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On the **Sunday, July 9th **edition of The Travel Guys…
In the** Travel News**, the hotel strike situation in Los Angeles isn’t settled yet, and maybe one of the reasons is a request by the hotel workers union to add a 7% surcharge to guests room charges to help cover the cost of housing in Los Angeles and Orange County. The workers at several dozen hotels are back on the job, but future strike actions are looming.
Our Smarter Traveler segment takes on the subject of “airline hacker fares.” That’s when you buy a ticket with the intention of throwing part of it away. You buy a ticket to Milwaukee, with a stop in Chicago, because the fare is significantly cheaper. You get off the plane in Chicago and throw the Milwaukee portion of the ticket away. Fly to Sacramento, with a stop in San Francisco, and never fly on to Sacramento. Two examples of hacker situations. The airlines create this themselves, with screwball ticket prices that make no sense. But is using this kind of ticket breaking the law, or just messing with the airlines minds?
The California State Fair opens next week, and Tom has his annual interview, talking about all the fun things to do at the fair.
Fort Bragg is an isolated community on the California coast. Talk about off the beaten track. Come with us to Fort Bragg and the Noyo Harbor Inn and have a look around town.
Highlights
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)