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On the **Saturday, April 20th **edition of The Travel Guys…
In The** Travel News**, San Francisco reacts to Oakland’s decision to change the name of the Oakland Airport to include the words “San Francisco Bay Oakland Airport” and Amsterdam takes a number of steps to try and reduce over-tourism, the latest destination to do so.
“Would you trade seats with me,” has become a common passenger-to-passenger request on planes. But with airlines charging extra for many seats, it’s become a request that doesn’t get a positive response more and more often. Mark talks about how to handle both sides of the “seat swap” equation.
Personal flying vehicles (cars in the sky) might be closer than we think. Consumer advocate Chris Elliott (www.elliott.org)) joins us from Aruba to talk about his recent column on the subject, and to talk a bit about Aruba.
Clayton Whitehead joins us to talk about the recent eclipse. He experienced it with 70 Sacramento travelers and offers some fascinating insights.
Highlights
Yosemite National Park Requiring Reservations on Busy Days)
US Weed Map – Where Is Medical and Recreational Weed Legal in the US?)
Uh-oh! Here come the flying vehicles)
BARK Airlines for dogs)
Yachtley Crew is coming)
Music Circus 2024)
Celebrate Down to Earth Month with Sustainable Wine Events in April)
Three Oregon Theaters Fight Back and Avoid the Wrecking Ball)
The airplane of the future?)
14 top smartphone travel apps to help make travel easier)
Uber/Lyft bluffing cites with “we’ll leave” claims)
Some Interesting Facts about Ride Shares)
USA Small Ship River Cruises | American Cruise Lines)
Jack Gallagher Returns…With His Band)
Music & Comedy show W/ JACK GALLAGHER – The Sofia Home of B Street!)
Airbnb Changes its Extenuating Circumstances Cancellation Policy)
The dos and don’ts of flying)
April is Down to Earth Month – Special Events at Many California Wineries)
Airline Customer Service Dashboard)
If you are leaving the country, consider enrolling in the Smart Traveler program)
50 States, 1000 Places to Eat – Amazon and Kindle)
Travel Insurance – World Nomads)
River Cruising in the USA)
Travelers United)
Tipping with the server standing right over the top of you)
California State Parks Parking and Use Fee info)
Wheelchair polices, airline by airline)
Uber from the airport – where it costs the most)
How to get a digital ID)
Traveler’s United Mobility Friendly Travel Guide)
Consumer Advocate Chris Elliott)
Sacramento Airport Parking)
Double check for things you can and can’t bring through security at the airport)
Carry On Bag Size Requirements)
TSA Renewal)
Seating tips for major US Airlines)
Denied Boarding Rules/Giving up Your Seat)
How to win your consumer dispute using the Elliott Method)