Rick Steves was in town for a KVIE function last week, and we got a chance to talk a little about the upcoming year with a true travel guru.
Highlights
- Consumer Alert: Beware of virtual wallets — here’s why
- Know the TSA firearms travel rules for passengers on planes
- Cleaning a gross public piano in the Chicago Airport
- Apple AirTag 4 Pack
- 100 Hotels of a Lifetime, by Annie Fitzsimmons
- Giant Panda Cam
- 20 Defunct U.S. Airlines You Might Remember Flying
- TSA Just Announced When Travelers Will Need a Real ID to Fly — and It’s Serious This Time
- 100 Days of Sonoma Wellness
- Tourism Cares
- Meaningful Map — Tourism Cares
- 100 Hotels of a Lifetime
- Beware of the baggage belt
- Travel Alerts | Visit California
- Five Ways to Travel More Responsibly in 2025 — Tourism Cares | Travel and Tourism Industry Nonprofit
- How to get about $600 in flight delay compensation with EU rules
- Do you lock checked luggage? It’s a smart question to ask
- Even smart travelers make these eight passport mistakes
- Eliminate lost valuables when you travel. Here are the rules
- ‘Dinosaur highway’ unearthed in England, dating back 166 million years
- Apply for REAL ID – California DMV
- Why Airport Architects Don’t Want Travelers to Depend on Signs
- In some port towns, it’s residents vs. cruises: ‘We’re going to eradicate them’
- How to dress up on your next flight for comfort, health and safety
- Southwest CEO talks about upcoming changes
- Music City San Francisco – hotel/hostel, restaurant, 20 fully equipped rehearsal rooms
- How you can find on-time statistics on airline websites
- US Travelers Will Need Authorization to Enter the UK in 2025
- Travel & Tourism Board Inspires A Little “Selfie” Control – Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board
- Check parking lot availability at the Sacramento International Airport before leaving home
- Comments to share with Scott Klier from Broadway Sacramento/Music Circus
- Bucket List Family Travel Book – Jessica Gee
- Tips on International Phone Coverage
- Rick Steves at KVIE Monday, January 27th
- Locate a cruise ship anywhere in the world
- Europe’s best time to visit
- Air Travel Rights for much of your European Travels
- Renew your US Passport online here
- Elliott.org – Chris Elliott