American Airlines has new tech allowing them to hold planes for connecting passengers
Update: 2025-05-17
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On the Saturday, May 17th edition of the Travel Guys…
- In the Travel News, American Airlines says they have new technology which allows them to hold some planes for connecting passengers; and a new rule involving junk fees went into effect last week. But will it be enforced?
- In our Smarter Traveler segment, we address two topics: The sudden dramatic reduction in value for Hilton Honors points, and we explain what it means if your boarding pass has “SSSS” on it.
- Caroline Beteta, the President and CEO of Visit California, joins us to talk about California’s National Parks and some of the challenges of being the state’s lead tourism official.
- Our Odds and Ends segment features a update on REAL ID. Turns out most people either have a REAL ID, a passport or another acceptable ID. But for those who don’t, you will still need one. The day when you won’t be allowed on the plane will come.
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