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On the Saturday, December 14th edition of The Travel Guys…
In the** Travel News**, Mexico and the U.K. are creating new junk fees to trap travelers; and Delta confirms what top level frequent flyers already know, airlines are selling a much higher percentage of first class seats these days (meaning fewer complimentary upgrades for those top tier travelers).
TSA officials at Sacramento International have shared a few tips for holiday travel. The most important is, make sure your bag is empty when you start to pack. Seems simple, but when someone has a prohibited item in their bag, the answer is always “I didn’t know that was in there.” Check your bag before you pack it.
The mailbag is full of your questions and our answers. There were so many questions, we are offering an extended mailbag section in the back half of the program.
Highlights
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)