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On the **Saturday, March 16th **edition of The Travel Guys…
In the Travel News, in one of the more interesting stories to come along, three different sets of guests have reported their rooms being burglarized while they were sleeping in the rooms at The Rio Hotel on The Strip in Las Vegas; and a small town Texas official is warning residents to stock up ahead of travelers coming to see the eclipse in early April.
Our** Smarter Traveler** segment talks about the new self-serve security coming to TSA stations at the airport and Mark offers some tips for those heading to Spring Training this year or in the future.
Chris Elliott joins us from Brazil to talk about Exit Envy on planes, booking travel on smart phone apps and how to spot a travel company that might be on shaky financial ground.
Our final part of the show is** Odds and Ends** time, with details on a Ghostbusters tour of New York City, tips on when and how to fly this summer and a listeners warning about those pesky tip machines.
Highlights
Multiple guests claim their rooms were burglarized at popular Las Vegas hotel)
Tour These Famous ‘Ghostbusters’ Filming Locations in New York City)
How to file airline complaints and get compensation)
River Cruising in the USA)
TSA experiments with new remote technology to speed up airport security screenings)
Consumer Alert: Please stop booking trips with these ailing companies!)
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)
Tips for driving in winter weather)
Say hello to the ocean on Icon of the Seas new cabins)
Traveler’s United Mobility Friendly Travel Guide)
Reports from on board the 9 month cruise)
Consumer Advocate Chris Elliott)
Is it time to mask up while traveling again?)
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)