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On the Saturday, January 11th edition of the Travel Guys…
In the Travel News, Sacramento gets its first non-stop flight to Alaska this summer, FREE wifi is coming to United and we have an update on the status of landmarks in the face of the southern California fires.
Our Smarter Traveler segment features Five Ways to Travel More Responsibly – things like buying local, leaving your destination better than you found it and more.
Chris Elliott joins us to talk about pets on planes. It’s a subject many are passionate about, on both sides of the issue.
Finally, one cruise line is increasing its on board gratuities again, and we thank our listeners for making us the Number One show on KFBK each Saturday.
Highlights
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)