Southwest extends it’s schedule into August, and announces a record number of flights; plus a Federal Judge in Australia has found Carnival negligent in not canceling a cruise that led to the COVID-related deaths of over 250 people.
Have you ever Pre-Tipped for restaurant food and/or delivery? What if the order isn’t correct or the delivery prompt? You already tipped. Mark says he isn’t pre-tipping any longer. Doesn’t mean no tips, just means no tips in advance.
Mark is traveling this week with a group in Georgia and Alabama. The areas they are visiting aren’t often visited by tourists from California. The cultural differences between the Plains, Georgia hometown of Jimmy Carter, or Selma, Alabama; and Sacramento, are huge.
The Odds and Ends segment features a review of Aloft Hotels. Spartan accommodations, to say the least.
Flying a European airline to Europe – Chris Elliott’s wisdom)
Sacramento Ghost Tours)
The story of In-N-Out Burger, celebrating 75 years)
The Sphere in Las Vegas)
Noyo Harbor Inn & Fall in Fort Bragg)
American Flight Attendants’ “logo/slogan” shirts)
How FA’s for different airlines “walk”)
Joe Brancatelli’s Travel Site)
TSA in Miami getting into bags)
Renting an electric vehicle? Here are some tips.)
A new take on economy seating on planes, except….)
Trans-Siberian Orchestra Website)
Burning Man)
Broadway Sacramento)
How to get compensation for getting bumped from a flight)
How to win your consumer dispute using the Elliott Method)
Special events for California Wine Month)
Supersonic Planes are making a comeback)
Consumer Alert: The ride-sharing vomit scam is back!)
Holiday airlines tickets – when to buy)
Mark corrects the AirTag link – the REAL price)
Travelers United)
SacTown Bites)