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On the Saturday, December 28th edition of The Travel Guys…
In the Travel News, the FAA has the results of the Southwest Airlines safety audit, and wildlife is dying out on Catalina island…without any concern from local residents.
The Canadian Transportation Agency, which regulates airlines, has a proposal to make airlines more responsible for delays north of the border. They are actually more expansive than EU Rule 261, which protect passengers in the event of long delays or cancellations. If something like that comes to Canada, is it possible protections for U.S. passengers could be coming?
Mileage and Mattress runs have been around as Frequent Flyer Program have existed. What are they and exactly why are they top of mind for many road warriors this time of year?
Our Odds and Ends bag includes a story on why some Americans are suddenly choosing less expensive hotel accommodations and what that might mean to the travel industry as a whole.
Highlights
- 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
- TSA Travel Tips for Christmas Holiday Travel
- US Travelers Will Need Authorization to Enter the UK in 2025
- Travel & Tourism Board Inspires A Little “Selfie” Control – Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board
- Ned’s 2024 annual holiday gift suggestions for travelers
- Check parking lot availability at the Sacramento International Airport before leaving home
- Comments to share with Scott Klier from Broadway Sacramento/Music Circus
- Fly earlier in the day – chart shows delays by hour on the holidays
- 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
- Sacramento Valley Cemetery Honors Those Who Served at Christmas
- Make a donation to the Wreath Project at PO Box 773, Winters, CA, 95694 or click here for online donations
- Air Travel Rights for much of your European Travels
- Renew your US Passport online here
- Elliott.org – Chris Elliott
