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On the **Saturday, April 13th **edition of The Travel Guys…
In The Travel News, dogs are in the headlines. There’s a new airline called BARK; and a dog traveling in first class used the aisle as a restroom on a flight this week, causing a diversion. Plus, Airbnb has changed a key policy regarding cancellations.
Sacramento Metro Airport is overhauling the food concessions and good food news is on the horizon. Plus, when should you buy your airline tickets for summer travel? Our Smarter Traveler segment addresses both issues.
Ed Perkins hasn’t been a guest on our show for several years. Ed is a longtime travel writer and consumer advocate and he looks into his crystal ball and tells us what’s ahead in the world of travel.
What is Yacht Rock? Think Jimmy Buffet & Steely Dan. The band Yachtley Crew is coming to Roseville and they introduce us to their music.
Our Odds & Ends segment covers a new list of tourist traps – some California attractions are on the list – restaurant junk fees and in a non-travel story, we say goodbye to the King of Wheel of Fortune.
Highlights
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)