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On the **Sunday, July 23rd **edition of The Travel Guys…
In the Travel News, airlines reporting second quarter results are showing increased profits, and the Delta plane that sat on the tarmac for nearly four hours caused illness among passengers under horrific conditions. Those stories and more in the Travel News.
If you are a fan of the theater, or the ballpark, or outdoor festivals, you need to know that clear plastic bags are the way to bring your “stuff” to the event. Our Smarter Traveler segment talks about the change and it’s happening fast.
Mark was traveling with a group on** Puget Sound** last week, and he shares his tips on what to see and do in one of our country’s most beautiful spots.
Our odds and ends stories at the end of the show included a follow-up warning on fake call centers you find online. BE CAREFUL.
Highlights
If you are taking a gun with you on a plane, here are the rules)
All about portable flush toilets)
All about the CLEAR program)
Sacramento Airport Traffic Construction Delays)
The California Western Railroad in Fort Bragg)
Noyo Harbor Inn)
The Unspoken Rules of Air Travel That You’re Probably Breaking)
Lauren Wolfe – Kill Resort Fees)
Helping the traveler/consumer have a seat at the table)
Lady packs everything she can on her body to avoid bag fees – hilarious)
Attempted break in at a Holiday Inn in San Jose – note the unique tool to try and open the door)
Should we consider regulating airport bars?)
Plus size travelers)
Four Tours Designed To Teach Travelers About Climate Change)
Ami Bera’s office can help you with your passport…if you live in his Congressional District)
Coming: Airline Bunk Beds)
Double Decker Airplane Seats)
Airfare and car rental comparisons )
Mia Taylor – Delays and Cancellations This Summer)
Our Lincoln Highway guest – Kay Shelton)
More on the Lincoln Highway)
Historic Oregon Hotel needs a new manager)
Cities with the highest and lowest airfare increase in 2023)
Ideas for avoiding baggage charges from Chris Elliott for Travelers United)
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program)
Security reports by country)
Good international travel info from the US State Dept.)
Tips on getting through customs and immigration)
Chris Elliott – consumer help and information on membership)
Passport Expeditor – when you need a passport quickly – there is a charge)